Unit 2 Crossing limits
s: the pacific ocean separates asia from oceania and the atlantic ocean separates europe from america. we have to cross the pacific ocean and the indian ocean.
task two: discuss and answer
t: work in pairs and discuss the following question?
question: what were the dangers and challenges that explorers had to face in the past while exploring the world? you can find answers in your reference handout or recall them from your memory.
s: there were a lot of dangers that made their exploration difficult. first, they had to struggle against big storms, icebergs and great rocks that lie unnoticed in the sea. second, they may easily get ill without fresh vegetables on board. third, they had to fight against pirates and unfriendly natives.
task three: list words and expressions
t: since we have known a lot about exploration at sea, now please recall the words and expressions we just used in talking about exploration. you can also think out these words and expression by using mind-map strategy.
students recall the words by using mind-map strategy and make the following list.
item language
words with the meaning
exploration and discovery make a discovery, expedition,
explore the unknown, exploration
purposes and experiences in the course of an expedition do scientific research, map the coast, find a new landmass, discover an island, hit a rock, meet with storms, fight against the natives, land, hide in a harbor
transport and communication set out for, set sail for, on board, by sea, on deck, by radio, by flag language, by telephone
step iii pre-listening
task one: prediction
t: now we are going to hear an interview between a reporter and a professor about exploring in the past and at present. before listening, please think what sort of questions the reporter will ask and list at least three questions.
s: he may ask the following three questions. 1. what communicating tools did they use in the past? 2. how did they store enough fresh water? 3. how did they deal with sickness in the course of exploration in the past?
t: if the reporter raises the above questions, what examples will the professor give to answer the questions?
s: he may give an example of a great explorer and explain the questions.
task two: question and answer
t: what modern means can explorers make use of today?
s: they can send messages by radio and take pictures with advanced cameras in space travel. they can also use robots and other advanced equipment to accomplish some dangerous tasks.
step iv while-listening