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Unit 4
UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Learn how to handle challenges
To learn to talk about 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.
What can you see in the pictures
When and where do you think the smaller picture was taken
What were the people in the small picture doing
Shackleton and a team tried to sail to another island to find help. Look at the picture and discuss the challenges you think faced.
In 1914 Shackleton set out for Antarctica
again, his intention was to cross the
continent from one side to the other via
the South Pole.
His ship, the Endurance, never even reached land in Antarctica, she was stuck in ice and then crushed, Shackleton and his crew faced a 19 month survival ordeal before they returned to safety. They were stranded out on unstable sea-ice with no means to communicate with the outside world and limited equipment and food.
South Georgia Island
South Georgia Island is a sub-Antarctic island administered by the United Kingdom as part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Look at the landscape in the picture I think Shackleton and his team would have faced many challenges. First of all, it was very cold and there was snow and ice everywhere. The area is also very mountainous, so they would have had to climb with their essentials. It would also be hard to know where they were going as the place is very large and all looks the same. On top of the physical challenges, they would have had great mental challenges facing those conditions and not knowing what to expect and whether they would succeed.
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. Later, 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.
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 ….
Cause: “事情发生的原因” (The Reason Why Something Happens)
Effect : “由于原因而发生的事情” (What Happens Because of The Cause)。
cause and effect
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
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.
3. Why did Shackleton choose the most difficult and unfriendly men to join the rescue mission
4. Why did Shackleton look extremely old
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.
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.
1. Frank Wild
2. Frank Worsley
3. Tom Crean
4. Hubert Hudson
5. Thomas Orde-
Lees
Name
* good leader
* experienced in exploring the Antarctic
*excellent navigator
*experienced sailor
*second officer
*experienced in living in the Antarctic
*navigator
*best at catching penguins
*efficient store keeper
*motor expert
*excellent skier
Skills
loyal, kind,
and calm
odd behavior at times,
but liked by crew
strong, energetic, and brave
friendly and lively
selfish, lazy, and bad-tempered
Qualities
Who should join the rescue team
The expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion.
Exploring options
What do you think (about) …
What do you feel (about) …
Let’s look at …
What / How about …
Any ideas
What are the alternatives
Let’s move on to the next candidate.
Should we move on to the next one
Asking for input
What do you think (about) …
What do you feel (about) …
Any ideas
What are the alternatives
Exploring options
Let’s look at Option 1.
What (do you think)about …
How about the third alternative
Let’s consider…’s proposal.
Moving on
Let’s move on to …
What about …
Let’s look at the fourth choice.
How about …’s idea
Should we move on to the next one
Before we move on, we need to consider.
A: We have to decide on which two sailors Shackleton chose for his rescue team. Let’s look at Frank Wild.
B: He is 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 ….
候选人,申请人
A: OK, we need to choose the two sailors that joined Shackleton’s rescue team. Let’s look at our choices.
B: So how about 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 Perce’s diary. Frank wild stayed on Elephant Island with the others. So we can cross him off our list.
B: Oh, yes, well 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. OK, let’s 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, but 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 he didn’t 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 let’s choose Frank and Tom.
Suppose you are Shackleton and you are going to choose two sailors to join the rescue team, who would be your first choice
What problems would the rescue team probably face Whose skills and qualities can best help solve these problems
What problems would the people remaining on Elephant island face Whose skills and qualities can best help solve these problems
After you have selected your two sailors, present your choice to the class.
Write a report of which two sailors your group think Shackleton chose to join the rescue team and why.