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The Karsts of China:
A Vertical Journey
Unit 3
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The Karsts of China: A Vertical Journey
Karsts are found in many places in southwestern China.
喀斯特地貌
stone forest in Yunnan
垂直的
Rock climbers like to go to Karsts to enjoy climbing and challenge themselves.
Rock climbing
Read the introduction of Karsts and discuss the questions below.
Karsts are rock formations made of limestone. They have been sculpted by wind and water and millions of years of erosion into these beautiful natural sculptures. One of the most famous places in the world for karsts is Guilin. The karsts there provide a lot of exciting opportunities to rock climbers.
石灰岩
雕刻
腐蚀,侵蚀 v. erode
cn.组成物,形成物,un.组成,形成
雕刻作品,雕刻艺术
1. Would you like to have a go at karst climbing? Why or why not?
2. What can rock climbing bring to climbers?
Before you watch
1. Would you like to have a go at karst climbing? Why or why not?
Before you watch
Yes!The unique limestone formations offer a raw, thrilling challenge. With a guide and gear, it would be an unforgettable way to connect with nature and push my limits while exploring stunning landscapes.
/No.The rock can be brittle and sharp, posing high physical risk. I'd also worry about damaging fragile geological ecosystems. The dangers and environmental impact outweigh the thrill for me.
what can rock climbing bring to climbers?
a sense of achievement
excitement
strengthening muscles
challenging themselves
mental strength
reducing stress…
2. What can rock climbing bring to climbers?
Let’s watch the video and think about:
1. How does the speaker feel about travelling through China?
2. What does “to climb these Karsts” mean to the speaker?
Let’s watch the video and think about:
1. How does the speaker feel about travelling through China?
2. What does “to climb these Karsts” mean to the speaker?
It is one of the most unique experiences he has ever had. It has got one of the most diverse landscapes he has experienced.
It is not only to go and see these amazing landscapes but to interact with them. And to climb on them is an experience of the lifetime.
amazing, natural, adventurous, spectacular, unexplored, gymnastic
1. For me, it’s important not just to go and see these ________ landscapes but to interact with them, too.
Watch again and complete the sentences below with the adjectives in the box.
2. The stone here offers up _____________, athletic movement, but it can also be very ____________,sometimes dangerous, but always beautiful.
3. This is what we love to do—to come to these beautiful __________ areas and climb and explore and push ourselves mentally and physically.
4. China is relatively ____________ and new to climbers and to adventurers who want to go out and see something new and _________.
冒险的
壮观的
未开发的
体操训练
神奇的
自然的
amazing, natural, adventurous, spectacular, unexplored, gymnastic
1. For me, it’s important not just to go and see these ________ landscapes but to interact with them, too.
2. The stone here offers up _____________, athletic movement, but it can also be very ____________,sometimes dangerous, but always beautiful.
3. This is what we love to do—to come to these beautiful __________ areas and climb and explore and push ourselves mentally and physically.
4. China is relatively ____________ and new to climbers and to adventurers who want to go out and see something new and _________.
natural
spectacular
adventurous
gymnastic
amazing
unexplored
Describe your feelings after watching the video.
Do you think extreme sports will be the mainstream(主流) sport ?
I agree.
So do I.
Exactly!
All right.
Good idea.
Yes, I think so.
Me too.
Sure./Certainly./
Of course.
You're right/correct.
I guess so.
Agreeing
Disagreeing
I'm sorry, but I
disagree/don't agree.
I don't think so.
That's not right.
That doesn't make any sense!
That's not how I see it.
I see what you mean, but ...
After you watch
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde had been partners at the Zootopia Police Department for years, but their teamwork was facing a 1 challenge. Their once-close bond had turned fragile, and they needed to fix their 2 before it fell apart completely. One day, chaos swept Zootopia when a snake named Gary began to 3 trouble across the city — street lamps flickered, small animal habitats collapsed, and the whole town sank into 4 .
The police chief issued an order: catch Gary and end the chaos. Judy, true to her 5 nature, was eager to take the lead, while Nick was more reserved(矜持的、内敛的、克制的), fearing their 6 partnership might break under pressure.
1. A. tiny B. severe C. mild D. funny
2. A. friendship B. tool C. reputation D. schedule
3. A. avoid B. cause C. solve D. ignore
4. A. panic B. celebration C. silence D. comfort
5. A. timid(胆小的) B. stubborn C. determined D. lazy
fearing their 6 partnership might break under pressure. “We can’t back down,” Judy said firmly. “Zootopia needs us, and we need each other.” Reluctantly, Nick nodded, and they started their 7 to find Gary. During their search, they were led to an old warehouse, where Gary revealed his real motive: he wasn’t trying to harm anyone, but to 8 attention to the city’s outdated infrastructure that threatened small animals’ safety. Realizing Gary was not a 9 , Judy and Nick chose to 10 him instead of punishing him. They collected evidence and presented it to the mayor, who promised to 11 the broken facilities immediately.
6. A. strong B. fragile C. stable D. permanent
7. A. journey B. fight C. search D. rest
8. A. draw B. pay C. turn D. give
9. A. hero B. criminal C. victim D. witness
10. A. arrest B. help C. blame D. doubt
They collected evidence and presented it to the mayor, who promised to 11 the broken facilities immediately.
In the end, the crisis was resolved, and Judy and Nick 12 their partnership into something stronger than before. The story of their cooperation became a 13 of empathy and unity in Zootopia. When asked about their success, Judy smiled and said, “In Zootopia, anyone can be anything — but having a 14 partner makes the journey brighter.” Nick added, “Yeah, it’s the messy, heartfelt moments that make life 15 .”
11. A. repair B. ignore C. remove D. replace
12. A. broke B. transformed C. ended D. forgot
13. A. symbol B. joke C. warning D. lie
14. A. reliable B. selfish C. careless D. distant
15. A. boring B. ordinary C. precious D. painful
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