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Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading 1. An English Song Sailing Questions about the Song 2. Discussion 3. Background Information Famous Figures ＊ Sir Francis Chichester ＊ Columbus ＊ Magellan ＊ Zheng He ＊ Sir Francis Drake ＊ Elizabeth II ＊ Elizabeth I Knight , Knighthood & Knighthood Ceremony After Reading

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Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Questions about the Song 1. What is the film about? 2. What do you think of sailing on the sea? 3. What can we learn from the people in the film? After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Discussion Directions: Look at the following pictures. In small groups, answer these questions. 1. In which countries are these pictures taken? (Can you tell us where these photos are taken? ) 2. If you could sail to any place in the world, where would you like to go? Why? 3. If you decided to sail round the world, what would you need to take with you on the boat?

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sir Francis Chichester（1901 – 1972）—— English aviator and adventurer Birthplace: Devon, Britain ■

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Achievements: As a young man, he went to New Zealand to work as a miner, salesman and land agent. New Zealand In 1929, he made a solo flight to Australia in a biplane

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Achievements: In 1931, he made the first eastward flight across Tasman Sea from New Zealand to Australia. Tasman sea In 1960, he won the first solo transatlantic ocean race sailing from Plymouth, England to New York City in 40 days. Plymouth to New York

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Achievements: In 1966 -1967, he sailed around the world alone in a 55 -foot sailing yacht, the longest passage made by a small sailing vessel without a port of call. In 1967, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. yacht After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Columbus (1451 -1506) — Italian explorer In 1492, European explorer Christopher Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean hoping to reach Asia. Instead, he reached lands that were unknown to Europeans. Those lands were later named the Americas. After Columbus, many Europeans began to settle the Americas. ■ Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Magellan, Ferdinand （1480 -1521）— Portuguese navigator While trying to find a western route to the Moluccas (1519), Magellan and his expedition were blown by storms into the strait that now bears his name (1520). He named and sailed across the Pacific Ocean, reaching the Marianas and the Philippines (1521), where he was killed fighting for a friendly native king. One of his ships returned to Spain (1522), thereby completing the first circumnavigation of the globe. ■ After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Zheng He or Cheng Ho (1371 -1433) — Chinese admiral, explorer, and diplomat Zheng He extended Chinese maritime and commercial influence in the regions bordering the Indian Ocean. His seven voyages, which surpassed all previous naval expeditions in the world, opened trade and diplomatic ties for China with at least 35 countries and encouraged the emigration that was the basis of Chinese colonization in Southeast Asia. ■

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Sir Francis Drake (1543 - 1596) — English navigator and explorer Francis Drake was the first Englishman to sail round the world. After several slave trading expeditions to West Africa and the Spain Main (15661573), he sailed round the globe (1577 -1580). He managed to restrict the Spanish Armada (西班牙无敌舰 队 ) by raiding Cadiz (加 地 斯 ) (1587), and helped to defeat (1588) the Spanish attempt to invade England. ■ After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Elizabeth II (1926– ) — Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Elizabeth II was the elder daughter and successor of George VI. At age 18 she was made a State Counselor (顾问). On Nov. 20, 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, duke (公 爵 ) of Edinburgh. They were in Kenya when the king died (Feb. 6, 1952) and Elizabeth succeeded to the throne (王座). Her coronation ( 加 冕 礼 ), on June 2, 1953, was the first to be televised. ■ ■

