内容正文:
CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA:
WORTH THE RISKS?
外研版 必修三 Unit5 Understanding Ideas
Warming up
one of the most demanding area to human-beings on this planet;
well-known as the highest peak in the world;
some lost their lives on the road tothe top, while some left; their footprints on the peak;
It is also named Mount Everest.
How much do you know about Qomolangma?
Why do so many people attempt to climb Qomolangma?
Is it worth the risks?
Activity 2: Read for Main Idea
Match the main idea of the paragraphs.
Para 1
Para 2-3
Para 4-6
Para 7
A. The scientific reasons behind taking risks.
B. The way to measure whether the benefits are worth risks.
C. The introduction of climbing Qomolangma
D. The famous examples and comments about climbing.
Activity 2: Read for Structure
Para. 2-3
Para. 1
Para. 4-6
Para. 7
the risks
the reasons
conclusion
the costs of permits, equipment, and support teams...
Risks
crowds, discomfort and danger
the extreme cold
and low air pressure
become sick
lose lives
Read for detailed information
Why do people climb Qomolangma? (read paras 2-3)
George Mallory
Alan Arnette
Read for detailed information
Name: George mallory
Reasons: What we get from this adventure is just __________________ and do not live to eat and make money. People eat and make money to ____________________. That is __________________________ and ____________________ .
Results: Sadly, Mallery would ____________________ although his body __________________________________. It is still not known if he ____________________________________________________.
Read for detailed information
Name: Alan Arnette
Reasons: It brings into focus __________________. It force you to ____________________and figure out if you really have ____________________________________________________________.
Results: He __________ Qomolangma _________and ____________________________________________.
What is the function of this sentence?
Read for detailed information
Transitional sentence
summarize the situation of risks
introduce the following results of studies and analysis
What are the scientific reasons to climb?
Read for detailed information
Part of human nature
“Type T” personality
Benefits from risk-taking
What is the author’s attitude towards the risks?
A. Subjective B. Objective
C. Favorable D. Indifferent
Activity 3: Read for Purpose
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits.
To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma.
To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits.
Activity 4: Think and Share
If you were given the chance, would you like to climb Qomolangma? Why or why not?
"If I had the chance, I would choose to climb Qomolangma because..."
"I think it would be an incredible experience to stand on top of the world's highest mountain because..."
"I would probably say no to climbing Qomolangma because..."
"I'm not sure I'm physically or mentally ready for such an extreme challenge because..."
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