Unit 5 The power of nature,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,1.eruptvi.(指火山)爆發(fā);突然中止 eruptionn.(戰(zhàn)爭等)爆發(fā) 2.alongsideadv.在旁邊;沿著邊 prep.在旁邊;沿著的邊 3.equipmentn.設(shè)備,裝備 equipvt.配備,裝備 4.appointvt.任命,委派 appointmentn.任命,委派 5.evaluatevt.評估,評價;估計 vi.評價 evaluationn.估價;評價;估算 6.waven.波浪,波濤 vi.波動;起伏;揮手,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,7.absolutelyadv.絕對地,完全地 absoluteadj.絕對的,完全的 8.suitn.一套外衣;套裝 vt.適合;使適宜 suitableadj.合適的;恰當(dāng)?shù)?9.potentialn.潛在性,可能性;潛能 adj.可能的,潛在的 10.actualadj.實在的,實際的 actuallyadv.事實上,實際上 11.uncomfortableadj.不舒服的,不舒適的 comfortable(反義詞)adj.舒服的,舒適的 comfortn.舒適;安慰 vt.安慰;使舒適 12.unconsciousadj.失去知覺的;未察覺的 conscious(反義詞)adj.神志清醒的;知道的,注意到的,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,13.shootvt.射中;射傷 shot(過去式/過去分詞) shotn.射擊;槍炮聲 14.tremblevi.搖晃,搖動;顫抖 tremblingadj.發(fā)抖的;搖動的 15.anxiousadj.憂慮的,不安的 anxiouslyadv.憂慮地,不安地 anxietyn.擔(dān)心,焦慮;渴望 16.panicvt.,vi. &n.驚慌,恐慌 panicked(過去式/過去分詞) panickyadj.焦慮不安的,恐慌的,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,17.diverseadj.多種多樣的,不同的 diversityn.多種多樣,多樣性 18.bathevi.洗澡;游泳 bathn.洗澡,沐浴;浴缸 19.appreciationn.欣賞;感謝,感激 appreciatevt.欣賞;感謝,感激 20.guaranteevt.保證;擔(dān)保 n.保證;保修單,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,1.burn to the ground 全部焚毀 2.make ones way 前往 3.glance through 匆匆看一遍 4.vary from.to. 由到不等,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,1.我剛要再睡,突然我的臥室亮如白晝。 I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day. 2.另外兩人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的巖漿,但是我第一次經(jīng)歷這樣的事,所以留在山頂上觀察他們。 The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study,but this being my first experience,I stayed at the top and watched them. 3.據(jù)說這個男孩就是滿族人的祖先,具有語言天賦和很強的說服力。 It is said that this boy,who had a great gift for languages and persuasion,is the father of the Manchu people.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,4.如果你有幸同你所愛的人去游天池,別忘了投一枚硬幣到清澈碧藍的水中,以確保你們的愛情像湖水一樣深厚、長久。 If you are lucky enough to visit the Lake of Heaven with your loved one,dont forget to drop a coin into the clear blue water to guarantee your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself .,I have 1.the greatest job in the world.I often travel to unusual places and work alongside interesting people from all over the world.Using 2.scientific(science) equipment and collecting information about volcanoes is my job.Although my job is occasionally dangerous,I dont mind because danger 3.excites(excite) me and makes me feel alive. As is known to all,when lava from the volcano flows down the mountain,many houses will be covered with lava 4.or be burnt to the ground.However,my job helps scientists predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast,5.which can help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful 6.forces(force) on earth. I once experienced the 7.eruption(erupt) of Mount Kilauea and was lucky to have a close look.When it broke out,red lava was fountaining hundreds of meters 8.into the air.All the lava 9.passing(pass) slowly down the mountain caused great damage and buried everything in its path under the molten rock.It was an 10.absolutely(absolute) fantastic sight.