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Reading
(1a-1e)
Section B
Why do we explore nature
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
understand the article about Mount Qomolangma, master the scanning skill to find specific information, and complete comprehension tasks.
learn the pronunciations, spellings, and meanings of words and phrases like Mount Qomolangma, height, achievement...
be able to discuss questions about Mount Qomolangma and the spirit of exploration.
In this part, you will
01
Lead in
Qomolangma
珠穆朗玛峰
What do you know about
Mount Qomolangma
Lead in
8848.86m
1. It is the highest mountain
in the world.
2. It is 8,848.86 meters high.
3. ...
1. What are they doing
They are climbing Qomolangma.
2. Try to use some adjectives to describe the journey.
Difficult/hard; dangerous; challenging; cold; amazing...
Let's learn more about Qomolangma.
02
Pre-reading
Learn some new words.
攀登珠峰词汇挑战来啦，一起来闯关吧!
Pre-reading
Pre-Reading
Learn some reading skills.
What is 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.
Scanning(扫读)
阅读技巧：scan(扫读)，快速阅读以寻找特定信息（数字、名称、地点等）。
03
While-reading
While-reading
Death Road
8,600 metres
In 1960
8,848.86 metres
How can we find
the information quickly
While-reading
Read for structure
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
Part 1
Part 3
How many parts can we divide the passage into
Part 2
While-reading
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
While-reading
Read and complete.
northern
determined
together
At 4:20 a.m., on 25 May 1960
research
measure
How can we find the information quickly
You can circl the year first.
Read para 1 and tick the right answers.
Why is it difficult to climb Qomolangma
Temperatures can fall to -30 degrees.
People cannot survive the terrible conditions.
Climbers must deal with thin air and high cliffs.
The weather is changeable.
Read paras 2-4 and fill in the blanks.
Before 1960, no one _______________ from northern side; called "__________"; a Chinese climbing team ____________ __ make the climb.
On 24 May 1960, Chinese climbers _________ the Second Step. They ___________________, and they made it past the Second Step. On 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain _______________.
In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to ___ ______. This time, they __________ to the Second Step.
In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to ________ ___
— 8,848.86 metres.
Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this “Chinese Ladder” to ___________ much ______.
reached the top
Death Road
was determined to
arrived at
pulled themselves up
for the first time
do
research
brought a ladder
reach the top
faster
measure its
height
In recent years, more and more climbers have challenged themselves to climb Mount Qomolangma.
Read para 5 and answer the questions.
Why do people risk their lives to climb Qomolangma
Because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as George Mallory said, “because it’s there”.
What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
1d
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
1
No one
2
stepped on Liu Lianman’s shoulders
3
4
4
5
They first used it in 1975
Pay attention to the underlined expressions.
到达……
能够
做研究
更快地
一点一点地
应对；处理
到达顶峰
海拔以上
as sb put it 正如某人所说
奋力向上爬
首次
allow sb to ...
允许某人……
决心做……
冒着生命危险去做……
测量它的高度
攀登到…… 的顶部
(气温)降至零下30度
挺过恶劣的环境
世界最伟大的奇迹之一
除非
如此…… 以至于……
踩在他的肩膀上
19. 冒着生命危险去做……
20. 踩在某人的肩膀上
21. 挺过恶劣的环境
22. 世界最伟大的奇迹之一
10. 奋力向上爬
11. 首次在……
12. 允许某人……
13. 决心做……
14. 测量它的高度
15. 正如某人所说
16. 如此…… 以至于……
17. 攀登到…… 的顶部
18. (气温)降至零下 30 度
1. 到达
2. 能够
3. 做研究
4. 更快地
5. 一点一点地
6. 应对；处理
7. 到达顶峰
8. 海拔以上
9. 除非
Translate the expressions into English.
arrive at
be able to
do research
much faster
bit by bit
deal with
reach the top
above sea level
as sb put it
pull oneself up
for the first time
allow sb to ...
be determined to
measure its height
risk one’s life to ...
climb to the top of
step on one’s shoulders
fall to -30 degrees
survive the terrible conditions
one of the greatest wonders of the world
only if
so... that...
