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Unit 4　
The Wonders of Nature
第四课时　
Section B(1a—1e)
人教版 八年级 英语（下）
Lead -in
What is the highest mountain in the world
Mount Qomolangma.
What do you know about Mount Qomolangma Tell a partner.
1a
It’s the world’s highest mountain and is famous for extreme conditions. Thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very hard. Located on the China-Nepal border, it’s part of the Himalayas.
Scan the article to find the information below.
1b
Scanning
You can read a text quickly to find specific information, such as numbers, years, names, and places. Numbers and years are usually in Arabic numerals, while names and places usually start with capital letters.
1._________________ : what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain
2._________________ : the distance between the Second Step and sea level
3._________________ : the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
4._________________ : the height of Qomolangma in 2020
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.
世界最壮观的奇观之一
“ 只有 ”，引导条件状语从句
n. 状态；条件
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.
be determined to do sth.
决心做某事
在……之前
On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu 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.
到达
海拔以上
踩；踏上
一点一点地
pull oneself up 向上爬；奋力攀登
成功；做到
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 Chinese reseach team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
爬到…… 的顶端
做研究
从北侧
到达顶端
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” !
risk one’s life (to do sth.)冒着生命危险(做某事)
无法被阻挡
1._________________ : what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain
2._________________ : the distance between the Second Step and sea level
3._________________ : the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
4._________________ : the height of Qomolangma in 2020
The “ Death Road”
8,600 metres
1960
8, 848.86 metres
1c
Read the article again. Match the paragraphs with main ideas.
Paragraphs 1 and 2
Paragraphs 3 and 4
Paragraph 5
A. Achievements of Chinese teams
B. Reasons for climbing
Qomolangma
C. Difficulties and dangers
Temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather.
No one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. That way is called the “Death Road”.
1、2
1.
At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May 1960, the Chinese national flag
flew above the world’s highest ountain for the first time.
In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of
Qomolangma to do research. They brought ladder to the Second Step. In 2020, a Chinese research team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
3、4
2.
It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped and it is simply “because it’s there” !
5
3.
1d
Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements.
T F
1.A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960.
No one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960.
T F
2.In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
In 1975, another Chinese team used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
T F
3.The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960.
T F
4.The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level.
5.Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007.
T F
Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 1975.
1e
Discuss the questions.
1.How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma
I think they may feel proud and excited.
2.What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
It means Mount Qomolangma itself as the world’s highest peak and a real challenge, attracts climbers to explore and keep pushing their limits.
3.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
A strong body, a strong mind, patience, team spirit, love and respect for nature.
Language points
1、what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain.登山者们对这座山北坡攀登路线的称呼。
northern adj. 北部的；向北的
由“north +-ern”构成。
表示方位的名词在词尾加-ern可构成形容词，如：
east+-ern→eastern (东方的；东部的)
west+-ern→western (西方的；西部的)
south +-ern→southern (南方的；南部的)
south n.南，南方
north n.北，北方
northwest n.西北
west n.西，西方
southwest n.西南)
northeast n.东北
east n.东，东方
southeast n.东南
方位
2、But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. 但只有最优秀的登山者才能登上顶峰，而这一切的前提是他们首先要能在恶劣的环境中活下来。
condition n. 状态；条件
既可作可数名词又可作不可数名词。通常与介词in或under连用。
be in (a) bad/good condition 处于糟糕的/良好的状态
working/living conditions 工作/生活条件
The car is in good condition.
这辆汽车状况很好。
Our government did a lot of things to improve villagers’ living conditions.
我们的政府做了很多事情来改善村民的生活条件。
3、Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world 为什么人们还要冒着他们的生命危险去攀登世界上最高的山峰
risk v.使……冒风险 (或面临危险) n. 危险；风险
(1)[动词]使……冒风险(或面临危险)；冒险做
risk one’s life (to do sth.)冒着生命危险(做某事)
He who risks nothing, gains nothing.
不入虎穴，焉得虎子。
It takes lots of love and courage to risk their own lives to save someone else’s.
冒着自己的生命危险去救别人需要很多爱和勇气。
Don’t risk running the machine yourself. 不要冒险自己去操作机器。
(2)[可数名词]&[不可数名词]危险；风险
take risks/take a risk 冒险
the risk of... ……的风险
at risk 处境危险，受到威胁
take/run the risk of doing sth. 冒险做某事
We do not expect untrained people to take risks.
我们不希望未经培训的人员去冒险。
We don’t want to run the risk of losing their business.
我们不想冒失去他们的生意的风险。
risky adj. 有危险(或风险)的
Doctors say it’s too risky to do the operation.
医生说动手术风险太大。
4、It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. 这是因为人类的好奇心和雄心壮志是无法被阻挡的。
curiosity n. 好奇心；求知欲
是curious(adj. 好奇的；求知欲强的)的名词形式。
Children show curiosity about everything.
儿童对一切事物都显露出好奇心。
Learning can be exciting when you follow your curiosity!
当你追随自己的好奇心时，学习会变得令人兴奋！
curious adj. 好奇的；求知欲强的
可作定语或表语。 be curious about 对……好奇
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions.
他这个孩子好奇心很强，总是爱提问。
As a child, I’m curious about the UFO.
作为一个小孩，我对不明飞行物感到好奇。
【拓】curiously[副词]好奇地
“ Are you an artist ” Sara asked curiously.
“你是画家吗？ ”萨拉好奇地问道。
Homework
Share an experience of yours when you explored a natural wonder or a famous historical site. Share your feelings.

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