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1. In my opinion, Shackleton is not only a qualified explorer but also an outstanding/remarkable leader.
2. Even when he had to order the crew to abandon the ship, he did not seem in low spirits.
3. Under his guidance, the crew kept good discipline, keeping busy and avoiding panic.
4. He encouraged his crew to attend all kinds of recreations and celebrations because he thought it would keep their spirits up.
5. He knew that everyone would be eager to return home after such a long time on the rough sea and living a miserable.
6. Out of a genuine concern for his crew members, he made a resolution to bring them all back to the homeland.
THE REWARD FOR
PERSEVERANCE
task1: Predict what would happen to the crew members on the Elephant Island.
Actions & Motives
Struggles/adversities
low spirits (uncertainty, loneliness,despair)
no water
no fire
no vegetables or fruit
changing temperature
illness
pessimism, fear
burnt animal fat to make fire
caught sea creatures and varied the way of cooking
not to go outside too often
kept discipline and team spirits
celebrated happy events
A good dinner and some music to keep their spirits up
melt ice from the ocean
Mental & Physical suffering
To Stay Alive!
4 months!
Main reason for their optimism
the crew members
Ernest Shackleton
Our optimism and faith in Shackleton had helped us persevere in staying alive.
He paid us back by his commitment to save us from a slow but painful death.
The reward for perseverance
What qualities did Shackleton exhibit in the expedition
Group discussion
great kindness
leadership
calmness
courage
wisdom
perseverance.
Discussion
What were the key reasons for their survival And why
set off for the expedition to Antarctica (1914.10)
Endurance got stuck in the ice and got crushed and sunk (1915.4-1915.11)
arrived at Elephant Island (1916.5)
set out to South Georgia Island for help
wait for rescue on Elephant Island for 4 months
got rescued!
enthusiasm for the expedition
genuine concern for each other
perseverance and resolution to bring others hope good discipline and team spirits to stay positive and deal with fear
physical and mental endurance
optimism and faith in Shackleton
Shackleton’s commitment to the team
the greatness of Shackleton
the exceptional survival skills of the team
......
Adversity and Courage
【拓展】
虚拟句中主句和从句的谓语形式一览表
从句谓语的形式 主句谓语的形式
与现在事实相反 过去式（be动词一般用were） would / could/ should/ might + 动词原形
与过去事实相反 had + 过去分词 would / could / should/ might have + 过去分词
与将来事实相反 过去式（be动词一般用were） were to + 动词原形 should + 动词原形
would / could/ should/ might + 动词原形
【语境应用】判断下列句子是与现在事实相反、过去事实相反还是与将来事实相反的假设。
1) If we hadn’t made adequate preparations, the conference wouldn’t have been so successful. _______________________
2) If I knew her number, I could ring her up.
_______________________
3) If I were to do the job, I would do it in a different way.
_______________________
与过去事实相反的假设
与现在事实相反的假设
与将来事实相反的假设
Further thinking
Do you think it is a good title Why (not)
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The success means it is considered a great honour to be part of Shackleton’s expeditions. The failure means Blackborow and other explorers got stuck and did not .
It is a special figure of speech, called Oxymoron 矛盾修辞法. An oxymoron is a term in which two contradictory terms are combined.
How do you understand A Successful Failure
UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. —— Samuel Johnson
continued effort and determination
锲而不舍，金石可镂
a difficult or unpleasant situation
Write an essay about Shackleton and
his men on Endurance.
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A brief summary of the story, including who, what, when, where, why and how.
What you think about the characters. Cite examples.
Your overall impressions of the expedition and the men. Explain reasons.
Draw an outline
When writing, make sure to:
Contain all the points in the story.
Give your opinion about the story.
Write in your own words.
Use topic-related words and expressions.
Present your ideas clearly by using linking words and phrases.
Self-assessment
Assignments
1. Exchange your draft with a partner and use the
checklist to give feedback.
2. Get your draft back and revise it.

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