(共21张PPT)
UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Assessing Your Progress
Use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations.
Use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas.
Match the words/phrase with their meaning.
candidate
cruel
motive
resolution
wage
damp
commitment
the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity etc
someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks that you work
strong belief and determination
making someone suffer or feel unhappy
a reason for doing something
One hundred years ago, exploring the Antarctic was a dangerous business. Because of the ______ weather and very little knowledge of how to survive in the Antarctic, the chances of success were quite slim and many explorers died. The people who signed up for such voyages were paid low _______ and had to tolerate poor working conditions and rough seas, along with the cold and ______ weather. They also had to have a strong _________ to finish what they had started no matter how hard it was, great personal discipline, and a firm ___________ to the other members of the team. Yet, many _________ still applied to join such explorations. Some might have wanted to become famous. Others were looking for rewards. However, the ________ for many was to experience a great adventure.
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words in the box.
cruel
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
wages
damp
resolution
commitment
candidates
motive
Past
Present
Future
He is visiting the doctor.
The usage of the present perfect continuous tense.
have / has been + v.-ing
We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and continue in the present.
Past
Present
Future
The usage of the present perfect continuous tense.
have / has been + v.-ing
We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and have just finished but have consequences in the present.
1. 现在完成进行时表示动作从过去某一时间开始,一直持续到现在,或者始于过去,现在刚刚终止,但注重的是结果。
2. 现在完成进行时表示过去某一动作的延续性和重复性,并常带有较强的感彩。
3. 常与all this time, this week / month, all night, all the morning / afternoon, recently等时间状语以及由since或for引导的时间状语连用。
1. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, _____ deeply __________ (influence) Chinese culture.
2. Henry _______ (join) the navy when he was 20 and he ___________ (retire) now.
3. The girl _________________(want) to meet the pianist ever since she _________ (attend) his concert.
4. ______ you _______ (hear) of the saying “Curiosity killed the cat”
5. Your fridge ____________ (give off) a terrible smell. When ____ you last ______ (clean) it
6. As the children are older now, we _____________ (think) of moving to a bigger house.
7. My friend Maggie ________________ (ask) me to visit her for ages, but I ______ not really ______ (have) the time.
8. I ________________________(expect) the movie to end happily, but actually it has a sad ending.
has
influenced
joined
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
has retired
has / had wanted
attended
Have heard
is giving off
did clean
are thinking
has been asking
do
have
expected / was expecting
What have you learnt from Earnest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition
What adjectives would you use to describe Shackleton and his crew Give your reasons.
What do you think are good ways to overcome adversity
Which part of the unit did you find the most difficult How did you cope with it
Overall, I thought this unit was:
□ interesting □ useful □ so-so □ difficult.
Watch the video to know about Antarctic Challenge.
Use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations.
Use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas.
Try to give a report on people who persevere.
Lead-in
This video is about __________ exploration and ecological __________, whose ________ is to enhance people’s understanding of Antarctica and realize the tough ____________ where scientists do research.
What is the video mainly about
Antarctic
protection
purpose
environment
Before we read another passage about the Antarctic, let’s review some words related to exploration.
1. c___________ the hard work and loyalty that someone gives
to an organization, activity etc
2.c___________ someone who is being considered for a job or is
competing in an election
3.d___________ slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
4.w___________ money you earn that is paid according to the
number of hours, days, or weeks that you work
5.r____________ strong belief and determination
6.c____________ making someone suffer or feel unhappy
7.m___________ a reason for doing something
Give the words/phrase according to the meaning.
ruel
amp
esolution
ommitment
andidate
age
otive
Can you descrbie the pictures
What do you think they are doing
Can you guess where they are
Would you like to try to extreme sports Why or why not
If yes, what kind of sports would you like to try first
If yes, which place would you choose to tour
In 1996, author and mountain climber Jon Krakauer attempted to climb Mount Qomolangma. While he was successful in his climb, the mountain was hit by bad weather that day, and eight other climbers – some of his good friends –were killed. Less than a year later, Krakauer and five other men attempted to climb Mount Rakekniven in Antarctica.
Have you heard any stories about climbing Mount Qomolangma
According to what you learnt about Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica, what challenges do you think Krakauer and his teammates may have met
What qualities do you think a good mountain climber should have
Read the following events and try to arrange them in the correct order.
___ The climbers wait in their tents for the bad weather to pass.
___ The team travels 64 kilometres over the ice and snow.
___ The team begins the climb again.
___ The team spends the night in tents that hang about 450 metres above the ground.
___ The team reaches the top of the mountain.
___ Lead climber Conrad Anker begins climbing Mount Rakekniven.
___ Jon Krakauer puts a flag on the top of the mountain.
___ The weather changes.
___ The team is forced to climb down the peak.
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7
5
1
6
2
9
3
4
1. What is so special about Mount Rakekniven
2. What is Jon Krakauer’s main job on this climb
3. Apart from the steepness of the mountain, what makes this climb especially difficult
4. How long does the climb take in total
1. Check your answers in Before You Watch.
2. Answer the questions using information from the video.
Mount Rakekniven is special because it had never been climbed before.
Jon Krakauer’s main job is to put the flag on the top of the mountain.
The climb is also especially difficult because of the changing and extreme weather conditions, and also the rocks which are sharp and also fall easily.
The climb takes ten days in total.
Discuss these questions in groups.
1. Why do you think Krakauer wanted to climb another mountain again so soon after climbing Mount Qomolangma
I think Krakauer wanted to climb another mountain so soon because he had lost friends on the previous climb and wanted to succeed for them.
2. The video says that the challenge of the climb was “not only physical, but personal” for Krakauer. What do you think this means
I think this means he had to overcome the physical challenges of climbing in those conditions, but also the personal emotions of climbing so soon after losing friends while climbing.
3. How might a difficult challenge help a person overcome sadness or other bad feelings
A person facing sadness or bad feelings may feel depressed with no desire to do anything but overcoming a difficult challenge could prove their self-worth and show them life goes on and is still worth living.
Why did Krakauer bring the same flag that he brought to Mount Qomolangma
At the end of the video, Krakauer reached his goal. What do you think his goal was Was it only to reach the top
Do you have an experience when a difficult challenge helped you overcome sadness or other bad feelings
Who do you think is like these persons who persevere in China In what way are they similiar How are they different
Search for information through the Internet and complete a composition.
Thank you