Unit 4 Section B 1a-1e 课件 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

U4 The Wonders of Nature Section B 1a-1e Have you ever climbed a mountain? How high is it? Is it a long distance for you to walk? How long does it take from the bottom to the top? Why do you still climb the mountain? Do you want to try Mount Qomolangma one day? Topographic Map of Qomolangma What have you learnt about Mount Qomolangma in Section A? Do you know where Mount Qomolangma is? It is located on the border between Tibet, China and Nepal. Why is it called "Qomolangma"? Pre-reading: Warming-up Where are these people? Pre-reading: Warming-up Why is it called "Qomolangma"? Qomolangma (also spelled Chomolungma) comes from the Tibetan language. Qomo (Jomo): means "Goddess" or "Holy Mother" (女神,圣母). Langma: means "Third" Other names: English: Mount Everest (named after British surveyor George Everest). Nepali: Sagarmatha ("Peak of Heaven"). Only the best climbers reach the top of Qomolangma. 只有最优秀的登山者才能登上珠穆朗玛峰顶。 例句 climber (n.)攀登者;登山者 v.攀登;爬 (形容词)北部的;向北的 例句 northern n. 北部;北;北方 No one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. 没有人能够从北坡登上珠穆朗玛峰顶。 distance 例句 (名词)距离;遥远 【中考考点】 at a distance of... 在…的距离 from a distance 从远处 What is the distance between the Second Step and sea level? 第二步台阶和海平面之间的距离是多少? 一点一点地;逐渐地 bit by bit Bit by bit the climbers pulled themselves up.登山者们一点一点地把自己拉了上去。 【中考考点】 1. 同义短语:little by little, gradually, step by step。 2. 在句中位置:通常作状语,可置于句首或句末。 例句 例句 measure 例句 v.测量;量度为 n.措施;度量单位 measurement (n.) 测量结果 A third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height. 第三支队伍回到珠穆朗玛峰测量它的高度。 (形容词)有危险(或风险)的 比较级:riskier 最高级:riskiest 用法 risky 例句 Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. It is risky. 攀登珠穆朗玛峰是危险的,是有风险的。 (形容词)位于;坐落在 be located in/on/at... 位于... 搭配 located 例句 Lake Baikal is located in Siberia Russia. 贝加尔湖位于俄罗斯西伯利亚。 natural adj. 自然的;天然的;天生的 词性转换 Victoria Falls is one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. 维多利亚瀑布是世界上最壮丽的自然奇观之一。 例句 nature (n.) 自然 naturally (adv.) 自然地 underwater 例句 The Great Barrier Reef An Amazing Underwater World. 大堡礁:一个奇妙的水下世界 adj.水下的;用于水下的 adv.在水下 under (在…下) + water (水) sand (n.) 沙子 用法 It includes over 900 islands and white sand beaches.它包括900多个岛屿和白色沙滩。 例句 1. 不可数名词。 2. sands 大片的沙滩、沙漠 /s nd/ Pre-reading: Warming-up What are the people doing in the two pictures? Which picture was taken more recently? What does the title mean? What is the text about? While-reading: Scanning "Don't read every word, just hunt for clues!" Scanning:Reading quickly to find specific information(e.g., numbers, names, dates). How to scan:Look for key words and move eyes quickly over the text to locate needed information. While-reading: Fast Reading Scan the article to find the information below: 1. _: what climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain 2. _: the distance between the Second Step and sea level 3. _: the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma 4. _: the height of Qomolangma in 2020 Death Road 8,600 metres 1960 8,848.86 metres While-reading: Fast Reading 1c. Read the article again. Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. Paragraphs 1 and 2: _ Paragraphs 3 and 4: _ Paragraph 5: _ A. Achievements of Chinese teams B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma C. Difficulties and dangers C A B While-reading: Careful Reading Read Para. 1 & 2 and answer the questions. Key Questions: On the highest place on earth, what will you feel like? What are the terrible conditions like? ( ) Temperature Air Cliffs Weather Complete the table based on Para. 1 & 2. Read Para. 1 & 2 and answer the questions. Difficulties and dangers Details How high is it? On the _on earth. Feel like you are able to _ . Who can reach the top? Only the _ can reach the top, and that is only if they_. What are the conditions like? Temperature:_ Air:_Cliffs:_ Weather:_ Why is the road from the northern side called the "Death" Road? It is too _because its _makes people hard to _. highest place touch the sky best climbers survive the terrible conditions -30 degrees thin high changeable dangerous terrible conditions survive 1960: First Chinese Team 1975: The "Chinese Ladder" Questions: What did the first Chinese team do in 1960? What did the second team do in 1975? What achievement did the third team make in 2020? Read Para. 3 & 4 and answer the questions. Complete the table about the achievements of Chinese teams. Read Para. 3 & 4 and answer the questions. Team Time Achievement The first team The second team The third team 4:20 a.m., 25 May, 1960 1975 2020 Made the Chinese national flag fly above the world's highest mountain for the first time. Climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research; brought a ladder to the Second Step. Measured the height of Mount Qomolangma: 8,848.86 metres. While-reading: Careful Reading Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. 