广东省广州市培才高级中学高考英语复习课件：新人教选修10Unit1Nothingventurednothinggained-Reading（共40张）.ppt

7. How many people were left on Elephant Island? Twenty-two. 8. What were the people who remained on the island to do? The people who remained on the island swore that they would do as Sir Earnest Shackleton advocated: remain optimistic and recover their health before he returned to rescue them. Part 1 (Para.1-2): “Our” circumstances were desperate and a new day began on Elephant Island. Part 2 (Para.3-4): The expedition led by the great Sir Earnest Shackleton was announced and “I” was hooked and secretly hid aboard the ship. Shackleton accepted the situation and made “me” a steward. The main idea of each part Part 3 (Para.5-6): The Endurance became stuck in pack ice and crushed and “we” had to camp on Elephant Island. Part 4 (Para.7): Shackleton with five others sailed to South Georgia to bring help and the rest remained on Elephant Island. 1. Choose the correct answer to each question. 1). Why did Blackborow think that being “young, fit and energetic” would encourage Shackleton to take him on the trip? Comprehending A Shackleton liked young people who were fit and energetic. B It would be cold and Shackleton would need young, energetic people to do difficult jobs C Shackleton wanted people who were fit but not trained in useful skills. D Blackborow would not have gone unless he was young and energetic. 2). Why did Shackleton accept Perce when he found him hiding in the ship after the voyage had started? A He didnt have time to turn round and take him back to England. B He admired his courage and encouraged him to stay. C He felt angry but could not show it so he accepted the boy. D He made the best of the situation. 3). Why did Shackleton not show how disappointed he was when the ship sank? A He thought he could always organize another expedition. B He knew it would be easier to cross Antarctica without the ship. C He felt the men would need encouraging after this disaster. D He had already taken all