英語：Unit 1Nothing ventured,nothing gained-Using language課件 新人教選修10

Reading and Writing,Optimism helped us persevere.,While listening, try to get the general idea of the passage.,It tells us the problems the men had to face on the island and how they overcame them and they were rescued at last.,Answer these questions after reading the passage.,) What kind of problems did the men have to face on Elephant Island? ) What do you think was their greatest worry? How do you think they overcame this difficulty?,) Why did Shackleton encourage them to have celebrations? How do you think the celebrations helped?,They had to face two kinds of problems: one was psychological and the other physical. The psychological one was to stay cheerful and not give way to despair. The physical problem was to stay fit despite a diet consisting only of meat.,This meant that there were not enough vitamins or minerals and the food was the same day after day.,I think their greatest worry was not being rescued. They dealt with this by remaining cheerful, having musical evenings singing to the banjo and holding celebrations.,Celebrations give people something to look forward to, create good relationships between the people who are celebrating and make everyone feel more cheerful. That is why Shackleton encouraged them.,What lesson have you learned from the story?,After reading the whole story, we know Shackleton and his men were people of great determination. They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty. They never gave up and they succeeded at last. I was deeply touched by them and I will learn from them. No matter what difficulties we meet in future, never give up and struggle to achieve success in life.,* give a summary of the story; * state what you liked / disliked about it and why;,Write a review of Perce Blackborow's story for a newspaper. In a review you should:,Homework,* consider whether the language helped the story or not; * explain whether or how it inspired you; * state whether you would encourage anybody else to read it and why.,Language Points,“Optimism helped us persevere.”,Let me stand you a dinner. 讓我請你一頓飯。 In February 1916 the French army made a stand at Verdun(凡爾登). 奮力抵抗。,1. stand的意義及引申: v. 站立, 忍受, 位在; “使(液體)保持靜止 不動；靜置，沉淀”,She took a firm stand on nuclear disarmament. 她在核裁軍的問題上態(tài)度很堅決。 He cant stand hot weather. 受不住 Let the words stand. 不要改動這些字。,This work will hardly stand close examination. 這種作品很難經(jīng)得起認真的檢驗。,Leave the water to stand overnight.讓水沉淀。 Stand the mixture for 20 minutes and see what happens. 將混合溶液靜置20分鐘。,The gas give off an unpleasant smell. 這種氣體散發(fā)出一種難聞的氣味。 The engine gives off smoke and steam. 發(fā)動機發(fā)出煙氣和水蒸氣。,2. give off 排出;散發(fā)出;發(fā)出(光,熱,氣味等),When wine is fermented it gives off bubbles of gas. 酒發(fā)酵時會放出氣泡。,As motor vehicles burn fuel, they give off carbon monoxide as a waste. 在汽車燃燒燃料時, 產(chǎn)生廢氣 一氧化碳。,the remains of a meal 殘羹剩飯 the remains of an army 殘兵敗將 human remains 人的尸體 The remains of the supper were taken away.,3. remains 復數(shù)形式的名詞， “剩余物;遺跡;遺體，殘骸”。,His mortal remains are buried in the churchyard. After the wheat crop has been gathered, many farmers burn the remains and plough the ash into the soil, so as to enrich it. 小麥收割完成后, 農(nóng)夫們把剩余物燒掉, 然后用犁把灰埋入地里, 使土地更肥沃。,4. die down 漸弱; 漸熄 (to become less strong or violent),The wind died down 風勢漸漸弱了下來。 The excitement soon died down 那股興奮勁兒漸漸冷了下來。,die away (聲音,風,光等)漸漸減弱,甚至停止 die off (有生命的群體)一個接一個地死去 die out (家族,種族,習俗,觀念等)完全消失；絕種,詞語聯(lián)想,He works as a chef in a restaurant. 他在一家餐館當廚師。 Who is the cook in your family? 在你們家誰做飯?,5. chef和cook 都有“廚師”的意思, 但chef多指“廚技高超的男性廚師; 主廚”, 而cook則泛指“烹調食物的人”。,The teacher was advised to vary his teaching methods. 有人建議這位老師改變一下教學方法。,6. vary vi. & vt. 改變, 變化, 使多樣化,Mom is a good cook; she varies the meals so that we never get tired of eating at home. 媽媽是個好廚師。她總是變換飯菜的口味，所以我們從不厭煩在家吃飯。,7. caution n. 小心, 慎重, 警示 v. 警告,He told us to proceed with caution. 謹慎行事 You should exercise extreme caution when driving in fog. 在霧中開車要極為小心。,I must caution you against the danger. 告誡 We urged caution. 我們特別提出要小心謹慎。 We were cautioned not to drive too fast.人家提醒我們車不要開得太快。 I would caution against undue optimism. 我奉勸不要過于樂觀。,He persevered in his studies. 他孜孜不倦地學習。 She persevered with her piano lessons. 她持之以恒地努力學鋼琴。,8. persevere: 堅持；忍耐不及物動 詞, 后面常接in或with。,The police will persevere with their efforts to investigate the crime. 警方會盡全力將這起犯罪案件調查到底。,When do you think you will be able to repay us? I couldnt find a way of repaying the familys kindness 我不知該如何報答這一家人的好意。,9. repay 回報, 報答; 償還,repay sb. for sth. repay sb. with / by doing sth.,We'll never be able to repay you for everything you've done for us. 我們永遠也無法報答你為我們所 做的一切。 She tried to be a good teacher, and the students repaid her with their love and respect.,After I have done so much for you, how can you repay me by lying to me? 我為你付出這么多，你怎么能用謊話來回報我?,We've made a commitment to help, and we will. 我們已經(jīng)答應幫忙，我們一定說到做到。,10. commitment 承諾; 責任; 約束,I cant do this job right now because of other commitments. 因為還有別的事要做，目前我不能做這項工作。 He couldnt go on holiday with us because of work commitments 他公務纏身, 不能和我們一起去度假。,