Words and expressions

earthquake n. 地震 warn v. 警告，告诫 inside n. 内部，里面 adj. 里面的，内部的 adv. 在里面，向室内 prep. 在……里面 under prep. 在……正下方，在 ……下面 window n. 窗户

Words and expressions keep v. 保持，留住 clear adj. 不和……接触的； 不挨……太近的 v. 清除，清理，移走 calm adj. 镇静的，沉着的 brave adj. 勇敢的，无畏的 helpful adj. 有用的，提供帮助 power 的 keep clear of… n. 电，电力 不和……接触

Look at the following pictures and what are happening in the pictures?

earthquakes

What is an earthquake? An earthquake is what happens when two plates (板块) of the

earth suddenly slip past oneanother.

What happens when there’s an earthquake?

Buildings fall down.

Roads, bridges and railways are destroyed.

Many things lie in ruins.

The supply of electricity and water is cut off.

Many people are killed or injured.

More people are left homeless.

What happened on 12 May, 2008?

A terrible earthquake struck Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008. More than 60,000 people lost their lives.

Do you know some other serious earthquakes that happened before? Tangshan

Tangshan, Hebei July 28, 1976

唐山抗震纪念碑广场

唐山大地震三十周年后的新唐山