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课件网) CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS 外研版 必修三 Unit5 Understanding Ideas Warming up one of the most demanding area to human-beings on this planet; well-known as the highest peak in the world; some lost their lives on the road tothe top, while some left; their footprints on the peak; It is also named Mount Everest. How much do you know about Qomolangma Why do so many people attempt to climb Qomolangma Is it worth the risks Activity 2: Read for Main Idea Match the main idea of the paragraphs. Para 1 Para 2-3 Para 4-6 Para 7 A. The scientific reasons behind taking risks. B. The way to measure whether the benefits are worth risks. C. The introduction of climbing Qomolangma D. The famous examples and comments about climbing. Activity 2: Read for Structure Para. 2-3 Para. 1 Para. 4-6 Para. 7 the risks the reasons conclusion the costs of permits, equipment, and support teams... Risks crowds, discomfort and danger the extreme cold and low air pressure become sick lose lives Read for detailed information Why do people climb Qomolangma (read paras 2-3) George Mallory Alan Arnette Read for detailed information Name: George mallory Reasons: What we get from this adventure is just _____ and do not live to eat and make money. People eat and make money to _____. That is _____ and _____ . Results: Sadly, Mallery would _____ although his body _____. It is still not known if he _____. Read for detailed information Name: Alan Arnette Reasons: It brings into focus _____. It force you to _____and figure out if you really have _____. Results: He _____ Qomolangma _____and _____. What is the function of this sentence Read for detailed information Transitional sentence summarize the situation of risks introduce the following results of studies and analysis What are the scientific reasons to climb Read for detailed information Part of human nature “Type T” personality Benefits from risk-taking What is the author’s attitude towards the risks A. Subjective B. Objective C. Favorable D. Indifferent Activity 3: Read for Purpose What is 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. Activity 4: Think and Share If you were given the chance, would you like to climb Qomolangma Why or why not "If I had the chance, I would choose to climb Qomolangma because..." "I think it would be an incredible experience to stand on top of the world's highest mountain because..." "I would probably say no to climbing Qomolangma because..." "I'm not sure I'm physically or mentally ready for such an extreme challenge because..."
