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Unit 4
UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
To able to use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations
To able to use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas
Match the words with the meanings.
candidate
damp
commitment
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way
someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
cruel
motive
resolution
wage
money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks that you work
strong belief and determination
making someone suffer or feel unhappy
a reason for doing something
One hundred years ago, exploring the Antarctic was a dangerous business. Because of the ______ weather and very little knowledge of how to survive in the Antarctic, the chances of success were quite slim and many explorers died.
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words in the box.
cruel
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
The people who signed up for such voyages were paid low ________ and had to tolerate poor working conditions and rough seas, along with the cold and _________ weather. They also had to have a strong __________ to finish what they had started no matter how hard it was, great personal discipline, and a firm ___________ to the other members of the team.
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
wages
damp
resolution
commitment
Yet, many ___________ still applied to join such explorations. Some might have wanted to become famous. Others were looking for rewards. However, the ________ for many was to experience a great adventure.
motive
candidates
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
1. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, _________ deeply __________ (influence) Chinese culture.
2. Henry _________(join) the navy when he was 20 and he ____________(retire) now.
3. The girl _________________(want) to meet the pianist ever since she _________(attend) his concert.
has
influenced
joined
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
has retired
has / had wanted
attended
n. 孔子学说;儒家(学说)
4. _________ you _________(hear) of the saying “Curiosity killed the cat”
5. Your fridge ____________(give off) a terrible smell. When _________ you last _________(clean) it
6. As the children are older now, we ____________ (think) of moving to a bigger house.
7. My friend Maggie _______________(ask) me to visit her for ages, but I ________ not really ________ (have) the time.
8. I _____________________(expect) the movie to end happily, but actually it has a sad ending.
Have heard
is giving off
did clean
are thinking
has been asking
do
have
expected/was expecting
What have you learnt from Earnest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition
What adjectives would you use to describe Shackleton and his crew Give your reasons.
What do you think are good ways to overcome adversity
Which part of the unit did you find the most difficult How did you cope with it
Overall, I thought this unit was:
□ interesting □ useful □ so-so □ difficult.
Review the vocabulary and grammar in this unit.