Unit 4 Wonders of Nature Section B1a-1e课件2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“珠穆朗玛峰攀登”核心主题，通过“数字揭秘”（温度、氧气、死亡区）导入，引导学生结合标题、插图预测内容，再通过寻读定位关键信息（年份、高度等），搭建从预测到细节理解的学习支架。 其亮点在于任务链设计层层递进，融合文化意识与思维品质，如通过“中国梯”“国旗首次登顶”等内容体会中国登山队团结拼搏精神，借助True/False题培养细节判断能力，视频跟读与采访活动提升语言表达，助力学生增强家国情怀，教师可高效落实阅读策略与情感教育。

Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature （Section B 1a-1e） 人教版八年级英语下册 Learning Objectives: In this lesson, you will: 1.能够通过语篇标题、插图及活动提供的信息预测文章内容(学习理解) 2.能够运用寻读的阅读技巧，快速定位文章中的数字、年份、专有名词等关键信息；培养细节判断与纠错能力，通过细读文本辨别陈述的真伪并修正错误信息；梳理中国登山队员攀登珠穆朗玛峰取得的成就。(应用实践) 3.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。(迁移创新) What do you know about Mount Qomolangma? Mount Qomolangma 1. Lead-in It’s the highest mountain in the world. It’s 8848.86 meters high. The Question "Look at these numbers. Would you still want to climb? Why or why not?" -30°C (colder than your freezer!) 1/3 of sea level (every breath is a fight) above 8,000m (body starts to die slowly) The Numbers Behind Qomolangma 1.7.2013 Mount Qomolangma is often called "The Roof of the World". It's the highest mountain on Earth. As we can see from the picture, it's truly magnificent. But behind its beauty lies great danger. So, why do people still want to climb it? That's the question we'll explore today. ‹#› 2. Look & Say Read the passage quickly and find out what the passage is about? Tips:1.Look at the title and the picture; 2.The first and last paragraph can help. It’s about climbing Mount Qomolangma. 2. Look & Say How many paragraphs are there in the passage? There are 5 paragraphs. 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. Find these key words in each paragragh. Reaching New Heights Para1. 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. Para 2. 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. What climbers called the way up the northern side of the mountain:__________ Scan the passage and find the key points. Dead Road 3. Listen & Circle /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl /多变的 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd /决定 Para3. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu 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 distance between the Second Step and sea level：_________ The year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma:___________ 8,600 metres 1960 3. Listen & Circle Para 4. 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 third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. The height of Qomolangma in 2020:_____________ 8,848.86 metres Para 5. 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"! 3. Listen & Circle 4. Read & Answer How many parts are there in the passage? Tips: The first and last sentences in the passage can help! 4. Read & Answer 1c Read the passage again,match the passages with the main ideas. A.Achievements of Chinese teams There are three parts in the passage. B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma C. Difficulties and dangers 4. Read & Answer Difficulties and dangers How high is it? On the ____________ on earth. Feel like you are able to ___________. highest place touch the sky Who can reach the top? Only the __________ climbers can reach the top, and that is only if they ___________ the terrible conditions. best survive What are the conditions like? Temperature:________________ Air:________________ Cliffs:_______________ Weather:_________________ -30 degrees thin high changeable What is the road from the northern side called? The “_____________road” Dead Read Para 1 and 2 again, and answer the questions. 4. Read & Answer 1d Read again. Circle T for true and F for faulse. Then correct the statements. 1.A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. 2.In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step. 3.The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960. 4.The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level. 5.Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007. Think Further 1.What does “thin air” mean? 2.What does “Dead Road” mean? 3.Why does the author use two paragraghs to describe the difficulties and dangers? “Thin air” refers to the low atmospheric pressure and reduced oxygen levels at extremely high altitudes . The northern side is so dangerous that no one had successfully reached the top from this side, and many climbers likely lost their lives. The author builds a strong contrast between the danger and the human spirit of perseverance, making the achievements of the Chinese climbing teams even more remarkable. Read Para 3 and Para 4 again, and fill in the blanks. Team Time Achievement The first team at 4:20a.m., in________ made the _________________ fly above the world’s highest mountain for the first time The second team in_________ climbed the top of Qomolangma to do research; brought______________ to the Second Step The third step in________ measured the height of Mount Qomolangma:_________________ 1960 Chinese national flag 1975 a ladder 2020 8848.86 metres 4. Read & Answer Para 2. 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.A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. T F No one reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960. 1d Read again.Circle T for true or F for false. 4. Read & Answer Para 3. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu 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. 2.In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the Second Step. T F In 1960,Liu Lianman’s teammates stepped on his shoulders to get past the Second Step. 4. Read & Answer Para 3. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu 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. 3.The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma in 1960. T F 4. Read & Answer Para 4. 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 third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. 4.The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level. T F 4. Read & Answer Para 4. 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 third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres. 5.Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007. T F Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007. 4. Read & Answer 1.How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the national flag on top of Qomolangma? 2.What do you think George Mallory by “because it’s there?” 3.What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? They felt very proud and excited. The challenge of climbing a mountain is enough to attempt it. Physical strength,courage, teamwork, trust and respect for nature. 1e Discuss the questions. 1.What do you think George Mallary meant by “because it’s there”? 2.What do you think a good mountain climber needs to have? 3.Why do we explore nature? Think further The mountain stands as a symbol of an ultimate goal, and climbers pursue it simply to conquer and understand the unconquered and unknown. Strong determination and perseverance;Team spirit and selflessness; Courage and fearlessness;Physical strength and adaptability. Human curiosity and ambition;To gain knowledge and make progress. Read after the video. Imitate the rhythm and intonation. Now you are a reporter, you have the chance to interview the climbers from the three teams. Here are your question lists to ask them: 1.Where are you from? 2.When did you start climbing mountains? 3.Why did you choose to start climbing mountains? 4.When did you join the Chinese team? 5.What difficulities did you meet? 6.How did you overcome them? 7. How did you feel when you reached the top of Qomolangma? Liu Lianman The first team in 1975 in 2020 Nature makes us wonder. That is why it is wonderful. Reaching New Heights To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest ________ (wonder)of the world. On the highest place on earth, you will feel like you are able _________ (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 ________ thin air, high cliffs, and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the __________ (north)side. Mountain climbers even called that way the "Death Road", but a Chinese climbing team was determined _________(climb) the climb. wonders one of the+最高级+pl.n 最...之一 to touch be ale to do sth 能够做... with deal with sth应对... northern to climb be determined to do 决定做... Language points _____24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua, and Gong Bu ________(arrive) at the Second Step. It was 8,600 metres above sea level. People said it was so high______even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled____________(they) up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese _________(nation) flag flew above the __________(world) highest mountain for the first time. On arrived that so+adj/adv that+句子 如此...以致于... themselves pull up 拉... made it/succeeded national world's In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma ________(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________(fast).In 2020, a third team returned to Qomolangma to measure _____(it) height—8,848.86 metres. _________(climb) Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top __________(successful), but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world? It is ________human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped. Or, as the English explorer George Mallory put it, it is simply "because it's there"! to do to do 表目的 faster its Climbing 动名词短语做主语 successfully because Homework: Must-do:Draw a timeline of the passage. Choose-to-do:Share the stories of Chinese climbers with your family. Thank you ! null 27072.0 null 12600.0 null 31896.0 null 20592.0 null 24480.0 $