XB3U4人教版选必3 Unit4语篇分析和阅读单（教师版）
选择性必修3 Unit 4 Reading and Thinking语篇分析
A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
分析维度 内容项
What：语篇的主题、内容、结构、逻辑关系 一、文章基本信息 1. 文章标题： A Successful Failure 2. 作者：Perce Blackborow（日记作者）3. 文章类型：叙述文（日记形式）。4. 主题/中心思想：文章通过Perce Blackborow的日记，讲述了1914年沙克尔顿南极探险队的故事，展现了探险队在极端环境下的生存挑战和团队精神。尽管探险最终失败，但队员们的坚韧和团结使这次失败成为一次“成功的失败”。
二、文本结构与内容分析 1. 整体结构：文章分为三个部分，分别对应Perce Blackborow的三篇日记，记录了探险队从出发到遇险再到生存挣扎的全过程。段落分布：第一部分：1914年10月31日，Perce Blackborow加入探险队的经历。 第二部分：1915年11月21日，探险船“坚忍号”被困冰中，队员们弃船求生。 第三部分：1916年5月20日，队员们在象岛上艰难生存，沙克尔顿离开寻求帮助。 逻辑关系：文章按时间顺序展开，逻辑清晰，从探险的开始到遇险再到生存挣扎，逐步推进。 衔接与连贯：通过时间线索（日记日期）和事件发展（探险过程）自然衔接，连贯性强。 段落功能：第一部分：介绍背景，展示Perce Blackborow的冒险精神和对探险的渴望。 第二部分：描述探险队遇险的过程，突出沙克尔顿的领导力和队员们的冷静应对。 第三部分：展现队员们在极端环境下的生存挣扎和团队精神。
Why：语篇的深层涵义、情感态度、作者意图 三、写作意图与文化背景分析 1. 文化背景：文章涉及20世纪初的南极探险文化，反映了当时探险家们对未知领域的探索精神和对荣誉的追求。背景知识的运用：读者需要了解南极探险的历史背景和极端环境的挑战，才能更好地理解探险队的困境和队员们的坚韧。 写作意图：通过Perce Blackborow的日记，作者旨在展现探险队在极端环境下的生存挑战和团队精神，传递出“失败中的成功”这一主题。
四、情感态度与价值取向分析 情感态度：Perce Blackborow在日记中表现出对探险的热情、对困境的无奈以及对团队领袖沙克尔顿的敬佩。尽管环境恶劣，他依然保持乐观和希望。 价值取向：文章传递了坚韧不拔、团结协作的价值观，强调了在逆境中保持希望和勇气的重要性。
五、论点与文章有效性分析 论点清晰度与证据支持：文章通过日记形式，真实记录了探险队从出发到遇险再到生存挣扎的全过程，论据充分，情感真实。 文章有效性与局限性：文章通过个人视角展现了探险队的经历，情感真挚，但缺乏全局视角，未能全面反映所有队员的经历。 文章与现实的联系：文章的主题——在逆境中保持希望和团结——在当今社会依然具有现实意义，容易引发读者共鸣。
六、逻辑关系与推理分析 显性逻辑关系：文章按时间顺序展开，逻辑清晰，事件发展自然。隐性推理与假设：文章暗示了探险队在极端环境下的生存依赖于团队精神和领袖的领导力，假设沙克尔顿的离开是为了寻求帮助，而非放弃队员。
How：语篇的文体特征、语言特点、修辞手法、结构分析 七、语言与文体特征分析 语言特点：文章语言简洁明了，带有日记体的个人化风格，情感真挚。句式与句型分析：句子多为简单句和复合句，结构清晰，易于理解。文体特征：日记体叙述文，语言风格非正式，带有个人情感色彩。 修辞手法：文章使用了比喻（如“我们的心也跟着沉了下去”）和对比（如“温暖的回忆”与“突如其来的冷空气”）等修辞手法，增强了情感表达。 语气态度语气真诚，态度积极，尽管环境恶劣，Perce Blackborow依然保持乐观。
八、写作手法分析 写作技巧与表达方式：文章通过日记形式，以第一人称视角叙述，增强了真实感和代入感。细节描写生动，如“冰把我们周围都冻住了”和“我们又捉到了一只企鹅”，使读者能够身临其境。
九、个人理解与批判性思维 个人理解与反思：文章通过Perce Blackborow的视角，展现了探险队在极端环境下的生存挑战和团队精神，令人敬佩。 批判性思维与反思：文章虽然情感真挚，但缺乏对其他队员视角的描写，可能未能全面反映探险队的经历。此外，沙克尔顿的离开是否是最佳选择，值得进一步探讨。文章通过Perce Blackborow的日记，生动地展现了1914年沙克尔顿南极探险队的经历，传递了在逆境中保持希望和团结的主题。文章结构清晰，语言简洁，情感真挚，具有较强的感染力和现实意义。
课文语言表达梳理 词汇积累1. 探险相关词汇 - expedition (n.)：探险；远征 - explorer (n.)：探险家 - Antarctic (n.)：南极 - voyage (n.)：航行 - endure (v.)：忍受；持续 2. 生存与困境相关词汇 - stuck (adj.)：被困的；卡住的 - crush (v.)：压碎；挤碎 - abandon (v.)：放弃；遗弃 - survive (v.)：生存；幸存 - struggle (v.)：挣扎；努力 3. 情感与态度相关词汇 - enthusiastic (adj.)：热情的；热心的 - calm (adj.)：冷静的；镇定的 - persevere (v.)：坚持；不屈不挠 - despair (n.)：绝望 - hope (n./v.)：希望；期望 4. 其他重要词汇 - cupboard (n.)：橱柜；碗柜 - steward (n.)：服务员；乘务员 - banjo (n.)：班卓琴（乐器） - miserable (adj.)：悲惨的；可怜的 - envy (v.)：羡慕；嫉妒
