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

Section B Why do we explore nature? Section A 1a-1e 阅读课 单元主题: 人与社会 人与自然 单元子主题: 身份认同与文化自信 不同地区的生态特征与自然景观; 热爱与敬畏自然,与自然和谐共生; 环保意识和行为 学习目标 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。 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别、大数字以及比喻和夸张的修辞手法。 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,以及人类敢于挑战自我、探索自然的大无畏精神。 What do you know about Mount Qomolangma? 1a 1. How high is Mount Qomolangma? It’s 8848.86 meters. 1. Where is Mount Qomolangma? 2. Which side is more dangerous to climb? Northern or southern? 3. Why is it impossible for climbers to climb from the northern side? It lies between China and Nepal. Northern side. / n n/ adj.北部的 / kla m (r)/ n.攀登者 terrible conditions coldness risk life thin air high cliffs sudden storms hard to breathe dangerous to climb changeable weather Why is it impossible to climb from the northern side? /r sk/ v.冒险 /k n d n/ n.环境 /kl f/ n.峭壁 / t e nd bl/ adj.多变的 View and predict ①What can you see from the pictures? ②What’s the text mainly about? Reaching New Heights Two groups of Chinese team climbed the Mount Qomolangma. 1960 年,中国登山队王富洲、贡布、屈银华从北坡登顶珠峰。当时在 “第二台阶”,刘连满甘做人梯,屈银华脱下靴子攀爬,最终三人登顶,他们打破了西方 “北坡不可征服” 的断言 。 Look and predict according to the title and pictures. 1. Who’s reaching new heights? Maybe Chinese climbers. 2. What is the new height? 8848.86 metres. Scanning 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. _: 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 name number year number 阅读技巧:scan(寻读),快速阅读以寻找特定信息(数字、年份、名称、地点。数字和年份常用阿拉伯数字,人名和地名一般首字母大写等)。 Tip: For efficient scanning, focus on numbers, years, names, and places. 1b Scan the article to find the information below. 1b 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 1. How many paragraphs are there? ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 2. Which is the correct structure? ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ A ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ B Match the main idea with each part. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ There are 3 parts in the article. Difficulties and dangers Achievements of Chinese climbing teams Reasons for climbing ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 1c Read the article. 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 This article is mainly about the difficulties, achievements and spirit of climbing Mount Qomolangma, especially the great efforts and achievements of Chinese climbers. Only reach the top. Read Para1. and complete the mind map. 1. What are the difficulties of climbing Mt. Qomolangma? Difficulties One of of the world 2. What do most people think of Mt. Qomolangma? the best climbers the greatest wonders Because Mt. Qomolangma is on earth. 3. Why do you feel like touching the sky? the highest place 4. Who can survive and reach on the top? 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. 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. Read Para1. and complete the mind map. What dangers people have to survive first while climbing? Dangers Temperatures: . high -30 degrees Tair: air thin /s va v/ v.生存 cliffs: a Tweather: weather changeable 只有…才 The best climber must have a strong body. Read Paras. 2-4 and fill in the blanks. Before 1960, no one _ from northern side; called "_"; a Chinese climbing team _ _ make the climb. On 24 May 1960, Chinese climbers _ the Second Step. They _, and they made it past the Second Step. On 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain _. In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to _ _. This time, they _ to the Second Step. In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to _ _ — 8,848.86 metres. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this “Chinese Ladder” to _ much _. reached the top Death Road was determined to arrived at pulled themselves up for the first time do research brought a ladder reach the top faster measure its height Under the terrible conditions, why did the Chinese climbing team still want to climb Qomolangma? Read Para.3 to know the story. Read Para.2 and mark T for true and F for false. 1960 The first Chinese climbing team What does the “Death Road” mean? The northern side was so difficult and dangerous that no one succeeded to reach the top. Many lives may be lost on that way. 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. Read Para.3 and complete the chart. 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. The first Chinese climbing team When Who Where What 1960.5.24 A a A a A a A a arrived at . above sea level Liu allowed a to his shoulders. They themselves , and it . 1960.4.25 (4:20 a.m.) on the top of s for the first time. the flew above Qomolangma. Gongbu Liu Lianman Wang Fuzhou Qu Yinhua the Second Step 8600 metres the highest mountain his teammates step on pulled up made past Chinese national flag 1960.5.24 The first Chinese climbing team No one 1960.5.25 (4:20 a.m.) Chinese national flag What happened since then? New height: . Read Para.4 and draw the time line. 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. 1960.5.24 The first Chinese climbing team 1960.5.25 (4:20 a.m.) 1975 Another Chinese team: to . do research brought b to the Second Step a ladder All climbers used “ ” 2007 Chinese Ladder So they reached the top A m 8,848.86 metres 2020 much faster I think they felt proud, excited and honoured because they were the first to reach the top from the north side. They made history for China. 19 Read Para.5 and answer the questions. 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”! 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. /r sk/ v.冒险 /kj ri s ti/ n.好奇心 / m b n/ n.雄心 George Mallory (1886-1924) His story:an English explore who disappeared just 300 meters from the top of Qomolangma. His spirits:explore the unknown(human curiosity); challenge their limits(挑战极限) What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”?(1e,2) 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. 对大多数人来说 最伟大的奇观之一 在地球上最高的地方 感觉好像 be able to do sth. 能够做某事 到达顶峰 在恶劣的环境中幸存下来 降至零下30度 应对;处理 稀薄的空气 高耸的悬崖 多变的天气 登上...峰顶 从北侧 be determined to do sth. 下定决心做某事 进行攀登 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. 到达第二台阶 海拔 so...that... 如此…以至于… allow sb. to do sth. 允许某人做某事 一点一点地;逐渐地 pull oneself up 向上攀爬;奋力起身 make it past 成功通过;顺利度过 the Chinese national flag 中国国旗 fly above the world's highest mountain 飘扬在世界最高峰之上 第一次 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. 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"! 登顶 做研究 bring a ladder to... 把梯子带到… 几乎所有登山者 更快地登顶 测量它的高度 risk one's lives to do sth. 冒着生命危险做某事 世界最高峰 人类的好奇心与抱负 无法被阻止 1d Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. 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. T F T F T F T F T F A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. No one reached the top from the northern side before 1960. F 1d Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. In 1960, Liu Lianman let his teammates step on his shoulders to get past the Second Step. In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step. F 1d Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960. T 1d Read again. Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements. The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level. T Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007. F Climbers started to use the “Chinese Ladder” after 1975. 1e Discuss the questions. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma? What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”? What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma? They felt proud and excited because they were the first Chinese team to reach the top from the northern side. They felt relieved and moved after overcoming so many dangers and difficulties. 1e Discuss the questions. 2. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it’s there”? It means people have curiosity to explore the unknown. It’s about the spirit of adventure—challenging ourselves just for the goal itself. We climb because the mountain is a test of our limits. 1e Discuss the questions. First a good mountain climber needs to be a and . Second, he must have and never easily. Third, he also needs to be and to keep safe. At last, he should have and work well with others. What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? strong brave patience give up careful follow the rules team spirits 1e Discuss the questions. 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