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Unit 4 Adversity and Courage
Reading and thinking
A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
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Contents
Part 1 Comprehending the Reading Text
Part 2 Learning Vocabulary
What challenges might they have met?
What might support them?
Step 1. Lead-in
Read the following advertisement on P38 and discuss the questions with your group members.
1. According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Shackleton looking for?
Men who didn’t mind the wages and difficulties and had great
perseverance.
2. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not?
Yes. Because I love adventures and challenges.
No. Because I hate taking risks and besides, I value my life.
Men Wanted
For a dangerous journey: small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, and safe return uncertain.
Honor and reward will follow if it is successful.
Ernest Shackleton
Step 2. Pre-reading
Look at the title and pictures.
What do you want to know in the passage?
Step 2. Pre-reading
Read and match.
Step 3. Wh