C．They died for the expedition.

D．They made great contributions to the world.

4．Did Scott and his men survive at last?

A．Yes，they did.

B．No.They all died a heroic death.

C．All died but Scott.

D．Only Scott died at last.

5．What's the writer's attitude towards Captain Scott and his team?

A．He is mildly critical.

B．He is strongly critical.

C．He has full of respect for them.

D．His attitude is not clear.

重点词汇

1．On his way，he received a message from the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen：...

在途中，他收到一条来自挪威探险家罗尔德·阿蒙森的信息：......

[归纳拓展]

on one's way(＝on the way) 在去......的路上，在途中；正在走向；即将到来

in the way挡道

by the way顺便说说

in a/one way在某种程度上

in no way决不

[语境助记]

(1)I called on Mr Smith on my way back.

在我回来的路上，我拜访了史密斯先生。

(2)On the way，they must not kick or throw their cheese，or go into their competitors' lane.(2015·福建)

在路上，他们不能踢或扔他们的奶酪，或者是跑进对手的赛道。

(3)The good service made up for the poor food in the hotel in a way.

酒店良好的服务在某种程度上弥补了其食品的不足。