unit 17 great women ---reading alone in antarctica
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Unit 17 Great womenUnit 17 Great women ---Reading ---Reading
ALONE IN ANTARCTICA
Helen ThayerHelen Thayer
born and educated in New Zealand
an excellent athlete who is be good at throwing discus (铁饼) , skiing,and climbing
first woman to solo any of the world’s Poles
Travel to the North Pole In 1988,at the age of 50,Helen decided to walk alone there without the aid of aircraft or others,just a dog named Charlie that saved her life at least once. After she returned home,her first job was to gather photos and notes that she made when she traveled .she gathered them into a programme of education for students K to 12--- encourage them to set goals,plan for success , and never give up.
the North Polethe North Pole
US
Canada
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
some animals that live on the some animals that live on the North PoleNorth Pole
Polar bear
wolfwolf
snow foxsnow fox
SealSeal
WalrusWalrus
reindeerreindeer
killer whaleskiller whales
some animals that live on the some animals that live on the South poleSouth pole
Penguinssealwalruswhales
Alone in Antarctica
Warm coat
gloves
capWool pants
boots
sunglasses
food
cell phone
sled
map
compass
tent
sleeping bag
matches
knife
Travel alone to the opposite of the North Pole !
4. On the 22nd day of the expedition Helen Thayer had an a
ccident. What happened ?_____ A. She was attacked by a polar bear. B. Her tent was blown away by the storm . C. She fell into a hole that was a few hundred feet deep. D.The sled knocked her over and hurt her leg.5. What decision did Helen make after the accident ?___ A.She spent a whole day in her tent. B.She waited till she got better and continued her journey. C.She gave up and went back home. D. She was thankful for all the training she had had.
D
C
Time Weather What did she do ? /
What happened to her ?
Nov.1-2,1997
3rd –11th
12th
13th-21th
22nd
fine,icy,not strong
began her almost 200-mile journey
stormy,stronger
struggled against the bad weather,only stay at the tent,go on her expedition
the storm died down
celebrated her birthday
cold walked and skied , fell into a hole and rescued herself
cold her leg was hurt by the sled
Discussion : 1.What kind of woman is Helen Thayer ? 2. Helen did not complete her journey to the South Pole because of the accident. Do you think that is a failure ? Which things did she take into consideration?
HomeworkHomework
1.Retell the story of Helen Thayer .
2.Write a composition about a common woman around you .Although she is common ,you still admire her .(You should
give the reason.)
Carrie