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UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
UNIT 1 PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENT
UNIT 4 ADVERSITY
AND COURAGE
Great works are performed not
by strength, but perseverance.
—Samuel Johnson
In this unit, you will Look and discuss
1 read about Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition. 1 What happened to the ship in the photo?
2 listen to the crew members talk about their 2 How would you feel and what would you
own experiences during the expedition. do if you were on this ship?
3 write an essay about the story.
4 learn about explorers and other outstanding
people and how they overcame adversity.
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