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课件网) Unit 5 What an adventure! Understanding Ideas A Guessing game: It is a mountain in Asia. China has conducted several rounds of exploration on it to get valuable data for mankind. The lowest temperature on it can get as low as -60℃. It is also called Mount Everest in the West. It is the highest mountain in the world. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Learning aims To read for the general idea of the passage. To identify the risks and benefits of climbing Qomolangma. To discuss and express your ideas on the spirit of taking adventures. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage. A. To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits. B. To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma. C. To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits. Fast reading For many, the climbing of Everest is their greatest achievement. Detailed reading: What benefits can people get from the risk of climbing Qomolangma (Para 2—3) George Mallory “We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means, and that is what life is for” Alan Arnett It brings into focus… You really have to focus on… It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out… Recent studies indicate .... Research suggests .... Detailed reading: （Para4—6） 1. What’s the scientific reason behind the risk-taking 2. What quality can you infer about “Type T” people according to Farley’s word in para 5 Detailed reading: （Para4—6） 1. What’s the scientific reason behind the risk-taking 2. What quality can you infer about “Type T” people according to Farley’s word in para 5 Para5： Speaking to the LA Times about the “Type T”personalities, Farley said, “They will say, ‘I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert…’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.” Critical thinking: Group work: Think, discuss and share. In your opinion, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks Why or why not 2. From your perspective, what is the spirit/meaning of taking adventures Members of China's Peak Mission expedition at the summit of Mount Qomolangma May 23, 2023 Embrace the risks and climb up the highest peak bravely! Self-reflection: Rate your performance in this period from the following aspects. 1 (Excellent) , 2.(good), 3(in need of improvement). get the general idea of the passage identify the risks and benefits of climbing Qomolangma express your ideas on the spirit of taking adventures Homework: Compulsory: 1.Summarize the text within 60 words. 2.Polish your understanding of spirit of taking adventures. Optional: Watch the film to have a comprehensive and deeper understanding of climbing Qomolangma and the spirit of taking adventures.
