Unit 3　Section A　Starting out & Understanding ideas 同步课件 【新教材】外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Unit 3 The world meets China 素养导航 主题语境——人与社会　历史、社会与文化 Chinese Surveying Team Reaches Mount Qomolangma Summit A Chinese surveying team reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma on Wednesday morning to conduct① a series of surveys on the pinnacle(顶点) of the planet.The event marked a crucial step in China’s mission to remeasure the height of the world’s highest peak,which scientists believe will enhance human knowledge of nature and help boost scientific② development.After summiting,team members began erecting a survey marker on the snow-covered peak, which measures less than 20 square metres.  The measurement was jointly organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the General Administration of Sports of China and the regional government of the Tibet autonomous region. The 1st Geodetic Surveying Brigade under the ministry,as well as members of the China Mountaineering Team,are the two parties undertaking the challenging③ mission,according to Wang Yongfen