(共45张PPT)
Unit 4
Unit 4
The Wonders of Nature
Section B
Why do we explore nature
能够通过语篇标题、插图及活动提供的信息预测文章的内容。
能够利用寻读策略快速获取与名字、数字、日期等相关的细节信息；能够在通读全文的基础上把握各段大意，分析语篇结构。
能够梳理语篇关于中国登山队员攀登珠穆朗玛峰的时间以及取得的不同成就。
能够分析并掌握语篇在描写珠峰和登山过程时所用的比较级、大数字以及比喻和夸张的修辞手法。
能够深入挖掘语篇的立意和价值，体会中国登山队不畏艰险、顽强拼搏、团结协作、不怕牺牲的精神和为国争光的坚定信念，以及人类敢于挑战自我、探索自然的大无畏精神。
climber
n. 攀登者；登山者
Many Chinese climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma.
successfully
adv. 成功地；顺利地
northern
adj. 北部的；向北的
The distance from Beijing to Harbin is about 1,200 kilometers in northern China.
北京到中国北方哈尔滨的距离约为1200公里。
distance
n. 距离
survive
v. 生存；存活
Plants need good conditions to survive.
植物需要良好的条件才能生存。
condition
n. 环境；条件；状态
cliff
n. 悬崖；峭壁
Climbers were surprised by the changeable weather conditions on the cliff, which changed 10 degrees in an hour.
登山者对悬崖上多变的天气状况感到惊讶，气温在一小时内变化了10度。
degree
n. 度；度数
changeable
adj. 易变的；常变的
death
n. 死亡；毁灭
determined
adj. 有决心的；坚决的
Despite the risk of death, the determined climber continued his journey to the top.
尽管有死亡的风险，那位坚定的登山者仍继续他的登顶之旅。
risk
n. 危险；风险
teammate
n. 同队队友；队员
The ball went above my teammate's head.
球从我队友的头顶飞过。
above
adv. 在……上方
bit by bit
一点点地；逐渐地
The pain in my shoulder disappeared bit by bit.
我肩膀的疼痛一点一点地消失了。
shoulder
n. 肩膀
ladder
You need to measure the height of the wall to choose the right ladder.
你需要量墙的高度来选择合适的梯子。
n. 阶梯；梯子
measure
v. 测量；量度为
explorer
The explorers had great curiosity and ambition.
这位探险家有强烈的好奇心和雄心。
curiosity
n. 好奇心；求知欲
n. 探险者；勘探者
ambition
n. 追求的目标；野心
simply
adv. 仅仅；只
Some students lose marks simply because they don't read the question properly.
有些学生丢分只是因为没有看清楚题目。
What do you know about Mount Qomolangma
Do you know where Mount Qomolangma is
Why is it called “Qomolangma”
Work in pairs and tell your partner.
Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest mountain, is located on the border(边界) between China and Nepal.
It is 8848.86 meters high.
Thick clouds cover the top.
It is hard to take in air as you get near the top.
It is very famous and lots of mountain climbers go there every year.
Let’s watch a video to know more about Mount Qomolangma.
Look at the two pictures and the article title. Guess what the article is about.
What are the people doing in the two pictures
Which picture was taken more recently
What does this title mean
They are climbing Mount Qomolangma.
The picture on page 37 was taken more recently.
It means that the mountain climbers create new heights with every climb.
What is scanning in reading
What should we look for when scanning
Scanning is a fast reading skill to find specific information quickly.
When scanning, we should look for numbers, names, years, and places.
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
Find the keywords first.
Death Road
8600 metres
1960
8848.86 metres
____ Paragraphs 1 and 2
____ Paragraphs 3 and 4
____ Paragraph 5
Read the article again. Match the paragraph with the main idea.
C
A. Achievements of Chinese teams
B. Reasons for climbing
Qomolangma
C. Difficulties and dangers
Circle the keywords first.
A
B
Read paragraphs 1 and 2, and complete the table.
Difficulties and dangers
How high is it On the ___________ on earth
Feel like you are able to __________
Who can reach the top Only the ______ climbers can reach the top, and that is only if they ______ the terrible conditions
What are the conditions like Temperature: ________
Air: _______
Cliffs: ________
Weather: ________
What is the road from the northern side called The “________ Road”
highest place
touch the sky
best
survive
-30 degrees
thin
high
changeable
Death
1. What does “thin air” mean
2. Have you ever been to a high place How did you feel
3. What is the coldest temperature you have ever experienced How did you feel
4. What would it be like for people climbing high cliffs on a mountain where the temperature is -30 degrees, the air is thin, and the weather is changeable
Work in groups to discuss the questions.
