教材试题 Unit 1 A Successful Failure Comprehending

Unit 1 Nothing ventured, nothing gainedComprehending1 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?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.2 When the ship sank, Shackleton encouraged each sailor to collect three personal things (camera, banjo, diary, family album, etc) to take with him. In fours role-play a dialogue between Shackleton and three of his men about what to leave, what to take and why.What Sailor 1What Sailor 2What Sailor 3kept and whykept and whykept and why1231231233 Discuss the questions in groups after reading the passage.1 Do you think Shackleton behaved well when the ship sank? What would you have done?2 What qualities do you think Shackleton and Perce show? Find some examples to support your ideas.NameQualitiesExamplesShackleton1 Perseverance2Blackborow123 Tom Orde-Lees is a selfish and bad-tempered member of the crew and his attitude may upset other people. Do you think Shackleton should leave him on Elephant Island or take him with him on the boat? Discuss in pairs what you would do with him. Give your reasons. Make notes for a presentation to the class.Answer key for Exercise 1：1 B 2 A 3 CSuggested answers to Exercise 2：Answers may vary. All are correct if they have a sensible reason to go with the choice. Sample discussionS 1：OK. This was Shackletons position. The ship is sinking. He has collected essential supplies and now has suggested that each person take three personal things. What sort of things do you think we should choose?S 2：I want to take something to read. I would feel very upset if there was nothing to do while we were waiting to be rescued. S 3：Thats a good idea. I would take my “gameboy” with me to play with. S 4：Do you think thats a good idea? You need a battery for that and you cannot buy batteries at the South Pole!S 3：Thats true. Perhaps it would be better if I chose a pack of cards. We can all play with that. S 1：Thats a good idea. Now what about you, others?S 2：Perhaps I would take my diary. Then I can write about how it feels and what happens to us every day. That way we could keep a record. S 3：And I am thinking of taking a bar of soap so I can try and keep clean. It makes me miserable if I feel dirty. So it will help keep me cheerful. S 1：Those are good choices and good reasons. Now you each have two more to choose. . . Suggested answers to Exercise 3：1 Answers may vary. 2NameQualitiesExamplesShackleton1 perseverance, unselfish and calm2 concern for others and responsibility for teamnever gave way to disappointment when ship sank and expedition failed;was always honest with his men;no differences in rank or in social status;a fair division of food as well as work;planned a rescue plan as soon as the ship sankBlackborow1 determined, adventurous2 cheerful and hardworkingwhen he thought he could not go he hid aboard the ship?served 28 meals three times a day despite problems with food3 Sample discussionS 1：Now lets discuss whether Tom Orde-Lees should be left on Elephant Island or go on the boat with Shackleton to South Georgia. What would you do?S 2：If I were Shackleton, I would take him on the boat so that he would not upset the other men who had to remain behind. They had enough problems to worry about without having a quarrelsome person like him as well. S 1：True, but maybe if you take Tom there wont be enough room in Shackletons boat for the best navigator. Tom is not a great navigator. If they dont reach South Georgia then there will be no hope of rescue for any members of the expedition. I think he should remain on the island and his place should be taken by the best navigator.S 2：Of course there is room for at least one other navigator as well as Shackleton and Tom. So having the most qualified people wont be a problem. But itll be a problem if the men who are left behind quarrel. Maybe one of them will hurt the other and p