1、ReadingThinking Unit 4 Adversity and Courage While-readingReadanswer Where do you think the ship was?What happened to the ship in the photo?How would you feel and what would you do if you were on this ship?This ship in the photo looks like it has got stuck in some ice.Read this advertisement that wa
2、s posted by a famous British explorer.1 According to the advertisement,what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for?Would you like to join an expedition like this?Why or why not?MEN WANTEDfor a dangerous journey:small wages,bitter cold,long months of complete darkness,constant danger,and safe
3、return uncertain.Honour and reward will follow if it is successful.Ernest ShackletonAnswers:According to the advertisement,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.Alth
4、ough it would 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.While-readingRead the text:Study the structure of the text.Task 1Introduction to the diary entriesThe diary of October 32,1914The diary o
5、f November 11,1915The diary of August 29th,1916Pere Blackborow joined an _.Blackborow managed to board the _.One ship was stuck in the _.Hard times on Elephant islandexpeditionshipiceTask 2 How did Blackborow come to join the expedition?Blackborow tried to join the expedition by applying but was rej
6、ected for lack of experience.So,he hid on the ship and was later discovered.Shackleton let him have a job rather than turn back.What happened to Endurance?What did the crew members have to do?Endurance got stuck in ice as it approached Antarctica.The ship got crushed and the crew had to abandon it.T
7、he crew had to collect essential supplies and camp on the ice.What did Shackleton do to make sure they could survive?Shackleton made sure they survived by leaving with a few men to find help.It was too dangerous for all the men to go.Task 3Readchoose the best answer.1 How did Perce Blackborow feel a
8、fter he was accepted by Sir Ernest Shackleton？A Afraid B Proud C Regretful D Homesick2 How does Shackleton feel when Endurance sank?A Panic B Surprised C Calm D Unconcerned3 What kind of people are Frank and Shackleton?A Selfish and bad-tempered.B Caring and strong-willed.C Creative and responsible.
9、D Adventurous and adaptable.How did Blackborows feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed?Blackborow tried to join the expedition by applying but was rejected for lack of experience.So,he hid on the ship and was later discovered.Shackleton let him have a job rather than turn b
10、ack.After-readingReadanswer4Shackleton showed kindness when he allowed Blackborow to stay on the ship and gave him a job.He showed calmness when he asked the crew to collect essentials.He showed he was not selfish when he left his gold behind,but showed he was thinking of others feelings by allowing
11、 Hussey to keep his banjo.He showed great bravery by setting off to find help for the rest of the crew.Wild was shown to be kind when he tried to lift Blackborows spirits.Blackborow was enthusiastic at first,making sure he got on the expedition.Although he felt low later,he tried to think about bett
12、er things,showing again his positive character.What personal qualities did Shackleton,Wild,and Blackborow exhibit?Find examples from the text to support your answers.I had been _(dream)of taking an expedition to the Antarctic.At the age of 19,I saw an advertisement about the Antarctic expedition and
13、_(apply)to join it immediately,but was turned _ by the captain-Sir ErnestShackleton.I managed to hide in a small cupboard andaboard the ship(secret)_.The journey was very hard and about one year later,one of the five_(ship),Endurance,got crushed by the ice.We had to throw away all our belongings exc
14、ept some basic necessities.But a banjo was kept,_ helped us keep up spirits.While we stayed on Elephant Island,things became worse _ worse.Soon Shackleton left us to find help on a distant island.The voyage was too_(danger)and difficult for all of us to make it.Some people became _(patient)and bad-t
15、empered,but Frank Wild remained optimistic all the time.He hunted penguins and sometimes seals for us(eat)_.Without Frank and Ernest,wed all be dead by now.Their genuine concern for others,their perseverance,and their resolve filled us with hope.dreamingapplieddownsecretlyshipswhichanddangerousimpat
16、ientto eat 根据课文内容填空。根据课文内容填空。1.He behaves in a d_ manner and we think he is a real gentleman.2.With the gentle music,soft lights,and comfortable sofas,this cafe is everything you need after a tiring day.It is a c_ and relaxing place.3.He used to be so cross and b_ that nobody could tolerate him,but
17、the birth of his son changed his life and made him a better person.4.Life was cruel to Oliver when he was young.Although living a m_ life,he had a very kind heart.5.Try to learn from your mistakes and b_ failures.It will eventually lead to success as long as you persevere.6.The young boy has demonst
18、rated a g_ interest in the expedition to the Antarctic.Find the suitable adjectives from the previous text to complete the sentences.1ecentosyad-temperediserableitterenuine The fire alarm caused a panic/worry in the theatre and the crowd fled in all directions.Although my grandpa is retired,he is ve
19、ry enthusiastic/concerned about volunteer work.The officer was assigned/employed to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.The sun was sinking/falling behind the mountains when we reached the top.It took him a lot of vigour/energy to move all the items of furniture inside the house.Choos
20、e the appropriate word to complete each sentence.2After seeing the advertisement in the newspaper,Perce Blackborow_ to join the Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton no matter what challenges might lie ahead.Unfortunately,his application _ because he was too young and not qualified enoug
21、h.However,he managed to get _ the Endurance with his friends help.He hid in a _,but was soon discovered and brought to Shackleton.Although the captain was angry,he _the boy the job of cooking for the _.Their _did not go smoothly,and the Endurance became stuck in the ice.Before the Endurance was crus
22、hed and _ into the sea,Shackleton gave the order to _ ship,and the crew had to camp on ice.They then sailed to Elephant Island.Soon after that,Shackleton selected a boat party and_ for South Georgia Island to ge help.Complete the passage using the correct form of the words.3resolvedwas turned downassignedaboardcupboardcrewvoyagesankabandonset off abandon aboard assign crew cupboard resolve set off sink turn.down voyage Imagine you are Perce Blackborow.Write a message in a bottle to explain your situation and ask for help.5
