1、Introduction,Sandstorms in Asia,Module 4,Teaching important points 1. How to describe sandstorms and environmental protection2. How to express ones opinions Teaching difficult points Learn to look for the general idea and specific information.,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandst
2、orm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,Sandstorm,The walls are almost buried by sand.,Activity1 Look at the picture below. Complete the sentences using the correct form of these words.,blow bury frightening last (v) sandstorm,There has been a . It forten hours and was very . The wind
3、the sand high around the houses, and some cars were almost completely by the sand.,sandstorm,has lasted,frightening,was blowing,buried,1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas.,Deserts are created by climate changes.,Activity2. Now work in pairs. Discuss the following statements and decide which statemen
4、t is false.,Deserts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass.,( ),Sandstorms from Asia have blownacross the Pacific Ocean to American.,Sandstorms cant be prevented.,The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea.,Activity3Work in pairs. Discuss these questions
5、. Then report your answers to the class.,1. What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself?,2. Which do you think is more dangerous, an earthquake or a sandstorm? Say why.,3. Where in China do sandstorms begin?,4. If you are in a desert, what is the first sign of a sandstorm?,5. Have you ever been in a sandstorm? If yes, describe it to your partner.,major sandstorm centers in China,Gansu and Western Inner Mongolia,Beijing and Northeast Inner Mongolia,Preview the passage on P32 of the textbook.,Homework,
