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Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
Lesson 5 Section B 1a–1e
1. Look and guess.
Which one is Mount Qomolangma
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuji
Mount Qomolangma
2. Free-talk
What do you know about Mount Qomolangma Tell a partner.
Height
(How high ... )
Qomolangma
Location
Geography
Climate
...
3. Make a prediction.
What do you think the passage is about
Reaching New Heights
Who
ing
Old Heights
4. Scan the article to find the information below.
(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 the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
(4) _____________: the height of Qomolangma in 2020
Death Road
8,600 metres
1960
8,848.86 metres
called
distance
height
Tip 1: For efficient scanning, focus on numbers, years, names, and places.
year
5. Read for structure.
(1) Which one is the correct structure of the passage
A
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
B
5. Read for structure.
(2) Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Part Ⅰ (Paragraphs 1 and 2)
Part Ⅱ (Paragraphs 3 and 4)
Part Ⅲ (Paragraph 5)
Tip 2: Identifying the passage’s structure helps you follow its logical flow.
B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma
A. Achievements of Chinese teams
C. Difficulties and dangers
6. Read for content.
(1) Part Ⅰ: Why is it difficult to climb Qomolangma
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.
Tip 3: Analyze the content of the passage with the help of the three questions.
the best climbers
a temperature of –30 degrees
thin air
high cliffs
changeable weather
terrible conditions
a strong body
a strong mind
+
Paragraph 1:
6. Read for content.
(1) Part Ⅰ: Why is it difficult to climb Qomolangma
Paragraph 2:
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.
1960
Death Road
Fraught (布满) with difficulties and dangers
Determined to make the climb
6. Read for content.
(2) Part Ⅱ: What achievements have the Chinese climbing teams made
Paragraph 3:
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.
1960
Arrived at the Second Step
Reached the top for the first time
24 May 1960
4:20 a.m. 25 May 1960
6. Read for content.
(2) Part Ⅱ: What achievements have the Chinese climbing teams made
Paragraph 4:
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 research team went
to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
1960
Brought a ladder
Measured its height
24 May 1960
4:20 a.m. 25 May 1960
1975
2020
6. Read for content.
(2) Part Ⅱ: What achievements have the Chinese climbing teams made
Death
Road
2020
① How many major achievements have the
Chinese climbing teams made
② What qualities do you think the Chinese
climbers show
③ Will the Chinese climbing teams stop
attempting Qomolangma in the future
1975
4:20 a.m.
25 May 1960
24 May 1960
1960
6. Read for content.
(3) Part Ⅲ: Why do people risk their lives to climb Qomolangma
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”!
curiosity / kj ri s ti/ a state in which you want to learn more about something
ambition / m b n/ a strong drive for success
Tom’s curiosity about the stars made him spend hours reading books about space.
汤姆对星星的好奇心让他花了好几个小时阅读关于太空的书籍。
Lisa’s ambition is to become a doctor, so she studies hard every day.
莉萨的志向是成为一名医生，所以她每天都努力学习。
Paragraph 5:
7. Read for details.
(1) Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements.
① A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side
before 1960.
② In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
③ The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960.
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
T / F
T / F
T / F
T / F
No one
got past the Second Step through teamwork
1975
7. Read for details.
(2) Read again and find out what these numbers are used for.
Tip 4: Note specific details to understand the writer’s writing techniques.
–30, 1960, 24, 4:20, 25, 1975, 2007, 2020, 8600, 8848.86
Writing
techniques
(写作手法)
Use specific numbers
Give examples
Include a quotation
Temperature
Time, date, year
Height
Scientific
Logic
8. Discuss the questions.
(1) How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on the top
of Qomolangma
They must have felt very proud and happy when they placed the national flag there.
(2) What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
For climbers, the mountain’s existence is its own attraction. The desire to explore the mountain
drives climbers to reach the top. It also shows the human spirit of wanting to challenge themselves.
(3) What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
They need a strong body and mind, good climbing skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
Tip 5: Dig deeper to identify the valuable qualities demonstrated by climbers.
9. Assess your progress.
Checklist I can use the scanning skill to find key information quickly. ☆☆☆
I can recognize the structure of the passage, follow its logic, and understand the main idea of each part. ☆☆☆
I can find details in the passage, identify its language style, and understand its writing techniques. ☆☆☆
I can recognize the climbers’ good qualities and learn about Qomolangma’s geography. ☆☆☆
Homework
1. Retell the passage following its structure and the timeline of the events.
2. Research another natural wonder.

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