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课件网) UNIT 4 ADVERSITY AND COURAGE Assessing Your Progress Use the useful words and expressions in this unit in proper situations. Use the present perfect continuous tense correctly to express your ideas. Match the words/phrase with their meaning. candidate cruel motive resolution wage damp commitment the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity etc someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way 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. 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. 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. Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words in the box. cruel candidate commitment cruel damp motive resolution wage wages damp resolution commitment candidates motive Past Present Future He is visiting the doctor. The usage of the present perfect continuous tense. have / has been + v.-ing We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and continue in the present. Past Present Future The usage of the present perfect continuous tense. have / has been + v.-ing We use present perfect continuous tense for actions that started in the past and have just finished but have consequences in the present. 1. 现在完成进行时表示动作从过去某一时间开始，一直持续到现在，或者始于过去，现在刚刚终止，但注重的是结果。 2. 现在完成进行时表示过去某一动作的延续性和重复性，并常带有较强的感彩。 3. 常与all this time, this week / month, all night, all the morning / afternoon, recently等时间状语以及由since或for引导的时间状语连用。 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. 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 ... ...
