2. Unit 6 How to Prepare for Earthquakes

3. I. Introduction II. Preview III. Theme-based and task-based leading-in IV. Section A_Text V. Answer to exercises VI. Extensive assignments VII. Testing yourself VIII. Review IX. Optional tasks

4. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h  教学目的  让学生了解自然界中的自然灾害  了解一定有关自然灾害的单词，以及与逃生 相关的词汇  并能使用主题词完成实际语言任务  帮助学生了解更多生存知识

5. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview 1. Getting familiar with Text A1. Getting familiar with Text A 2. Basic words about natural disasters2. Basic words about natural disasters2. Basic words about natural disasters2. Basic words about natural disasters 3. Some information related to natural disasters3. Some information related to natural disasters3. Some information related to natural disasters3. Some information related to natural disasters

6. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview Basic words earthquake typhoon debris flow

7. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview flood tsunami volcanic eruptions

8. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview landslide ice hail tornado

9. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview The Great Tangshan Earthquake Disaster: At 3:42 a.m. on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeastern China. The very large earthquake, striking an area where it was totally unexpected, obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed over 240,000 people - making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.

10. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview December 2004: On December 26, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, triggering a tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people in Indian Ocean coastal communities.

11. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 II. Preview Hurricane Katrina struck the New Orleans area early morning August 29, 2005. The storm surge breached the city's levees at multiple points, leaving 80 percent of the city submerged, tens of thousands of victims clinging to rooftops, and hundreds of thousands scattered to shelters around the country.

12. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 1.Brainstorm to answer a questionBrainstorm to answer a question 2. Related questions from the textRelated questions from the text 3. Spot dictationSpot dictation 4.Video clips for thinkingVideo clips for thinking 5. Possible ways to escape from natural disastersPossible ways to escape from natural disasters 6. Discussion and PresentationDiscussion and Presentation

13. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 1. Brainstorming If an earthquake is coming right away, do you think you could escape from it? What would you do then?

14. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 2. related questions from the text How can we know about warning signs of earthquake? Tips 1) wire the earth and sea … 2) watch animals and plants … 3) the amount of radon waxes …

15. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 What animals show what signs? Tips 1) hens — cages 2) snakes — freeze 3) dogs — bark a lot 4) fish — surface 5) birds — noisy — fly unusually

16. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 How are most of the people killed in the earthquake? Tips By falling buildings.

17. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 What building structures might prevent the great destruction of property ? What building structures might prevent the great destruction of property ? Tips 1) an I-joint 2) equally strong columns & horizontal beams 3) deep vertical support columns 4) light roofs & strong walls

18. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 What should people do to prepare their houses? Tips 1) check/reinforce homes … 2) place heavy objects … 3) attach cupboards & cabinets … 4) fasten doors …

19. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 What should people do to prepare themselves? Tips survival supplies — water & food, radio receiver, torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, spade, tent, rope, clothing, fire extinguisher, auxiliary cooking & heating source, heavy shoes or boots.

20. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 How can family members be informed in a large earthquake city? Tips check in with a far-away friend or relative

21. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 What should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related research projects? Tips education concerning how to survive an earthquake

22. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 3.Spot Dictation

23. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 Many people worry about what the future _____for us. We would like to control our _____and we have been thinking of ways to ______nature. In many areas of the world, like America, Japan and China, one major ______is earthquakes. How do we know when an earthquake is going to happen? Since we can’t control earthquakes, we must _______for their coming. First, we should ________the buildings in a way that they will cause less _________of property. Second, we must make __________plans. Where we go, what we do and what ______we need are only a few of the things we need to consider to prevent the _____of life. holds fate control concern prepare construct destruction emergency loss supplies

24. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 4.Video clips for thinking

25. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录

26. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 After watching these short clips, can you think of possible ways to protect you from a coming disasters? 5. Possible ways to escape from natural disasters

27. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 III. Theme-based and Task-based Leading-in 返回分目录 1). Have you ever experienced a natural disaster, like an earthquake? How was that? 2). Can you foresee them coming? 6.Group Discussion and presentation

28. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 Main idea and structure of the text Questions to comprehension Words using Useful Expressions Sentence patterns Summary

29. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 The essay is centered around the main theme — How to predict, prevent, and prepare for earthquakes. Main idea of the text ? Devices for developing it? Back 设问法 演绎法 1. Main idea and structure of the text

30. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 Back Part I (Para. 1) Part II Part III Part IV This part is about how to predict an earthquake. Exemplification 举例法 Devices for developing it ? Main idea ?

31. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 Back Part II (Para. 2) Part I Part III Part IV This part deals with how to prevent the great destruction of property caused by earthquakes. Reasoning 推理法 Devices for developing it ? Main idea ? Addition 递进法

32. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 This part is about how people need to prepare themselves for the possibility of a great earthquake. Devices for developing it ? Part III (Paras. 3 - 6) Part I Part II Part IV Addition 递进法 Main idea ？

33. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 2. Questions to Comprehension 1). What have the scientists done in order to detect movements? Tips: They have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.

34. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 2) What have the Chinese people traditionally done about earthquakes? Tips: They have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.Tips: They have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.

35. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 3).What is the sensible way to keep all the family members informed of each other in a large earthquake-stricken city?3).What is the sensible way to keep all the family members informed of each other in a large earthquake-stricken city? Tips: To have all of the family members call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred miles awayTips: To have all of the family members call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred miles away

36. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 4). What should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related research projects? Tips: Education concerning how to survive an earthquake.

37. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 1) detect (L3) vt. notice or discover vt. notice or discover ( sth. partly hidden or not clear )Translation Can you detect an escape of gas in this corner of the room? Key这个房间的角落有煤气泄漏，你能感觉到吗？同根词 detection 察觉，侦查 detective 侦探 protect 保护 3. Word Using

38. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 2) withstand (L18) v.bear; resist v. bear; resist the storm severe tests another attack hard wear pressure withstandCollocation 顶住暴风雨 顶住暴风雨 经得起严峻的考验 经得起严峻的考验 抵挡住又一次进攻 抵挡住又一次进攻 耐穿 耐穿 禁得住压力 禁得住压力

39. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 3) enclose (L28) v.put sth. in an envelope, parcel, etc v. surround; put sth. in an envelope, parcel, etc Use it Use it 1) Why do people always enclose a garden with a wall or fence? 2) Can money be enclosed with a letter to be mailed? 1) To protect flowers and plants from being stolen or destroyed. 2) No. Because … Key

40. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 4) in addition (to … ) (L34) besides Translation 除此（名单上的名字）之外，还有六个申请人。 In addition (to the names on the list), there are six other applicants. Key

41. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 have the same opinion about 5) agree on : have the same opinion about (L49) accept; approve agree to : accept; approve have the same opinion with sb. agree with : have the same opinion with sb. Blank Filling 1) Finally the committee __________ your request. 2) I can’t __________ your father; it is a foolish risk. 3) The two sides _______________ the date of negotiation. agreed to agree with have agreed on

42. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 6) resistant (L64) offering resistance adj. offering resistanceTranslation 防水的 防热的 防弹的 保守的人通常反对变化。 water-resistant heat-resistant bullet-resistant Conservative people are usually resistant to change. Key

43. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 7) make a/no difference (L65) have an/no effect on sb. or sth. have an/no effect on sb. or sth.Translation海边的空气改善了他的健康状况。Key The sea air has made a difference to his health.

44. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 4. Useful expressions notice or discover increase, grow bear smile cheerfully apart from secure or fix (sth.) firmly a happening wax withstand beam in addition to fasten occurrence detect

45. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 Chinese to English 地震预报大批鱼群一群海豚地下水实验数据实验学校重大财产损失 earthquake forecast large schools of fish a school of dolphins ground water experimental data experimental schools the great destruction of property

46. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录雨林的毁坏毕竟；别忘了倒塌的建筑物横梁垂直支柱水泥柱焊条膝关节 the destruction of rainforests after all falling buildings horizontal beams vertical support columns concrete pillar a welding rod knee joints

47. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录合资企业公文柜内阁会议内阁大臣加固房门系鞋带收音机挂断电话 a joint venture a filing cabinet a cabinet council a Cabinet Minister fasten the door fasten one’s shoelaces a radio receiver hang up the receiver

48. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录备用电池地震救生储备急救用品便携式露营灶手提式电脑小罐煤气玻璃碎片明智的安排 extra battery earthquake survival supplies first-aid supplies a portable camp stove a portable computer small cans of gas fragments of broken glass a sensible arrangement

49. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 原句 : After all, most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings. Therefore, building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern. (L. 15) 5. Sentence Patterns 1)After all, …( 理由 ) Therefore, …is a major concern / emphasis. ( 观点 ) 要知道／毕竟， ······ 所以， ······ 是关注的重点。 句型提炼 要知道，多数在地震中丧生的人都是被倒塌的建筑 物砸死的。所以，建造具有抗震能力的楼房结构成 为关注的重点。

50. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 要知道，我们仍然是一个发展中 国家。所以，如何使我们的国民经济保持 可持续发展将是关注的重点。 After all, we are still a developing country. Therefore, how to keep our economic development sustainable will be a major concern.

51. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 要知道，未来社会更看重具备综 合素质的人才。所以，对大学生的全面教育 应是大学改革的重点所在。 After all, the future society will attach more weight to those with comprehensive qualities. Therefore, carrying out all-round education on students should be a major emphasis for the college reforms. 上一页 下一页

52. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 2) Sth. / Sb. seems to…, but not if … 某人 ／ 物似乎 ······, 但如果 ······ 就不 ······ 原句 : Steel seems to be the best material, but not if it is welded to form a rigid structure. (L. 19) 句型提炼 钢似乎是最佳的建材, 但一旦被焊接成僵硬的结 构就不行了。

53. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 因特网似乎是人类所知的最好的信 息源，但如果遭到电脑病毒的大规模袭击就 不行了。 The Internet seems to be the best information source ever known to man, but not if it is subjected to a large- scale attack of computer viruses.

54. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 容貌似乎是她在演艺界成功的关键, 但如果她缺乏内在素质就不行了。 Good looks seem to be the key to her success in the show business, but not if she lacks genuine core.

55. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 原句 : Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake. (L. 29) 1) Besides / In addition to / Apart from working / seeking to…, sb. needs to… 除了设法 ······ 外, 某人也 / 还需要 ······ 句型提炼 除了设法改善建筑结构外，地震频发区的人们也 需要为可能发生的大地震做好防备工作。

56. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 除了设法提高自己的文化水平外， 一个大学生还需要提高自己的道德修养。 上一页 Besides seeking to improve his / her intellectual level, a college student needs to refine his / her moral taste. 下一页

57. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 除了设法改革课程结构外，校方 还需最大限度地丰富校园生活。 Besides seeking to reform the structures of courses, the university needs to enrich the campus life to the fullest.

58. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 原句 : It is also important to have something that can clean water and kill bacteria, so water from other sources can be made safe to drink. (L. 36) 2) It is also important (for sb.) to do sth., so …(clause) 做某事 ( 对某人 ) 也很重要，这 样 ······ 句型提炼 储备一些可以净化水和消灭病菌的东西也很重要， 这样就可以安全饮用其他来源的水了。

59. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 培养一种高尚的情操对一个人也是 很重要的，这样就可以使其生活脱离低级趣 味。 It is also important for a person to cultivate a noble sentiment, so his / her life can be kept free from bad taste.

60. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 了解目标语的文化背景也是很重 要的, 这样就可以大大加快你语言学习的速 度。 It is also important to know the cultural background of the target language, so your language learning can be greatly accelerated.

61. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 原句 : Perhaps most interesting, and most easily measured, is a chemical change in ground water before a quake. (L. 10) 1) Perhaps most / Particularly + adj. / PP, and most + adj. / PP, is… 也许最／尤其 ······ 、 也最 ······ 的，是 ······ 句型提炼 下一页 上一页 也许最有趣、也最容易测量的，是地震前地下 水发生的化学变化。

62. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 也许最难能可贵、也最令人钦佩的， 是他出污泥而不染的品质。 Perhaps most remarkable, and most admirable, is his virtue of remaining honest in spite of general corruption.

63. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 尤其令人神往，也最令人难忘的， 是这里的美景给我们的心灵所带来的震撼。 Particularly fascinating, and most unforgettable, is the extent to which the beautiful scenery here has shocked our souls.

64. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 原句 : Also important is an arrangement for family members to communicate if there is an earthquake. (L. 50) 2) Also ＋ adj. (for sb.) is …(if / when…) ( 对某人来讲 ) 同样 ······ 的是 ······ 句型提炼 下一页 上一页 同样重要的是安排好家人地震时的联络方式。

65. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： a. 目前对政府来讲同样紧迫的是如何 广开就业门路。 Also pressing for the government at present is how to open all available channels for employment.

66. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 应用： b. 对于家长同样要紧的是教会孩子 在遇到危险的时候如何保护自己。 Also urgent for the parents is to teach their child how to protect himself / herself when in danger.

67. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 下一页 Since earthquakes may cause great destruction, we need to learn how to _______ them quickly. Animals always give us ________. For example, before an earthquake hens would not enter their cages; rats run out from their hiding places and march fearlessly through houses; even normally quiet dogs _____ in chorus all over town. Pigeons are ________ noisy and fly in _______ patterns. And most _________ is a chemical _______ in ground water before ________. detect warnings unusual noticeable change a quake bark especially

68. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IV. Section A--Text 返回分目录 上一页 To prevent destruction of ________, the architects design columns and horizontal beams of equal strength. _______ the efforts to _______ building structures, people also should prepare their houses for the _________ of a great earthquake. It is ________ to check and ________ their homes regularly. And remember to place heavy _______ in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets ___walls, ________. All these precautions can make a great ________ in saving lives and _________ the ____ of homes. improve possibility advisable reinforce objects to and so on difference property Besides preventing loss

69. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises VIII. Complete the following sentences, using “so that”. 1. As it was quite windy outside, Jack closed all the windows and doors ___________________ _____________( 这样宝宝就不会着凉了 ). so that the baby would not catch cold 2.The candidate ( 候选人 ) toured in several cities in the state, giving speeches of his political viewpoints ______________________________ _______ ( 为的是更多的人会投他一票 ). so that more people would vote for him so that more people would vote for him

70. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises V. Exercises—Structure 3. Tom cleaned his father’s car and mowed ( 刈草 ) the lawn by himself _____________________ ______________________________________ ( 这样他父亲也许会原谅他这次数学考试不及格 ). 4.Mr. Johnson made full preparation for the experiment ___________________________ （以便实验能顺利地进行）. 5. I’ll give you all the facts___________________ __________ （使你自己能作出判断）. so that it would go on smoothly so that you can judge forgive him for his failure in the math exam for yourself so that his father might

71. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises Ex. IX, p. 161 《读写教程 III 》 : Ex. IX, p. 161 IX. Combine the following sentences using “which”. Model: The hens sit on a pole or branch. They normally do that at night. They normally do that at night. The hens sit on a pole or branch, which they normally do at night. The hens sit on a pole or branch, which they normally do at night.

72. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 1.She cycled from Shanghai to Beijing. That is pretty good for a woman of 50. Shecycled from Shanghai to Beijing, which is pretty good for a woman of 50. She cycled from Shanghai to Beijing, which is pretty good for a woman of 50. He wore his swimming things in the office, which shocked his boss a great deal. He wore his swimming things in the office, which shocked his boss a great deal. 2. 2. He wore his swimming things in the office. That shocked his boss a great deal.

73. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 3. 3. They ran out of drink. That actually didn’t bother me because I wasn’t drinking. Theyran out of drink, which actually didn’t bother me because I wasn’t drinking. They ran out of drink, which actually didn’t bother me because I wasn’t drinking. They will win the match, which will please my brother. They will win the match, which will please my brother. 4. 4. They will win the match. That will please my brother.

74. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 5. 5. She borrowed a book on literature. That suggests that her literature teacher was having some influence on her. She borrowed a book on literature, which suggests that her literature teacher was having some influence on her.

75. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises Ex. X, p. 161 《读写教程 III 》 : Ex. X, p. 161 X. Translate the following into English. The world has learned something concerning earthquake prediction from the Chinese, who have noted that before an earthquake, some animals would change their normal behavior. 1. 世界从中国人那里学到了一些有关地震预测 的东西，中国人注意到在地震来临之前，一 些动物会改变它们通常的行为。 change their normal behavior something concerning earthquake prediction

76. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises As most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings, building structures must be improved so that they can withstand the power of earthquakes. 由于在地震中遇难的大部分人都是被正在倒 塌的建筑物砸死的，所以一定要改进建筑结 构，使它们能够抵御地震的力量。 2. 由于在地震中遇难的大部分人都是被正在倒 塌的建筑物砸死的，所以一定要改进建筑结 构，使它们能够抵御地震的力量。 die in earthquakes withstand the power of earthquakes

77. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 除了努力改进建筑结构之外，地震多发地区 的人们还应该在其他几个方面为可能发生的 大地震作好准备。 3. 除了努力改进建筑结构之外，地震多发地区 的人们还应该在其他几个方面为可能发生的 大地震作好准备。 besides working to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are common should also prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake in several other aspects. areas where earthquakes are common

78. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 要将英英词典放在手边。当你不能准确地 理解一个字时，你就能够随时查阅它。 4. 要将英英词典放在手边。当你不能准确地 理解一个字时，你就能够随时查阅它。 refer to it any time Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot interpret a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time. interpret…with accuracy keep…handy

79. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 下一页上一页 明智的做法是每个家庭都制定地震救急计 划，而且所有的家庭成员都应该知道在地 震过后的混乱中如何离开那个地区。 5. 明智的做法是每个家庭都制定地震救急计 划，而且所有的家庭成员都应该知道在地 震过后的混乱中如何离开那个地区。 It is sensible for sb. to… It is sensible for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and all the family members should know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake. during the chaos following an earthquake make earthquake emergency plans

80. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 由于剩下的几条可用电话线路将会很忙，所 有的家人都应该往住在远离地震区域的某个 朋友或亲戚家中打电话报平安。 6. 由于剩下的几条可用电话线路将会很忙，所 有的家人都应该往住在远离地震区域的某个 朋友或亲戚家中打电话报平安。 the few remaining working telephone lines As the few remaining working telephone lines will be very busy, all of the family members should call to check in with a friend or relative who lives far away from the earthquake-stricken area. call to check in with a friend or relative

81. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 居住在地震多发地区的人们应该建造能 够抵抗地面运动的房屋 。 7. 居住在地震多发地区的人们应该建造能 够抵抗地面运动的房屋 。 People who live in the areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence should build houses that are resistant to ground movement. be resistant to ground movement live in the areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence

82. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 一个农民注意到有很多鱼在水面上游动， 他说这预示着可能有地震发生。 8. 一个农民注意到有很多鱼在水面上游动， 他说这预示着可能有地震发生。 notice large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake. indicate the possible occurrence of an earthquake

83. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 在日本和中国，人们长期以来一直相信地 震是可以预测的。 1. In both Japan and China, people have long believed that earthquakes can be forecast. XI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese. Ex. XI, p. 162 《读写教程 III 》 : Ex. XI, p. 162

84. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 中国人的传统做法是观察动植物以获取地 震的警示信号。 2. The Chinese have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.

85. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 他们还注意到，蛇会爬出地洞，狗会狂吠不 已，甚至那些平常很安静的狗也会叫个不停。 3. They have also noticed that snakes come out of the ground and that dogs bark a lot, even normally quiet dogs.

86. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 所以，建造具有抗震能力的楼房成为关 注的重点。 4. Therefore, building structures that can withstand the power of earthquakes is a major concern.

87. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 高架桥的水泥柱先前只是在内部埋设钢条， 如今外面也包上了钢板。 5. Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.

88. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 同时，贮备一些可以净化水和消灭病菌的东 西也很重要，这样就可以放心饮用其他来源 的水了。 6. It is also important to have something that can clean water and kill bacteria, so water from other sources can be made safe to drink.

89. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 大家应该商定一个地震区外的会合点 —— 可能是在几英里外的某个市镇 。 7. Everyone should agree on a meeting point outside of the area — perhaps in a town several miles away.

90. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 5 VI. Answers To Exercises N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 V. Answer to Exercises 教育人们如何在地震中幸存下来，应该是所 有政府规划和地震研究项目的重点所在。 8. Education concerning how to survive an earthquake should be a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake- related research projects.

91. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 1. Group work 1. Group work 2. Group discussion 3. Writing homework A (themed-based writing) 4. Writing homework B (skilled writing) 5. Other materials

92. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 1. Group work Divide the class into several groups, and each group, hypothetically, are facing certain natural disasters. Students are supposed to work out a self-rescue plan or propose possible ways of escape.

93. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 2. Group discussion Each group would elect one representative to give us a detailed procedure, by following which can we escape from the natural disasters.

94. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 3.Writing Homework A (theme-based writing) If I were in an earthquake (Requirements: Try to make use of the topic expressions as many as possible.)

95. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 （原因分析类） 写作模式 参考范文 The Changes in Something 1. 简述某一事物的变化情况 2. 说明引起变化的原因 3. 分析其影响或走向

96. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 Changes in Great Natural Disasters Worldwide

97. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 （划线部分可替换） 写作模式（原因分析类） 1) As can be seen from the graph / table / diagram, there have been drastic / considerable / unfavorable changes in … ( 议论的主题 ) over the past period from __ to __. 2) To be concrete, …only… in __(year) while / whereas the ratio(s) went up to…in __ (year). ( 变化概述 ) 3) These changes are most disturbing, so it is necessary for us to go into the whys and wherefores of them first. (Para. 1)

98. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 （划线部分可替换） 4) Some changes, such as …, result from …, but many others have much to do with … 5) In the first place, man’s excessive exploitation of … has done a lasting damage to …, only to … ( 原因分析 I) 6) … ( 进一步说明 ) 7) In the second, in order to …, man has had to overwork …, which in turn has accelerated … ( 原因分析 II) 8) In the third, man’s blind application of … has caused permanent changes in … ( 原因分析 III) 9) Among these changes are... ( 进一步说明 ) (Para. 2)

99. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 （划线部分可替换） 10) The list of causes could go on, but they are already enough to indicate that these changes are producing more and more negative effects on the world. 11) These changes not only …, but also… ( 分析 ) 12) If allowed to run its course, I firmly believe / I am afraid, this trend will certainly bring more harm / threats to our society / life. ( 结论 句 ) (Para. 3)

100. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 The Changes in Great Natural Disasters Worldwide 1. 简述所给图表中的变化。 2. 说明引起变化的主要原因。 3. 分析这些变化对全球的影响。

101. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 1) As can be seen from the graph, there have been rapid changes in the great natural disasters worldwide over the past period from 1960s to 1990s. 2) To be concrete, there were only 16 terrible natural disasters, causing 300,000 deaths in 1960s while the ratios went up respectively to 131 and 1,100,000 in 1990s. 3) The changes are disturbing, so it is necessary for us to go into the whys and wherefores of them first.

102. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 4) Some changes, such as those in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, result from the movement of plates along the weaknesses in the earth’s crust, but many others have much to do with man’s activities. 5) In the first place, man’s mindless and excessive exploitation of natural resources has done a lasting damage to the ecosystem, only to invite more floods, landslides and mud-rock flows. 6) The rare flood to which China was subjected in 1998 is typical of the evil seeds man had sowed for himself. 7) In the second, in order to feed their more and larger

103. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 families, people from all over the world have had to overwork their farming land as well as their grassland, which in turn has accelerated the desertification of the land on which they have been relying for existence. 8) In the third, man’s blind application of scientific findings has caused unfavorable and permanent changes in the global living environment. 9) Among these changes are the depletion of ozone layer, the worsening of greenhouse effect, the recurrence of hurricanes and the extinction of more species.

104. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 10) The list of causes could go on, but they are already enough to indicate that these changes are producing more and more negative effects on the world. 11) They have not only made it impossible for the natural systems to recover their balance but also made it harder for man to ensure his better survival. 12) If allowed to run its course, I am afraid, this trend will certainly bring more serious threats to all the living things on the Earth, mankind included.

105. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VI. Extensive Assignments 返回分目录 4. Other Materials Think about how you would help others in natural disasters? Related websites

106. VII. Testing yourself N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 1. Local residents will always _____ such development. A. object B. oppose C. against D. disapprove 2. _____ it is not so hard as it looks. A. In all B. Above all C. Of all D. After all

107. VII. Testing yourself N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 3. They were in complete ignorance _____ his intentions. A. for B. in C. at D. of 4. The Weather Bureau has repeatedly advised people to take every _____ against the coming typhoon. A. protection B. precaution C. prevention D. prediction

108. VII. Testing yourself N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 5. Experiments have proved that this fertilizer can _____ the growth of tomato plants. A. attain B. exceed C. accelerate D. breed 6. The survival of civilization as we know is _____ threat. A. within B. under C. towards D. upon

109. VII. Testing yourself N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 7. The jobs of wildlife technicians and biologists seemed _____to him, but one day he discovered their difference. A. vertical B. identical C. specific D. parallel 8. The older New England villages have changed relatively little _______ a gas station or two in recent decades. A. except B. besides C. in addition to D. except for

110. VII. Testing yourself N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 9. The eyes of a cat are _____ to light. A. sense B. sensation C. sensible D. sensitive 10. The speech which he made _____ the project has bothered me greatly. A. being concerned B. concerned C. be concerned D. concerning

111. N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 VIII. Review 1. To be familiar with the topic expressions 2. To surf the network to find about natural disasters 3. To read more articles about self-rescue in natural disasters 4. To organize a class activity to a promote the common sense to other students

112. 111 N e w H o r i z o n C o l l e g e E n g l i s h Book 3 Unit 6 IX. Optional Tasks 1.How do these natural disasters comfe into being? 2. Do you think they are caused by human beings?