(
课件网) What an adventure! 5 U N I T Climbing Qomolangma: Worth the risks What do you know about Qomolangma How much do you know about Qomolangma “Qomolangma” or “Mount Everest”, means “mother of land” in Tibetan. Qomolangma lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. the traditional 8,848.86 meters is the height with its snow cap measured in 2020. Name Location Height Read and answer following questions. How high is the Qomolangma How many camps are there along the route What problems do you think the climber will face Why the climbers need so many camps What does the death zone mean five Out of energy It’s extremely difficult and dangerous，so climbing can’t be finished within one day. Many people died there. Low temperature Lack of oxygen summit n 顶点 8,848.86m SUMMIT：8848.86 m Facts about Qomolangma Qomolangma lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The best time to climb Qomolangma is in April and May. The temperature on the mountain can get as low as -60°C. The first people confirmed to have reached the top were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. SUMMIT：8848.86 m Read para.1 and answer the questions. 1. What are the risks of climbing Qomolangma 2. What does the author think of climbing Qomolangma Despite risks, climbing Qomolangma is still a unique experience. Careful reading. 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 Careful reading. Underline the key sentences and answer the questions. 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. Careful reading. 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. Complete the paragraphs with the expressions from the passage. Why Do People Climb Qomolangma George Mallory What people get from this adventure is just _____. People eat and make money to be able to _____, not the other way round. sheer joy enjoy life Alan Arnette Each person has a (n) _____ reason for climbing a mountain. It forces people to _____ themselves. To succeed, people must have the physical as well as _____. important and unique look deep inside mental toughness Careful reading. Underline the key sentences and complete the chart. Main idea: Scientific reasons behind the risk-taking. human nature take risks benefit from the result Careful reading. Underline the key sentences. Main idea: “Tpye T” personalities. Main ... ...