二、短语表达1. 时间相关短语 - on 1914**：在1914年 - three days after we set off：出发三天后 - as spring is coming：随着春天的到来 2. 动作与行为相关短语 join an expedition：加入一次探险 apply to join：申请加入 turn down：拒绝；驳回 hide in：藏在……里 be discovered：被发现 calmly call us together：平静地召集我们 rescue our most essential supplies：抢救最基本的必需品 throw away：扔掉；丢弃 struggle for days：挣扎数日 leave us to find help：离开我们去寻求帮助 3. 情感与心理相关短语 dream of：梦想…… be ready for：准备好…… be full of vigour：精力充沛 feel low：情绪低落 be filled with hope：充满希望 try to think of happier things：努力去想更快乐的事情 4. 其他重要短语 be stuck in the ice：被困在冰中 be crowded together：挤在一起 catch a seal/penguin：抓到一只海豹/企鹅 be filled with：充满…… be surprised that...：对……感到惊讶
三、句型结构1. 被动语态 I was turned down by Shackleton.（我被沙克尔顿拒绝了。） Unfortunately, three days after we set off, I was discovered.（不幸的是，出发三天后，我被发现了。） Our hearts sank with it.（我们的心也跟着沉了下去。） 2. 条件句 If anyone has to be eaten, then you will be the first!（如果有人必须被吃掉，那么你将是第一个！） If Shackleton fails, will we have any hope of rescue （如果沙克尔顿失败了，我们还有获救的希望吗？） 3. 定语从句 Shackleton was one of the most famous explorers of his day, and it was considered a great honor to be part of his expeditions.（沙克尔顿是他那个时代最著名的探险家之一，参加他的探险活动被认为是一种极大的荣誉。） The journey has not been easy. Endurance became stuck in the ice as we approached Antarctica.（这段旅程并不轻松。我们快到南极洲时，“坚忍”号卡在了冰里。） 4. 强调句 How everyone will envy me when I come back and tell them about the amazing places I have been to!（当我回来告诉大家我去过的那些神奇地方时，大家会多么羡慕我啊！） How could I become as selfish and bad-tempered as Thomas Orde-Lees!（我怎么能变得像托马斯·奥德利斯那样自私和坏脾气呢！） 5. 倒装句 So it happened that one morning I bought a newspaper and read the advertisement about the Antarctic expedition.（碰巧有天早上我买了份报纸，看到了有关南极探险的广告。） No navy in the world ever stops at Elephant Island, and no one else knows that we are here.（世界上没有海军在象岛停留过，也没有其他人知道我们在这里。）
文章结构梳理 Article Analysis: A Successful Failure
1. IntroductionHook: The story begins with the introduction of the protagonist, Perce Blackborow, who dreams of joining Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. Background Information:Expedition Leader: Sir Ernest Shackleton, a renowned explorer of his time. Setting:The Antarctic expedition aboard the ship Endurance in 1914. Motivation: Blackborow's enthusiasm and determination to join the expedition despite being initially rejected for being too young and inexperienced.
