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Climbing Qomolangma:
worth the risks
Understanding Ideas
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Look at the map and answer the questions.
Edmund Hillary
Tenzing Norgay
Why do some people climb Qomolangma despite the risks Is it worth the risks
Structure of the passage
Part 1
Introduction of the topic
Reasons for the climbers’ risk-taking
Part 2
Part 3
Subjective reasons
Conclusion
Scientific reasons
1 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.
Category Estimated Cost (USD)
Expedition Fees (charged by professional climbing teams or agencies,) 45,000 75,000
Food and Supplies 4,500 7,500
Accommodation 3,000 6,000
Equipment (Rental/Purchase) 7,500 22,500
Insurance 450 900
Guides and Sherpas 7,500 15,000
Medical & Emergency Evacuation (If needed) 45,000
Permits and Licenses 10,500 (Nepal)
Travel & Logistics 750 1,500
Other Expenses (Includes visa fees, personal gear, and any unexpected costs that may arise.) 1,500 3,000
A table outlining the approximate costs of climbing Mount Everest for 50 to 60 days in US dollars
1 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 might happen to the climbers when climbing
1 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 might happen to the climbers when climbing
“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.”
“It brings into focus what’s important to you.”
“There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going. You really have to focus on the one reason that's most important and unique to you. It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out if you really have the physical, as well as mental, toughness to push when you want to stop.”
Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years. It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life.
Reason Result
George Mallory What people get from this adventure is just __________. People eat and make money to be able to __________, not the other way round.
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 _______________.
sheer joy
enjoy life
important and unique
look deep inside
mental toughness
What do George Mallory and Alan Arnette have in common
die on the mountain in 1924
climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world
The spirit of adventure
fearless/brave
strong-minded/willed
positive/optimistic
never giving up
cautious
persistent
self-exploration self-challenge
......
What are true spirits of adventure
4 With the majority of attempts to climb to Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the T standing for “thrill”.
5 Speaking to the LA Times about the “Type T” personalities, Farley said, “They’ll say, ‘I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert...’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.”
6 Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
4 With the majority of attempts to climb to Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the T standing for “thrill”.
5 Speaking to the LA Times about the “Type T” personalities, Farley said, “They’ll say, ‘I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert...’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.”
6 Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
What are the “Type T” personalities
Scientific Reasons
Study from Scientists (Psychologist Frank Farley) Risk-taking may be part of 6 _____________. People who are more likely to 7 __________ have “Type T” personalities.
Research
Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to 8_____________________.
Why do people climb Qomolangma
benefit from the result
human nature
take risks
Subjective Reasons
George Mallory What people get from this adventure is just __________. People eat and make money to be able to __________, not the other way round.
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 _______________.
mental toughness
look deep inside
important and unique
enjoy life
sheer joy
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.
With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma
worth the risks It’s totally up to you.
Are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks
Are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks
Benefits Risks
Individual freedom Safety concerns
Economic benefits Medical costs
Mental Health Environmental impact
Innovation and Technology Resource consumption
Cultural and social benefits ...
Stating an opinion
a. I’d like to point out that…
b. We would like to make clear that...
c. The main argument focuses on...
d. While others may argue that…
e. Considering the current…
f. A recent study has shown that…
Summarizing a discussion
a. To conclude, we must emphasize our opinion of..., therefore the other team's point of view can no longer be supported.
b. To sum up, our motion must stand, simply because during the debate we have shown...
Challenging an opinion
a. I’m afraid I disagree.
b. I don’t think so.
c. On the contrary, ...
d. That’s not (entirely) true.
e. I can’t possibly agree with you.
f. All right, but don’t you think…
g. But what about…
Clarifying a point
What I said was…
What I mean to say was…
Let me repeat what I said.
Let me rephrase what I said.
Are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks
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Assignment
Level A: Life is full of ups and downs, what “invisible submit” do you reach in daily life How did you overcome “Qomolangma” in your life before
Level B: Polish your presentation on debate and put it into a written piece.

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