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English 9
Unit 9: Natural Disasters
Section : Read
TEACHER: LAM HIEU LE
VINH HOA HIGH SCHOOL
Kim`s Game
OVER
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Time
Kim`s Game
earthquake
typhoon
volcano
snowstorm
weather forecast
thunderstorm
Unit 9 : Natural Disasters
Section : Read
*New words:
- tidal wave (n):
- abrupt (adj):
- shift (n):
- erupt (v) / eruption (n):
- tornado (n):
- funnel-shaped (adj):
- (to)suck up:
- collapse(v):
(sudden)
(change or movement)
Unit 9 : Natural Disasters
Section : Read
A
1.funnel shaped
2. tidal wave
3. tornado
4. shift
5. erupt / eruption
6. collapse
7. abrubt
8.suck up
B
a . phun tr�o
b. s? chuy?n d?ch
c. s?p d?
d. d?t ng?t
e. l?c xốy
f. h�t l�n
g. sĩng th?n
h. hình ph?u
Matching
1. Most of the earthquakes in the world occur in the Ring of Fire.

2. The earthquake in Kobe in1995 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 looks like a funnel.
True/ False statements prediction:
T F
True or False? Check (√) the boxes.
Most of the earthquakes in the world occur in the Ring of Fire.
√
True
False
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 looks like a funnel.
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√
√
√
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in more than
50 years.
Alaska
California
* Complete the sentences
The majority of earthquakes…………………………………
2.During the earthquake in Kobe, many………………………...
……………………………………...............................................
3. A tidal wave can only occur when…………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….
4. In Australia, a tropical storm is known as ……………………
5. The Chinese language gave us ………………………………
6. A tornado is a type of storm that ……………………………..
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Lucky Numbers
Lucky Numbers
Unit 9 : Natural Disasters
Section : Read
1. The majority of
earthquakes.............. ?
occur around the Pacific Rim .
20
2.During the earthquake in Kobe , many..............................
people were killed when homes,office
blocks and highways collapsed .
60

Lucky number
10
3.A tidal wave can only occur when............
.............
there is an abrupt shift in the
underwater movement of the Earth .
70
4.In Australia , a tropical storm is known as.....
a cyclone .
30
Lucky number
40
5.The Chinese language gave us.................
the word " typhoon"
50
6.A tornado is a type of storm that..............................
passes overland below a thunderstorm
and sucks up anything that is in its path .
80
Unit 9 : Natural Disasters
Section : Read
*Complete the sentences
The majority of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, known as a Ring of Fire.
2. During the earthquake in Kobe, many 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 has a funnel shape and suck up anything that is in its path.
Multiple choice:
1/ Why do people call the Pacific Rim “ Ring of Fire”?
Because 80% of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim.
B.Because 90% of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim.
Because 19% of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim.
Because 91% of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim.
2/ What will happen when there is an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth?
Earthquake B. Tornado C. Typhoon D. Tidal wave
3/ What does “ Typhoon” mean?
A. Big wind B. Small wind C. Big rain D. Large fire
4/ Which natural disaster passes overland below a thunderstorm?
A.Earthquake B. Tornado C. Typhoon D. Tidal wave
Learn the new words by heart
Write down the answers in your book.
-Prepare for : Write / P.79,80
-Reread the text.
HOMEWORK