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,appoint vt.任命,委派;約定,確定(時間、地點等) I was appointed as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago.20年前,作為一名火山學(xué)家,我被派到夏威夷火山觀測站工作。(教材原句P34) 常見用法 appoint sb.to.任命某人(職位) appoint ab.as/to be 任命某人擔(dān)任(職位) appoint sb.to do sth.指定某人做某事 He was appointed to the post of general manager.他被任命為總經(jīng)理。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,拓展延伸 appointed adj.指定的,約定的 appointment n.約會,預(yù)約;任命,委任 make/fix an appointment with 與約會 keep/break ones appointment 守約/失約 If you fail to keep the doctors appointment youll pay for it.如果你和醫(yī)生約好了時間但到時不去,你得付錢。 現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 單句填空 1.The politician was appointed as the Minister of Finance. 2.Our visitors arrived at the appointed(appoint) time. 3.Id like to make an appointment(appoint) to see Mr Clinton. 4.A lawyer was appointed to represent(represent) the child.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,evaluate vt.評估;估價;估計 vi.評價 Having collected and evaluated the information,I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.收集和評估了這些信息之后,我就幫助其他科學(xué)家一起預(yù)測火山熔巖接著將往何處流去,流速是多少。(教材原句P34) We need to evaluate how well the policy is working.我們需要對這一政策產(chǎn)生的效果做出評估。 常見用法 evaluate ones ability 評估某人的能力 evaluate oneself 評價自己 I can not evaluate his ability.我無法評估他的能力。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,詞義辨析 1.evaluate側(cè)重評估事物的質(zhì)量、效果及人物的能力、成就等。 2.assess 既可表示對人物或事物性質(zhì)、質(zhì)量的評定,也可表示對事物數(shù)量、價值的評估。作“評估”講時常與value,damage,effect等抽象名詞搭配。 3.value指估計某物的價值、價格。 現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用evaluate,assess和value的適當(dāng)形式填空 1.Dont evaluate people by their clothes. 2.Damage to the building was assessed at $40,000. 3.He valued the house for me at 3,500.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,absolutely adv.絕對地,完全地;全部 It was an absolutely fantastic sight.那是個絕對令人驚奇的景象。(教材原句P34) 常見用法 absolutely可用于回答問題或用作評語,意為“正是,當(dāng)然”,相當(dāng)于of course。另外by all means,rather也有類似的用法。 拓展延伸 1.absolute adj.絕對的,完全的 an absolute fact 確鑿的事實 absolute independence 完全獨立 2.表示“完全的,徹底的”的詞還有complete,entire,thorough,pure,full,perfect等。 I look upon this as an absolute necessity.我認(rèn)為這是絕對必要的。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用absolute的適當(dāng)形式填空 1.Would you be able to go to the party? Absolutely!But I have to pick up my friend at the airport. 2.Im quite sure that it is absolutely impossible for me to fulfill the task in only two days without anyone to help me.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,suit vt.適合;使適宜 n.一套外衣;套裝 We had white protective suits that covered our whole body,helmets,big boots and special gloves.我們都穿著白色的防護服遮住全身,戴上了頭盔和特別的手套,還穿了一雙大靴子。(教材原句P34) 常見用法 suit sb.適合某人 suit sb.fine 對某人很合適 suit.to.使適合于 suit ones needs滿足某人的需要 Will that time suit you?那個時間合適嗎? If you want to go by bus,that suits me fine.要是你想坐公共汽車走,我也沒問題。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,拓展延伸 suitable adj.合適的,適當(dāng)?shù)?