(共13张PPT)
UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Build up your
vocabulary
Review the key words in this unit.
Be able to use the key words in different contexts.
Find the suitable adjectives from the
previous text to complete the sentences.
The first letter of each word has been given.
1. He behaves in a d_____ manner and we think he is a real gentleman.
2. With the gentle music, soft lights, and
comfortable sofas, this café is everything you
need after a tiring day. It is a c____ and
relaxing place.
ecent
osy
adj.残酷的;残忍的;冷酷的
3. He used to be so cross and b___________
that nobody could tolerate him, but the
birth of his son changed his life and made
him a better person.
4. Life was cruel to Oliver when he was young.
Although living a m_______ life, he had a
very kind heart.
ad-tempered
iserable
5. Try to learn from your mistakes and b_____ failures. It will eventually lead to success as long as you persevere.
6. The young boy has demonstrated a g______ interest in the expedition to the Antarctic.
enuine
itter
Choose the appropriate word to complete each sentence.
1. The fire alarm caused a panic / worry in the
theatre and the crowd fled in all directions.
2. Although my grandpa is retired, he is very
enthusiastic / concerned about volunteer work.
3. The officer was assigned / employed to conduct
a thorough investigation into the incident.
adj.深入的;彻底的;细致的
4. The sun was sinking / falling behind the
mountains when we reached the top.
5. It took him a lot of vigour / energy to move
all the items of furniture inside the house.
n.家具
adv.不幸地;遗憾地
n.申请;请求;应用
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
abandon aboard assign crew cupboard
resolve set off sink turn…down voyage
After seeing the advertisement in the newspaper, Perce Blackborow _______ to join the Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton no matter what challenges might lie ahead. Unfortunately, his application ______________ because he was too young and not qualified enough.
resolved
was turned down
However, he managed to get ______ the Endurance with his friend’s help. He hid in a ________, but was soon discovered and brought to Shackleton. Although the captain was angry, he _______ the boy the job of cooking for the ____. Their ______ did not go smoothly, and the Endurance became stuck in the ice.
aboard
cupboard
abandon aboard assign crew cupboard
resolve set off sink turn…down voyage
assigned
crew
voyage
Before the Endurance was crushed and ____ into the sea, Shackleton gave the order to _______ ship, and the crew had to camp on ice. They then sailed to Elephant Island. Soon after that, Shackleton selected a boat party and _____ for South Georgia Island to get help.
sank
set off
abandon
abandon aboard assign crew cupboard
resolve set off sink turn…down voyage
Find the keywords and try to translate them in English.