5. What does “Death Road” probably mean
6. Why does the author use two paragraphs to describe the difficulties and dangers
7. Even under the terrible conditions, why did the Chinese climbing team still want to climb Mount Qomolangma
Team Time Achievement
The first team
The second team
The third team
Read paragraphs 3 and 4, and complete the table.
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
in 1975
at 4:20 a.m., 25 May, 1960
measured the height of Mount Qomolangma: 8848.86 metres
in 2020
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 team brought a national flag to the top of
Qomolangma in 1960. T F
stepped on his shoulders
No one was able to
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
in 1975
What does “Reaching New Heights” mean in relation to the three climbs
Thinking about the difficulties they overcame, what spirit do you think the Chinese teams showed
There are still a lot of people trying to climb Mount
Qomolangma. Why do they do that Read paragraph 5
and find the answer.
People still try to climb Mount Qomolang because of their curiosity and ambition.
Discuss the questions.
1. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on 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
1. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed
the national flag on top of Qomolangma
I think the Chinese climbers must have been very proud and happy when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma, as they overcame extreme challenges to achieve this historic milestone for China!
2. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”
I think George Mallory meant the great effort and challenge
of climbing to the top of the mountain, which no one else had
been able to climb at that point, was enough reason to do it in
the first place. Furthermore, he may have meant what is the
point of a challenge if no one attempts it. It showed the
human spirit of wanting to challenge oneself and conquer
nature.
3. What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
I think a good mountain climber must be very fit and brave, and very determined to achieve the goals.
“thin，high，changeable”这些形容词的使用，体现了珠峰严酷的环境。
用夸张的手法体现珠峰之高。
用对比的修辞手法体现第二台阶之险。
作者用生动的文字描绘了1960年中国登山队艰苦卓绝的登顶过程，让读者对第一代中国珠峰登山队产生敬仰之情。
作者用了不少形容词和副词的比较级别，通过比较突出事物的特征。
Complete the paragraph with the words from the article.
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. But in 1960, a Chinese climbing team was __________ to climb Mount Qomolangma.
conditions
temperature
degrees
cliffs
changeable
northern
determined
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— 8,8848.86 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”!
successfully
ladder
risk
战胜恶劣条件
到达山顶
决心做某事
踩在……的肩膀上
逐渐地；一点一点地
自己攀上来
冒着生命险……
到达山顶
战胜恶劣条件
决心做某事
踩在……的肩膀上
逐渐地；一点一点地
自己攀上来
冒着生命危险……
reach the top
survive the terrible conditions
be determined to do…
step on one’s shoulder
bit by bit
pull oneself up
risk one’s life to do…
I can
通过标题、插图等信息预测文章内容
利用寻读策略快速获取与名字、数字、日期等相关的细节信息；在通读全文的基础上把握各段大意，分析语篇结构
梳理语篇关于中国登山队员攀登珠穆朗玛峰的时间以及取得的不同成就
分析并掌握语篇在描写珠峰和登山过程时所用的比较级、大数字以及比喻和夸张的修辞手法
体会中国登山队不畏艰险、顽强拼搏、团结协作、不怕牺牲的精神和为国争光的坚定信念，以及人类敢于挑战自我、探索自然的大无畏精神
Try to retell this article.
Remember the words and expressions.
Imagine you are a reporter. Write three short dialogues. Interview Chinese mountain climbers who reached the top of Qomolangma in three different years.(共23张PPT)
distance n. 距离；遥远
distance from…to… 从……到……的距离
distance between…and… ……之间的距离
in the distance 在远方；在远处
1. the distance between the Second Step and sea level
e.g. Measure the distance between the two points.
测量一下两点之间的距离。
We can see a tower in the distance.
我们可以看到远处有一座塔。
【语境应用】根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空词数不限。
远处那边就是那座庙。
That’s the temple ______________________.
成都和西安之间的距离是多少？
What’s __________________ Chengdu and Xi’an
in the distance
the distance between
2. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first.
然而，只有最优秀的登山者才能抵达顶峰，前提是先在严酷的环境中存活下来。
survive v. 生存；存活；艰难度过
e.g. Only 12 of the 140 passengers survived.
140名乘客中只有 12 人生还。
Many birds didn't survive the cold winter.
许多鸟儿没能熬过寒冷的冬天。
survival n. 幸存
survivor n. 幸存者，生还者
condition n. 环境；条件；状态
in (a) good / poor / excellent / terrible condition （健康）状况良好/不佳/ 很好/ 糟糕
e.g. The house was in a terrible condition.
这幢房子的情况很糟糕。
Although my grandmother is over 90 years old, she's in excellent condition.
虽然我奶奶已经90多岁了，但她身体非常好。
death n. 死亡
3. Mountain climbers even called that way the “Death Road”,
but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the
climb.
登山者甚至把这条路线称为“死亡之路”，但有一支中国
登山队决心要完成这次攀登。
e.g. After Dad’s death, Tom lived alone.