相配的 be suitable for 適合于 be suitable to do sth.適合做某事 詞義辨析 1.fit 多指衣服等“尺寸、大小”合身或者合適。 I tried the dress on but it didnt fit.It was too small.我試穿了那件連衣裙,但不合身,它太小了。 2.suit 指衣服等“顏色、款式、花樣”適合,也可指“時間”適合。 Blue suits you.你適合穿藍色(服裝)。 3.match 指“使相稱,使相配,使匹配”,多指兩個物體在大小、色調(diào)、形狀、性質(zhì)等方面很相配,顯得很協(xié)調(diào)。 The color of the shirt doesnt match that of the tie.襯衫的顏色與領(lǐng)帶的顏色不相配。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用fit,suit或match填空 1.Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. 2.Her shoes match her dress.They look very well together. 3.My mother cut down my fathers trousers to fit me.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,potential n.潛在性,可能性;潛能 adj.(作定語)可能的,潛在的 Having studied volcanoes now for many years,I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.雖然我從事火山研究很多年了,但是我對火山的壯麗景色以及它那潛在的巨大破壞力至今仍然感到驚愕不已。(教材原句P35) 常見用法 1.have/show potential 有潛力/表現(xiàn)出潛力 have the potential to do sth.有做某事的潛力 achieve/realize ones potential 發(fā)揮出某人的潛力 excellent potential for. 的大好機遇 2.a potential prime minister 未來的首相 She has great potential as an artist.她是一位很有潛能的藝術(shù)家。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 完成句子 1.他有潛力成為世界級的音樂家。 He has the potential to become a world-class musician. 2.我們想讓每個學(xué)生最大限度地發(fā)揮他們的潛力。 We want each student to realize their full potential.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,anxious adj.(令人)焦慮的;渴望的;急切的 I was so anxious and couldnt move at first.我非常擔(dān)心,一開始嚇得動彈不得。(教材原句P38) 常見用法 be anxious for/about sth.為某事?lián)?憂慮 be anxious to do sth.渴望做某事 be anxious that.急于 be anxious for sb.to do sth.急于讓某人做某事 Were anxious for your safe return.我們盼望你平安歸來。 We were anxious that there should be no misunderstanding.我們特別希望沒有誤解。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,拓展延伸 1.anxiously adv.焦慮地 2.anxiety n.憂慮,擔(dān)心;渴望 with anxiety 焦慮地 詞義辨析 1.anxious指熱切地希望實現(xiàn)愿望,并因顧慮愿望落空而心情不安,感到焦慮的。 2.eager指以巨大的熱情渴望實現(xiàn)愿望或達到目的的,有時也指由于其他感情影響而表現(xiàn)急不可耐的,后面可接for或者不定式。 3.keen指對某人、某物懷有極大興趣或熱情的,后接不定式或介詞on或about。 4.nervous指在某個事件之前或之中感到“膽怯、焦慮不安”,常與介詞of連用。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用anxious的相關(guān)用法完成句子 1.他希望不被人誤解。 He is anxious not to be misunderstood. 2.她盼望他見她的父親。 She is anxious that he should meet her father. 3.一到星期天他們就急著回家。 They are anxious to go home on Sundays. 4.我們焦急地等待考試結(jié)果。 We waited with anxiety/anxiously for the examination results.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,panic vt.& vi.(使)恐慌,(使)驚慌失措 n.驚恐,驚慌 I felt very nervous and had to force myself not to panic.我非常緊張,并且不得不強迫自己不要驚慌。(教材原句P38) 常見用法 1.panic at.因而驚慌 panic sb.into doing sth.使某人驚慌失措地做某事 2.in (a) panic 驚慌失措地 get into a panic 驚慌失措 be thrown into (a) panic 陷入驚慌失措中 The crowd panicked at the sound of the explosion.爆炸聲使人群驚慌起來。 She got into a panic when she thought shed forgotten the tickets.她想起忘帶入場券,頓時驚慌起來。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 單句填空 1.The banks were panicked(panic) into selling dollars. 2.When the government office building was under fire,the crowd got into a panic. 3.Shoppers fled the street in panic after two bombs exploded in central London.