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