1、Unit 4 Adversity and CourageThe journey has not been easy. Endurance became stuck in the ice as we approached Antarctica. The ice froze around us and we were well and truly stuck! We saw the ship get crushed by the ice. And when the ship sank, our hearts sank with it. Para.5well and truly为副词短语，意为“完全
2、地；彻底地；决定性地” 。例：1. By that time we were well and truly lost. 2. The car is well and truly smashed: its totally beyond repair.The journey has not been easy. Endurance became stuck in the ice as we approached Antarctica. The ice froze around us and we were well and truly stuck! We saw the ship get crus
3、hed by the ice. And when the ship sank, our hearts sank with it. Para.5Before we abandoned the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to rescue our most essential suppliesthe small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and blankets. This was no time to panic. We were not
4、 allowed to take most of our personal belongings, and Shackleton himself threw away all his gold. But to our surprise, he allowed Hussey to keep his banjo. Hussey often plays it to keep our spirits up.Para.6不定式作定语不定式作定语We are now camped on the ice and we have been managing to survive, but spring is
5、coming, and the ice will soon begin to melt. August 29th, 1916Para.7现在完成进行时现在完成进行时We have been struggling for days, but things on Elephant Island are going from bad to worse. We are now crowded together under one of our boats on the rocky shore of this miserable place. Soon after we arrived, Shackle
6、ton left us to find help on South Georgia Island, 1,339 kilometres awaythe voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats. If Shackleton fails, will we have any hope of rescue? No. No navy in the world ever stops at Elephant Island, and no one else knows that we a
7、re here. Para.8worse构成的短语：go from bad to worse 每况愈下;越来越糟 to make matters worse/ whats worse/worse still 更糟糕的是 be worse off 穷困的;拮据的;境况不佳的例：1. The service in this hotel goes from bad to worse. 2. It got dark. To make matters worse, it started to rain again. 3. Unfortunately his father died, leaving th
8、e family even worse off. We have been struggling for days, but things on Elephant Island are going from bad to worse. We are now crowded together under one of our boats on the rocky shore of this miserable place. Soon after we arrived, Shackleton left us to find help on South Georgia Island, 1,339 k
9、ilometres awaythe voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats. If Shackleton fails, will we have any hope of rescue? No. No navy in the world ever stops at Elephant Island, and no one else knows that we are here. Para.81. (及时)到达；及时赶上参加2. （经历艰难困苦后）成功例：1. We live
10、 in a world in which only the strongest can make it to the top. 2. Obviously Id be disappointed if we dont make it. make it的含义：1. The children are allowed (watch) TV after school. 2. The greenhouse effect is well and (true) with us. 3. We will manage (accomplish) the task in time. 4. His financial s
11、ituation is getting from bad to (bad). 5. Youre brave and courageous. You can make . 语法填空。语法填空。to watch 考点追击考点追击 trulyto accomplish worseitUnit 4 Adversity and CourageI feel low. Its cold and windy. The island has no plants. Sometimes we are able to catch a seal or a penguin to eat. Otherwise, there
12、 is no food. I try to think of happier things: decent food, warm and dry clothes, a cosy bedroom, sunny days, and my mothers face . However, these happy memories are soon interrupted by a sadden cold rush of air.I shouted, Shut the door!Para.9-10try to do sth. 意为“企图做/尽力做某事” ，侧重努力、有计划为了什么事达到目的而努力；try
13、 doing sth. 意为“试图做某事”，是一种新的尝试，不带明显的目的性。例：1. I am trying to finish my homework. 2. I tried knocking the back door when nobody answered the front door.I feel low. Its cold and windy. The island has no plants. Sometimes we are able to catch a seal or a penguin to eat. Otherwise, there is no food. I try
14、 to think of happier things: decent food, warm and dry clothes, a cosy bedroom, sunny days, and my mothers face . However, these happy memories are soon interrupted by a sadden cold rush of air.I shouted, Shut the door!Para.9-10Hold on now, Perce. Dont you go turning into another Tom, came the reply
15、. Weve caught another penguin so its penguin soup tonight!Para.11hold on意为“坚持住；等一等；继续；(口)别挂电话”。例：1. I dont think I can hold on much longer. 2. Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. 3. You should hold on to your oil shares. 4. Hold on, please. Ill see if hes in his office.Hold on now, Perce. D
16、ont you go turning into another Tom, came the reply. Weve caught another penguin so its penguin soup tonight!Para.11Dont you +动词原形动词原形意为“你不要”。祈使句一般不加主语，这里带上 you是为了加强语气或表示“不高兴”、“厌烦”“鄙视”等情绪。例：1. Dont you turn on the light! 2. Oh, Susan, dont you cry for me!Hold on now, Perce. Dont you go turning into
17、another Tom, came the reply. Weve caught another penguin so its penguin soup tonight!Para.11完全倒装完全倒装直接引语的一部分或全部放在句首时，主句中的主谓常用完全倒装语序。并且主句主语必须是名词。例： “Bring me two eggs and a cup of tea, please.” said the boy. Bless Frank Wild, the kindest man there is after our leader, Ernest Shackleton. How could I b
18、ecome as selfish and bad-tempered as Thomas Orde-Lees!Without Frank and Ernest, wed all be dead by now. Their genuine concern for others, their perseverance, and their resolve fill me with hope.Perhaps there is a chance we will return home, after all.Para.12-141. The little boy tried (reach) the apple on the table but failed.2. Mark! Dont you (be) late again. 3. is a chance you will win the prize. 4. He is hungry. He wants to fill his stomach something.5. “Are you ready?” (ask) the teacher then. 语法填空。语法填空。to reach 考点追击考点追击 beTherewithaskedBye-bye!
