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James Cook was born in the north of England

Joined a ship and became a skilled seamanSeven years war between Britain and France and Cook joined the navy

Britain defeated France and seized Quebec.

Cook married and set up home in London

Expedition startedThe event that is the planet Venus passing between the earth and sun

Listen and careful reading

How many parts can this text be divided into?

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

------(para 1.) The childhood of Captain Cook.

------(para 2.) Cook in the war.

------(para 3,4,5,6) Cook’s preparation for the expedition.

1.Was it Cook’s parents who supported Cook’s education?

2. What was Cook good at in the school?

3. Where did Cook learn his seamanship?

No. It was the local landowner who supported his education.

He was particularly good at mathematics.

On the ship which was used to carried coal down the east coast of England.

True or False

1.Britain and France were in Peace in 1758.2. It was in Britain that Cook joined in the war fighting against the French.3. Quebec was a city far from the St. Lawrence River.4. Cook went up and down the St. Lawrence River in order to find a safe path for the warship.5. Cook led the ships following the path he found and took the enemy by surprise.6. At last, Quebec was in the control of Britain.

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A big chance: ________________________________

Purpose: 1._______________________________

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Name of the ship __________________________

The expedition to the South Pacific Ocean

Watching a very unusual event

Hoping to find a new continent

Endeavour

Say something about the ship.

Over 32 metres in length-----,Not fast----,---plenty of space---

Why was it suitable for expedition?

Strong and much space below for storing----

1.Why did sailors often get sick at sea?

2. What did Cook do to protect his men against sickness?

3. Why were there scientists on this expedition?

4. How many people died of diseases during the expedition.

Because of lack of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables.

He loaded the ship with litres of vinegar, and some other things: salted meat, cheese, Plain biscuits and beer, live sheep, pigs, chickens,Onions, cabbage in vinegar, flour for baking bread.

Doing research during the expedition.

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When Cook was young, a local __________ took aninterest in him and paid him for his _________. He did very well at school and was __________ goodat __________. When he grew up, he joined _______ and took ______ of the war between England and________. He fought _______ in the war and helpedto _______ the French. In 1768, his _______ for amajor expedition _______. He used an odd mer-chant ship----Endeavour where he ______ a lot offood, even some _____ animals such as sheep, pigsand chickens. Altogether 94 people, __________scientists joined in this expedition. ________ 38 ofthe people died of ________, Cook’s diet of properfood kept the rest of them ________.

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Discussion

What kind of man do you think Captain Cook is? Find someinformation to support your opinion.

brave, clever, careful, friendly, strict, hard working----