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603 ) — Queen of England Elizabeth I was the queen of England (1558 -1603), daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. She was one of the most powerful rulers in the English history. The time when she reigned (在位 ) is called the Elizabethan Age, and it was a long period of 45 years, when England became very rich and powerful. Abroad, it was an age of maritime expansion (海上扩张) under such adventurers as John Hawkins, Walter Raleign and Francis Drake. In literature, it was the age of William Shakespeare, Phillip Sidney, Edmund Spenser and Christopher Marlowe, and there was also a flowering of music, architecture and art. ■ After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Knight, Knighthood & Knighthood Ceremony Knights were the highest class of fighting men in Europe during the Middle Ages. There were other classes of fighting men, such as the lowly foot soldiers. But knights, who fought on horseback, were the aristocrats of the battlefield. The great heroes of the time, both in story and in fact, were knights. ■ Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Knighthood By the year 1500 the time of the knight as fighting man was over. Hired foot soldiers replaced the mounted knights. But knighthood did not die out altogether. Today in Great Britain, knighthood is an honorary award given to outstanding people in recognition of some remarkable work they have done. A man with the rank of knight is called, "Sir“ (prefixed to his whole name or given name, but not his surname alone), and his wife, "Lady". A woman with same rank is called "Dame". ■ Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Knighthood Ceremony The king or Queen takes the sword of the person being honored or borrows one from someone present at the ceremony. The person about to be knighted kneels on one knee and bows his head respectfully in front of the King or Queen. The King or Queen touches with the sword first the left shoulder of the person bowing before him or her then the right shoulder and finally the top of the bowed head. While doing this the King or Queen says "We dub thee Sir_______. " ■ Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading 1. Part Division of the Text 2. Further Understanding For Part 1 Multiple Choice For Part 2 Role Play For Part 3 Questions and Answers After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Part Division of the Text Part Lines Main Idea 1 1 — 11 Chichester’s decision to sail round the world single-handed 2 12— 45 Chichester’s accomplishment of his great voyage 3 46 — 49 the significance of his great voyage --- giving man new pride

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading Multiple Choice 1. Who was Chichester? KEY A) A single-handed man. B) A British man. C) An Australian man. D) A British adventurer. 2. Before Chichester began his sailing, he was_______. KEY A) a businessman B) a pilot C) a teacher D) a doctor After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 3. How old was he when he decided to start his voyage round the world? A) 58. KEY B) 65. C) 66. D) 55. 4. What do you know about his boat? KEY A) Its name was Gipsy. B) It was 60 meters long. C) Its name was Gipsy Moth. D) It was 16 meters wide.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Role Play Form a group of two students. One student plays as Chichester, the other a reporter. The role play should be based on the second half of Chichester’ s voyage.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Questions and Answers 1. What do you think Chichester learnt from his voyage? 2. Why do we think what Chichester did has given people all over the world new pride?

