Unit 5 What an adventure! Understanding ideas 课件 -2024-2025学年高一英语外研版必修第三册

CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS? Activity 1 Lead in Look at the map and answer the questions. Q1: Where is Qomolangma? Q2: What is the altitude（海拔） of Qomolangma? Q3: What is the death zone? Q4: What challenges may people face when climbing Qomolangma? It lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Automomous Region of China. extreme cold low air pressure lack of oxygen Activity 1 Lead in Q5: Why do you think the climbers need so many camps along the route? Q6: Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain? Because it is such a long way that it can’t be done within one day. The journey is exhausting so that the climbers need these camps for a rest and adapt themselves to the environment. They also need to prepare proper supplies. New zealand Nepal May 29 1953 Why do so many people attempt to climb Qomolangma? Is is worth the risks? Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. crowds, discomfort and danger the extreme cold and low air pressure become sick lose lives What risks do the climbers face? Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. Many would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. What is the function of Para.1? To introduce the topic. What is the main idea of Para.1? Despite the risks, climbing Qomolangma is an unique experience. With so many risks, why do people decide to climb Qomolangma?(Read Para.2&3) British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma, “What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy... We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for.” Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years later. It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life. What is George Mallory’s reason for climbing Qomolangma? for sheer joy; to enjoy life What is George Mallory’s result of climbing Qomolangma? He died and it remains unknown if he succeeded in reaching the summit of Qomolangma. Do you think he was worth the risks? What kind of adventurous spirit can we learn from George Mallory? courage;determination;passion...... In 2011, words similar to those of Mallory were spoken by American mountain climber Alan Arnette, who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world. “It brings into focus what’s important to you.” He added, “There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going. You really have to focus on the one reason that’s most important and unique to you. It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out if you really have the physical, as well as mental, toughness to push when you want to stop.” What is Arnette’s reason for climbing Qomolangma? to look deep into yourself; to figure out your phisical and mental toughness What is Arnette’s result of climbing Qomolangma? He achieved his goal of reaching the summit. Do you think he was worth the risks? What kind of adventurous spirit can we learn from him? motivation; determination; self-reflection;mental/physical toughness...... With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking? Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. human nature take risks benefit from the result CLIMBING QOMOLANGMA: WORTH THE RISKS? What is the author's attitude towards the risks? 7 With this in mind,are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks?It's totally up to you. He holds a neutral attitude. 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. experience enjoy life look inside themselves mental toughness Type T personalities benefit from the result up to Homework 1. List the benefits and risks of climbing Qomolangma. 2. Write the sentences on your notebook and translate them into Chinese. Benefits Risks Yet, despite all this, by the end of the trip many were already planning to return. Sadly, Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924, although his body would not be found until many years later. It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life. In 2011, words similar to those of Mallory were spoken by American mountain climber Alan Arnette, who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world. “It brings into focus what’s important to you.” It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out if you really have the physical, as well as mental, toughness to push when you want to stop.” With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking? Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result. With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks? $$