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compass Discussion What kind of woman is Helen Thayer ? Describe her in a few sentences. Do you admire Helen Thayer? Why? Language points 1. But changes were just around the corner. likely to happen soon 即将来临 e.g.---Victory was just around the corner. e.g.---A big storm was just around the corner. 2. … I find myself spending a whole day in my tent. 不知不觉地…发现自己(处于某中状态) When Rose arrived, she found people waiting to welcome her. Dick found himself walking in the opposite direction Suddenly I found myself at the water’s edge. 3. Stand on:用…站立 e.g.---stand on one’s head倒立 e.g.---stand on one leg like a cock金鸡独立 4. It is an experience I shall never forget and shall value for the rest of my life. value: to think that sth. is important to you 珍视,重视　 He valued the teacher’s advice most. I’ll value the friendship with Jim forever. value: v.“估价” We valued this painting at $4000. 　 n.“价值,币值 ” This work has is of little value. Somehow 以某种方法; 不知为何. We must stop her meeting him somehow. Somehow, I don’t feel I can trust him. Inspire 鼓舞, 激励; 启发,启示 His super performance greatly inspired the team to Work even harder. The choice of the deco was inspired by a trip. To give an inspiring speech/got inspiration from the movie Admire 敬佩; 欣赏 The school is widely admired for excellent teaching. I have just been admiring your new car. She was used to receiving admiring looks from men. hardship success Hardship ? be born in a poor family ? be a black ? be a woman ? many bad things happened to her ? had few listeners Success Skipped the 2nd grade of primary school won a college scholarship 20 years non stop won many prizes Language study Bother 打扰, 麻烦, 费心 The boy kept bothering his parents with trouble. She didn’t even bother to make an apology. Promise 承诺; 很有可能 I used to promise her not to repeat mistakes. The cloudless sky promises a pleasant day. Jim is indeed a p