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That 1. In which year did he win the first solo transatlantic was sailing in 1931. race? The. Inyears 1959. passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Chichester alreadyinto 58 Chinese. years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 2. Translatewas the sentence race. His old dream of going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. 奇切斯特在首届横渡大西洋单人航海比赛中夺魁时，已经 58岁了。 His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading At sixty-five Francis Chichester set out to sail single-handed round the world. This is the story of that adventure.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That was in 1931. The years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing race. His old dream of going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That was in 1931. The years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing race. His old dream of going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World single-handed: adj. & adv. (done) by one person alone Before he sailedthe round the single-handed, Francis Chichester had already Mary accomplished task by herworld single-handed efforts. surprised hishas friends several times. Healmost had tried This man changed the whole situation single-to fly round the world but failed. That was handed. in 1931. 这个 作无法由一个人独自完成。 The years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. The job cannot be done single-handed. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 这是一种以形容词或形容词短语用作状语的语法现象，其作用类似非 NB: His race. old dream of going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. 限定性定语从句，表示某种增补的意义。它们通常用来说明主语的状 His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he 况，例如： The man opened the letter, had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry nervous. The sun rises in the east, red. out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixty. The soldier fell down, dead. five, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest He approached us full of apologies. voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16但它们也可用来说明宾语的状况，如： metre boat, Gipsy Moth. We drink it hot. She pushed the door open. He writes his characters large.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That be determined to do / about doing sth. : have a strong will to (do) was in 1931. He is determined about giving up smoking. The years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Chichester waswas already 58 years he won the first solo transatlantic sailing Columbus determined to proveold thatwhen India could be reached by sailing west. round the world came back, but this time he would sail. race. His old dream of going His friends up one’s and mind doctors to do sth. did not think he could do it, as he CF: be determined to do sth. & make had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry be determined to do sth. 侧重某人的决心。 make up one’s mind to do sth. out则强调某人打定主意，不再动摇。 his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an to age many men retire, he began the greatest We are determined to devote ourselves justwhen causes. voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 At last we made up our minds to tell her the truth. metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his doing friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That give up: stop or having (something); was in 1931. 1) give someone else possession of something you have An old years man gave up his seat the busup to aflying lady with a baby. The passed. Heongave and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. 一位老者在公共汽车上把座位让给一位抱着孩子的妇女。 Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 2) abandon for sth. the attempt to the do sth. race. His oldhope dream oforgoing round world came back, but this time he would sail. The boy gave up answering the. His question because is too friends and itdoctors did not think he could do it, as he difficult. had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry 3) allow yourself or someone else to be the. August, police or 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyout hiscaught plan. by. In enemy soldiers five, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest The criminal went to the police station to give himself up. 4) devote one’s time, life, etc. to voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 Gipsy Moth. During World War II millions of metre soldiersboat, gave up their lives. Chichester gave himself up to a life of adventure. The man gave himself up to gambling.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already CF: surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That give & give in was inup 1931. give 除了表示“认输”和“停止”时外，后接名词或动名词 Theupyears passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. 作宾语。 give in 表示“屈服；投降；让步”时后面没有宾语； Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 但表示“交上；呈上”时后面接名词宾语。 race. His dream of going I give up. old I just can’t work it out. round the world came back, but this time he would sail. friends andin. doctors did not think he could do it, as he They argued back and forth until. His finally Buzz gave lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry Give your exam papers in whenhad you’ve finished. out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World voyage: Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already n. a long his journey (by sea, by landtimes. or through surprised friends several Heouter hadspace) tried to fly round the world but failed. That A voyage to the moon will be available to was in 1931. people, I’m. He sure. gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. The common years passed. The sailor will make a voyage to Singapore. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing vi. go on old a (sea) journey; race. His dream of sail going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he Sir Frances Drake was the first man who voyaged had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry around the world. out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixty. CF: voyage, journey, travel & trip five, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest 这几个词都是名词，都有“旅行”、“旅程”之意。 voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading retire: vi. Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World sailed roundof the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already 1)Before give up he one’s job because old age surprised his itfriends times. He thinks lucky to several retire at full salary. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That was in 1931. 虽然已近 65岁，马莉还不想退休。 The years He gave upwant flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Though she passed. is nearly 65, Mary doesn’t to retire. Chichester already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 2) go away; was withdraw had retired 25 miles from the race. The Hissoldiers old dream of going round thefrontier. world came back, but this time he would sail. His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he 一支舞曲结束，客人们回到自己的座位。 hadtolung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry After a dance, the guests retired their seats. out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixty 3) go to bed an ageupwhen I have a habit of retiring earlyfive, and getting early. many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World voyage 在现代英语中通常指较长距离的水上航行，但也可指空中航行。 例如： Before he sailed round the world single-handed, In those days, the voyage to Australia was long and dangerous. Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That 那时候，到澳大利亚的航行既长又危险。 was in 1931. journey 是比较正式的用语，通常指陆地上的远行，没有回到原出发地的 The 含义。例如： years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. At first I was afraid the long journey would be too much for her. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 起初我担心她受不了长距离的旅行。 race. His old dream of going round the world came back, but this time he would sail. travel 的单数形式泛指旅行这一行为或过程，而要表示某次具体的旅行时， His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he 通常用复数，而且通常指到远方作长时间的旅行。例如： Her interests are politics, music, had and travel. lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry 她对政治、音乐和旅游感兴趣。 out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age whenjourney many trip 通常指较短距离的旅行，但在较通俗、随便的用法中可代替 。 men retire, he began the greatest 例如： voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 Did you enjoy your trip to Shanghai? metre boat, Gipsy Moth. 你喜欢去上海的旅行吗？

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Sailing Round the World Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That Collocation: was in 1931. maiden voyage The years passed. He gave up 处女航，首航 flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. 艰难航行 arduous was voyage Chichester already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing 去…旅行 on old / make / take of a voyage race. go His dream goingto… round the world came back, but this time he would sail. 在旅途中 be on a voyage His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry out his plan. In August, 1966, at the age of nearly sixtyfive, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life. Soon, he was away in his new 16 metre boat, Gipsy Moth.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century clipper ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century clipper ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century 1. What is the grammaticalclipper function ofships. “anyone But had previously the clippers had plenty of crew. sailed alone” in the sentence? Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering It’s an attributive clause modifying the word “distance”. device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 2. What’s the meaning of the whole sentence in Chinese? miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than 这段航程比以往单人驾舟航海的最远航程的一倍还多。 twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century clipper ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. He did not pay any attention to/ Hedid was itnotall influenced Chichester by himself, even after the main steering by what others said. device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than 2. What can we infer from miles this sentence? twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. We can see his character that when he is determined to Hegive arrived do something he will never it up. in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen. 1. Paraphrase the sentence.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century all by oneself: completely clipper alone; without any help ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering You can't go home all by yourself in the dark. device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 我们独自完成这项任务。 miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than We finished this task twice all by ourselves. the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading cover: vt. 1) pass over or travel (a certain distance) Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century They were hoping to cover 40 miles yesterday. clipper 2) place or spread sth. upon, over, orships. in front of. But (sth. )the clippers had plenty of crew. did it all by himself, even after the main steering The floods covered. Chichester thousands of towns. device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than He laughed loudly to cover his fear. twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen. 3) hide; protect

