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课件网) Unit5 What an adventure! What’s the altitude of Qomolangma How many camps are there Why What’s the death zone What challenges will the climbers face Who were the first climbers confirmed to have reached the top 被证实的 8,844m 5 camps long and cold out of energy lack of oxygen low temperature Edmund Hillary Tenzing Norgay Why do some people climb Qomolangma despite the risks Is it worth the risks Look at the map and answer the questions. Read the passage and find out what “Type T” personalities are. “Type T” are those who are likely to take risks冒险 and seek thrills (T) 寻求刺激. Read the passage and find out what “Type T” personalities are. Underline the key sentences of each paragraph. Underline the key sentences and answer the questions. What risks did they have What’s the function of Para.1 crowds discomfort danger To introduce the topic. Main idea: Despite the risks, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other. become sick extreme cold low air pressure lose their lives What’s Mallory’s reason to climb Qomolangma What’s his experience and result just for sheer joy to enjoy life Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924. Main idea: Mallory’s opinion to climb Qomolangma. Underline the key sentences and answer the questions. What’s Arnette’s reason to climb Qomolangma to look deep inside yourself to figure out your physical and mental toughness Main idea: Arnette’s opinion to climb Qomolangma. Underline the key sentences and answer the questions. Fill in the blank and answer the question. What do George Mallory and Alan Arnette have in common They both found the real meaning of life and enjoyed it. sheer joy enjoy life important and unique look deep inside mental toughness Underline the key sentences and complete the chart. Main idea: Scientific reasons behind the risk-taking. human nature take risks benefit from the result Main idea: “Tpye T” personalities. Main idea: Our desire is connected to expectation. Main idea: It is up to you whether the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risk. Main idea: It is up to you whether the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risk. Complete the structure of the passage. Introduction Para1. Conclusion Para 7. Reasons Despite the risks, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other. Subjective reasons Para 2-3 Scientific reasons Para 4-6 George Mallory Alan Arnette human nature desire to get benefits It’s totally up to you. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage. To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits. To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma. To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits. adventure spirit fearless/brave strong-minded/willed positive/optimistic never giving up cautious persistent self-exploration self-challenge ...... Think & sh ... ...