1. Diary Entry 1 (31 October 1914)Content: Discovery of the Expedition: Blackborow learns about the expedition through a newspaper advertisement. Initial Rejection: Shackleton refuses his application due to his age and lack of qualifications. Stowing Away: Blackborow secretly boards the Endurance and hides in a cupboard. Discovery and Acceptance: After being discovered three days into the journey, Blackborow is given a job as a steward. Purpose: To establish Blackborow's character as adventurous and determined. To set the stage for the expedition and introduce the reader to the expedition's initial challenges.2. Diary Entry 2 (21 November 1915)Content: The Crisis: The Endurance becomes trapped in ice, leading to the ship's destruction. Leadership and Calmness: Shackleton's calm leadership in organizing the rescue of essential supplies. Survival on the Ice: The crew camps on the ice, facing the harsh reality of their situation as spring approaches and the ice begins to melt. Purpose: To highlight the expedition's first major setback and the crew's response to it. To emphasize Shackleton's leadership skills and the importance of teamwork and morale in a crisis.3.Diary Entry 3 (20 May 1916)Content: Struggle on Elephant Island: The crew's dire situation on Elephant Island, with limited food and shelter. Shackleton's Departure: Shackleton leaves to seek help from South Georgia Island, leaving the crew with uncertain prospects for rescue. Survival and Hope: Blackborow's reflections on the harsh conditions, the kindness of Frank Wild, and the hope inspired by Shackleton's determination. Purpose: To depict the crew's ongoing struggle for survival and the psychological challenges they face. To reinforce the themes of perseverance, hope, and the importance of leadership in maintaining morale.
ConclusionReflection: Blackborow's final thoughts on their chances of returning home, highlighting the expedition's impact on him and the crew's collective spirit. Theme: The narrative concludes by emphasizing the idea of a "successful failure"—the expedition's failure to reach its goal but the success in terms of human endurance and unity.Summary of StructureIntroduction: Sets the stage and introduces the protagonist's motivation. Diary Entry 1: Establishes the protagonist's determination and the beginning of the expedition. Diary Entry 2: Describes the first major crisis and the crew's response, highlighting leadership and teamwork. Diary Entry 3: Focuses on the crew's struggle for survival and the importance of hope and perseverance. Conclusion: Reflects on the expedition's impact and reinforces the central theme of a "successful failure."
Reading Comprehension Worksheet（教师版）
XB 3 Unit 4 Reading and Thinking:
A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
Task 1: Literal Comprehension (表层理解)
Task: Answer the following questions based on explicit information from the text.
1. Question:How did Perce Blackborow join Shackleton's expedition
Answer:Perce secretly boarded the ship, Endurance, and hid in a small cupboard after being turned down by Shackleton for being too young and unqualified.
设问目的：考查学生从文本中提取明确信息的能力，关注Perce加入探险队的具体细节。
阅读技能培养目标：培养精读（scanning）能力，训练学生快速定位关键信息。
2. Question: What happened to the Endurance in November 1915
Answer: The Endurance got stuck in the ice and was eventually crushed, forcing the crew to abandon the ship.