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Chichester followed the route of the great nineteenth century clipper ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. She was previously employed Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering as a tour guide. device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 两个月前，我就把信寄出了。 miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than I had posted the twice letter two the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. months previously. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen. previously: adv. before the present time or the time referred to

Before Reading Global Reading must not (mustn’t) : express an obligation not to do something Chichester followed the route You mustn’t move any of the books on my desk. Detailed Reading After Reading of the great nineteenth century clipper ships. But the clippers had plenty of crew. needn’t 是两个比较容易混淆的词组。 NB: must not (mustn’t) 和 Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering must not/mustn’t 表达的是要求某人不要做某事，有“不可以 device had been damaged by gales. Chichester covered 14, 100 ”、“不准”之意。needn’t 表达的是并不要求某人非得做某事， 即don’t have to，有“不必”之意。例如： miles before stopping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than Middle school studentstwice must not this novel. theread distance anyone had previously sailed alone. 中学生不可以看这本小说。 He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out You needn’t come tomorrow don’t want. He to. received a warm welcome from the from if you England. 如果不想来的话你明天不必来。 Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester could not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite 1. of. Analyze the structure of this to sentence. his friends’ attempts dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far Here “the blackest he had ever known”which is in apposition to the more dangerous part, during he sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn. “ The next night”. 2. Translate sentence into On 29 the. January he Chinese. left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever 第二天夜晚 — 这是他所经历过的最黑暗的一个夜晚 海面上波 known, the sea became so rough that the—boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, 涛汹涌，小船几乎被风浪掀翻。 and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite 1. of. Can tell us the subject and the predicatehim. in the. The subordinate hisyou friends’ attempts to dissuade second half of his voyage was by far clause? the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape The subject is “the nearest person” while the predicate Horn. is “would be…” Oncan 29 we. January he whole left Australia. 2. What infer from the sentence? The next night, the blackest he had ever known, became sowerough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, Therethe are sea at least two points can infer from this sentence: and 1)broken glassisolated. were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat He was totally Nobody could help him out. 2) Sailing on the sea is very difficult was notand toodangerous. serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite set of off his: friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far 1) begin a journey; start the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape I'll set off early to avoid the traffic. Horn. 2) cause (sth. ) to explode 29 January he people left Australia. The next It’s. On the custom for Chinese to set off fireworks duringnight, the blackest he had ever known, the. Festival. sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, the Spring and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat Collocation: was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and set off for holidays 出发去度假 went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become set off for a place (eg. Shanghai) 动身去某地（如：上海） calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite second half of his voyage was by far sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn. NB: in spite of 和 despite 两者意义相同，后面均 On 29 January despite he left本身是介词， Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever 跟名词，可以互换。但是， 不能与 of 连用。例如： known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, We broken had a wonderful holidayallin mixed spite of together. / and glass were Fortunately, the damage to the boat despite the weather. was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away. in spite of: regardless of of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The Jack went to school in spite of the heavy the more dangerous part, during which he snow.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite second half of his voyage was by far sailed round the treacherous Cape 一个真正的朋友会尽力帮助你。 Horn. A true friend will make every attempt to help you. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever vt. try known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. and broken were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat Pattern: attemptglass to do sth. ; attempt sth. wasthe not Someone had attempted to open cartoo door. serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and We attempted the puzzle butwent had to to givesleep. up. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away. attempt: of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The n. effort to do sth. the morenodangerous part, during which he He made attempt at escaping.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far dissuade: vt. prevent (sb. ) from doing sth. by giving reasons the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape Pattern: dissuade sb. from doing sth. /sth. Horn. He dissuaded his friend from gambling. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever 他们劝她别辍学。 known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, They dissuaded her from leaving school. and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat NB: persuade 是 dissuade 的反义词，表示“说服”、“劝说”。常用句 was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and 型有：persuade sb. to do sth. /into doing sth. went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become persuade sb. out of doing sth. 例如： calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything Tom tried to dissuade me from joining the book club. should happen, the nearest person he could contact by Tom tried to persuade me out of joining the book club. radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far 最… the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape 席琳狄翁是我所知道的歌星中最棒的一位。 Horn. Celine Dion is by far the best singer I On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever know. The grass snake by far theso most known, the seaisbecame rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, common snake. and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and Jane says Bob’s explanationwent is clearer to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become by far. calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything NB: by far 和 so far 是两个比较容易混淆的词组。by far 有 “… 得多；最 should happen, the nearest person he could contact by …；显然”的意思，用于修饰比较级和最高级形式的形容词和副词，强 调数量、程度等。例如： radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an This is by far the better of the two. island 885 miles away. 而so far 的意思是“迄今为止；就此范围而言”。例如： by far: by a large degree or amount …得多; The weather has been hot so far this summer.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading turn over: 1) (cause to )resting fall over; in upset After Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite The car turned over three after the crash. of his friends’ attemptstimes to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far 护士把病人翻过去，并给他打了一针。 the dangerous part, he sailed round the treacherous Cape Themore nurse turned the patient over during and gavewhich him an injection. Horn. 2) give the control of sth. to sb. 29 over January leftassistant Australia. The next the blackest he had ever She. On turned the workhe to her and had a talk withnight, us. known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, 3) think over and broken glass mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat I turned the idea overwere (in my all mind) for a week before replying. 这个想法我反复考虑了一周后才作了答复。 was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and Collocation: went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become (使)闪开；拒绝同情或支持 turn aside calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything 拒绝；关小，调低 turn down should happen, the nearest person he could contact by 转身进入；上缴 turn in radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an 开 turn on island 885 miles away. turn off 关 turn to 求助于

