English 9: Unit 9 - Read

Teacher : Nguyen Bao
phuong


typhoon earthquake
flood volcano
drought
snowstorm
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1. Most of the earthquakes in the world occur in the
Ring of Fire.
2. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused severe
damage.
3. A huge tidal wave traveled from California to

Alaska and hit Anchorage in the 1960s.
4. Typhoon, hurricane and tropical storm are
different words for the same natural disaster.
5. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo is the world’s
largest ever volcanic eruption.
6. A tornado look like a funnel.
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( from Alaska to California
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( in more than 50 years )
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* True or false statements


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1. The majority of
1. The majority of
earthquakes………………………………
earthquakes………………………………


occur around the Pacific Rim
occur around the Pacific Rim

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.
2. During the earthquake in Kobe ,
2. During the earthquake in Kobe ,
many……………………………………………………………………
many……………………………………………………………………
…………
…………


people were killed when homes,office
people were killed when homes,office
blocks and highways collapsed .
blocks and highways collapsed .
3. A tidal wave can only occur
3. A tidal wave can only occur
when…………………………….
when…………………………….
…………………………………
…………………………………




there is an abrupt shift in the
there is an abrupt shift in the
underwater movement of the Earth .
underwater movement of the Earth .
4. In Australia , a tropical storm is

4. In Australia , a tropical storm is
known
known
as
as
……………
……………




a cyclone .
a cyclone .


5.The Chinese language gave
5.The Chinese language gave
us………………
us………………


the word “ typhoon “
the word “ typhoon “
6. A tornado is a type of storm
6. A tornado is a type of storm
that……………………………………………………………
that……………………………………………………………
…………………
…………………

passes overland and sucks up anything
passes overland and sucks up anything
that is in its path.
that is in its path.


1. The majority of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim.
2. During the earthquake in Kobe, many people were killed when
houses, office buildings and highways collapsed.
3. A tidal wave can only occur when there is an abrupt shift in the
underwater movement of the Earth.
4. In Australia, a tropical storm is known as a cyclone
5. The Chinese language gave us the word …typhoon….
6. A tornado is a type of storm that
passes overland and sucks up
passes overland and sucks up
anything that is in its path.
anything that is in its path.


Answer questions:
a. How many people were killed by the Earthquake in Kobe
in 1995?
- A large number of people.
b. When do tidal waves happen?
- Tidalwaves happen when there is an arupt shift in the
underwater movement of the Earth.
c. Can we predict when a volcano will erupt?

- Yes, we can. The scientists can warn us about the eruption.
d. What does …typhoon… mean ?
- It means …big wind….
e. Does a tornado look like a funnel?
- Yes, it does.


a. What natural disasters often occur in Vietnam?
b. When do typhoons often occur in VietNam?
d. What should we do before a typhoon coming?
- Floods, typhoons, droughts, tonadoes, thunderstorms
- in June, July and August.
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Find a shelter in the home.
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Buy canned food, candles, matches.
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Check all the window and door latches.
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Fill all buckets with water…
c. Can we prevent natural disasters?
Discussion
- No, we can…t.


Natural disasters
Reduce
People…s activities
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Save our environment.

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Prepare before a typhoon coming.
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Scientists warn people about the eruption.
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Learn the new words by heart
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Write the complete sentences
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Do ex 7 / P.64(workbook)
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Prepare for : Write / P.79,80
Homework