(共20张PPT)
B3U5:Climbing Qomolangma:
Worth The Risks
Look at the map and answer the questions.
1.
1 Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain When did this happen
2 Why do you think the climbers need so many camps along the route
被证实的
Read the passage and find out what “Type T” personalities are.
2.
sheer adj. 纯粹的
psychologist n.心理学家
toughness n. 坚韧,坚强
Read the passage and find out what “Type T” personalities are.
2.
“Type T ” are those who are likely to take risks and seek thrills.
Careful reading---Underline the key sentences and answer the questions
3.
1. What risks did they have
2. What’s the function of Para.1
Main idea: Despite the risks, climbing Qomolangma is an unique experience.
crowds
discomfort
danger
...
like no other : unique/special
Careful reading---Underline the key sentences and answer the questions
3.
1. What’s Mallory’s reason for climbing Qomolangma
2. What’s his experience and result
Main idea: Mallory’s reason for climbing Qomolangma.
for sheer joy
to enjoy life
He would die on the mountain in 1924.
Careful reading---Underline the key sentences and answer the questions
3.
1. What’s Arnette’s reason for climbing Qomolangma
to look deep into yourself
to figure out your physical and mental toughness
Main idea: Arnette’s reason for climbing Qomolangma.
Careful reading--- Fill in the blank
3.
sheer joy
enjoy life
important and unique
look deep inside
mental
toughness
Careful reading---Underline the key sentences and fill in the chart
3.
暗示,表明
Main idea: Scientific reasons behind the risk-taking.
human nature
take risks
benefit from the result
Careful reading---Underline the key sentences and answer the questions
3.
the benefits
the risks
Complete the structure of the passage
4.
Introduction
Subjective
reasons
Scientific
reasons
conclusion
Complete the structure of the passage
4.
CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS
Reasons
Para2-6
Climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other despite the risks.
George Mallory(Para2)
Allan Arnette(Para3)
due to human nature
(Para4-5)
due to the desire
to get benefits
(Para6)
It’s up to the readers whether it is worth the risks.
Introduction
(Para1)
Subjective
reasons
Scientific
reasons
conclusion
(Para7)
4.
1. To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits.
2.To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma.
3.To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits.
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS
5.
Think & Share ---What are the ture adventure spirit
Life is full of ups and downs. How did you overcome the “QOMOLANGMA” in your life or in your heart before
After learning the passage, what are you going to do with the difficulties in the future
strong will/mind
Adventure spirit
persistent
cautious
self-challenge
self -exploration
positive
never giving up
...
5.
Think & Share ---What are the ture adventure spirit
Assignment
Search online for more climbers’ experiences of climbing Qomolangma as well as the reasons for risk-taking.