1、Adversity and CourageAdversity and CourageUnit 4 Unit 4 Using language(listening and speaking)Learn how to handle challengesLearn how to handle challengesL e a d-i nWhile-listeningPost-listeningPre-listeningYuzuru HanYu:He has become an idol for many of us in this winter Olympics,from whom,we know a
2、ny great achievement isnt done just by talents but by efforts and perseverance.Lead-inLead-in Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Irish-born British explorer Irish-born British explorer who who was was one of the giants of Antarctic one of the giants of Antarctic ex
3、plorationexploration in the Heroic Age in the in the Heroic Age in the early years of the 20th Centuryearly years of the 20th Century.1.snow1.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 wh
4、ere 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 would have great mental challenges.2.mountainous3.look same4.mentallyPre-listeningPre-listening 1.由.组成 2.极度，非常 adv.3.忠诚的，忠实的 4.可替代的，备选的/替代物 5.候选人，应试者 6.对.作出决定The tea
5、m _ 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 was _.sixsixwrongwrongarrived atarrived atElephan
6、tElephantstill alivestill aliveWhile-listeningWhile-listening 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 did Shackleton choose the most difficult
7、 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 on the islandcheerful and positiveworried
8、about the menanxiousIdentify cause and effect Identify cause and effect During a talk,a speaker can talk about cause and effect.Causes are often introduced with phrases During a talk,a speaker can talk about cause and effect.Causes are often introduced with phrases like like Due to.,The reason for t
9、his is.,and because.,while effects are introduced by phrases like,Due to.,The reason for this is.,and because.,while effects are introduced by phrases like,Thats why.,This means.,so as to,so that.Thats why.,This means.,so as to,so that.Any other signal words?Any other signal words?as,since,as a resu
10、lt,caused,resulted,owing to.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 to join him on the trip and I was one of
11、 them.I have been working on ships for my whole life and my strong navigationnavigation(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 that he did this because he wanted
12、the group remaining on the island to stay cheerful and positive until we returned.We siled on very roughrough(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 during the trip.It scared me to think
13、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-courseoff-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 over the mountains to get hel
14、p.The mountains looked so steep that I thought we might have to slide down them on our bottoms!When we arrived at the whaling stationwhaling station(捕鲸站捕鲸站),Shackleton immediately arranged for a rescue boat to return to Elephant Island.However,due to the rough rough seas,we could not get near to the
15、 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 to cry.Shackleton de
16、cided to travel to South Georgia Island to get help to rescue the rest of his crew.Firstly,In order to have a right direction to cross the dangerous sea,he chose a navigator so they would know where they were going and not get lost.Secondly,he had to include the most difficult and unfriendly man in
17、the team so that the crew left behind could remain cheerful and positive.Lastly,he would spare no effort to inspire the whole team to complete the mission.Post-listeningPost-listeningWho should join the rescue team?The expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion.The expressions in
18、 the box below may help you with your discussion.What do you think(about).?How do you feel(about)?Lets look at.What/How about.?Exploring optionsAny ideas?What are the alternatives?Lets move on to the next candidate.Should we move on to the next one?A:A:We have to decide on which two sailors Shacklet
19、on chose for his rescue team.Lets look at Frank Wild.B:B:He is a good leader and is experienced in exploring the Antarctic.So,I think hes suitable to join the rescue team.C:C:Hmm,I think we should move on to the next sailor.According to Perces diary entries,Frank Wild was left with the other crew me
20、mbers on Elephant island.A:A:I agree.Lets move on to the next candidate.What do you think about Frank Worsley?B:B:Well,he is.A A:OK,we need to decide on two sailors Shackleton chose for his rescue team.:OK,we need to decide on two sailors Shackleton chose for his rescue team.Lets look at Lets look a
21、t our choices.our choices.B B:So:So how abouthow about Tom Crean?He was experienced in living in the Antarctic,and Tom Crean?He was experienced in living in the Antarctic,and he also had many good qualities,such as energetic and strong.he also had many good qualities,such as energetic and strong.A A
22、:Well,he was good at living in the Antarctic,so maybe he stayed on the island: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 he was suitable to to help,but I think his strength and bravery meant that he was suitabl
23、e to join the dangerous mission.join the dangerous mission.B B:Agreed,so one choice is Tom Crean.OK,:Agreed,so one choice is Tom Crean.OK,lets move on to lets move on to another candidate.another candidate.How do you feel aboutHow do you feel about Frank Worsley?Frank Worsley?A A:I think he is a goo
24、d choice because he was an excellent navigator.:I think he is a good choice because he was an excellent navigator.B B:I agree.The rescue team needed a good navigator.He could be our second:I agree.The rescue team needed a good navigator.He could be our second choice.choice.A A:All rightAll right,so let,so lets choose Frank Worsley and Tom Crean.s choose Frank Worsley and Tom Crean.标题添加标题添加标题添加ThanksThanks
