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Made by James What an adventure! 5 u n i t Understanding ideas Look at the map and answer the question. Leading in 1. What is the altitude Mount Everest? 2. How many camps are there? Why? 3. What challenges will the climbers meet? 4. Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain? When did this happen? five camps. Out of energy, short of oxygen, extreme cold, test of will 8848.46 m Death Zone 被证实的 海拔 Edmund Hillary Tenzing Norgay Leading in Why do some people climb Mount Everest despite the risks? Is it worth the risks? Beacause they are“Type T” people ¿ Read the passage and find out what’s “Type T” people? “Type T” refers to the people who are more likely to take risks. And the”T” stand for “thrill” Read for structure How many parts can the passage be divided into? Introduce the topic George Mallory Alan Arnette human nature Introduction Para1. Conclusion Para 7. Reasons Para 2-6 Personal reasons Para 2-3 Scientific reasons Para 4-6 Type-T personality weigh the risks and benefits. Weigh: to consider sth carefully before making a decision 权衡/斟酌 Read for details Part 1 : Introduction 1. What risks will the climbers meet? 2. How did the climbers feel? It is an experience like no other. crowds discomfort danger become sick extreme cold low air pressure lose their lives Like no other: very special; unique 与众不同的 Read for details Complete the diagram with the information from the passage. sheer joy enjoy life important and unique look deep inside mental toughness human nature take risks benefit from the result Part 2 : Reasons Read for details Part 2 : Reasons 1. Why did Mallory choose to climb the Qomolangma? Because he can get sheer joy from it. And we just eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That’s what life means and what life is for! 2. What happened to him in the end? He died here in 1924, and his body was found many years later. Read for details Part 2 : Reasons 1. Why did Alan choose to climb the Qomolangma? →To look deep int