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,guarantee vt.保證,擔(dān)保 n.保證;保修單;包換單 If you are lucky enough to visit the Lake of Heaven with your loved one,dont forget to drop a coin into the clear blue water to guarantee your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself.如果你有幸同你所愛的人去游天池,別忘了投一枚硬幣到清澈碧藍的水中,以確保你們的愛情像湖水一樣幽深而長久。(教材原句P39) 常見用法 1.guarantee that.保證 guarantee to do sth.保證做某事 guarantee sb.sth.向某人擔(dān)保某事 be guaranteed to 必定會,肯定會,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,2.give sb.a guarantee that.向某人擔(dān)保 there is no guarantee that.不能保證 under guarantee 在保修期內(nèi) We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week.我們保證一周內(nèi)交貨。 Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed to our customers.保證我們的顧客完全滿意。 Theres no guarantee that shell come.不能保證她一定會來。 The watch is still under guarantee.這只手表仍在保修期內(nèi)。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 完成句子 1.這個汽車俱樂部無法保證滿足所有會員的要求。 The car club couldnt guarantee to meet the demands of all its members. 2.即使你完成了培訓(xùn),我也無法保證你能有工作。 Even if you complete your training I cant guarantee you a job. 3.那樣的行為肯定會讓他生氣。 That kind of behavior is guaranteed to make him angry.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,make ones way前往 It was not easy to walk in these suits,but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red,boiling center.穿著這些衣服走起路來實在不容易,但我們還是緩緩?fù)鹕娇诘倪吘壸呷?并且向下看到了紅紅的沸騰的中央。(教材原句P35) As soon as he saw us,Tom made his way through the crowd to meet us.湯姆一看到我們,就從人群中出來迎接我們。 Look!Many children are making their way to the beach.看!很多孩子正往海灘走去。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,拓展延伸 fight ones way 打出出路;奮勇前進 force ones way 擠過去 push/squeeze ones way 推開(人群)通過,擠過 wind ones way 蜿蜒前進 feel ones way 摸索著走;謹(jǐn)慎行事 lose ones way 迷路 make way for 給讓路 find ones way 找到出路,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用way的相關(guān)短語的適當(dāng)形式填空 1.這條河蜿蜒流過山谷。 The river winds its way through the valley. 2.因為迷了路,所以他沒來。 He didnt come because he lost his way . 3.我們只好打出條出路通過敵人的防線。 We had to fight our way through the enemy lines. 4.我們只能在實踐中學(xué)習(xí),在行進中摸索。 We can only learn from practice,feeling our way as we go.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,glance through匆匆看一遍,瀏覽 Glance through these questions.瀏覽一下這些問題。(教材原句P39) 拓展延伸 1.glance at/over/toward瞥;匆匆一看 glance round 環(huán)顧周圍 2.cast/shoot/throw a glance at 匆匆瞥一眼 at a glance 一看,看一眼 He glanced at the envelope and recognized his uncles handwriting.他瞥了一眼那個信封,認(rèn)出是他叔叔的筆跡。 She glanced round the room before she left.她略微環(huán)視了一下房間才離開。 I could see at a glance that it wasnt his own work.我一眼就能看出這不是他本人的作品。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,詞義辨析 1.glare“怒目而視”,指用力地或有威脅性地看,強調(diào)敵意和驚恐。 2.stare “凝視,盯著看”,指長時間、目不轉(zhuǎn)睛地看。 3.glance “一瞥,匆匆一看”,指快速地看或瞥一眼。 現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 用glare,stare或glance的適當(dāng)形式填空 1.“I must go,” Ckaydua said,glancing at her watch. 2.The boys stood there glaring at one another before they began to fight. 3.Its impolite to stare at people.