unit1 fight with the forces of nature.ppt

Shortly afterwards, Napoleon’s army crossed the Neman River into Russia. The quick, decisive victory that Napoleon expected never happened. To his surprise, the Russians refused to stand and fight. Instead, they retreated eastward, burning their crops and homes as they went. The Grand Army followed, but its advance march soon became bogged down by slow-moving supply lines. In August, the French and Russian armies engaged at Smolensk, in a battle that left over ten thousand dead on each side. Yet, the Russians were again able to retreat farther into Russian territory. Napoleon had won no decisive victory. Article3_w_popwin_engaged-2 4) occupy Studying engages most of a serious student’s time. 工作占去她很多时间。 Work engages much of her time. Pattern： engage (sb.) in sth.: (cause to) take part in sth. They are currently engaged in lengthy trade negotiations. The teacher tried to engage the shy boy in conversation. Collocation: engage as 使聘为… engage in 从事；使参加 engage with 与…啮合 He was now faced with a crucial decision. Should he continue to pursue the Russian army? Or should he keep his army in Smolensk for the approaching winter? Napoleon took the gamble of pressing on to Moscow, 448 kilometers away. On September 7, 1812, the French and Russian armies met in fierce battle at Borodino, 112 kilometers west of Moscow. By nightfall, thirty thousand French and forty-four thousand Russians lay dead or wounded on the battlefield. Article4_w_popwin_was…faced with be faced with: have to deal with The librarians were faced with the huge task of listing all the books. We were faced with an exceptionally difficult situation. He was now faced with a crucial decision. Should he continue to pursue the Russian army? Or should he keep his army in Smolensk for the approaching winter? Napoleon took the gamble of pressing on to Moscow, 448 kilometers away. On September 7, 1812, the French and Russian armies met in fierce battle at Borodino, 112 kilometers west of Moscow. By ni