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The Wonders of Nature (Period 5)
Section B (2a-Reflecting)
Reaching New Heights
To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather.
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Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the “Death Road”, but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb.
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On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain for the first time.
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Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the “Death Road”, but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb.
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In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this “Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
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Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply “because it’s there”!
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Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
2a
Vocabulary in use
____ 1．below ____ 5．top
____ 2．common ____ 6．northern
____ 3．low ____ 7．risky
____ 4．dead ____ 8．survive
A．safe E．unusual
B．bottom F．living
C．southern G．high
D．above H．die
D
E
G
F
B
C
A
H
How far is it from your home to school
How heavy is a blue whale
How large is your country
How often do you exercise
Read the examples and make more sentences using how and the words in the box.
2b
Vocabulary in use
多远
多重
多大
多久一次
Read the examples and make more sentences using how and the words in the box.
2b
Vocabulary in use
long high deep low fast soon
1．_________________________________________
2．_________________________________________
3．_________________________________________
How long is the river
How high is Mount Qomolangma
How deep is this lake
多长
多高
多深
Read the examples and make more sentences using how and the words in the box.
2b
Vocabulary in use
long high deep low fast soon
4．_________________________________________
5．_________________________________________
6．_________________________________________
How low was the temperature yesterday
How fast can you run
How soon will they arrive
多低
多快
多久
2c
Vocabulary in use
Located in Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal is one of the world’s most famous lakes. It is the ________ freshwater lake in the world. To reach the bottom, you must ________ 1,620 metres! It is also larger than most other lakes. Its ________ covers 31,500 square kilometres. That is bigger than the country of Belgium! Lake Baikal is very cold for most of the year.
But over 1,200 different types of animals can still ________ in this __________ . Today,
the lake still attracts many curious travellers. After all, it is a great natural ________!
deep environment survive wonderful surface dive
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
deepest
dive
surface
survive
environment
wonder
Lake Baikal
Let’s learn
贝加尔湖位于俄罗斯西伯利亚南部，是世界上最深的淡水湖，也是亚欧大陆最大的淡水湖。湖泊呈新月形，最深处达1620米，占全球地表淡水20%。
risky
southern
located
freshwater
type
attract
curious
traveller
adj. 有危险（或风险）的
adj. 南部的；向南的
adj. 位于；坐落在
adj. 淡水的；淡水中生长的
n. 类型；种类
v. 吸引；招引；引起（反应）
adj. 好奇的；求知欲强的
n. 旅行者；游客
natural
underground
northeastern
coast
coral
reef
include
adj. 自然的；天然的；天生的
adj. 水下的；用于水下的
adv. 在水下
adj. 东北的；东北方向的
n. 海岸；海滨
n. 珊瑚；珊瑚虫
n. 礁；礁脉
v. 包含；包括
sand
alive
structure
snorkel
school
turtle
lifetime
n. 沙子
adj. 活着；在世；有活力
n. 结构（体）；构造；体系
v. 使用呼吸管潜泳
n. （浮潜用的）呼吸管
n. （鱼、鲸、海豚等的）群
n. 海龟；龟
n. 一生；终身
Read the advertisement. Circle the numbers and underline the adjectives and adverbs used to describe the Great Barrier Reef.
3a
Do you love the ocean Do you want to visit one of the natural wonders of the world If so, visit the Great Barrier Reef!
Read the advertisement. Circle the numbers and underline the adjectives and adverbs used to describe the Great Barrier Reef.
3a
Located on the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing places to visit. It is the biggest coral reef in the world. It takes up an area of 345,000 square kilometres and includes over 900 islands and white sand beaches.
Read the advertisement. Circle the numbers and underline the adjectives and adverbs used to describe the Great Barrier Reef.
3a
The Great Barrier Reef is also alive! If you visit it, you will see the largest living structure on earth. Here, you can swim, dive, or snorkel in the clear water and see coral, plants, and schools of colourful fish. If you dive deeper, you might even see large fish, turtles, and sharks. For people who love the ocean, visiting the Great Barrier Reef is the dream of a lifetime!
Read a student’s notes on Qinghai Lake. Rewrite them in full sentences.
3b
Qinghai Lake
·What: a salt lake
·Where: Qinghai Province, China
·Special fact: the largest lake in China (4,340 km )
·Things to do: photograph wildlife (fish and birds),
visit islands, ride a bike or horse
Read a student’s notes on Qinghai Lake. Rewrite them in full sentences.
