内容正文:
选择性必修
第三册
Unit 4
Adversity and
Courage
念单元词汇串记
阅读下面的短文,其中黑体词为本单元重点词汇,然后在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内
单词的正确形式。
Born in a wealthy family,my nephew.Jack,led 1.
a thoroughly decent and
cosy life that he hardly met with cruel adversities.He has been dreaming of an adventure since
he was young.At 18,Jack resolved to join an expedition 2.
(advertise)in the
newspaper,but the leader turned him 3.
because he thought Jack was not
4.
(qualify).Full of vigour,Jack never abandoned his dream for he was so
5.
(enthusiasm)about a great voyage.At 19,he joined the navy and was assigned
to be a steward with low wages.On a bitter cold day,the crew went aboard a massive ship bound
for Atlantic Ocean.Jack was genuine.good-tempered and loyal and he wasn't selfish.either.He often
played the banjo for recreation.So those on the ship all liked him.6.
(fortunate),
one day,the motor broke down and the ship got crushed on a huge iceberg.When the ship
sank,their hearts also sank.At that time,the calm captain made a 7.
(commit)to
save them and commanded them to throw away their 8.
(belong)such as stoves,
blankets,bats,cupboards and other pieces of furniture.Finally,they were fortunate enough to
escape the ship.9.
was their endurance,resolution and perseverance that helped
them survive.On the distant island,Jack managed to make fire with animal fat.10.
gave off a smelly smell and then he cooked sea animals.One month later,they were saved
by a passing ship.In summary,it has been a miserable but unforgettable episode in Jack's life.
单元知
限时20分钟
1,单词拼写一完成词块并背通
Ⅱ,单词派生一写出派生并背诵
1.apply to join the
申请加入探险
1.bitter ad..严寒的:激烈而不偷快的:味苦的→
之旅
ad知,非常:极其:强烈地:愤怒地
2.be full of
朝气蓬勒
n.苦味:苦难;怨恨
3.personal
个人物品
2.endure.忍受;忍耐一
n.忍耐力:
4.8
bedroom舒适的卧房
耐久力
5.join the
参加海军
3.vigour.精力:力量:活力→
adj.
6.
old traditions抛弃旧传统
充满活力的
7.his
smile他真诚的微笑
4.qualify.使有资格一
ad.符合
8.the only piece of
唯一的一件家具
资格:具备…的知识(或技能,学历等)·
9.give it a
cleaning把它彻底地清洗
.资格;资历
一下
5.enthusiastic ad.热情的:热心的→
10.a
estimate粗略估计
热情→
n.爱好者:热衷于…的
11.put him forward as a