(共11张PPT)
unit4
Adversity and courage
Using language
---learn how to handle challenges
What challenges would they face
steep mountain
rough sea
navigation
Listen to one of the team members talk about the rescue plan and their journey. Complete the summary.
The team consisted of __________ 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. Laster, Shackleton arranged for a rescue boat to return to _______________ Island. Luckily, everyone was __________________.
six
wrong
arrived at
Elephant
still alive
Listen again and answer these questions.
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 man to join the rescue mission
4. Why did Shackleton look extremely old
Identify cause and effect
During a talk, a speaker can talk about cause and effect. Causes are often introduced with phrases like Due to..., The reason for this is ..., and because...., while effects are introduced by phrases like, That's why...,This means ..., so as to …, so that ...
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
Shackleton had to travel to South Georgia Island to get help to rescue the rest of his crew.
It was important to include a navigator so they would know where they were going and not get lost.
Shackleton chose him because he wanted the crew left behind to remain cheerful and positive and the man would have had a negative influence on the crew.
4. Why did Shackleton look extremely old
Shackleton looked extremely old because of the conditions but also because he was very worried about the fate of his crew left behind.
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.
The expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion.
What do you think (about)..
How do you feel (about)
Let's look at ...
What/How about ..
Exploring options
Any ideas
What are the alternatives
Let's move on to the next candidate.
Should we move on to the next one
A: 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 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. Let's move on to the next candidate. What do you think about Frank Worsley
B: Well, he is ...
Listening and speaking on page84
Discussion
What other advice can you think of for overcoming difficulties
Do you agree that advertisy makes one stronger and better Why or why not
I hope:
No matter what kind of adversity we are faced with, we should always be full of courage and be calm, positive, hopeful for the future.
Thanks for your listening
If we face this kind of adversity, what should we do