3b
1．Qinghai Lake is a ________ in _____________________.
2．Qinghai Lake is _______________ in China.
3．It is _____________ in size.
4．If you visit Qinghai Lake, you can __________________
______________________________________________.
salt lake
Qinghai Province, China
the largest lake
4,340 km
photograph wildlife,
visit islands and ride a bike or horse
Write an advertisement for Qinghai Lake or another natural wonder. Describe it and explain why people should visit it. Try to make your advertisement as persuasive as possible.
3c
学校英语杂志正在征集以“中国自然奇观”为主题的广告。请你用英语写一则广告，向外国朋友介绍黄山（Mount Huangshan），介绍黄山的地理位置及基本特点。词数80左右。
典例
本单元的话题是“自然奇观”，针对这一话题，我们可以围绕自然奇观的特色展开写作。此类作文常会以写广告的方式进行考查，文体为应用文。人称多采用第二人称，时态以一般现在时为主，写作时应按照“吸引注意一提供信息一促使行动”的逻辑顺序，确保内容层层递进、有效触达受众。
审题
Useful expressions:
素材积累
(1) Do you like ... 你喜欢……？
(2) Do you want to visit ... 你想参观……吗？
(3) Located ..., ... is one of the most famous wonders to visit.
位于……是参观的最著名的奇观之一。
(4) It is famous for ... 它因……而出名。
(5) Every year thousands of visitors come to ... 每年都有成千上万的游客来……
(6) Here, you can ... 在这里，你可以……
(7) For people who love nature, visiting ... 对热爱自然的人来说，参观……
开头
吸引读者关注：Do you like ... Do you want to visit one of China’s most famous ... If so, visit ...
中间
具体介绍景观特色：Located ..., ... is one of the most famous wonders ... famous for ... covers ...
结尾
呼吁行动体验：For people who love nature, visiting ... is ...
思路
Let’s write
Let’s share
Mount Huangshan
Do you like beautiful mountains Do you want to visit one of China’s most famous natural wonders If so, visit Mount Huangshan!
Located in Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan is one of the most famous wonders to visit. It is famous for trees in strange shapes, amazing rocks, and the sea of clouds. The mountain covers a large area. And every year thousands of visitors come to enjoy the fantastic views. Mount Huangshan is truly magical! Here, you can walk along the paths, take photos, or simply stand and enjoy the beauty around you.
For people who love nature, visiting Mount Huangshan is a dream come true!
范文赏析
Work in a group. Choose a natural wonder (a river, lake, mountain, forest, waterfall, etc.). Then do some research and make notes.
4a
Personal Growth
·name
·location and size
·plants and animals
·special facts
Work in a group. Choose a natural wonder (a river, lake, mountain, forest, waterfall, etc.). Then do some research and make notes.
4a
Personal Growth
Name
Location and size
Plants and animals
Special facts
Make a poster about the natural
wonder you chose. Refer to the
example on the right.
4b
As a group, give a report to the class. Pay attention to the use of large numbers, comparatives, and superlatives.
4c
The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s biggest rainforest. It covers 5.5 million square kilometres. You can see most of it in three countries, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia ...
1．What new facts about natural wonders have you learnt
2．Can you make comparisons when talking about natural wonders
3．Can you use large numbers to give some geography facts
4．Can you explain how and why people connect with nature
5．What are some achievements that people have made while exploring nature
Self-review
Nature makes us wonder. That is why it is wonderful.
The Wonders of Nature
素材积累
(1) Do you like ...
(2) Do you want to visit ...
(3) Located ..., ... is one of the most famous
wonders to visit.
(4) It is famous for ...
(5) Every year thousands of visitors come to ...
(6) Here, you can ...
(7) For people who love nature, visiting ...
写作思路
开头：吸引读者关注
中间：具体介绍景观特色
结尾：呼吁行动体验
假设你是学校英语社团成员，社团正在举办“中国自然奇观”广告设计比赛。请选择一处中国著名自然景观（如黄山、九寨沟、桂林山水等），用英文写一篇80词左右的旅游广告。
要求包含以下内容：
（1）景观名称及地理位置；
（2）特色景点描述；
（3）推荐理由。

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