1. A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. (T / F) 2. In 1960, Liu Lianman's teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step. (T / F) 3. The Chinese climbers brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960. (T / F) no climbers Liu Lianman allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. While-reading: Careful Reading Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. 4. The "Chinese Ladder" was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level. (T / F) 5. Climbers first started to use the "Chinese Ladder" in 2007. (T / F) Climbers started using the ladder from 1975. 1e. Discussion the questions. Q1:How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma? Q2:What does "Reaching New Heights" mean in relation to the three climbs? While-reading: Read Para. 5 and answer the questions. Why do people still risk their lives to climb Mount Qomolangma? While-reading: 1. Human _ and _ cannot be stopped. 2. Famous saying: English explorer George Mallory said : “because _”! curiosity ambition it’s there Read Para. 5 and answer the questions. What do you think George Mallory meant by "because it's there"? While-reading: It’s not about the mountain itself, but about the spirit of never giving up.” Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e) 2.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? While-reading: “Only the best climbers reach the top” shows courage and skill. “Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders” shows teamwork. Exploration & Adventure Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e) 2.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? While-reading: “bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up” shows perseverance and strong determination “human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped”. Curiosity & ambition Exploration & Adventure Post-reading: Discussion (Activity 1e) 3.Why do we explore nature? While-reading: Because of curiosity To challenge ourselves and push limits To understand and protect nature better Exploration & Adventure Fill in the blanks with the correct words. 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. Post-reading: Language Consolidation conditions temperatures degrees cliffs changeable northern Fill in the blanks with the correct words. 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"! Post-reading: Language Consolidation determined ladder successfully risk Post-reading: Role-play Activity: Interview a Climber One student acts as a reporter. Other students act as climbers from different years (1960, 1975, 2020). The reporter interviews the climbers using the questions below. While-reading: Post-reading: Role-play - Interview Questions Where are you from? When did you start climbing mountains? Why did you choose to start climbing mountains? When did you join the Chinese climbing team? When did you climb Mount Qomolangma? What difficulties did you meet climbing Qomolangma? How did you overcome the difficulties? How did you feel when you reached the top? What would you like to say to young climbers? Make up your own questions if you like. Post-reading: Role-play - Tips Tips for the activity: While-reading: Try to use the words and expressions from the text. Show the spirit of the climbers in your performance. Be creative and have fun! Post-reading: Spirit Sublimation The Spirit of Climbing While-reading: Perseverance:Never give up, even when facing difficulties. Courage:Dare to challenge yourself and face dangers. Teamwork:Help and support each other for a common goal. Post-reading: Spirit Sublimation The Spirit of Climbing While-reading: Patriotism:Love for the country and pride in national achievements. Reflection: How can we apply this spirit in our study and life? $