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape fortunately: adv. luckily Horn. Fortunately, there was no one in the office when the fire started. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever 幸运的是，我们在下雨前回到家。 known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, Fortunately, we got home before it started to rain. and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape can't help doing sth. : cannot avoid doing sth. Horn. I couldn't help laughing when I saw his new haircut. On 29 January he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever can't help doing sth. 和 cannot help but do sth. 是两个比较容 NB: known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, 易混淆的词组。can't help doing sth. 意为“禁不住”、“情不自禁”， and而cannot broken glass all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat help but dowere sth. 则有“不得不做…”之意。例如： was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and She could not help crying when she heard the bad news. he woke up, the sea had become went to sleep. When 听到这个坏消息时，她禁不住哭了。 calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything I cannot help but be sorry. should happen, the nearest person he could contact by 我不能不感到遗憾。 radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading contact： After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite vt. get in touch with of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far Do you often contact your former classmates? the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape n. state of touching or communication Horn. After he entered the university, he came into contact with On 29 new January many ideas. he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever known, the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, 我和她已好几年没联系了。 and Ibroken glass allwith mixed Fortunately, the damage to the boat have been out ofwere contact her fortogether. several years. was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and 飞行员试图与基地取得联系，但失败了。 went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become The pilot tried to make contact with his calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything base, but failed. should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far Collocation: the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn. 接触到 come into contact with On/ establish 29 January The next night, the blackest he had ever make contact he with left Australia. 与…取得联系 known, seaoffbecame so with rough that与…失去联系 the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, be out ofthe / break / lose contact and broken glass were all mixed together. Fortunately, the damage to the boat 与…保持联系 be / get / stay in contact with was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends’ attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far nearby： the more dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape adv. close by Horn. I noticed a policeman nearby. On 29 Januarystanding he left Australia. The next night, the blackest he had ever adj. near; within a short distanceso rough that the boat almost turned over. Food, clothes, known, the sea became Webroken stopped at somewere nearbyall shops to buytogether. some food. Fortunately, the damage to the boat and glass mixed was not too serious. Chichester calmly got into bed and Yesterday afternoon, I went to a nearby post office and posted a letter. went to sleep. When he woke up, the sea had become calm again. Still, he could not help thinking that if anything should happen, the nearest person he could contact by radio, unless there was a ship nearby, would be on an island 885 miles away.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean again. ” Just before 9 o’clock on Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean again. ” Just before 9 o’clock on Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean again. ” What’s the implied meaning of “Wild horses could not drag”? Just before 9 o’clock on Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in This sentence is a common metaphor used to mean England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. that nothing, no matter how strong, could make you Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth do something. had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild About 45 days. horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern 2. Can “ which” be replaced by “ that” here? Why or why not? Ocean again. ” No. Because is a Non-Restrictive Just before 9 thiso’clock on Sunday Attributive evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in Clause (非 限 制 性 定 语 从 句 ). According to the England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. grammar, in this kind of clause, only the word Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ More knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth “which” can be used. Examples: had He used 400 disease, years earlier knight may almost have a serious in which to case he will Sir Francis Drake after he had have to go to hospital. sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England It now has 20, 000 hectares back of land, had more covered than two- 28, 500 miles. It had taken him thirds of which are under cultivation. nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish. 1. How many days did Chichester stay on the land?

