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Reading and Thinking
Unit 4 Adversity and Courage
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
read about Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition’s experience;
learn to infer something based on the evidence;
learn the good qualities of a person, which is to be genuine concern for others and persevere to solve the difficulties.
Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
—Samuel Johnson
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
Pre-reading
What event is this
An expedition to Antarctica.
Who led it
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Irish-born British explorer who was one of the giants of Antarctic exploration in the Heroic Age in the early years of the 20th Century.
How did this expedition begin
Read the advertisement and discuss the questions below in pairs, then try to complete the table.
1. What does “small wages” mean
2. What is the meaning of “bitter cold” here
3. What kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for
Conditions Requirements Are you qualified
small wages not care much about _______ YES
NO
bitter cold accustomed to the extreme _________________, healthy YES
NO
long months of complete darkness show perseverance, not afraid of __________ YES
NO
constant danger have ________, cooperate with others, be ___________ YES
NO
safe return uncertain be __________, be positive YES
NO
money
weather conditions
loneliness
courage
experienced
optimistic
Would you like to join an expedition like this
Why or why not
While-reading
Activity 1 Fast- reading for basic information
Ⅰ. What does the passage mainly tell us
A.Perce Blackborow admired Shackleton very much.
B.Shackleton took Perce Blackborow to the ship.
C.Perce Blackborow’s diary entries about the great expedition.
D.Perce Blackborow missed his mother very much.
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Ⅱ. Match the main idea with each diary.
Diary 1 A.How Shackleton and his crew members abandoned the ship Endurance.
Diary 2 B.The crew members’ life on Elephant Island.
Diary 3 C.How the author joined the Endurance expedition.
1.Figure out how Blackborow came to join the expedition.
At the very beginning,Perce Blackborow _________________________
_______________________________________________________.
Then he ______________________________.
However,he _______________.
Later he secretly went aboard Endurance,but _________________.
Finally he ___________________________________________________.
happened to read the advertisement about the expedition
applied to join the expedition
was turned down
he was discovered
was assigned to be a steward and serve meals for the crew
Activity 2 Careful- reading for details
Ⅰ.Read the first diary entry carefully and do the following exercises.
2.Why was Perce Blackborow turned down when he applied to join the expedition
A.Because he wasn’t old enough and qualified.
B.Because he had no experience.
C.Because he had no perseverance.
D.Because they needed no more hands.
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3.How did Blackborow’s feelings change
After reading the ad about the expedition:
________________________________
After being rejected:_______________________
After being assigned to be a steward:_______________________
excited and full of expectations
enthusiastic,determined
satisfied,hopeful,proud
this is the adventure that I have been dreaming of…I am fit and full of vigour.
But I was so enthusiastic about the idea of going along with them that I secretly …
How everyone will envy me when I come back and tell them about the amazing…
Infer character traits and emotions
To infer means to guess something based on the evidence. When inferring character traits and emotions in a story, you need to look at the characters’ words and actions. What do these tell us about their personal qualities and feelings
Ⅱ.Read the second diary entry carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What happened to Endurance What did the crew members have to do
The ship got crushed by the ice. They had to abandon the ship,rescue essential supplies and camp on the ice.
Action words: make the passage more vivid
Which one would you choose to keep if your ship were going to sink
Then think about Shackleton’s decision and answer the questions.
V.S.
3.Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo
A.Because it was very valuable.
B.Because it took little space.
C.Because it would never sink.
D.Because it could cheer them up.
2.Why did Shackleton throw away all his gold
Because gold was not the most essential supplies and he wanted to set an example.
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4.How did Blackborow’s feelings change
When Endurance sank:___________________________
When the ship was abandoned:_____________
While camping on the ice:_______________________________
terrified, in panic, hopeless
a little calm
a little relieved, increasingly concerned
And when the ship sank, our hearts sank with it.
This was no time to panic.
…and we have been managing to survive, but spring is coming, and the ice will soon begin to melt.
Infer character traits and emotions
To infer means to guess something based on the evidence. When inferring character traits and emotions in a story, you need to look at the characters’ words and actions. What do these tell us about their personal qualities and feelings
1.What did Shackleton do to make sure all crew members could survive
He left to seek help on a 1,320-kilometer-away island.
2.What did the crew members have to do to make sure they could survive
They had to catch seals or penguins to feed themselves.
Ⅲ.Read the third diary entry and do the following exercises.
3.Why did Shackleton go to South Georgia Island to find help alone
A.Because it was too distant.
B.Because the boats were too small.
C.Because it was too dangerous.
D.Because it had no hope.
4.What kind of people are Frank and Shackleton
A.Selfish and bad-tempered.
B.Caring and strong-willed.
C.Creative and responsible.
D.Adventurous and adaptable.
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5.How did Blackborow’s feelings change
After Shackleton left to find help:__________________________
When he thought about the living conditions on the island:___________
When his happy memories were interrupted by a sudden cold rush of air:_______________
After Frank Wild replied to him:_________________
worried, uncertain, doubtful
low, anxious
angry, impatient
grateful, hopeful
If Shackleton fails, will we have any hope of rescue No.
I feel low. It’s cold and windy. …Otherwise, there is no food.
I shouted, “Shut the door!”
Bless Frank Wild, the kindest man there is after our leader… their resolve fill me with hope.
