2017年高中英语人教版选修10课件： Unit 1《Nothing ventured%2cnothing gained》-Warn up+%26+Reading+.pptVIP

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 necessary supplies from the ship. What qualities do you think Shackleton and Perce show? Find some examples to support your ideas. Name Qualities Examples Shackleton 1Perseverance, unselfishness, calmness 2 concern and responsibility for others Name Qualities Examples Blackborow 1 determined, adventurous 2 Cheerful, hard-working Homework Review the passage and do some exercises on Workbook. 2. Try to grasp the words and expressions in the passage. * Nothing brave, nothing have. Nothing seek, nothing find. Nothing stake, nothing draw. Nothing venture, no