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The Wonders of Nature
Section B Why do we explore nature
UNIT 4
Scan the text to find key facts about Qomolangma and Chinese climbing achievements.Identify details about the mountain’s dangers, team milestones, and exploration motives.
Learning Goals
Use new words (e.g., temperatures, cliffs, perseverance, ladder) to talk about mountain climbing. Correct false statements and use simple English to explain ideas.
Discuss the feelings and motivations of climbers.Identify the qualities needed for exploration and teamwork.
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We explore nature to seek survival resources, gain technological inspiration, and most importantly, protect our only home-the Earth.
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world, with an elevation(海拔) of about 8,848.86 meters. It is located on the border between China and Nepal. Many climbers dream of reaching its peak, but it is very challenging due to the harsh(严酷的) weather and thin air. It is also known as the "roof of the world" and is a symbol of nature's grandeur(壮丽).
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Death Road
8,600 meters
On 25 May 1960
In 1975
8,848.86 metres
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Key Words
1.wonder
2.survive
3.terrible
4.cliff
5.determined
6.measure
7.risk
8.curiosity
9.ambition
Key Phrases
1.reach the top登顶
2.deal with应对；处理
3.make it成功做到
4.risk one's life
冒着生命危险
5.put it表达；表述
6.fly about在......上方飘扬
7.bring...to...把......带到......
8.step on踩在......上
1.It is+adj.+to so sth.做某事是......的
e.g.It is difficult to climb Qomolangma.
2....even called that way the... ......甚至把那条路称为......
Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road".
3.It was+数量+above sea level 它在海平面以上......(高度)
It was 8,600 metres above sea level.
4.Why do people... It is because... 人们为什么...... 这是因为......
Why do people still risk their lives to climb... It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped.
5.as...put it 正如......所说
Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply "because it's there".
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I think they felt proud and excited.
Placing the national flag on the world's highest peak was a great honor for their country.
He meant that the mountain itself is a big enough reason to climb it. People climb it just for the challenge and adventure, not for other practical reasons. It shows the human spirit of exploration.
A good mountain climber needs courage, perseverance, strong body and mind, teamwork, and respect for nature.
Reaching New Heights
Difficulties and
dangers（Paras. 1~2）
one of the greatest wonders of the world
the highest place on earth
temperatures can fall to -30 degrees
thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather
before 1960, no one reached the top from the northern side（the “Death Road”）
Achievements of
Chinese teams
（Paras. 3~4）
in 1960: the first
Chinese team
in 1975: the second
Chinese team
in 2020: a Chinese
research team
climbers: Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, Gongbu
key step: Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders→ the climbers
pulled themselves up→ made it past the Second Step
result: the Chinese national flag flew on the top（at 4:20 a.m. on 25 May）
brought a ladder to the Second Step
Until 2007, climbers from the northern side used this “Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much faster
measured its height—8,848.86 metres
Reasons for climbing Qomolangma
（Para. 5）
human curiosity and ambition
Because it’s there! —George Mallory
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How long is the Yellow River
How high is Mount Tai
How old is your cousin
How fast can you run
How soon will he come back
How deep is the West Lake
deepest
dive
surface
survive
wonder
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
Master the new words and expressions.
Write a short passage to retell the story.
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