设问目的：考查学生对事件发展的时间线索和关键细节的把握。
阅读技能培养目标：训练学生准确获取关键信息和细节信息的能力。
3. Question: What did Shackleton ask the crew to save before abandoning the ship
Answer: Shackleton asked the crew to save essential supplies, including small boats, food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and blankets.
设问目的：考查学生对文本中具体指令和行动的理解。
阅读技能培养目标：提高学生对文本细节的关注和信息提取能力。
Task 2: Summary and Reorganization (信息整合与概括)
Task: Summarize the main challenges the crew faced on Elephant Island in your own words.
Answer: On Elephant Island, the crew faced extreme cold, strong winds, and a lack of food. They survived by catching seals or penguins and lived crowded together under a boat on the rocky shore. Shackleton left to seek help, leaving the crew in a desperate situation with little hope of rescue.
设问目的：考查学生对文本内容的概括能力，要求他们将分散的信息整合为一个连贯的总结。
阅读技能培养目标：提高学生的整体理解能力和信息整合能力，培养他们用简洁的语言概括复杂内容的能力。
Task 3: Inference (推理与隐含意义)
Task: Infer the following based on the text.
1）Question: Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo
Answer: Shackleton allowed Hussey to keep his banjo because it helped lift the crew's spirits during difficult times, showing his understanding of the importance of morale.
设问目的：考查学生对作者隐含意图的推理能力，要求他们结合上下文分析沙克尔顿的决定。
阅读技能培养目标：培养学生的逻辑推理能力和深度理解能力，帮助他们从文本中挖掘隐含意义。
2） Question: What can you infer about Perce's feelings when he writes, "Our hearts sank with it"
Answer:Perce felt deep despair and hopelessness when the *Endurance* sank, as it symbolized the loss of their only means of survival and escape.
设问目的：考查学生对人物情感的推理能力，要求他们通过语言细节推断Perce的心理状态。
阅读技能培养目标：提升学生的情感分析能力和文本解读能力，帮助他们理解人物的内心世界。
Task 4: Evaluation (评价与批判性思维)
Task: Evaluate Shackleton's decision to leave the crew on Elephant Island. Do you agree with his choice Why or why not
Answer: Shackleton's decision to leave the crew on Elephant Island was necessary because the journey to South Georgia Island was too dangerous for everyone to attempt. By going alone, he increased the chances of finding help. While it was a risky move, it demonstrated his leadership and commitment to saving his crew.
设问目的：考查学生对文本观点的评价能力，要求他们结合文本内容和个人判断分析沙克尔顿的决定。
阅读技能培养目标：发展学生的批判性思维能力和评价能力，帮助他们学会用证据支持自己的观点。
Task 5: Personal Response (个人反应与情感共鸣)
Task: Reflect on the following questions and share your thoughts.
1）Question:How would you feel if you were in Perce's situation on Elephant Island
Answer: (Personal answers may vary.) Example: I would feel scared and hopeless, but I would try to stay strong by focusing on positive memories and the support of my teammates.
设问目的：引导学生将阅读体验与个人生活经验联系起来，激发他们的情感共鸣。
阅读技能培养目标：提高学生的情感参与度，增强他们对文本的兴趣和投入感。
2）Question: Have you ever faced a situation where you had to rely on teamwork to overcome a challenge
Answer: (Personal answers may vary.) Example: Yes, during a school project, my team had to work together to meet a tight deadline, and we succeeded by dividing tasks and supporting each other.
设问目的：鼓励学生将文本内容与个人经历相结合，培养他们的反思能力。
阅读技能培养目标：提升学生的反思能力和表达能力，帮助他们从阅读中获得个人成长。
Task 6: Language and Style Analysis (语言与文体分析)
Task: Analyze the language and writing techniques used in the text.
1）Question: How does the author use diary entries to enhance the storytelling
Answer: The diary entries provide a first-person perspective, making the story more personal and emotional. They allow readers to experience Perce's thoughts and feelings directly, creating a stronger connection to the events.