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,when作并列連詞的句型 I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day.我剛要再睡,突然我的臥室亮如白晝。(教材原句P34) 該句中when用作并列連詞,意為“這時,那時”。常用于以下句型: had just done.when.剛做完這時 be about to do.when.剛要做這時 be on the point of doing.when.剛要做這時 was/were doing.when.正在做這時,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 單句填空 1.He was on the point of leaving when someone knocked at the door. 2.I was watching(watch)TV in my house when Tom hurried in. 3.She was about to dish(dish)up when some guests came. 4.She had just finished her homework when her mother asked her to practice playing the piano yesterday.,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu) The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study,but this being my first experience,I stayed at the top and watched them.另外兩人攀下火山口去收集供日后研究用的巖漿,但是我第一次經(jīng)歷這樣的事,所以留在山頂上觀察他們。 1.獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)的特點。 獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)是由名詞或代詞加上分詞等構(gòu)成的一種獨立結(jié)構(gòu),用于修飾整個句子。獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)中的名詞或代詞與其后的分詞等構(gòu)成邏輯上的主謂關(guān)系。這種結(jié)構(gòu)與主句不發(fā)生句法上的聯(lián)系,它的位置相當(dāng)靈活,可置于主句前、主句末或主句中,常由逗號將其與主句分開。需特別注意的是,獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)與主句之間不能使用任何連接詞。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,2.獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)主要形式。 (1)名詞/代詞+現(xiàn)在分詞。 There being no bus,we had to walk home.由于沒有公共汽車,我們只好走回家。 (2)名詞/代詞+過去分詞。 He was listening attentively in class,his eyes fixed on the blackboard.他上課專心聽講,眼睛緊盯著黑板。 (3)名詞/代詞+不定式。 在此結(jié)構(gòu)中,動詞不定式和它前面的名詞或代詞如果存在著邏輯上的主謂關(guān)系,動詞不定式則用主動的形式;如果是動賓關(guān)系,則用被動形式。 The four of us agreed on a division of labor,each to translate a quarter of the book.我們四人同意分工合作,每人翻譯全書的四分之一。 (4)名詞/代詞+形容詞。 Computers very small,we can use them widely.電腦雖小,我們卻能廣泛地使用它們。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,(5)名詞/代詞+副詞。 The meeting over,our headmaster soon left the meeting room.散會了,校長很快就離開了會議室。 (6)名詞/代詞+名詞。 Two hundred people died in the accident,many of them children.兩百人死于事故,其中有許多兒童。 (7)名詞/代詞+介詞短語。 The little girl sat down,traces of tears still on her cheeks.小女孩坐了下來,面頰上還帶有淚痕。 3.獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)的主要用法。 (1)作時間狀語。 The governor pondering the matter,more strikers gathered across his path.當(dāng)總督思考問題時,更多的罷工工人聚集在他要通過的路上。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,(2)作條件狀語。 Weather permitting,they will go on an outing to the beach tomorrow.如果天氣允許的話,他們將在明天組織一次海濱郊游。 (3)作原因狀語。 There being no further business to discuss,we all went home.沒有別的事可討論,我們都回家了。 (4)作伴隨狀語。 He was lying on the grass,his hands crossed under his head.他躺在草地上,雙手交叉枕在腦后。 (5)作補充說明。 Ten students entered for the competition,the youngest a boy of 12.共10個學(xué)生報名參加了這次競賽,年紀(jì)最小的是個12歲的男孩。,重點短語,重點句型,重點單詞,現(xiàn)學(xué)活用 將下列句子改為帶有獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu)的句子 1.When spring comes,the fields are full of life. Spring coming,the fields are full of life. 2.The boy stood there,and his right hand was raised. The boy stood there,his right hand raised. 