1、C l i m b i n g Q o m o l a n g m a : C l i m b i n g Q o m o l a n g m a : W o r t h t h e r i s k s ?W o r t h t h e r i s k s ? Qomolangma is the worlds highest mountain, located at the border between China and Nepal. Qomolangma attracts many climbers, and some of them are highly experienced moun
2、taineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the south-east in Nepal (known as the “standard route”) and the other from the north in Chinas Tibet.1. Who were the first people confirmed to have reached the top of the mountain? When did this happen?2. Why do you think
3、the climbers need so many camps along the route?Why do you think the climbers need so many camps along the route?Because it is such a long way that it cannot be done within one day. The climbers need these camps for a rest and adapt themselves to the environment.Match the main idea of the paragraphs
4、.1Para 1AThe scientific reasons behind taking risks.2Para 23 BThe way to measure the risks we take.3Para 46 CThe common situation of climbing Qomolangma.4Para 7 DThe famous examples and comments about climbing.1.C2.D3.A4.BWhat challenges do the climbers face?Crowds, discomfort, danger, extreme cold,
5、 low air pressure; becoming sick and losing their lives. Why do people climb Qomolangma?George Mallory What people get from this adventure is just_ People eat and make money to be able to_ not the other way round. Alan ArnetteEach person has a(n) _ reason for climbing a mountain. It forces people to
6、_ themselves. To succeed, people must have the physical as well as _ sheer joy.enjoy life, important and unique look deep inside mental toughness . Scientific reasonsRisk-taking may be part of _ . People who are more likely to _ have “Type T” personalities. Research also suggests that our desire to
7、seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to _human nature.take risksbenefit from the result. 3. What are “Type T” personalities according to the text? The people with “Type T” personalities are risk-taking and thrill-seeking.Para 7With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma w
8、orth the risks? Its totally up to you.Choose the authors purpose in writing passage. 1. To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits. 2. To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma. 3. To suggest that people stop t
9、aking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits. ClimbingQomolangma:Worth the risksIntroducing the topicReasons for the climbers risk-takingConclusionSubjective reasonsScientific reasonsClimbing Qomolangma is a special experienceIts up to the readers to decide whether it isWo
10、rth the risks to climber Qomolangma.George MalloryAlan ArnettePerhaps part of human nature: Type T personalitiesMans desire to expect to benefit the resultsheer joy, live to enjoy lifebring whats important to you into focusIf you were given the chance, would you like to climb Qomolangma? Why or why
11、not? Personally, I am willing to meet the challenge. On the one hand, anyone standing at the highest point of the world is seen as a winner in physical and mental aspects. On the other hand, I think I will get a lot from this adventure, including the courage to overcome any difficulty, the sense of
12、great achievement as well as the joy of life. So its worth the risks. When faced with difficulties and even dangers, climbers and explorers never give up. They are willing to take the risks and the challenges with great courage. Thats the spirit of exploration. Read the text carefully and choose the
13、 best answers according to the text.1.What do we know about mountain climbing from Para.1?AThere were few people climbing and much danger.BMost people lost their lives while climbing.CClimbing Qomolangma makes a man powerful.DMany people planned to return before the end of the trip.2. What do George
14、 Mallory and Alan Arnette have in common?AThey both succeeded in climbing Qomolangma.BThey both climbed many other high mountains afterwards.CThey both found the risks of climbing worth taking.DThey both found the real meaning of life and enjoyed it.3. Who is likely to be called a man with“Type T” p
15、ersonalities?AA passenger on the plane.BA lady driving cars on the road.CAn old man making money to live.DA young man climbing the Qomolangma.4How can we measure the actio n o f cl i mb i n g Qomolangma?ABy taking more risks and climbing more.BBy balancing the benefits and the result.CBy being an ex
16、pert and expecting not to die.DBy equip yourself with “Type T” For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful. With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking? Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others.
