1、Unit 4 Adversity and CourageListening and TalkingPhrases: rescue mission;1Listen to the crew members talk about their own experiences during the expedition.23Words: candidate; motor; loyal; navigator; rough; corporateLead in1 Shackleton and a team tried to sail to another island to find help. Look a
2、t the picture below and discuss the challenges you think they faced.loyal adj. 忠诚的；忠实的忠诚的；忠实的Language pointThey are loyal to friends and family.他们对朋友和家庭非常忠诚。She is loyal and totally dependable.她很忠诚,完全值得信赖。【同义词辨析】faithful, loyal, constant, true这些形容词均含有这些形容词均含有忠实的忠实的之意。之意。faithful： 多指对人对事或对诺言、誓言的始终不渝，
3、侧重在任何情况下都绝不改变。loyal： 一般指对祖国、领袖的忠诚或对事业、原则、誓言的忠实，不动摇。constant： 侧重指思想状态的稳定或信念的坚定，也指爱情或感情等的忠贞不渝。true： 侧重个人感情上的忠实和不动摇。candidate n. 候选人候选人The candidate will take an oral examination.那个应试者将参加口试。We judge that she is the best candidate.我们认为她是最佳人选。rough adj. 粗糙的；粗略的；汹涌的粗糙的；粗略的；汹涌的The road is no good ; its rou
4、gh and full of holes.这条路坑坑洼洼的,太差劲了。2. The rough cloth prickled my skin. 粗布扎我的皮肤。motor n. 发动机；发动机； 马达马达Oxford has been ruined by the motor industry.牛津城已经被汽车工业毁掉了。The motor car disappeared in eddy of dust.汽车在一片扬尘的涡流中不见了。The team consisted of _ members. They sailed on rough seas for days before they la
5、nded on the _ side of South Georgia Island. Later they climbed over the mountains _ the whaling station. Later, Shackleton arranged for a rescue boat to return to _ island. LuckiIy, everyone was _ .Content2. Listen to one of the tea m members talk about the rescue plan and their journey. Complete th
6、e summary.1 Why was it necessary for Shackleton to travel to South Georgia island?2 Why was it important to include a navigator in the team?3 Why did Shackleton choose the most difficult and unfriendly men to join the rescue mission?4 Why did Shackleton look extremely old ？3. Listen again and answer
7、 these questions.4. Which two sailors do you think Shackleton chose to join the rescue team? Look at the list below and discuss in groups who you think should join the team.good leaderexperienced in exploring the Antarcticexcellent navigatorexperienced sailorloyal, kind, and calmodd behaviour at tim
8、es, butliked by crew1 Frank Wild2 Frank WorsleyName Skills QualitiesWho should join the rescue team?Name Skills Qualities 3 Tom Crean4 Hubert Hudson5 Thomas OrdeLeesSecond officerexperienced in living in the Antarcticnavigator best at catching penguinsefficient store keepermotor expertexcellent skie
9、rstrong, energetic, and bravefriendly and livelyselfish, lazy, and bad-temperedThe expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion. What do you think (about) ？How do you (about) ？Lets look What/How about ？Any ideas?What are the alternatives?Lets move on the next candidate.Should we mo
10、ve on the next one? Exploring optionsEXAMPLEA: We have to decide on which two sailors Shackleton chose for his rescue team. Let s look at Frank Wild.B: He is a good leader and is experienced in exploring the Antarctic. So, I think he s suitable to join the rescue team.C: Hmm, I think we should move
11、on to the next sailor. According to Perce s diary entries, Frank Wild was left with the other crew members on Elephant Island.A: I agree. Lets move on to the next candidate. What do you think about Frank Worsley?B: Well, he is1. Recite new words and phrases.2. Write an article about ones perseveranceBye-bye!
