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课件网) Unit 4 UNIT 4 ADVERSITY AND COURAGE Learn about optimism and perseverance To read and understand the article To write an essay about the story of Shackleton and his men on the ship Endurance This is a continuation of the story of Shackleton’s men who were left on Elephant Island. In Pairs, predict what happened the crew members. Then read the memoir to see if your predictions were correct. THE REWARD FOR PERSEVERANCE What problems would the people remaining on Elephant Island face What do you think was the biggest challenge for them How long do you think they had stayed on the island Were they finally rescued I predict that the crew members struggled with keeping warm in the terrible conditions. They also would have found it hard to find food and make fire. The ice would have been moving and breaking too, which would be very dangerous. I predict that Shackleton would be successful in rescuing his men, though I am not sure if all of them survived for that long. 1. What did the men eat and drink on the island 2. What were the dangers of living on the island Read the text again and answer the following questions. The men ate the meat of sea creatures and drank water from melted ice. The dangers of living on the island were the changing temperatures, lack of food and water, and the black smoke from burning animal fat. How did the men stay in good spirits while waiting to be rescued The men stayed in good spirits by being disciplined and staying positive. They celebrated birthdays, festivals, and every time when they caught a sea animal. What do you think were the key reasons for their survival I think the key reasons for their survival were their discipline and positive mental attitude, as well as the reliability of Shackleton. 5. If you were one of the men on Elephant Island, would you have trusted Shackleton Why or why not I would have trusted Shackleton as he was a man of honour and would do all he possibly could to save us. Read the text again and fill in the blanks. Background of the story _____ _____ on the island Problems they faced _____ _____ _____ _____ Solutions Shackleton and five members left Elephant Island to look for rescue while other crew members stayed got drinking water made fire food problem were ill _____ ice from the ocean Solutions the only fuel they could use was _____ varied the meals of ____ _____ not to go _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ got drinking water made fire food problem were ill Things that helped _____, _____, and _____ of birthdays, festivals, and small achievements Result: _____ melted animal fat sea animals outside discipline team spirit celebration they were finally rescued How would you describe Shackleton Why What qualities of Shackleton make you trust him or not trust him Do you think he would abandon the crew on the island Can you explain in your own words how he earned the other members’ trust If you were Shackleton, what would you do 1. Wh ... ...
