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Unit 5 What an adventure!
Period 3 Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Developing ideas
1 Read the short introduction to Jules Verne and answer the questions.
Jules Verne(1828-1905) was a French writer best known for his adventure stories. Often called the “Father of Science Fiction”, Verne described in his stories technology and inventions years before they became realities. Verne’s most famous books are Journey to the Centre of the Earth(1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873).
1 Have you read any stories written by Jules Verne What are they about
2 What amazing things do you think you might find in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
2 Read the passage and underline the key sentences of each paragraph. Find out what the author intends to tell us.
TWENTY
THOUSAND
LEAGUES
UNDER
THE SEA
In 1866, a terrible sea creature is seen by several ships. Biologist Professor Pierre Aronnax and his servant, Conseil, join a ship to find and kill the creature. After a long journey into the Pacific Ocean, the creature is finally seen. Wbile attacking from the ship, Aronnax and Conseil, along with the whale bunter Ned Land, fall into the sea, and discover that the“creature”is actually a submarine They are captured and taken inside the submarine, where they meet the man in charge, Captain Nemo. Abead of its time, the submarine is also a secret from the rest of the world. In order to keep this secret, Captain Nemo tells his three newest passengers that they are not permitted to leave the submarine. While Ned Land can think only of escaping, Aronnax and Conseil are fascinated by their adventures in the new underwater world. In this part adapted from a chapter of the book, Aronnax describes the experience of walking on the sea bed...
And now, how can I look back upon the impression left upon me by that walk under the waters Words are not enough to relate such wonders! Captain Nemo walked in front, one of his men following some steps behind. Conseil and I remained near each other, as if an exchange of words had been possible through our metal cases. I no longer felt the weight of my clothes. or of my shoes, of my air supply, or my thick helmet, inside which my head shook like a nut in its shell.
The light, which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean, astonished me by its power. The solar rays shone through the watery mass easily, and consumed all colour, and I clearly distinguished objects at a distance of a hundred and fifty yards. Beyond that the colours darkened into fine shades of deep blue, and gradually disappeared.
Truly this water which surrounded me was but another air heavier than the Earth’s atmosphere, but almost as clear. Above me was the calm surface of the sea. We were walking on fine, even sand, not wrinkled, as on a flat shore, which keeps the impression of the waves. This dazzling carpet, really a reflector, drove away the rays of the sun with wonderful intensity, which accounted for the vibration which passed through every atom of liquid. Shall I be believed when I say that, at the depth of thirty feet, I could see as if I was in broad daylight
(Adaptation from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne)
3 Complete the table with expressions from the passage.
walking on fine, even sand
astonished me not wrinkled,
as on a flat shore
as if I was in broad daylight
Beyond that the clouds darkened into fine shades of deep blue, and gradually disappeared.
Above me was the calm surface of the sea.
This dazzling carpet … drove away the rays of the sun with wonderful intensity…
Think & Share
1 What does the author mean by “Words are not enough to relate such wonders”
2 What do you think will happen next in the story Share your ideas with the class.
3 What do you know about the world beneath the surface of the oceans
4 Why do you think people want to explore this underwater world
Learning to learn
When reading an unfamiliar word, first try to use the context of the sentence or passage to infer its meaning. Then think about what other words would make sense in the sentence. Parts of the word, such as prefixes, word roots and suffixes, can also be used to try and work out its meaning.
4 Work in pairs. Imagine you are the marine biologist from the story walking on the sea bed. Talk about your experiences.
1 Plan your conversation by answering the questions.
What did you wear and how did you breathe
Who did you go with
What did you see
How did you feel
2 Have the conversation with your partner. Take turns asking each other questions and respond to your partner's comments.
3 Give your talk to the class.
Writing about a diving experience
5 Read the poster and answer the questions
WRECK DIVING:
Let our instructors take you on a circuit throught the 6,810-ton steamer Somali, which sank in 1941 during the Second World War. The ship rests upright on the sea bed, about 30 metres below the waves. She almost looks as though she is about to set sail once again!