设问目的：考查学生对文本叙述方式的理解，要求他们分析日记体形式的作用。
阅读技能培养目标：培养学生的文体分析能力，帮助他们理解不同叙述方式对文本效果的影响。
2）Question:Identify one example of figurative language in the text and explain its effect.
Answer: Example: "Our hearts sank with it." This metaphor compares the crew's despair to the sinking ship, emphasizing their emotional devastation and hopelessness.
设问目的：考查学生对修辞手法的识别和分析能力，要求他们理解修辞在文本中的作用。
阅读技能培养目标：提升学生的语言敏感性和修辞分析能力，帮助他们深入理解文本的表达技巧。
Task 7: Structural Analysis (结构与功能分析)
Task: Analyze the structure of the text.
1）Question: How does the chronological order of the diary entries contribute to the narrative
Answer: The chronological order helps readers follow the progression of events, from the excitement of joining the expedition to the challenges of survival. It builds tension and keeps the narrative coherent.
设问目的：考查学生对文本结构的理解，要求他们分析时间顺序对叙述效果的影响。
阅读技能培养目标：培养学生的结构分析能力，帮助他们理解文本组织方式对叙事的作用。
2）Question: What is the function of the final diary entry (May 20, 1916)
Answer: The final diary entry highlights the crew's ongoing struggle and Perce's mixed emotions of despair and hope. It serves as a climax, emphasizing the uncertainty of their situation while leaving readers with a sense of resilience.
设问目的：考查学生对段落功能的理解，要求他们分析结尾段的作用。
阅读技能培养目标：提升学生的段落功能分析能力，帮助他们理解文本的层次和逻辑。
Task 8: Creative Extension (创意延伸)
Task: Write a diary entry from Shackleton's perspective after he left the crew on Elephant Island.
Answer: (Example)
May 20, 1916
Today, I made the hardest decision of my life—to leave my crew behind on Elephant Island. The journey to South Georgia Island is perilous, but it is our only hope. I cannot bear the thought of failing them. Every step I take is for their survival. I must succeed, or they will perish. The weight of their lives is on my shoulders, and I will not rest until I find help.
设问目的：鼓励学生运用文本信息进行创造性写作，要求他们从沙克尔顿的视角表达情感和想法。
阅读技能培养目标：培养学生的创造性思维和写作能力，帮助他们将阅读与写作相结合，深化对文本的理解。
Summary of Tasks and Skills Targeted
1. Literal Comprehension: Extracting explicit information (scanning).
2. Summary and Reorganization: Summarizing and connecting ideas.
3. Inference: Drawing conclusions from implied meanings.
4. Evaluation: Critical thinking and judgment.
5. Personal Response: Connecting text to personal experiences.
6. Language and Style Analysis: Understanding writing techniques.
7. Structural Analysis: Analyzing text organization.
8. Creative Extension: Applying knowledge creatively.
在文章《A Successful Failure》中，有许多适合用于语言输出的表达，这些表达不仅能够帮助学生更好地理解文章内容，还能为词汇学习和延伸任务设计提供基础。以下是文章中可用于语言输出的表达梳理任务：
1. 描述探险与冒险的表达
Join an expedition: 加入探险队
例句：Perce Blackborow joined an expedition with Sir Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica.
Dream of adventure: 梦想冒险
例句：An expedition to the South Pole was the adventure that Perce had been dreaming of.
Full of vigour: 充满活力
例句：At the age of 19, Perce was fit and full of vigour.
Set off: 出发
例句：Three days after they set off, Perce was discovered hiding on the ship.
2. 描述困境与挑战的表达
Become stuck in the ice: 被困在冰中
例句：The Endurance became stuck in the ice as they approached Antarctica.
Abandon the ship: 弃船
例句：Before they abandoned the ship, Shackleton told the crew to save essential supplies.
Struggle for survival: 为生存而挣扎
例句：The crew struggled for survival on Elephant Island.