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean again. ” waken : v. (cause to) wake from sleep Justhim before o’clock on Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in I shook but he 9 didn't waken. England, where a quarter of a million Agnes would often waken at the slightest sound. people were waiting to welcome him. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean again. ” very: adj. same; identical (often used with the, this, that, my, his, Just before 9 o’clock on) Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in etc. to emphasize a noun England, of for a million Everyone where says Jimais quarter the very man the job. people were waiting to welcome him. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth 就在那一刻我想到了一个好主意。 had used years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had At that veryalmost moment 400 a good idea came to me. sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message London: achieve “I feel(aas if I hadcarry wakened from a nightmare. Wild accomplish: vt. finish to successfully; purpose); horses could not drag out (a plan, etc. ) me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern Ocean The again. ” committee has accomplished a revolutionary task. Just. Women beforecan 9 accomplish o’clock onanything Sunday menevening can do. 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. Collocation: Queen Elizabeth with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth accomplish a mission Ⅱ knighted him 完成一次使命 had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had accomplish a task 完成一项任务 sailed round the world for the first time. The whole voyage from England accomplish one’s goal / purpose 实现目标 back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him accomplish one’s plan 实现计划 nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. accomplish one’s promise 实现诺言 He had done what he wanted to accomplish.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following CF: radio message to London: “I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild accomplish, complete & finish horses could not drag这几个词都是动词，都有“完成”之意。 me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern 指成功地做成了规定的 作、计划、任务等，侧重强调达到 accomplish Ocean again. ” 预期目的的整个过程。例如： Just before 9 o’clock on Sunday evening 28 May, 1967, he arrived back in The explorers accomplished the voyage in three weeks. England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him. 探险家在三周内完成了航行。 Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ knighted him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth complete 指完成了一切必要的 作之后将 程、计划、理想、著作等全 had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Francis Drake after he had 部结束，是比 finish 正式的用语。例如： The building will be for completed by the end of this whole month. voyage from England the first time. The sailed round the world 那栋楼将在这个月底前完成。 back had covered 28, 500 miles. It had taken him finish 原指最后完成某一 作的意味，如画完一幅画的最后一笔、写完 nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. 一首诗的最后一行等，现也指事情的圆满、成功结束。例如： He had when doneher what he wanted to accomplish. She had finished her housework husband came home. 她丈夫回家时，她已经干万了家务活。

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Like many other adventurers, Chichester had experienced fear and conquered it. In doing so, he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself. Moreover, in the modern age when human beings depend so much on machines, he had given men throughout the world new pride.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Like many other adventurers, Chichester had experienced fear and conquered it. In doing so, he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself. Moreover, in the modern age when human beings depend so much on machines, he had given men throughout the world new pride.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading conquer: vt. defeat; win victory over; overcome The Normans conquered England in Like many other adventurers, the 11 th century. Chichester had experienced fear and conquered it. In doing so, he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself. 你必须克服抽烟的坏习惯。 Moreover, in the modern age when human beings depend so much on machines, You must conquer your bad habit of hesmoking. had given men throughout the world new pride.