3.As it was Sunday,all the offices were closed. It being Sunday ,all the offices were closed. 4.When food was being cooked,I fell asleep. Food being cooked,I fell asleep.,一、單句填空 1.(2015·陜西高考改編)Her owner Mike Holden (panic) and called the coastguard of Cornwall,who turned up in seconds. 1.panicked。根據(jù)and后的謂語為過去式可知這里也應(yīng)用過去式。panic的過去式為panicked。 2.(2015·湖南高考改編)He suddenly glanced me and said quietly,“Why are you staring at me like that?” 2.at。句意:他突然看了我一眼然后輕聲問道,“你為什么那樣盯著我?”glance at“掃視,匆匆一瞥”。 3.(2014·浙江高考改編)Amie Salmon,disabled,is attended throughout her school days by a nurse (appoint) to guard her. 3.appointed。根據(jù)句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,appoint與nurse構(gòu)成被動關(guān)系,所以填寫其過去分詞形式。句意:Amie Salmon身患?xì)埣?在她的學(xué)業(yè)生涯中,專門有一個指定的護士來照顧她。,4.(2014·福建高考改編)It is widely acknowledged that students should (evaluate) in terms of overall quality. 4.be evaluated。evaluate“評價,評估”,在此構(gòu)成被動句。句意:大家普遍認(rèn)為學(xué)生們應(yīng)該得到全面的評價。 5.(2014·山東高考改編)This apple pie is too sweet,dont you think so? Not really.I think its just right, (actual). 5.actually。此處應(yīng)用副詞修飾前面整個句子。 6.(2014·重慶高考改編)Anything will become boring if you do it repetitively.The key is to develop a balanced and (vary) program thats fun as well as progressive. 6.varied/various。vary的形容詞有varied和various兩種形式。句意:重復(fù)做一件事情會令人生厭,關(guān)鍵是要制定出先進、有趣且協(xié)調(diào)、多變的規(guī)劃。,7.(2013·四川高考改編)Your cheating conduct in selling a great amount of useless (equip)simply for huge profit contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people. 7.equipment。equip“裝備,配備”,其名詞為equipment。句意:為賺取巨額利潤你銷售大量無用設(shè)備的欺騙行為造成了無辜者的傷亡。 8.(2013·湖北高考改編)Poetry written from the perspective of the urban youth tends to reveal their (anxious) over a lack of sense of belonging. 8.anxiety。anxious為形容詞,其對應(yīng)的名詞為anxiety。句意:以都市青年的視角所作的詩往往會展示出他們?nèi)狈w屬感的焦慮。 9.(2013·湖南高考改編)The sun began to rise in the sky, (bathe) the mountain in golden light. 9.bathing。句意:太陽開始從東方升起,整座山都沐浴在金色的陽光之中?！吧姐逶≡诮鹕年柟庵小迸c“太陽升起”是同時發(fā)生的,故用現(xiàn)在分詞作伴隨狀語。bathe的意思是“使沐浴,使籠罩,使沉浸在”。,10.Dont litter in the street in Singapore, you could be arrested. 10.or。根據(jù)語境可知此處應(yīng)用or表“否則”。,二、單元話題微寫作 火山 根據(jù)提示,將以下句子連成一篇英語短文。 1.作為火山學(xué)家,我經(jīng)常被委派去搜集和評估火山信息。(volcanologist;appoint;evaluate) 2.我有可能會失去生命,因此為了確保安全我從不到太危險的地方工作。(have potential;guarantee) 3.有時我會非常驚慌,但我仍認(rèn)為我的工作是世界上最偉大的工作。(panic) 4.我有過一次目睹基拉韋厄火山(Kilauea)爆發(fā)的經(jīng)歷。(eruption) 5.紅色發(fā)燙的巖漿像噴泉一樣,朝天上噴射達幾百米高。 (lava;fountain) 6.巖漿順山而下,所經(jīng)之處皆夷為平地。真是絕妙的奇景!(burn.to the ground;absolutely),As a volcanologist,I am often appointed to collect and evaluate information about volcanoes.I do have potential to lose my life,so I never work in too dangerous areas to guarantee my safety.Though panicking sometimes,I still consider my job the greatest one in the world. I once experienced the eruption of Mount Kilauea.When it broke out,red lava was fountaining hundreds of meters into the air.All the lava passed slowly down the mountain,burning to the ground everything in its path.It was an absolutely fantastic sight!,