Unit 4 课时4 Section B（1a-1e）（情境教学课件）英语新教材人教版八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“探索自然”主题，以珠穆朗玛峰为核心，涵盖背景信息、中国登山队成就等内容。课堂导入通过提问和图片介绍激活已知，衔接Section A知识，Pre-reading预测课文内容，While-reading用扫描技巧和思维导图梳理细节，搭建学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力（扫描找数字日期、段落匹配练概括）、文化意识（登山队员不畏艰险精神）和思维品质（对比不同时期成就），采用任务型阅读、角色扮演等方法，学生提升阅读策略与文化认同，教师获得结构化教学资源。

The Wonders of Nature Unit 4 Section B Why do we explore nature? 课型：阅读课 课时：1a-1e 能够通过语篇标题、插图及活动提供的信息预测文章内容；能够利用寻读策略快速获取与名字、数字、日期等相关的细节信息；能够在通读全文的基础上把握各段大意，分析语篇结构。（学习理解） 01 能够深入挖掘语篇的立意和价值，体会中国登山队不畏艰险、顽强拼搏、团结协作、不怕牺牲的精神和为国争光的坚定信念，以及人类敢干挑战自我、探索自然的大无畏精神。（迁移创新） 03 能够梳理语篇关于中国登山队员攀登珠穆朗玛峰的时间以及取得的不同成就、能够分析并掌握语篇在描写珠穆朗玛峰和登山过程时所使用的比较级、大数字以及比喻和夸张的修辞手法。（应用实践） 02 教学目标 01 Lead-in What do you know about Mount Qomolangma? Let’s look and learn! Mount Qomolangma 珠穆朗玛峰 Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It is on the border between China and Nepal. It is about 8,848.86 meters high. Many brave people try to climb to the top, but it is very difficult and dangerous. Background Information: 02 Pre-reading What do you know about Mount Qomolangma? Tell a partner. 1a What have you learnt about Mount Qomolangma in Section A? Do you know where Mount Qomolangma is? Why is it called "Qomolangma"? What do you know about Mount Qomolangma? Tell a partner. 1a It is the highest mountain in the world, with a height of 8,848.86 meters. Mount Qomolangma It lies on the border between China and Nepal. The northern side is in China. It is very dangerous to climb because of cold temperatures, thin air, and changeable weather. … Reaching New Heights Discuss the questions: 1. What are the people doing in the two pictures? They are climbing Mount Qomolangma. 2. What does the title mean? It means reaching the top of Mount Qomolangma. Pre-reading 3. What will the text talk about? the challenges of climbing Mount Qomolangma, the achievement … It also means achieving new goals or making great progress in exploration. Let’s watch! 03 While-reading Scan the article to find the information below. 1b Scanning You can read a text quickly to find specific information, such as numbers, years, names, and places. Numbers and years are usually in Arabic numerals, while names and places usually start with capital letters. Scan the article to find the information below. 1b Scanning You can read a text quickly to find specific information, such as numbers, years, names, and places. Numbers and years are usually in Arabic numerals, while names and places usually start with capital letters. __________: what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain __________: the distance between the Second Step and sea level __________: the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma ______________: the height of Qomolangma in 2020 Death Road 8600 meters 1960 8,848.86 metres Read the article again. Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. 1c ____ Paragraphs 1 and 2 ____ Paragraphs 3 and 4 ____ Paragraph 5 A. Achievements of Chinese teams B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma C. Difficulties and dangers To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. 1 2 Read the article again. Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. 1c ____ Paragraphs 1 and 2 ____ Paragraphs 3 and 4 ____ Paragraph 5 A. Achievements of Chinese teams B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma C. Difficulties and dangers On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. … , the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, … This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. 3 4 Read the article again. Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. 1c ____ Paragraphs 1 and 2 ____ Paragraphs 3 and 4 ____ Paragraph 5 A. Achievements of Chinese teams B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma C. Difficulties and dangers Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply “because it’s there”! 5 To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. 1 Let’s read and think! 2 Difficulties and dangers How high is it? On the ____________ on earth Feel like you are able to _____________ Who can reach the top? Only the ______ climbers can reach the top, and that is only if they ________ the terrible conditions highest place touch the sky best survive To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. 1 Let’s read and think! 2 Difficulties and dangers What are the conditions like? •Temperature: _______________ •Air: ______ •Cliffs: ______ •Weather: ___________ What is the road from the northern side called? The “______ Road” fall to -30 degrees thin high changeable Death To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. 1 Because they wanted to show China’s strength and national pride to the world. Even under the terrible conditions, why did the Chinese climbing team still want to climb Mount Qomolangma? Let’s read and think! 2 On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. 3 Let’s read and think! Team Time Achievement The first team 4 at 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, 1960 made the Chinese national flag fly above the world's highest mountain for the first time On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. Let’s read and think! Team Time Achievement The second team in 1975 climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research; brought a ladder to the Second Step 3 4 On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. Let’s read and think! Team Time Achievement The third team in 2020 measured the height of Mount Qomolangma: 8,848.86 metres 3 4 Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. 