2. Unit 17 Great women ---Reading ALONE IN ANTARCTICA

3. Helen 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

4. 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.

5. the North Pole US Canada Russia Finland Sweden Norway Denmark

6. some animals that live on the North Pole Polar bear

7. wolf

8. snow fox

9. Seal

10. Walrus

11. reindeer

12. killer whales

13. some animals that live on the South pole Penguins seal walrus whales

14. Alone in Antarctica Warm coat gloves cap Wool pants boots sunglasses food cell phone sled map compass tent sleeping bag matches knife

15. Travel alone to the opposite of the North Pole !

16. Choose the best answer : 1.Antarctica is another name for___. A. Australia B.the South Pole C. the North Pole 2. The sun does not go down in Antarctica,so Helen’s workdays were usually __ _. A.2 hours B. more than 12 hours C. less than 12 hours D.24 hours 3. Helen Thayer was born on __ _. A. 1 November 1937 B.12 November 1937 C. 22 November 1947 D. 1 November 1997 B C B

17. 4. On the 22 nd day of the expedition Helen Thayer had an accident. 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

19. TimeWeatherWhat did she do ? / What happened to her ? Nov.1-2, 1997 3 rd –11 th 12 th 13 th - 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 coldher leg was hurt by the sled

20. 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?

21. Homework 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.)

22. Carrie