Unit 4 Adversity and Courage Reading and Thinking课件 2023-2024学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第三册

Reading and Thinking Unit 04 Adversity and Courage 新人教选择性必修三 B. Learning Objectives To read about Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition’s experience; To learn to infer something based on the evidence; To learn the good qualities of a person, which is to be genuine concerned for others and persevere to solve the difficulties. B. IMPORTAINT POINT Part 1 Pre-reading B. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. — Samuel Johnson If one wants to succeed, one must have the will to continue and face all odds. the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties A synonym for “perseverance” is “endurance”, the name of Shackleton’s ship. B. Antarctic Expedition Read the advertisement posted by a famous British explorer. 1. What kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? 2. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? B. 5 Antarctic Expedition 1. What kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? 2. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? Shackleton was looking for men who were not interested in money or comfort, but in honour and achievement, which cannot be bought. I would like to join an expedition like this. Although it would be extremely tough, the sense of achievement I would get from doing it would be worth it. I don’t think I could get the same feeling from anything else. B. IMPORTAINT POINT Part 2 While-reading B. A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE B. 8 Read this advertisement that was posted by Ernest Shackleton, the famous British explorer. Discuss the questions with your group members. (P38 E1) Q1.What does “small wages” mean? Q2.What is the meaning of “bitter cold” here? What kind of men do you think could endure bitter cold? Q3. According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? Q4. Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? B. According to the Activity 1, try to finish the for