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UNIT 4
ADVERSITY AND COURAGE
Learning About Language
Build up Your Vocabulary
Use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations.
Use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas.
Lead-in
1.honest and fair; treating people with respect
2.making you feel very unhappy; caused by great unhappiness
3.often angry; in an angry mood
4.warm, comfortable and safe, especially because of being small or confined
5.real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial
6.very unhappy or uncomfortable
cosy
bitter
decent
genuine
miserable
bad-tempered
Match the English meanings with the words.
1. He behaves in a d_____ manner and we think he is a real gentleman.
ecent
1. Find the suitable adjectives from the previous text to complete the sentences. The first letter of each word has been given.
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.
osy
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.
ad-tempered
1. Find the suitable adjectives from the previous text to complete the sentences. The first letter of each word has been given.
4. Life was cruel to Oliver when he was young. Although living a m_______ life, he had a very kind heart.
iserable
5. Try to learn from your mistakes and b_____ failures. It will eventually lead to success as long as you persevere.
itter
1. Find the suitable adjectives from the previous text to complete the sentences. The first letter of each word has been given.
6. The young boy has demonstrated a g______ interest in the expedition to the Antarctic.
enuine
2. Choose the appropriate word to complete the 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