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课件网) CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS Activity 1 Lead in Look at the map and answer the questions. Q1: Where is Qomolangma Q2: What is the altitude（海拔） of Qomolangma Q3: What is the death zone Q4: What challenges may people face when climbing Qomolangma It lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Automomous Region of China. extreme cold low air pressure lack of oxygen Activity 1 Lead in Q5: Why do you think the climbers need so many camps along the route Q6: Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain Because it is such a long way that it can’t be done within one day. The journey is exhausting so that the climbers need these camps for a rest and adapt themselves to the environment. They also need to prepare proper supplies. New zealand Nepal May 29 1953 Why do so many people attempt to climb Qomolangma Is is worth the risks Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. crowds, discomfort and danger the extreme cold and low air pressure become sick lose lives What risks do the climbers face Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. What is the function of Para.1 To introduce the topic. What is the main idea of Para.1 Despite the risks, climbing Qomolangma is an unique experience. With so many risks, why do people decide to climb Qomolangma (Read Para.2&3) British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma, “What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy... 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 what life is for.” Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years later. It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life. What is George Mallory’s reason for climbing Qomolangma for sheer joy; to enjoy life What is George Mallory’s result of climbing Qomolangma He died and it remains unknown if he succeeded in reaching the summit of Qomolangma. Do you think he was worth the risks What kind of adventurous spirit can we learn from George Mallory courage;determination;passion...... In 2011, words sim ... ...
