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Unit 4
Period 5
Assessing Your Progress
1.复习本单元的重点词汇、短语以及现在完成进行时的用法;
2.能以具有坚毅品质的人物为话题作报告;
3. 通过观看视频,了解登山员攀登“剃刀峰”的故事,学习他们乐观、勇于攀登的精神。
学习目标
新 课 导 入
Say the meaning of these words or phrases as quickly as possible!
motive
give off
resolve
commitment
decent
bitter
thorough
assign
turn sb. down
enthusiastic
keep up
sink
envy
carry out
abandon
make fire
课 堂 学 习
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
1
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words in the box.
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.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.
cruel
wages
damp
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. 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.
candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage
resolution
motive
candidates
commitment
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 wanted
attended
2
4. _______ you _______(hear) of the saying “Curiosity killed the cat”?
5. Your fridge _