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1、IntroductionSandstorms in AsiaModule 4 Teaching important points 1. How to describe sandstorms and environmental protection 2. How to express ones opinions Teaching difficult points Learn to look for the general idea and specific information.SandstormSandstormSandstormSandstormSandstormSandstormSand

2、stormSandstormSandstormSandstormSandstormSandstormThe 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 the sand high

3、around the houses, and some cars were almost completely by the sand. sandstormhas lastedfrighteningwas blowingburied1. Sandstorms begin in desert areas.2. Deserts are created by climate changes. Activity2. Now work in pairs. Discuss the following statements and decide which statement is false.3. Des

4、erts are also created because people cut down trees and dig up grass.( )4. Sandstorms from Asia have blownacross the Pacific Ocean to American.5. Sandstorms cant be prevented.6. The inland region has more sandstorms than the one near the sea. Activity3Work in pairs. Discuss these questions. Then rep

5、ort 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 ChinaGansu and Western Inner MongoliaBeij