Before Reading Global Reading CF: conquer, beat & defeat 这三个词都是动词，都有“打败”、“胜过”之意。 Like many other adventurers, Chichester conquer 指的是通过武力、斗争或坚强的意志把某事或某物、某人置于 Detailed Reading After Reading had experienced fear and conquered it. In doing so, he had undoubtedly learnt something about himself. 自己的控制之下。例如： Moreover, in the modern The Spanish conquered theage New when World inhuman the 16 thbeings century. depend so much on machines, 16世纪西班牙人占领了新大陆。 he had given men throughout the world new pride. beat 强调对手被彻底打败，该词常用在正式场合，可用于描写任何比赛。 例如： Our army has never been beaten yet. 我们的军队从未被打败过。 defeat 是应用范围很广的普通用语。意指打败敌人、对手，也可指在选举 中落选，希望、计划受挫等。例如： They hoped to defeat the enemy at sea. 他们希望在海上打败敌人。

Before Reading undoubtedly: adv. certainly Like many other Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading adventurers, Chichester had experienced fear and Undoubtedly, interest folkhad music has declined. learnt something about himself. conquered it. Inpublic doing so, inhe undoubtedly English in is undoubtedly oneage of the important courses in thedepend so much on machines, Moreover, the modern when human beings university. he had given men throughout the world new pride.

Before Reading Global Reading moreover: adv. also and more importantly (used to add information) Detailed Reading After Reading Like many other adventurers, Chichester had experienced fear and The whole report badly written. it's inaccurate. learnt something about himself. conquered it. In isdoing so, he. Moreover, had undoubtedly 该房子价格太高，又远离学校。 Moreover, in the modern age when human beings depend so much on machines, of the house is too high; the moreover, is situated he. The hadprice given men throughout worlditnew pride. far away from my school.

Before Reading Global Reading 1. Useful Expressions 2. Talk about the Pictures 3. Listening Comprehension 4. Discussion 5. Summary Writing 6. Short-speech Making 7. Writing Practice 8. Proverbs and Quotations Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Useful Expressions 1. 开始 / 着手做某事 set out to do… 2. 环球航行 sail round the world 3. 让朋友们感到吃惊 surprise one’s friends 4. 放弃做某事 give up doing… 5. 领略做某事的乐趣 enjoy doing … 6. 横渡大西洋航海比赛 transatlantic sailing race 7. 周游世界 go round the world 8. 决意实施某人的计划 be determined to carry out one’s plan

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 9. 年满…岁 at the age of … 10. 独自做某事 do … all by oneself 11. 受到…的热烈欢迎 receive a warm welcome from … 12. 在岸上 on shore 13. 不顾…的多方劝阻做某事 do …in spite of one’s attempt to dissuade (him) 14. 海面上波涛汹涌。 The sea becomes rough. 15. 小船几乎被风浪掀翻。 The boat almost turns over. 16. 大海又恢复了平静。 The sea has become calm again.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading 17. 禁不住做某事 can not help doing… 18. 给…发去电文 send the message to … 19. 从恶梦中醒来 waken from a nightmare 20. 感到好像 feel as if… 21. 凶险莫测的南大洋 sinister Southern Ocean 22. 产生过并战胜了恐惧 experience and conquer fear 23. 依赖 depend on 24. 赋予…以新的自豪感 give … new pride After Reading

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Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Listening Comprehension Directions: The following is the news coverage of Francis Chichester’s homecoming given by BBC on May 28 th, 1967. Listen to it twice carefully and then complete the exercise that follows. 1. Francis Chichester crossed the finishing line ____. KEY A ) late in the afternoon B ) about 9 p. m. C ) at midnight D ) at 8 in the evening ■

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 1967: Sir Francis Chichester Sails Home Sir Francis Chichester has arrived in Plymouth tonight in his yacht, Gypsy Moth IV, after completing his epic single-handed voyage around the world. He crossed the finishing line at 20: 58, nine months and one day after setting off from the historic port. About 250, 000 well-wishers cheered and sang, welcoming home the 65 -year -old adventurer who has inspired the nation this past year. Thousands of small boats accompanied Gypsy Moth into Plymouth Harbour 119 days after it set sail from Sydney, Australia, the only stop in the great journey. They let off hooters and sirens as fire boats sprayed red, white and blue water. The Royal Artillery sounded a ten-gun salute.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading At the breakwater, Sir Francis was joined by his wife, Lady Chichester, and son Giles who brought two bottles of champagne on board. Today’s homecoming was carefully planned and he was met on shore by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and other dignitaries and driven to the city hall. There, at a press conference, he was asked what he would like to do now. “What I would like after four months of my own cooking is the best dinner from the best chef in the best surroundings and in the best company. ” Later he received a message from the Queen and Prince Philip congratulating him on his achievement. Sir Francis has spent nearly 220 days alone at sea and crossed the Atlantic, Cape of Good Hope, the Pacific and the Horn of Africa — 28, 500 miles of dangerous ocean.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 2. In order to welcome home the 65 -year-old adventurer, ____. KEY A ) a quarter of one million people were gathered around the port B ) thousands of small boats accompanied his yacht into the harbour C ) the Royal Artillery sounded a ten-gun salute D ) all of the above 3. He was received on shore by ____. KEY A ) the mayor of Plymouth B ) the Prime Minister C ) the Queen D ) Prince Philip

