Which book did Jack London take when going to the Klondike？
The Origin of Species
Theme
1
survival of the fittest
2
return to primitivism
order to _s_u_rv_i_v_e__. Buck, strong and _d_e_te_r_m_i_n_ed__, works to
pull sleds loaded with mail for the gold _p_ro_s_p_e_c_to_r_s_. Hard
work and persistent efforts __p_a_y_ off and he becomes the
C its patience
D. its intelligence
No 9
Which dogs are passive and uninterested at first?
A. Billie and Joe
B. Pike and Teek
C. Dave and Sol-leks
D. Dolly and Dub
1. Who is Buck's first master? Judge Miller
2. Who stole and sold Buck? Manuel
No 2
Who was commented as “a great dog breaker? A man in a red sweater
No 3
No 8
1. The Yeehats use ______ as their weapons. A. Guns B arrows C knives D. sill his enemy with _______.
A. its horns
B. its heavy weight
Buck used to live a _c_op_me_fa_ocr_et_fau_bl_le__ life in California, but one
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dog in the frozen Klondike. His new cruel and he is forced to adapt in
The gold prospectors or Klondikers faced harsh conditions!
• protection • transportation • hunting • companionship
dogs and humans
Quiz competition
No 1
Which dog gets killed immediately upon its arrival in the North? A. Spitz B. Dave C. Curly D. Sol-leks
No 4 Which dog is Buck’s biggest enemy？ Spitz
No 5 What’s the job of Perrault? A courier (信使）
the story _d_e_s_e_rv_e_s__ our intensive reading.
Character Analysis
Character Mercedes
Personality Evidence
sentimental negative kind weak
page 51 …continually moved around, getting in the way of her men, chattering all the time, complaining and offering advice
No 6
What is the relationship between Charles and Mercedes?
Couple
No 7
1.Who is Buck’s ideal master? John Thornton
2.Who kills the man finally? The Yeehat Indians
page 53 “ You poor, poor dears,” she cried sympathetically…
_p_e_t__dog
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g_h__o_st__ dog
survival of the fittest
Survival of the fittest
Life evolves through a process of natural selection! Only those strong and adaptable survive!
leader. As Buck passes through the hands of _v_a_r_io_u_s___
owners, he gradually grows to his __p_r_im__it_iv_e__ origins and the
call of the wild becomes __in_c_re_a_s_in_g_l_y__ strong. In conclusion,
Classics Appreciation (one）
In this period, I expect you to be:
a sharp reader
an active team player
a careful thinker
a happy learner
Background
Klondike Gold Rush was a migration by an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region of the Yukon in north-western Canada between 1896 and 1899.