If you are outside，seek out a large rock to protect yourself at least partially.

　　 Protect yourself from flying objects.Cover as much of your body as possible to protect yourself from flying sand.In addition，while the sand can hurt，a sandstorm's high winds can also carry heavier(and hence more dangerous) objects.If you find yourself no place to stay，try to stay low to the ground and protect your head with your arms, or a backpack.

　　【诱思导学】　

　　　Sandstorms have been a major disaster for many Asian countries for centuries.What should we do to reduce or stop sandstorms?

　　【答案】　Students' own answer.

　　Period ⅠPreviewing

　　●教学目标

　　本课时主要是通过学生对学案所给出的内容的学习，了解本课文中所出现的词汇，初步了解课文以及相关的背景知识，对下一堂课对课文的全面理解起到一个铺垫作用。

　　●教学地位

　　该部分为此模块的Warming Up，介绍了与"沙尘暴"有关的词汇，并设计了三个练习活动。通过教材设计的这三个活动，可以让学生初步熟悉这些词的意义，为以后的各项学习活动做好准备。

　　(教师用书独具)