1d A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. In 1960, Liu Lianman's teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step. The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960. The "Chinese Ladder" was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level. Climbers first started to use the "Chinese Ladder" in 2007. no one in 1975; another Chinese team after 1975 Discuss the questions. 1e 1. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma? I think they felt extremely proud, excited, and a strong sense of national pride. It was a historic moment for China and a great achievement for human beings. Q: There are still a lot of people trying to climb Mount Qomolangma. Why do they do that? They want to explore the unknown and test their courage. They want to challenge themselves and feel proud of their achievement. … Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply “because it’s there”! 5 He meant that the mountain itself is a challenge, and people climb it just because it exists and represents a goal worth pursuing. It shows human curiosity and the desire to explore the unknown. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”? Let’s read and think! Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply “because it’s there”! 5 A good mountain climber needs to have strong willpower, courage, perseverance, physical strength, teamwork spirit, and respect for nature. What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? Let’s read and think! 04 Post-reading Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest mountain, is a dream destination for many who want to challenge themselves. Climbing Mount Qomolangma is very difficult. Climbers must face terrible __________, such as ____________ below 30 ________, high ______, and ___________ weather. Before 1960, it was impossible to reach the top from the ________ side. But in 1960, a Chinese climbing team was __________ to climb Mount Qomolangma. And they placed a national flag on its summit (山顶). In 1975, the second Chinese climbing team brought a _______ and placed it at the Second Step to help climbers. In 2020, the third Chinese team measured the mountain's height—8,848.86 metres. Although some climbers reach the top ___________, they all _____ their lives on the way. Why are people climbing the mountain? It’s just “because it’s there”! Let’s fill in the blanks and retell! conditions temperatures degrees cliffs changeable northern determined ladder successfully risk Let’s role-play! 假设一名记者要采访中国登山队队员，一名学生扮演记者，另外三名学生分别扮演来自 1960 年、1975 年和 2020 年成功登顶珠穆朗玛峰的中国登山队队员。我们可以准备哪些采访问题呢？ What difficulties did you meet climbing Mount Qomolangma? Where are you from? Why did you choose to start climbing mountains? Interview Sample 05 Language Points Language Points 感觉好像 在恶劣条件下存活下来 零下30度 下定决心做某事 To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able to touch the sky. But only the best climbers reach the top, and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, temperatures can fall to -30 degrees. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined to make the climb. Language Points 踩在某人的肩膀上 一点一点 On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gongbu arrived at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this Language Points 冒着生命危险做某事 正如……所说 "Chinese Ladder" to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply "because it's there"! 06 Exercises 1. The terrible weather __________ (condition) caused the subway system to break down yesterday. 2. The cake recipe is easy: ________ (simple) mix the flour, eggs and milk, and then bake for 20 minutes. 3. Deep-sea ________ (explore) used a submersible to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 4. It’s common for children to have strong _________ (curious) about the world around them. 5. The old man’s ______ (die) was peaceful. He passed away in his sleep. 6. The weather in spring is _________ (changе), so yоu’d bеttеr take a coat with you. conditions 用单词的适当形式填空。 simply explorers changeable curiosity death 1. 消防员们经常冒着生命危险冲进火场救人。 Firefighters often ______ ______ ______ _____ rush into the fire to save people. 2. 孩子们一点一点地学走路，摔倒了就自己奋力爬起来。 Children learn to walk ______ _____ _____, and when they fall, they ______ ___________ ____. 3. 探险队成功采取措施应对了突发危险。 The expedition ____________ ________ __________ to deal with sudden dangers. 4. 她决心要把自己的新想法付诸实践。 She _____ _____________ ______ put her new ideas into practice. 5. 在宁静的海滩上，我感觉我能够忘记所有的烦恼。 On the quiet beach, I _____ ______ I am able to forget all troubles. risk their lives to 根据汉语提示完成句子。 bit by bit pull themselves feel like successfully took measures is determined to up 07 Homework 1. Memorize the new words and phrases. 2. Retell the story of climbing Mount Qomolangma with your partner. 3. Finish the exercises. Homework Thanks! Lavf57.71.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $When did you climb on two gala in sixty. in seventy five, in twenty twenty? What difficulty did you meet? We met a lot of difficult. Biggest difficulty was the blizzard and the lack of oxygen. Above the spider at eight thousand meters, there is a realm where nothing can live. Climbers call IT the death soon. The only living things that claim this high are humans, aided by modern technology. Past this point, the oxygen levels drop solo, the body starts to die. Battling relentless less exhaustion. The claim or summon their last piece of courage and get their prize. To stand at eight thousand eight hundred and forty eight meters, the highest point on the planet, but bound by the mountains, extreme conditions, they can only remain here for fifteen minutes. For many, the claiming of everest is their greatest achievement. But for those that live here, there is perhaps and even great achievement to live a mount these mountains and to face their extremes every single day. To do that is to face a world of constant chAllenge, where every day you must find the resolve to start all over again.