人教版高中英语Unit-1-Reading教学课件

1、Nothing ventured, nothing gainedUnit 1Nothing ventured, Unit 1ReadingA Successful Failure ReadingA Successful Failure Have you ever had a hardest experience or faced a greatest challenge? What is it? How did you go through it? What lessons have you learned from it?Lead-inHave you ever had a hardest

2、exReadingFirst Reading1. Where is the reading passage set?2. Why is the topic of the passage called “ A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?3. Who does Perce admire and why?ReadingFirst Reading The passage is set in Antarctica. It mainly talks about an expedition to Antarctica on the ship Endurance in August 1914.1

3、. Where is the reading passage set? The passage is set in Antar2. Why is the topic of the passage called “ A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?How can a failure be successful? What failed? What was successful? Their attempt to be the first people to set foot on Antarctica failed; However Shackleton made tremendou

4、s struggles to save his men and finally everybody survived. 2. Why is the topic of the pas3. Who does Perce admire and why? Of course, Shackleton is Perces idol, because at that time it was considered a great honor to be part of his expeditions and when the Endurance was stuck in the pack ice, Shack

5、letons perseverance won the authors complete faith in him.3. Who does Perce admire and wSecond Reading1. Read the passage again and try to finish part one of comprehending.2. Try to summarize each paragraph with one sentence.Second Reading1. Read the pass Choose the correct answer to each question.

6、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 we

7、re fit but not trained in useful skills. D Blackborow would not have gone unless he was young and energetic. Choose the correct answer to2 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 Englan

8、d. B He admired his courage and encouraged him to stay. C He felt angry but could not show it so he accepted die boy. D He made the best of the situation.2 Why did Shackleton accept Pe3 Why did Shackleton not show how disappointed he was when the ship sank? A He thought he could always organize anot

9、her 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 ship3 Why did Shackleton not show PARAGRAPH 1 UNDER the desperate circumstances, the author is doubtf

10、ul whether they will return alive.PARAGRAPH 2 TWO man interrupted my thinking and a new day begins.PARAGRAPH 1PARAGRAPH 3 How I read the advertisement to recruit men for expedition to Antarctica.PARAGRAPH 4 I secretly went aboard the ship but was spotted and then accepted by Shackleton.PARAGRAPH 3 H

11、ow I read the aPARAGRAPH 5 THE ENDURANCE became stuck in pack ice and only essential supplies of the ship were saved.PARAGRAPH 6 SHACKLETON didnt give way to disappointment and set out the framework for their life on Elephant Island.PARAGRAPH 7 Shackletons plan to save us was explained.PARAGRAPH 5 T

12、HE ENDURANCE be 3. What qualities do you think Shackleton and Perce show? Find some examples to support your ideas. Please finish the table on Page 5. 3. What qualities do you thiNameQualitiesExamplesShackletonperseverance, unselfish and calm2. Concern for others and responsibilityfor teamNever give

13、 way to disappoint-ment when ship sank and expedition failedWas always honest with his menNo difference in rank or in social statusA fair division of food as well as workPlanned a rescue plan as soon as the ship sankNameQualitiesExamplesShacklepeNameQualitiesExamplesBlack-borowdetermined, adventurou

14、scheerful and hardworkingWhen he thought he could not go he hid aboard the shipServed 28meals three times a day despite problems with foodNameQualitiesExamplesBlack-det This is the true story of one young man, Perce Blackborow, who hid aboard the ship that took Ernest Shackletons expedition to the S

15、outh Pole. He was accepted by him, once he was found, and became a steward and cook for the rest of the expedition. 1.What is main plot of the story?Careful reading This is the true story of When the ship was crushed by ice, Perce was one of those left behind on Elephant Island to wait for rescue. S

16、hackleton and a few others set out through very dangerous seas to South Georgia Island to get help so that they could all be saved. When the ship was crushed by iThe conditions for those left on Elephant Island were very bad. They had little food, other than penguin or seal, problems keeping warm, p

17、roblems melting the ice for water and protecting their fingers and toes from frostbite. Perce had to have his toes removed because they bad become affected by the cold. The conditions for those left Nevertheless the small group remained loyal to their captains instructions: to remain cheerful and op

18、timistic despite all difficulties. Above all they worked to stay alive till Shackleton returned to rescue them.Nevertheless the small group r2. Why did the author say “everything is grey”? A. Because the weather was really bad. B. Because he felt hopeless. C. Because he thought they would be rescued

19、 soon. D. Because he suffered from snow-blindness.2. Why did the author say A. The author joined the expedition through application. B. The author joined the expedition by hiding aboard the ship. C. The author joined the expedition in response to Enrest Shackletons invitation. D. The author joined t

20、he expedition because he was one of the most famous explorers.3. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The author joined the exp A. Shackleton regretted leading such a terrible expedition. B. Shackletons plan to save themselves was doubtful. C. Shackletons perseverance won his

21、crews complete faith in him. D. Shackleton valued social status when he set out the framework for their life on the Elephant Island.4. From the passage we can infer that_ . A. Shackleton regretted lead1. Why were Perce and his colleagues left on Elephant Island?2. Why did Perce not apply for the exp

22、edition like everyone else?3. Why is he unable to think of happier times as he lies inside his sleeping bag?4. What are his problems?5. Do you think he has a sensible approach to his situation? Why?Discussion1. Why were Perce and his collWhen the ship sank, Shackleton encouraged each sailor to colle

23、ct three personal things (camera, banjo, diary, family album, etc.) to take with him. Try to make a dialogue between Shackleton and three of his men about what to leave, what to take and why.TalkingWhen the ship sank, ShackletonHints:want to take something to read take my gameboy with me to play with. need a battery cannot buy batteries at the South Pole!Hints:want to take something choose a pack of cards play with that. take my diary write about how it feels and what happens to us every day ta