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 4. In reply to a question raised at the press conference, Francis Chichester said that what he wanted most after such a journey was _____. KEY A ) a bottle of the best champagne B ) a good rest in the best surroundings C ) a good meal prepared by the best chef D ) a get-together with best friends 5. Francis Chichester’s achievement lies in _____. A ) his conquest of the great ocean single-handed KEY B ) his conquest of his own fear C ) completing the round-the-world voyage at the age of 65 D ) all of the above

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Discussion (1) What can we learn from Chichester’s unusual experiences in his life? (2) What is the purpose of the author to write this story?

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Summary Writing Sir Francis Chichester was a British adventurer. In 1931, he （试图 tried to fly round the world 环球航行）____________ but failed. Years later he decided to sail In spite of his friends’ and doctor’s round the world alone. （尽管朋友和医生都劝阻他）______________ the age of nearly 65, attempts to dissuade him , Chichester, （以他近 65岁的高龄）at ____________________ set off to realize his old dream of sailing round the world single-handed. His voyage（全程28，500英里）_________ covered 28, 500 miles , during which he（经历了风暴， storms, fear and loneliness and __________________ 恐惧和孤独，也 战胜 了它们 ） experienced conquered them. And finally, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him for his great _______ achievement and spirit.

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Short-speech Making Directions: Make up a short speech with the words, expressions and structures from the text. Words and Expressions sail, voyage, adventure, ocean, rough, attempt, dissuade, contact, give up, in spite of, be determined, all by oneself, accomplish Structures (1) Before he does…, he… (2) After doing…, he… (3) It takes him (some time) … (4) I feel as if …

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Writing Practice — contraction: reducing clauses to phrases or words 1. A Brief Introduction Whenever writing in English, everyone should keep in mind the following principle: never use a sentence where you can use a phrase; never use a phrase where you can use a single word. In this way, your writing will become more compact and lucid. We can use gerundial phrases（动名词短语） , infinitives（不定式） , participial phrases（分词短语） and prepositional phrases（介词短语） to replace clauses.

Before Reading Global Reading More examples 1) Wood gives much smoke while burning. … while wood is burning. 2) When in trouble I always turn to her help. When I am in trouble, … 3) To speak English well, you need a lot of practice. If you want to speak English well, … 4) The book written by Lu Xun is my favorite. The book, which is written by Lu Xun, is … Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 2. Homework 1) When they left the airport, they waved again and again to us. When leaving the airport, they waved again and again to us. 2) After I do my morning exercises, I do my homework. After doing morning exercises, I do my homework. 3) If we want to stop air pollution in our city, we really must take some measures. To stop air pollution in our city, we really must take some measures. 4) While I was on the plane, I read the book. While on the plane, I read the book. 5) When the powder is mixed with water, it forms a smooth paste. When mixed with water, the powder forms a smooth paste. 6) The man, who is sitting on my right, is our English teacher. The man sitting on my right is our English teacher.

Before Reading Global Reading Proverbs and Quotations 1. Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成。 2. No cross no crown. 不吃苦中苦，难为人上人。 3. Faith will move mountain. 信心能移动大山。 4. Perseverance is vital to success. 毅力为成功所必需。 Detailed Reading After Reading

Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 5. Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. — Hellen Keller, American writer 虽然世界多苦难，但是苦难总是能战胜的。 — 美国作家 海伦 · 凯勒 6. There is no royal road to science, and only those who do not dread the fatiguing climb of gaining its numinous summits. — Karl Marx, German revolutionary 在科学上没有平坦的大道，只有不畏劳苦沿着其崎岖之路攀登的人，才有希望达到它 光辉的顶点。 — 德国革命家 K ·马克思