1、Unit4 reading and thinkingHewenThe Chinese nation is a great nation; it has been through harships and adversity but remains indomitable. -Xi J inping中华民族是伟大的民族,；它经历了艰难困苦，但仍然不屈不挠。新词相知expedition远征decent真正的tgenuine得体的新词相知bitter苦的活力vigour短语新知1. dream _梦想2. _the age of在岁时3. apply to do_4. turn down_5. be
2、 enthusiastic _ 热衷于6. go _ 跟随一块儿去 7. go _上(车、船、火车)8. set off_9. throw _扔掉10. keep ones spirits _ 保持某人情绪高涨ofat申请做拒绝aboutalong withaboard出发awayupRead the advertisement1. What kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for?2. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? 1. What kind o
3、f men was Ernest Shackleton looking for?2. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? Shackleton was looking for men who were not interested in money or comfort, but in honour and achievement, which cannot be bought. I would like to join an expedition like this. Although it woul
4、d be extremely tough, the sense of achievement I would get from doing it would be worth it. I dont think I could get the same feeling from anything else. . Answer the following questions. 1. What does Diary 1 talk about? _ 2. What does Diary 2 talk about? _ 3. What does Diary 3 talk about? _While-re
5、adingI managed to go aboard the Endurance to the South Pole.Endurance was stuck in the ice and sank. We managed to survive the accident.The things being terrible on the island and Shackleton having left for help, we were in low spirits. Choose the best answer. 1. The author went aboard the ship in s
6、ecret because A. he had been turned down.B. he wanted to go with them. C. he had been dreaming of the expedition. D. he wanted others to envy him. 2. Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo? A. Because he liked listening to music. B. Because he wanted Hussey to encourage others by playing
7、it. C. Because banjo was one of the most essential supplies. D. Because banjo was worth much. While-reading. Choose the best answer. 3. Which is right according to the passage? A. If Shackleton failed, they would not be rescued. B. The author was as selfish as Thomas. C. The crew thought there was a
8、 chance that they would go home. D. The author was in low spirits only because it was cold and windy. While-reading One morning I happened to buy a newspaper and read the 1. _(advertise)about the Antarctic expedition. I had been dreaming of one with the great Sir Ernest Shackleton. So I applied to j
9、oin it but was turned 2. _because of being too young and not 3. _(qualify). But I had such an 4. _(enthusiasm) idea of going along with them 5. _I secretly went aboard his ship, the Endurance. 6. _(fortunate), I was discovered but Shackleton accepted and offered me a job. Post-readingadvertisementdo
10、wnqualifiedenthusiasticthatUnfortunately The journey wasnt easy, Endurance stuck in the ice and crushed by the ice. And when the ship sank, our hearts sank with it. We 7. _(abandon) the ship, with most essential supplies kept and most of our personal 8. _(belong)thrown away. But Shackleton allowed H
11、ussey to keep his banjo to keep our spirits up. By camping on the ice, we had been managing to survive. Post-readingabandonedbelongings Suppose you choose to go on an expedition to the Antarctic, what qualities do you think you may need to survive in one of the most unfriendly places on earth? _ Pos
12、t-readingWe must always have faith in ourselves and be optimistic. In face of difficulties,we should not hold back. We should unite together to keep our spirits up.After Shackleton, Blackborow and Frank Wild were saved and went back, they were invited to several interviews. Work in groups to make an
13、 interview with your partners. Student A: ShackletonStudent B: BlackborowStudent C: Frank WildStudent D: interviewerDiscuss in groups the following question. How do you understand the title “a successful failure”?1. But things on Elephant Island are going from bad to worse. We are now crowded togeth
14、er under one of our boats on the rocky shore of this miserable place. 但是象岛上的情况越来越糟糕。现在，但是象岛上的情况越来越糟糕。现在，在这个悲惨之地的岩石海岸，我们挤在一艘小船下。在这个悲惨之地的岩石海岸，我们挤在一艘小船下。(P39) 2. However, these happy memories are soon interrupted by a sudden cold rush of air. 然而，这些快乐的回忆很快被突然涌进的然而，这些快乐的回忆很快被突然涌进的一股冷空气打断。一股冷空气打断。(P39)3. Their genuine concern for others, their perseverance, and their resolve fill me with hope. 他们对别人的真心关怀、他们的锲而不舍他们对别人的真心关怀、他们的锲而不舍以及坚定的信念，让我充满希望。以及坚定的信念，让我充满希望。(P39)
