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Section B (1a~1e)
Unit 4
The Wonders of Nature
Section B
Why do we explore nature
学习目标
1
2
3
能正确朗读并运用本课新词汇: climber, northern, survive, condition, degree, changeable, death, above, shoulder, successfully, risk, curiosity, ambition explorer, simply等。
能通过快速阅读把握文本整体结构，精准匹配段落主旨；能运用 “扫读” 策略快速定位名称、数字、年份等关键信息，准确完成细节填空任务。
能讨论登山者的精神品质与人类探索精神的意义，向他人介绍中国登山队的成就与攀登精神。
Let’s talk
What do you know about Mount Qomolangma
It is the highest mountain on Earth, and is 8,848.86 meters high.
Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world, and it is still growing taller.
Look at the title and the pictures below.
Guess what the article is about.
1c
Read the article. Match the paragraphs with the 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
C
A
B
This article is mainly about the difficulties, achievements and spirit of climbing Mount Qomolangma, especially the great efforts and achievements of Chinese climbers.
What does the writer talk about first
Then what comes next
Finally, what does the writer want us to think about
Paragraphs 1 and 2 : Difficulties and dangers
Paragraphs 3 and 4 : Achievements of Chinese teams
Paragraph 5 : Reasons for climbing Qomolangma
Think and answer
The difficulties / dangers of climbing Qomolangma.
The achievements of Chinese climbers.
The writer wants us to think about the meaning / spirit of climbing.
The article follows a clear writing logic:first describing difficulties, then telling achievements, and finally discussing the meaning and spirit.
Part 1 (Para.1-2) : Describe the difficulties.
Part 2 (Para.3-4) : Tell the achievements.
Part 3 (Para.5) : Discuss the meaning.
1b
Scan the article to find the information below.
__________: what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain
__________: the distance between the Second Step and sea level
__________: the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
__________: the height of Qomolangma in 2020
1b
Scan the article to find the information below.
__________: what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain
__________: the distance between the Second Step and sea level
__________: the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
__________: the height of Qomolangma in 2020
Death Road
8,600 metres
1960
8,848.86 metres
1d
Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements.
A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960.
In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960.
The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level.
Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007.
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960.
No one reached the top from the northern side before 1960.
F
In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
In 1960, Liu Lianman let his teammates step on his shoulders to get past the Second Step. (The ladder was brought in 1975.)
F
The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960.
T
The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level.
T
Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007.
F
Climbers started to use the “Chinese Ladder” after 1975.
We’ve learned about the terrible dangers and the great achievements of Chinese teams.
But what’s behind these achievements What makes people keep climbing
Let’s talk about the questions in 1e.
1e
Discuss the questions.
How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma
What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
How do you understand the title “Reaching New Heights”
How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma
They felt proud and excited because they were the first Chinese team to reach the top from the northern side.
They felt relieved and moved after overcoming so many dangers and difficulties.
2. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
It means people have curiosity to explore the unknown.
It’s about the spirit of adventure—challenging ourselves just for the goal itself.
We climb because the mountain is a test of our limits.
What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
Strong body: to survive in cold, thin air.
Teamwork: to help and trust each other.
Courage: to face danger and hard conditions.
Perseverance: to never give up when tired or in trouble.
Ambition: to keep exploring and challenging new heights.
4. How do you understand the title “Reaching New Heights”
“Reaching New Heights” is not only about reaching the top of Mount Qomolangma — the highest place on Earth, but also about reaching new heights in the human spirit — showing great courage, ambition and perseverance.
These climbers showed courage, teamwork, and a spirit of exploration.
These qualities are also important in our daily life.
课堂总结
通过本课的学习，我能够:
1. 正确朗读并运用本课新词汇: climber, northern, survive, condition, degree, changeable, death, above, shoulder, successfully, risk, curiosity, ambition explorer, simply等
2. 通过快速阅读把握文本整体结构，精准匹配段落主旨；能运用 “扫读” 策略快速定位名称、数字、年份等关键信息，准确完成细节填空任务。
3. 讨论登山者的精神品质与人类探索精神的意义，向他人介绍中国登山队的成就与攀登精神。
Homework
结合课文内容，以Chinese Climbers on Qomolangma为题，写一段不少于80词的演讲稿，介绍中国登山队的成就与精神。
思考：What “mountains” do you have in your life How will you climb them 写一段 50 词的反思。

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