爸爸去世后，汤姆独自生活。
die v. 死去，死亡
dead adj. 死的
e.g. Some workers died in the accident last week.
上周，一些工人在事故中丧生。
There is a dead mouse behind the door.
门后面有一只死老鼠。
【语境应用】根据句意选出恰当的单词填空。
1) What caused his ________(dead / death) last night
2) Three sheep ________(died / death) because of the
illness last week.
3) Four days later he heard that Tony was ________(died /
dead).
death
died
dead
determined adj. 有决心的；坚决的
be determined to do ... 决心做……
e.g. She’s a very determined woman.
她是个意志很坚定的女人。
I was determined to be a doctor.
我决心当一名医生。
above prep. 在(……) 上方；高于，与below相对。
4. It was 8,600 metres above sea level.
这里海拔8,600米。
e.g. Our office is above the restaurant.
我们的办公室在餐厅楼上。
The water came above our knees.
水没过了我们的膝盖。
above adv. 在(……) 上方；高于
e.g. I heard strange noise coming from the room above.
我听到楼上的房间传来奇怪的声音。
The government will provide free medical care for
people aged 65 and above.
政府将为65岁及以上人群提供免费医疗。
on, over与above用作方位介词时，都可以表示“在……上”。其中，on常表示一个物体在另一个物体的表面上，两个物体相互接触；over常表示一个物体在另一个物体的垂直上方，两个物体相互不接触，反义词为under；above常笼统地表示一个物体高于另一个物体，反义词为below。
e.g. Leave your things on the table over there.
There is a light hanging over the desk.
We were flying above the clouds.
【链接】
【语境应用】根据句意选用above，on或over填空。
1) There is a bridge ________ the river.
2) There is a ball ________ the floor.
3) The mountain is 1,000 feet ________ sea level (海平面).
4) The sun is shining ________.
5) Please write to us at the ________ address.
over
on
above
above
above
measure v. 测量；量度为
n. 措施，方法; 度量单位
5. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to
measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
2020年，一支中国科考队前往珠穆朗玛峰测量其高度，结
果为8,848.86米。
e.g. We measured the room and found it was 20 feet long and 15 feet wide.
我们测量了房间，发现它长20英尺、宽15英尺。
We must take measures to protect the environment.
我们必须采取措施保护环境。
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) She measured the length of the table with a ruler.
________________________________________________
2) 我们可以采取什么措施来提高英语？
________________________________________________
她用尺子测量了桌子的长度。
What measures can we take to improve our English
successfully adv. 成功地；顺利地
6. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail.
有些登山者成功登顶，但仍有许多人失败了。
e.g. The boy got to the top of the mountain successfully.
那个男孩成功登上了山顶。
success n. 成功; 成功的人或事
successful adj. 成功的
e.g. I wished Jill success with her studies.
我祝Jill学业顺利。
The performance is a great success.
这场演出非常成功。
The movie was very successful.
这部电影非常成功。
【语境应用】用success的适当形式填空，使句意完整通顺。
1) Millions of fans went to the concert and it was a really
________ activity.
2) In the end, the policemen caught all the thieves
___________.
3) Failure (失败) is the mother of ________.
successful
successfully
success
risk n. 风险；危险
搭配：
at risk 有危险，处于危险之中
at the risk of ... 冒着……的风险
take a risk 冒险
take the risk of doing ... 冒……风险
7. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest
mountain in the world
为什么人们还愿意冒着生命危险去攀登世界最高峰呢？
e.g. Healthy eating can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
健康的饮食能有助于降低得心脏病的风险。
Smoking is a great risk to your health.
吸烟对你的健康危害极大。
That would mean putting people’s health at risk.
那会让人们的健康面临风险。
I left the party early at the risk of making the people
there unhappy.
我很早就离开了派对，冒着让那里的人不高兴的风险。
Do you think I should take a risk and have a try
你觉得我应该冒险试一试吗？
risk v. 使……冒风险；冒……风险
其后可接名词或动词-ing形式等作宾语
e.g. He risked his life to save the boy.
他冒着生命危险去救那个男孩。
They may even risk losing all their money.
他们甚至可能冒着失去全部钱财的风险。
【语境应用】根据所讲内容将下列英语句子翻译成汉语。
(1) Mr. Wang saved the boy at the risk of his life.
_______________________________________
(2) We may take the risk of being late.
_______________________________________
(3) I decide to risk my money and try doing it.
_______________________________________
(4) The flood (洪水) is so serious. Many people’s lives are at risk.
_______________________________________
王先生冒着生命危险救了那个男孩。
我们可能要冒迟到的风险了。
我决定冒损失钱的风险试着做一下。
洪水很严重，很多人的生命处于危险之中。