SCENIC DIVING:
Swim with Farne’s most lovely residents: the thousands of grey seals that live on the island all year. Although the 300 kg adult males can look a bit scary – don’t worry, they’re harmless! – the young seals will delight you with their curiosity, as they follow you among the seaweed forests and schools of unusual fish.
1 Where are the divers going on this adventure
The waters around the Farne Islands.
2 What are they going to do and see during the trip
They will visit a shipwreck, the 6,810-ton steamer Somali, and swim with Farne’s most lovey residents, the thousands of grey seals.
3 Which of the experiences appeals to you most and why
6 Imagine you have been on this adventure. Make notes about your experience.
Now write a diary entry about your adventure.
7 Share your diary entry with the class.
Presenting ideas
1 Think of an adventure story you have read or heard and make notes. Look at the pictures for ideas.
2 Work in groups. Tell your story to other group members. Use the notes in Activity 1 and the expressions in the box to help you.
3 Choose one story as your group story and present it to the class.
Reflection
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Unit 5 What an adventure!
Period 2 Using language
1 Compare the two groups of sentences and answer the questions. Sentences (a) and (b) are from the reading passage.
Using language
Past future
a Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger.
b ... Alan Arnette, who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world.
B
B
c This year hundreds of people will spend good money on an experience that they know will include crowds, discomfort and danger.
d ... Alan Arnette, who has climbed Qomolangma and is going to climb other high mountains around the world.
1 What is the difference between the two groups of sentences
2 What clues in the sentences help you decide which tense to use
3 Match each group of sentences to the correct timeline.
A
A
Now look for more sentences with the past future tense in the reading passage.
2 Write the clauses in the correct order.
a which / for three full days / the storm / would last
___________________________________________________
b remain / there / we would / for many months to come
___________________________________________________
c wouldn’t / for a very long time /be back / we
___________________________________________________
d from port / we / sailing / were
___________________________________________________
Now complete the captain’s memoir with the clauses.
the storm which would last for three full days
where we would remain for many months to come
we wouldn’t be back for a very long time
we were sailing from port
It was spring, and 1____. We were excited -- none of us knew that these would be our final days together. At first, the waters of the strait were calm and we spent our days working, fishing and playing cards, happily unaware that 2 ____. At that point, 3____ was just a few dark clouds on the horizon. Hours later, the waves rose up over our ship, breaking it into two and throwing us overboard. Choking with water, we swam to the nearest island, 4____. hatching plans to escape.
d
c
a
b
3 lmagine you were one of the sailors in Activity 2. Answer the captain’s questions using / was going to…, but...
I was going to hunt for food, but my knee was wounded.
I was going to collect some water, but I found there was a hole in the side of the bucket.
I was going to put up the tent, but I found I hadn’t got a hammer and nails.
I was going to build a fire, but suddenly it started to rain.
First aid
4 Look at the items in the first aid kit and talk about what they are used for. Add anything else that you think would be useful.
5 Complete the first aid guidelines with the words and expressions in Activity 4.
FIRST AID GUIDELINES
Broken arm
To reduce the pain, place a(n)1__________________ on the arm. If it is too cold, cover it with cloth beforehand. It is important to keep the arm still and rigid, so make a sling out of a(n)2_____________.
ice pack
bandage
Put pressure on the cut with a clean cloth. Once the bleeding has stopped, clean the area out with fresh water or 3________________ Once the wound is cleaned and dry, cover it with a bandage.
Cut
cotton wool ball
Take the person to a cool place and give him / her lots of water to drink. Take the person’s temperature by putting a(n) 4__________________ under his / her tongue. If it is 40℃ or higher, take the person to hospital as soon as possible.
Heatstroke
thermometer
Wash the area with liquid medicine. If the bite becomes hot, red and itchy, try to cool it down. If the bite is painful, give the person one or two 5___________________. Go to hospital if necessary.
Heatstroke
painkillers
6 Work in pairs. Offer first aid advice for injuries or illness in Activity 5. Add any more you can think of.
A: Are you OK What’s the matter
B: I think I’ve broken my arm / wrist / finger. What should do
Amazing road trips
China’s National Highway 318, stretching over 5,000 kilometres, runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu, Tibet. It is one of the longest highways in China, and perhaps the most dangerous, too. It is known as the “heavenly road”, both for its amazing views and for its role in boosting the local economy.