Infer character traits and emotions
To infer means to guess something based on the evidence. When inferring character traits and emotions in a story, you need to look at the characters’ words and actions. What do these tell us about their personal qualities and feelings
Ⅳ.Read the whole passage again and do the following exercises.
1.Summarize Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition as the days passed.
excited
hopeful
proud
worried
panic
terrified
Oct 31,
1914
May 20,
1916
Nov 21,
1915
low
afraid
doubtful
uncertain
grateful
hopeful
2.Analyze personal qualities of Shackleton.
Clues (words, actions… ) Qualities
Shackleton turned me down because he thought I was too young and wasn’t qualified. (Diary 1)
Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to rescue our most essential supplies.(Diary 2)
Shackleton himself threw away all his gold. (Diary 2)
…he allowed Hussey to keep his banjo. Hussey often plays it to keep our spirits up. (Diary 2)
Shackleton left us to find help on South Georgia Island, 1,320 kilometres away—the voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats.(Diary 3)
responsible
calm, rational
selfless, fair
considerate, thoughtful
selfless, brave, fearless, courageous, responsible, reliable, adventurous
1.How do you interpret the title “A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?(Critical thinking)
Post-reading
Activity 1 Discussion
Failure: The Endurance sank,so they never made it to the South Pole,which was a failure.
Successful: Inspired by Shackleton,the crew didn’t give up but persevered,trying their best to stay optimistic,which was a great success.
expedition
experience
It was a glorious defeat(虽败犹荣).
They were all heroes because of their perseverance and courage.
2.Suppose you are Perce Blackborow.Please write Diary 4 after you were rescued and survived.(Creative thinking)
The twenty-two of us lived like this in the cold for four months.Our discipline and team spirit kept us optimistic and helped us deal with our fears in a positive and successful way.We also celebrated our birthdays,festivals,and even the times when we caught a sea animal.This was an episode in my life that I would never forget.
When we were finally rescued,we felt such relief and joy that many of us could not hide our tears.We were at last free to go home to warm beds,good food,and the care of our family and friends.Our optimism and faith in Shackleton had helped us persevere in staying alive.
2
1
stay positive and be hopeful/keep spirits up
3
4
remain calm, be decisive and take action immediately
5
keep good discipline and team spirits/show genuine concern for others
be resolute/ determined and never give up
show courage and perseverance
If we face this kind of adversity, what should we do
I had been dreaming of 1.______(make) an expedition to the Antarctic.At the age of 19,I saw an advertisement about the Antarctic expedition and 2._______(apply) to join it immediately,but I was turned 3.____ by the captain—Sir Ernest Shackleton.I managed to hide in a small cupboard and go aboard the ship 4.________(secret).The journey was very hard and about one year later,the ship Endurance got 5._______(crush) by the ice.We had to throw away all our belongings except some basic necessities.But a banjo was kept,6._____ helped us keep our spirits up.
Activity 2 Summary
making
applied
down
secretly
crushed
which
While we stayed on Elephant Island,things became worse 7.___ worse.Soon Shackleton left us to find help on a distant island.The voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in 8.___(we) small boats.Some people became 9._________(patient) and bad-tempered,but Frank Wild remained optimistic all the time.He hunted penguins and sometimes seals for us 10.______(eat).Without Frank and Ernest,we’d all be dead by now.Their genuine concern for others,their perseverance,and their resolve filled us with hope.
and
our
impatient
to eat
Sentences analysis
1.Shackleton was one of the most famous explorers of his day and it was considered a great honour to be part of his expeditions.
[句式分析] 此句是____句。and为________,连接两个简单句;it was considered a great honour to be part of his expeditions中it为________,后面的__________为真正的主语,be considered...意为“____________”,后面省略了________________。
[自主翻译]
并列
并列连词
形式主语
不定式短语
被认为是……
to be/as
沙克尔顿是那个时代最负盛名的探险家之一,参加他的探险活动被视为极大的荣耀。
2.However,when I applied to join the expedition,Shackleton turned me down because he thought I was too young and wasn’t qualified.
[句式分析] 此句是____句。when引导________从句;because引导________从句,在从句中I was too young and wasn’t qualified是__________________从句;apply to join意为“________”;turn sb down意为“________”。
[自主翻译]
复合
时间状语
原因状语
省略that的宾语
申请加入
拒绝某人
然而,当我申请参加这次探险时,沙克尔顿却拒绝了我,因为他认为我太年轻,不具备资格。
3.How everyone will envy me when I come back and tell them about the amazing places I have been to!
[句式分析] 此句是____句。when引导________从句;I have been to为____从句,修饰places,在该定语从句中省略了引导词____________________。
[自主翻译]
复合
时间状语
定语
that/which
等我回来,当我告诉每个人我去过的那些神奇地方,大家该会多么羡慕我啊!
4.Soon after we arrived,Shackleton left us to find help on South Georgia Island,1,320 kilometres away—the voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats.
[句式分析] 此句是____句。after引导________从句;固定结构“too...to...”意为“________________”;to find help是动词不定式作________;make it=succeed in getting there。
[自主翻译]
复合
时间状语
太……而不能……
目的状语
我们来到此处不久之后,沙克尔顿就离开我们,前往1 320千米之外的南乔治亚岛寻求帮助——这一航行对于我们所有人而言太危险、太艰难了,乘坐小船,肯定无法每个人都到达。
Homework
Review what we have learnt and preview language points.