(共19张PPT)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, I will be able to:
learn facts of Qomolangma with multimodal discourse.
1
sort out risks and benefits of climbing Qomolangma.
2
interpret “climbing spirit”, and apply it when facing difficulties.
3
create a role-play to simulate a street interview program by applying the expressions taught previously.
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Engagement ①
Recall and share
What are the famous mountains in Guizhou
Mount Fanjing
(梵净山)
Mount Yuntai
(云台山)
Wanfenglin Scenic Spot
(万峰林风景区)
Is it risky to climb the highest mountain in the world
Qomolangma/ t m lɑ m / Mount Everest
summit / s m t/ n.山顶,最高点
top / peak
UNIT 5
Climbing Qomolangma:
Worth the Risks
Engagement ②
Learn more facts
Look at the map and answer the questions. (1 min. )
The location
The altitude of Qomolangma
3. The first people confirmed to have reached the top
4. The quantity of the camps
8,848m
Five
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
On the border of Nepal and the Tibet
confirm /k n f m/
vt. (尤指提供证据来)证实
Exploration ①
Fast reading: read for main idea
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.
1. Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
Read the passage quickly and finish the task. (5 mins. )
2. What is the author’s attitude towards climbing Qomolangma
A. Subjective B. Objective C. Indifferent D. Pessimistic
It’s up to you!
risks
benefits
Climbing Qomolangma
Exploration ②
Careful reading : read for risks and benefits
Balance Risks (para.1) Benefits (para.1-6)
Climbing Qomolangma is an experience _____________and makes some people feel ________
Get _________ from this adventure
Forces people to _____________ themselves
Satisfy our ________to seek risks which can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
Exploration ②
Careful reading (1) : read for risks
Read para. 1 and find risks the climbers may face. (1 min. )
What risks do the climbers face
good money, crowds, discomfort, danger, sickness, coldness
low air pressure, death
good /ɡ d/
n. (数量)相当多的
Exploration ②
Careful reading (1) : read for risks
Exploration ②
Careful reading (1) : read for risks
高海拔,少氧气
风大,气压低
呼吸困难
低温,冻伤
地形千变万化
流动的冰川
裂缝、冰壁
高海拔,少氧气
风大,气压低
地形千变万化
流动的冰川
裂缝、冰壁
a high altitude
lack of oxygen
strong wind
low air pressure
difficulties
in breathing
as low as -60 ℃
frostbite as a result of extremely cold temperature
various terrain
moving glaciers
steep ice walls
Exploration ②
Careful reading (2) : read for benefits
George Mallory
Alan Arnette
Exploration ②
Careful reading (2) : read for benefits
Balance Risks (para.1) Benefits (para.1-6)
Climbing Qomolangma is an experience _____________and makes some people feel ________
Get _________ from this adventure
Forces people to _____________ themselves
Satisfy our ________to seek risks which can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
like no other
desire
look deep inside
sheer joy
powerful
good money
crowds, discomfort, danger, sickness, coldness
low air pressure, death
Read para. 1-6 and fill in the blanks. (3 mins. )
Explanation
Know more about George Mallory
sheer joy
enjoy life
--“Why did you want to climb Mount Everest ”
--“Because it’s there.”
“Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and no man has reached its summit. Its existence is a challenge.”
Discuss and share: understanding climbing spirits
Explanation
Discuss and share: understanding climbing spirits
Discuss the question with your partner and share your ideas. (2 mins.)
important and unique
look deep inside
mental
toughness
toughness / t fn s/ n. 韧性,坚韧
What are other spirits we need to climb Qomolangma
courage
determination
passion
resilience (恢复力,适应力)
teamwork
adaptability
inner peace
…
What is the true adventure spirit
Explanation
Discuss and share
Elaboration
Create a role-play
If given a prize of 500,000 yuan, will you climb Qomolangma
Elaboration
Interviewer
Interviewee
Work in group and create a street interview. (4 mins.)
1. If given a prize of 500,000 yuan, will you climb Qomolangma
Yes, I would / No, I wouldn’t.
Because / Firstly…
2. How do you overcome the “Qomolangma” in your life or in your heart
When facing “Qomolangma” in life, I will (keep/be/stick to/never…)______.
1 interviewer
1-2 interviewees
1 photographer
When we come across a “Qomolangma”
in our life,
face it bravely, take the challenge and never give up!
Compulsory: Write an article about “Climbing ‘Qomolangma’ in life” based on content of the role-play. Remember to use the climbers’ experiences as examples.
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Homework
Optional: Search online for more climbers’ experiences of climbing Qomolangma as well as the reasons for risk-taking.