Catch a seal or penguin: 捕捉海豹或企鹅
例句：Sometimes they were able to catch a seal or a penguin to eat.
3. 描述情感与心理状态的表达
Feel low: 情绪低落
例句：Perce felt low because of the cold and windy weather on Elephant Island.
Keep spirits up: 保持士气
例句：Hussey often played his banjo to keep the crew's spirits up.
Fill with hope: 充满希望
例句：Shackleton's perseverance and resolve filled Perce with hope.
Heart sank: 心情沉重
例句：When the ship sank, their hearts sank with it.
4. 描述团队精神与领导力的表达
Calmly call together: 冷静地召集
例句：Shackleton calmly called the crew together to discuss their next steps.
Genuine concern for others: 对他人的真诚关心
例句：Shackleton's genuine concern for others inspired the crew.
Perseverance and resolve: 毅力与决心
例句：Shackleton's perseverance and resolve were key to the crew's survival.
Task 1: Vocabulary Matching (词汇匹配)
Task: Match the words/phrases on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
1. Join an expedition
2. Dream of adventure
3. Become stuck in the ice
4. Abandon the ship
5. Struggle for survival
6. Feel low
7. Keep spirits up
8. Fill with hope
Definitions:
A. To leave a ship because it is no longer safe.
B. To feel sad or depressed.
C. To participate in a journey for exploration.
D. To be trapped in ice and unable to move.
E. To fight to stay alive in difficult conditions.
F. To inspire optimism and confidence.
G. To imagine exciting and risky experiences.
H. To maintain a positive attitude.
Answer Key:
1-C, 2-G, 3-D, 4-A, 5-E, 6-B, 7-H, 8-F
Task 2: Fill in the Blanks (填空练习)
Task: Complete the sentences using the words/phrases from the box.
(Words/Phrases: join an expedition, dream of adventure, become stuck in the ice, abandon the ship, struggle for survival, feel low, keep spirits up, fill with hope)
1. Perce Blackborow decided to __________ with Sir Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica.
2. The Endurance __________ as they approached Antarctica, leaving the crew in a dangerous situation.
3. Shackleton told the crew to __________ and save only the most essential supplies.
4. On Elephant Island, the crew had to __________ by catching seals and penguins for food.
5. Despite the difficult conditions, Hussey played his banjo to __________.
6. Perce sometimes __________ because of the cold and lack of food.
7. Shackleton's leadership __________ the crew __________ during their darkest moments.
8. As a young man, Perce had always __________ to the South Pole.
Answer Key:
1. join an expedition
2. became stuck in the ice
3. abandon the ship
4. struggle for survival
5. keep spirits up
6. felt low
7. filled, with hope
8. dreamed of adventure
Task 3: Sentence Writing (句子写作)
Task:Write a sentence using each of the following words/phrases.
1. Join an expedition
2. Dream of adventure
3. Become stuck in the ice
4. Abandon the ship
5. Struggle for survival
6. Feel low
7. Keep spirits up
8. Fill with hope
Example Answers:
1. Many explorers join expeditions to explore unknown parts of the world.
2. As a child, I used to dream of adventure in faraway places.
3. The ship became stuck in the ice, and the crew had to find a way to free it.
4. The captain decided to abandon the ship when it started to sink.
5. In the desert, animals struggle for survival by finding water and food.
6. After losing the game, the team felt low and disappointed.
7. Music can help keep spirits up during difficult times.
8. Her kind words filled me with hope for the future.
Task 4: Role Play (角色扮演)
Task: Imagine you are Perce Blackborow. Write a short diary entry (50-80 words) about your experience on Elephant Island. Use at least 5 of the vocabulary words/phrases from the list.
Example Answer:
May 20, 1916
Today was another difficult day on Elephant Island. We continue to struggle for survival, catching seals and penguins for food. The cold and wind make me feel low, but Shackleton's leadership fills me with hope. Hussey plays his banjo to keep our spirits up. I dream of adventure, but this is more challenging than I ever imagined.XB3U4人教版选必3 Unit4阅读单（学生版）
Reading Comprehension Worksheet（学生版）
XB 3 Unit 4 Reading and Thinking
A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
Task 1: Literal Comprehension (表层理解)
Task: Answer the following questions based on the text.
