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B3U5 What an adventure!
——Understanding ideas
What did you see in the short video?
Mount Qomolangma
What do you know about it?
Look & Answer
1. Who were the first people confirmed
to have reached the top of the
mountain? When did this happen?
· Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
· In 1953.
2. Why do you think the climbers need
so many camps along the route?
It is such a long way that it cannot be done within one day. The climbers need these camps for a rest and adapt themselves to the environment.
Do you think climbing it worths the risks?
CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA:
WORTH THE RISKS?
Para._____ A. The scientific reasons behind taking risks.
Para._____ B. The way to measure the risks we take.
Para.____ C. The risks of climbing Qomolangma.
Para._____ D. The famous climbers’ reasons
for climbing.
Divide the passage into four parts and match the main idea of each part.
1
2-3
4-6
7
Read para.1 and answer the questions.
1. What are the risks of climbing Qomolangma?
2. What do people think of climbing Qomolangma?
Climbing Qomolangma is a
unique experience.
Read Para.2-6 and fill in the blanks.
sheer joy
enjoy life
important and unique
look deep inside
mental toughness
What other benefits can people get from this adventure?
build up self-confidence
enjoy the beautiful scenery
have a deep thought on life...
Read Para.2-6 and fill in the blanks.
sheer joy
enjoy life
important and unique
look deep inside
mental toughness
human nature
take risks
benefit from the result
What are people with the “Type T” personalities like?
“Type T” personalities, with the “T” standing for “thrill”, are personalities that make people more likely to take risks than others.
They are more willing to take risks.
They are confident about their risk-handling ability.
They believe the benefits are worth the risks.
fearless/
brave
strong-minded
positive/optimistic
cautious
persistent
self-ex