7 Listen to the interview and choose the words that best describe the speakers’ experiences.
1 Expensive but fun.
2 Difficult and unpleasant.
3 Challenging but rewarding
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While listening and taking notes, you don’t need to write down every word in full. Using symbols and abbreviations can allow you to take notes more quickly. Next time you need to take notes, try using some of these: ∵ because, ∴ / therefore, 5 / five, / up, C20 / 20th century, 20 K / twenty thousand, diff. / difference.
Learning to learn
8 Listen again and complete the blog.
When we came back, we were asked a lot of questions about our adventure. Here we'll try to answer the most frequently asked questions.
Why did you do it
We did it to 1__________________________________________,
How did you prepare
We really practised a lot! If we weren't studying, we were 2_______________.
raise money for a children's charity
cycling
What difficulties did you encounter
We had to 3__________________________ day after day. We also had to face 4____________________and dangerous falling rocks. 5________________started from Chengdu, but three friends got injured.
What did you see
The views were fantastic! The most impressive ones were those of 6___________________________.
How did you feel after the trip
It was the best feeling in the world! We had an adventure, raised some money and 7_____________________________ to some children’s lives.
Now talk about how the speakers describe their experiences. Listen again if necessary.
cycle up mountains
snowy weather
Five of us
the snowy mountains
helped make a difference
9 Work in pairs. Act out the conversation to talk about the road trips across China.
Student A: Turn to Page 107.
Student B: Turn to Page 112.
10 Work in pairs. Think about a trip you have taken and have a similar conversation.
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Unit 5 What an adventure!
Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas
Starting out
1 Look at the map, and read the information about the three explorers. Match the routes to the explorers.
1 Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521)was a Portuguese explorer who sailed west from Spain across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands (now part of Indonesia).
2 Vasco da Gama(1460-1524) was a Portuquese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial journey to India opened up the sea route from Western Europe to the east by way of the Cape of Good Hope.
3 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who completed journeys between Spain and the Americas, thus marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas. He brought native plants such as tomatoes and tobacco back to Spain.
b
c
a
2 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What kind of difficulties did Xu Xiake meet
2 Do you know any other great explorers
Share their stories with the class.
Watch a video
Understanding ideas
1 Look at the map and answer the questions.
1 Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain When did this happen
2 Why do you think the climbers need so many camps along the route
3 What else do you know about Qomolangma Share the information with the class.
2 Read the passage and find out what“Type T” personalities are.
CLIMBING
QOMOLANGMA：
WORTH THE
RISKS
Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful.
British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma,“What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy... We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for.” Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years later. It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life.
In 2011, words similar to those of Mallory were spoken by American mountain climber Alan Arnette, who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world.“It brings into focus what’s important to you.”He added,“There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going. You really have to focus on the one reason that’s most important and unique to you. It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out if you really have the physical, as well as mental, toughness to push when you want to stop.”
With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”.
Speaking to the LA Times about the“Type T” personalities, Farley said, “They’ll say, I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert...’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.”
Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks It’s totally up to you.
3 Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
1 To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits.
2 To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma.
3 To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits.
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4 Complete the paragraphs with expressions from the passage.
George Mallory
What people get from this adventure is just 1______________. People eat and make money to be able to 2_________________, not the other way round.
Why Do People Climb Qomolangma
sheer joy
enjoy life
Each person has a(n) 3___________________ reason for climbing a mountain. It forces people to 4_______________themselves. To succeed, people must have the physical as well as 5 __________________.
important and unique
look deep inside
mental toughness
Alan Arnette
Scientific reasons
Risk-taking may be part of 6_______________. People who are more likely to 7_______________ have “Type T”personalities. Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to 8______________________.
human nature
take risks
benefit form the result
Think & share
1 Do you agree with Mallory’s and Arnette’s opinions Why
2 If you were given the chance, would you like to climb Qomolangma Why or why not
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