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U4 The Wonders of Nature
Section B 1a-1e
Have you ever climbed a mountain
How high is it
Is it a long distance for you to walk
How long does it take from the bottom to the top
Why do you still climb the mountain
Do you want to try Mount Qomolangma one day
Topographic Map of Qomolangma
What have you learnt about Mount Qomolangma in Section A
Do you know where Mount Qomolangma is
It is located on the border between Tibet, China and Nepal.
Why is it called "Qomolangma"
Pre-reading: Warming-up
Where are these people
Pre-reading: Warming-up
Why is it called "Qomolangma"
Qomolangma (also spelled Chomolungma) comes from the Tibetan language.
Qomo (Jomo): means "Goddess" or "Holy Mother" (女神，圣母).
Langma: means "Third"
Other names:
English: Mount Everest (named after British surveyor George Everest).
Nepali: Sagarmatha ("Peak of Heaven").
Only the best climbers reach the top of Qomolangma. 只有最优秀的登山者才能登上珠穆朗玛峰顶。
例句
climber
(n.)攀登者；登山者
v.攀登;爬
(形容词)北部的；向北的
例句
northern
n. 北部;北;北方
No one was able to reach the top of
Qomolangma from the northern side. 没有人能够从北坡登上珠穆朗玛峰顶。
distance
例句
(名词)距离；遥远
【中考考点】
at a distance of... 在…的距离
from a distance 从远处
What is the distance between the Second Step and sea level
第二步台阶和海平面之间的距离是多少？
一点一点地；逐渐地
bit by bit
Bit by bit the climbers pulled themselves up.登山者们一点一点地把自己拉了上去。
【中考考点】
1. 同义短语：little by little, gradually, step by step。
2. 在句中位置：通常作状语，可置于句首或句末。
例句
例句
measure
例句
v.测量；量度为
n.措施；度量单位
measurement (n.) 测量结果
A third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height. 第三支队伍回到珠穆朗玛峰测量它的高度。
(形容词)有危险（或风险）的
比较级：riskier
最高级：riskiest
用法
risky
例句
Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. It is risky. 攀登珠穆朗玛峰是危险的，是有风险的。
(形容词)位于；坐落在
be located in/on/at... 位于...
搭配
located
例句
Lake Baikal is located in Siberia Russia. 贝加尔湖位于俄罗斯西伯利亚。
natural
adj.
自然的；天然的;天生的
词性转换
Victoria Falls is one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. 维多利亚瀑布是世界上最壮丽的自然奇观之一。
例句
nature (n.) 自然
→ naturally (adv.) 自然地
underwater
例句
The Great Barrier Reef An Amazing Underwater World. 大堡礁：一个奇妙的水下世界
adj.水下的;用于水下的
adv.在水下
under (在…下) + water (水)
sand
(n.) 沙子
用法
It includes over 900 islands and white sand beaches.它包括900多个岛屿和白色沙滩。
例句
1. 不可数名词。
2. sands 大片的沙滩、沙漠
/s nd/
Pre-reading: Warming-up
What are the people doing in the two pictures
Which picture was taken more recently
What does the title mean
What is the text about
While-reading: Scanning
"Don't read every word, just hunt for clues!"
Scanning:Reading quickly to find specific information(e.g., numbers, names, dates).
How to scan:Look for key words and move eyes quickly over the text to locate needed information.
While-reading: Fast Reading
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 year 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
While-reading: Fast Reading
1c. Read the article again. 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
While-reading: Careful Reading
Read Para. 1 & 2 and answer the questions.
Key Questions:
On the highest place on earth, what will you feel like
What are the terrible conditions like
(
)
Temperature
Air
Cliffs
Weather
Complete the table based on Para. 1 & 2.
Read Para. 1 & 2 and answer the questions.
Difficulties and dangers Details
How high is it On the ________________on earth. Feel like you are able to ________________ .
Who can reach the top Only the _____________ can reach the top, and that is only if they____________________.
