一、课文概要请以约 30 个词概括本单元的第一篇课文的主要内容。 This unit introduces the discoveries that many brave sailors spent much time and energy trying to explore these unknown areas of our planet by using nature and various navigational instruments to help. 或 This reading explains how seamen explored the oceans and what kind of navigational instruments were used by sailors before the 17th century when they were navigating the open seas without seeing land.二、任务写作1. 以约 30 个词概括 passage 2 “A Lesson In Survival” 的内容要点。2. 以约 120 个词就“毅力”这个话题发表看法，内容包括：(1) 你对 Captain Bligh 的故事有何感受。(2) 举例说明只要有坚强的毅力就能成功(3) 你的体会或感受。［写作要求］ 可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照课文的内容，但不得直接引用课文中的句子。［评分标准］概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。 Captain Bligh’s journey across the Pacific Oceans lasted over 40 days. Despite lack of food and water ， he kept his followers occupied to take their minds off troubles. Finally they arrived at Timor successfully and they were honored as heroes. I was moved by the story of Captain Bligh ， which shows that one man’s spirit ， and his determination should not be defeated by circumstances. Personally ， I think hardships cannot defeat us if we never give up. Hardship is a necessary part of our daily life. Perseverance can help us out of our hardships and difficulties. Take me as an example,when I was in Senior One, I failed to learn English well. My English teacher encouraged me never to lose heart or give up my English. And later,with the help of my English teacher and my persistent efforts,I made great progress in English. In fact ， everyone must face up to some hardships and pains bec...