1. Question: How did Perce Blackborow join Shackleton's expedition
Answer:___________________________________________________________
2. Question: What happened to the Endurance in November 1915
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
3. Question: What did Shackleton ask the crew to save before abandoning the ship
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
Task 2: Summary and Reorganization (信息整合与概括)
Task: Summarize the main challenges the crew faced on Elephant Island in your own words.
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
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Task 3: Inference (推理与隐含意义)
Task: Infer the following based on the text.
1. Question:Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
2. Question: What can you infer about Perce's feelings when he writes, "Our hearts sank with it"
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
Task 4: Evaluation (评价与批判性思维)
Task: Evaluate Shackleton's decision to leave the crew on Elephant Island. Do you agree with his choice Why or why not
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
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Task 5: Personal Response (个人反应与情感共鸣)
Task: Reflect on the following questions and share your thoughts.
1. Question: How would you feel if you were in Perce's situation on Elephant Island
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
2. Question: Have you ever faced a situation where you had to rely on teamwork to overcome a challenge
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
Task 6: Language and Style Analysis (语言与文体分析)
Task: Analyze the language and writing techniques used in the text.
1. Question: How does the author use diary entries to enhance the storytelling
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
2. Question: Identify one example of figurative language in the text and explain its effect.
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
Task 7: Structural Analysis (结构与功能分析)
Task: Analyze the structure of the text.
1. Question: How does the chronological order of the diary entries contribute to the narrative
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
2. Question: What is the function of the final diary entry (May 20, 1916)
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
Task 8: Creative Extension (创意延伸)
Task: Write a diary entry from Shackleton's perspective after he left the crew on Elephant Island.
Answer: ___________________________________________________________
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Vocabulary Learning (词汇学习)
Task 1: Vocabulary Matching (词汇匹配)
Task: Match the words/phrases on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
1. Join an expedition
2. Dream of adventure
3. Become stuck in the ice
4. Abandon the ship
5. Struggle for survival
6. Feel low
7. Keep spirits up
8. Fill with hope
Definitions:
A. To leave a ship because it is no longer safe.
B. To feel sad or depressed.
C. To participate in a journey for exploration.
D. To be trapped in ice and unable to move.
E. To fight to stay alive in difficult conditions.
F. To inspire optimism and confidence.
G. To imagine exciting and risky experiences.
H. To maintain a positive attitude.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Task 2: Fill in the Blanks (填空练习)
Task: Complete the sentences using the words/phrases from the box.
Words/Phrases: join an expedition, dream of adventure, become stuck in the ice, abandon the ship, struggle for survival, feel low, keep spirits up, fill with hope
1. Perce Blackborow decided to __________ with Sir Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica.
2. The Endurance __________ as they approached Antarctica, leaving the crew in a dangerous situation.
3. Shackleton told the crew to __________ and save only the most essential supplies.
4. On Elephant Island, the crew had to __________ by catching seals and penguins for food.
5. Despite the difficult conditions, Hussey played his banjo to __________.
6. Perce sometimes __________ because of the cold and lack of food.
7. Shackleton's leadership __________ the crew __________ during their darkest moments.
8. As a young man, Perce had always __________ to the South Pole.
Task 3: Sentence Writing (句子写作)
Task: Write a sentence using each of the following words/phrases.
1. Join an expedition
2. Dream of adventure
3. Become stuck in the ice
4. Abandon the ship
5. Struggle for survival
6. Feel low
7. Keep spirits up
8. Fill with hope
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________
Task 4: Role Play (角色扮演)
Task: Imagine you are Perce Blackborow. Write a short diary entry (50-80 words) about your experience on Elephant Island. Use at least 5 of the vocabulary words/phrases from the list.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
