1、Unit4Adversity and courageAdversity and courageTo listen to the situations and challenges the sailors would meet in the Antarctic. To learn some important words and sentence patterns.To talk about whether a person is suitable for a certain job.Lead-inWho was Ernest Shackleton? Sir Ernest Henry Shack
2、leton was an Irish-born British explorer who was one of the giants of Antarctic exploration in the Heroic Age in the early years of the 20th Century.1. Shackleton and a team tried to sail to another island to find help. Look at the picture below and discuss the challenges you think they faced.1. sno
3、w1. It was very cold and there was snow and ice everywhere. 2.The area is very mountainous, so they had to climb with their essentials. 3.It would be hard to know where they were going as the place is very large and all looks the same. 4.Not knowing what to expect and whether they would succeed,they
4、 would have great mental challenges. 2.mountainous3. look same4. mentallySouth Georgia IslandSouth Georgia Island is a sub-Antarctic island administered by the United Kingdom as part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. 2. Listen to one of the team members talk about the rescue plan and
5、their journey. Complete the summary.The team _ members. They sailed on rough seas for days before they landed on the _ side of South Georgia Island. Later they climbed over the mountains and _ the whaling station. Later, Shackleton arranged for a rescue boat to return to _ Island. Luckily, everyone
6、was _.sixwrongarrived atElephantstill alive1. 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 man to join the rescue mission?4. Why did Shackleton look extr
7、emely old? 3. Listen again and answer these questions.3. Listen again and answer these questions.1) Why was it necessary for Shackleton to travel to South Georgia Island?Because he realized that many of us were _. 2) Why was it important to include a navigator in the team?Because he could _.3) Why d
8、id Shackleton choose the most difficult and unfriendly man to join the rescue mission?Because he wanted the group _ to stay _ until we returned.4) Why did Shackleton look extremely old?Because he _. He was very _. too ill to survive very long without rescueguide us across the dangerous searemaining
9、on the islandcheerful and positiveworried about the menanxious We had stayed on Elephant Island for only a day, but Shackleton was already worried. He realised that many of us were too ill to survive very long without rescue. He decided to go to South Georgia Island for help. He chose five members t
10、o join him on the trip and I was one of them. I have been working on ships for my whole life and my strong navigation(导航导航) skills could guide us across the dangerous sea. However, to my surprise, Shackleton also picked the most difficult and unfriendly member to join us on the trip. I later learnt
11、that he did this because he wanted the group remaining on the island to stay cheerful and positive until we returned. We siled on very rough(汹涌的汹涌的) seas for days. The sea was so strong that it was almost impossible for me to check our position. I was only able to use my instruments three times duri
12、ng the trip. It scared me to think that we might sail past South Georgia Island. This would mean that we might sail into the open sea and there would be no rescue! Unfortunately,we did sail off-course(偏离航向偏离航向) for a while, meaning we landed on the wrong side of South Georgia Island. We had to climb
13、 over the mountains to get help. The mountains looked so steep that I thought we might have to slide down them on our bottoms! When we arrived at the whaling station(捕鲸站捕鲸站), Shackleton immediately arranged for a rescue boat to return to Elephant Island. However, due to the rough seas, we could not
14、get near to the island. Shackleton became worried about the men. He was very anxious and began to look extremely old. We tried for three months to rescue the 22 men. Finally,we were able to reach Elephant Island and luckily find everyone still alive! They were overjoyed to see us and everyone began
15、to cry.Suppose you are Shackleton and you are going to choose two sailors to join the rescue team, who would be your first choice?1. Frank Wild2. Frank Worsley3. Tom Crean4. Hubert Hudson5. Thomas Orde- LeesName* good leader* experienced in exploring the Antarctic*excellent navigator*experienced sai
16、lor*second officer*experienced in living in the Antarctic*navigator*best at catching penguins*efficient store keeper*motor expert*excellent skierSkills loyal, kind, and calmodd behavior at times, but liked by crewstrong, energetic, and bravefriendly and livelyselfish, lazy, and bad-temperedQualities
17、 Who should join the rescue team?The expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion.What do you think (about) ?What do you feel (about) ?Lets look at What / How about ?Any ideas?What are the alternatives?Lets move on to the next candidate. Should we move on to the next one?A: We have
18、 to decide on which two sailors Shackleton chose for his rescue team. Lets look at Frank Wild.B: He is good leader and is experienced in exploring the Antarctic. So, I think hes suitable to join the rescue team.C: Hmm, I think we should move on to the next sailor. According to Perces diary entries,
19、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 is .候选人，申请人候选人，申请人A: OK, we need to choose the two sailors that joined Shackletons rescue team. Lets look at our choices.B: So how abou
20、t Frank Wild and Tom Crean? They were both experienced in exploring and living in the Antarctic, and they also had many good qualities, such as being kind and strong.C: Yes, but look at Perces diary. Frank wild stayed on Elephant Island with the others. So we can cross him off our list.B: Oh, yes, w
21、ell spotted. Then what about Tom Crean? Anyone have any ideas?A: Well, he was good at living in the Antarctic, so maybe he stayed on the island to help, but I think his strength and bravery meant that Shackleton would have chosen him for the dangerous mission.B: Agreed, so one choice is Tom Crean. O
22、K, lets move on to another candidate. How do you feel about Frank Worsley?A: I think he is a good choice because he was an excellent navigator.C: I agree. The rescue team needed a good navigator. He could be our second choice.B: But what about Hubert Hudson? He was also good at navigating.A: Yes, bu
23、t he was also the best at catching penguins, so I think he would have stayed on the island with the others so they had enough to eat. C: Sounds reasonable. But we should also look at Thomas Orde- Lees. He was an excellent skier, so maybe he could be helpful on the mission.B: Hmm maybe, but I think h
24、e didnt have as much to offer as Frank and Tom. Besides, Perce complained about him in his diary, so I think he probably stayed on the island.A: I agree, so lets choose Frank and Tom.Language points1. 语法填空语法填空 The Chinese skiing team consisting (consist ) of 176 athelets, claimed 15 medals, including 9 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze, ranking the 3rd in the medal list.由由.组成组成consist of vi.be made up ofbe composed ofbe comprised ofThank you!
