山东建筑大学外国语学院大学英语3课件 unit6.ppt

New Horizon College English Book 3 I. General understanding of the text 现在人类还无法预测地震的发生和地震的强度，而中国人和日本人则试图用各种方法预测地震，比如观察动物的行为。为了降低地震造成的损失，人们在建筑物中使用新材料和新技术。在家中要准备一些抗震救灾物资。专家们还对地震发生后人们的行为提出了建议。 II. Words, Expressions and Notes Word using Expressions of the text Notes and skills 1. In Japan, scientists have wired the Earth  and sea to detect movements. (L3) 2. Also, to prevent property damage, architects now design buildings so that the building’s columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength. (L24) 3. However, even if prediction becomes possible, people who live in areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence will still have to do their best to prevent disasters by building structures that are resistant to ground movement and by being personally prepared. (L 61) 三 练习答案及详解 Part Ⅳ Read and Translate 5.They should regularly check and reinforce their homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake. 6.People in these regions should have supplies of water and food at home and at work. It is best to store several gallons of water per person. 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. Store one week’s food for each person. 7.Earthquake survival supplies include a radio receiver, a torch, extra batteries, first-aid supplies, a spade, a tent, some rope, and warm clothing. 8.To have all of the family members call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more than a hundred miles away. Education concerning how to survive an earthquake. Vocabulary III 1.withstand 译文：政治家必须能承受公众的批评。 解析：withstand “承受”， 后直接加宾语。 2.detected 译文：。当抢劫者进入商店时我们发现了他们。 解析：detect “发现”；as 在此表示“当……时候”。 3.resistant 译文：与会的大部分人反对这一建议。 解析：resistant “抵制，抵抗”，常与介词to 连用；the majority of “大多数”。 4.handy 译文：我们应该时刻把手电筒放在手边以防保险丝再被烧断。 解析：handy “手边的”；flashli