Read the article again and finish the mindmap.
Reaching New Heights
Difficulties and dangers
Achievements of Chinese teams
Reasons for climbing
one of the ________ wonders
the ________place on earth
temperatures can fall to ________, _____air,
high ______, and _________ weather.
called the “_______ Road”.
1960
1975
2020
arrived at the ______step, at 8,600 meters.
stepped on Liu’s _________ to make it past.
the Chinese _______ flag flew above it for the first time.
brought a ______ to the second step.
______2007, this “Chinese Ladder” were used to reach the top much ________.
_________ its height ---8,848.86 metres.
human ________ and __________.
it is simply “Because it’s there.”
greatest
highest
-30degrees
thin
cliffs
changeable
Death
Second
shoulders
national
ladder
Until
faster
measured
curiosity
ambition
勇攀新高度
04
Post-listening
Determination 决心
Teamwork 协作
Patriotism 爱国
Innovation 创新
Exploration 探索
What can we learn from Chinese climbing teams
1. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag
on the top of Qomolangma
2. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
3. What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
Post-reading
Groupwork. Discuss the questions.
Determination, a brave heart, courage, good teamwork spirit and physical strength.
They felt proud, excited, and a sense of achievement and responsibility.
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.
They need a strong body and mind, good climbing skills, and the ability to work well in a
team.
He meant that the Qomolangma is the highest mountain. It inspired a deep human desire to challenge and explore the unknown.激发了人类内心深处挑战未知、探索未知的强烈渴望。
If we meet any difficulties in our life, what can we do
We can stay calm and don’t be afraid of the difficulties.
We can think of good ways to solve the problems step by step.
We can learn from the climbers and keep trying, never give up.
We can believe in ourselves—we are always stronger than difficulties.
...
05
Summary
Sum up what you have learned.
Summary
Reaching New Heights
Difficulties and dangers
Achievements of Chinese teams
Reasons for climbing
Reading words:
climber n. 攀登者 northern adj. 北部的distance n. 距离 survive v. 生存
condition n. 条件 degree n. 度
cliff n. 悬崖 changeable adj. 易变的
death n. 死亡 determined adj. 坚决的
above prep. & adv. 在……上方
teammate n. 队友 shoulder n. 肩膀
bit by bit 一点一点地 ladder n. 梯子
measure v. 测量 / n. 措施
successfully adv. 成功地
risk v. 使……冒风险 / n. 风险
curiosity n. 好奇心 ambition n. 雄心
explorer n. 探险者 simply adv. 仅仅
Reading skill: scan (扫读)，
read quickly to find numbers, years, names, and places. pay attention to Arabic numerals, capital letters.
Almost all climbers leave rubbish on the mountain, which affects its natural beauty and ecological balance.
What can we do with the rubbish Watch the video and learn.
06
Language Points
词
讲
练
northern / n n/ adj. 北部的；向北的
1.The city is in the ______ part of China, so it’s cold in winter.
A. north B. northern C. northeast D. northwest
2.The ______ (west) part of the country is famous for its beautiful mountains.
3.We plan to travel to the _________(north) part of China to see the snow scenery there.
Language points
B
构词法：由名词 north（北；北方）+ 后缀 -ern 构成
同类拓展： east → eastern（东方的；东部的）
west → western（西方的；西部的）
south → southern（南方的；南部的）
western
northern
词
讲
练
death /deθ/ n. 死亡；毁灭；破灭
Language points
单词 词性 词义 用法说明
death 名词 死；死亡 在句中作主语或宾语。
die 动词 死 作谓语非延续性动词，不能与表示一段时间的状语连用。
dead 形容词 死的 作定语或表语，表示状态；be dead 可与一段时间连用。
dying 形容词 临终的 作定语，the dying 指“临终者，垂死者”。
语境例句：The old man lies in bed, thinking of his _______army comrades. They ______ for the liberation of the people. It is a worthy ______. His ______wish is to see his living army comrades.这位老人躺在床上,想起他死去的战友。他们为人民的解放事业而死,死得其所。他的临终心愿是去看看他仍然健在的战友。
dead
died
death
dying
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for listening

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