What are the conditions like Temperature:__________ Air:____Cliffs:____ Weather:_________
Why is the road from the northern side called the "Death" Road It is too __________because its __________________makes people hard to __________.
highest place
touch the sky
best climbers
survive the terrible conditions
-30 degrees
thin
high
changeable
dangerous
terrible conditions
survive
1960: First Chinese Team
1975: The "Chinese Ladder"
Questions:
What did the first Chinese team do in 1960
What did the second team do in 1975
What achievement did the third team make in 2020
Read Para. 3 & 4 and answer the questions.
Complete the table about the achievements of Chinese teams.
Read Para. 3 & 4 and answer the questions.
Team Time Achievement
The first team
The second team
The third team
4:20 a.m., 25 May, 1960
1975
2020
Made the Chinese national flag fly above the world's highest mountain for the first time.
Climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research;
brought a ladder to the Second Step.
Measured the height of Mount Qomolangma: 8,848.86 metres.
While-reading: Careful Reading
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.
(T / F)
2. In 1960, Liu Lianman's teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step.
(T / F)
3. The Chinese climbers brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960.
(T / F)
no climbers
Liu Lianman allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders.
While-reading: Careful Reading
Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements.
4. The "Chinese Ladder" was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level.
(T / F)
5. Climbers first started to use the "Chinese Ladder" in 2007.
(T / F)
Climbers started using the ladder from 1975.
1e. Discussion the questions.
Q1:How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma
Q2:What does "Reaching New Heights" mean in relation to the three climbs
While-reading:
Read Para. 5 and answer the questions.
Why do people still risk their lives to climb Mount Qomolangma
While-reading:
1. Human ________ and ________ cannot be stopped.
2. Famous saying: English explorer George Mallory said : “because ___________”!
curiosity
ambition
it’s there
Read Para. 5 and answer the questions.
What do you think George Mallory meant by "because it's there"
While-reading:
It’s not about the mountain itself, but about the spirit of never giving up.”
Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e)
2.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
While-reading:
“Only the best climbers reach the top” → shows courage and skill.
“Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders” → shows teamwork.
Exploration & Adventure
Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e)
2.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
While-reading:
“bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up” → shows perseverance and strong determination
“human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped”.→ Curiosity & ambition
Exploration & Adventure
Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e)
3.Why do we explore nature
While-reading:
Because of curiosity
To challenge ourselves and push limits
To understand and protect nature better
Exploration & Adventure
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest mountain, is a dream destination for many who want to challenge themselves. Climbing Mount Qomolangma is very difficult. Climbers must face terrible__________, such as______________below 30__________, high__________, and__________weather. Before 1960, it was impossible to reach the top from the__________side.
Post-reading: Language Consolidation
conditions
temperatures
degrees
cliffs
changeable
northern
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
But in 1960, a Chinese climbing team was____________to climb Mount Qomolangma. And they placed a national flag on its summit (山顶). In 1975, the second Chinese climbing team brought a__________and placed it at the Second Step to help climbers. In 2020, the third Chinese team measured the mountain's height—8,848.86 metres. Although some climbers reach the top______________, they all__________their lives on the way. Why are people climbing the mountain It's just "because it's there"!
Post-reading: Language Consolidation
determined
ladder
successfully
risk
Post-reading: Role-play
Activity: Interview a Climber
One student acts as a reporter.
Other students act as climbers from different years (1960, 1975, 2020).
The reporter interviews the climbers using the questions below.
While-reading:
Post-reading: Role-play - Interview Questions
Where are you from
When did you start climbing mountains
Why did you choose to start climbing mountains
When did you join the Chinese climbing team
When did you climb Mount Qomolangma
What difficulties did you meet climbing Qomolangma
How did you overcome the difficulties
How did you feel when you reached the top
What would you like to say to young climbers
Make up your own questions if you like.
Post-reading: Role-play - Tips
Tips for the activity:
While-reading:
Try to use the words and expressions from the text.
Show the spirit of the climbers in your performance.
Be creative and have fun!
Post-reading: Spirit Sublimation
The Spirit of Climbing
While-reading:
Perseverance:Never give up, even when facing difficulties.
Courage:Dare to challenge yourself and face dangers.
Teamwork:Help and support each other for a common goal.
Post-reading: Spirit Sublimation
The Spirit of Climbing
While-reading:
Patriotism:Love for the country and pride in national achievements.
Reflection: How can we apply this spirit in our study and life

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