1、The Karsts of China:A Vertical JourneyUnit3 Video TimeKarsts 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 provi
2、de a lot of exciting opportunities to rock climbers.Karsts are found in many places in southwestern China.Rock climbers like to go there to enjoy climbing and challenge themselves.The Karsts of China:A Vertical JourneyFree-talkingwhat can rock climbing bring to climbers?a sense of achievementexcitem
3、entstrengthening muscleschallenging themselvesmental strengthreducing stressWHILE YOU WATCHComplete the sentences below with the adjectives in the box.1.For me,its 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
4、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 _.a
5、mazing natural adventurous spectacular unexplored gymnastic amazinggymnasticadventurousnatural unexploredspectacularThe Karsts of China:A Vertical JourneyTravelling through China is really one of the more unique travel experiences that Ive had.Its got one of the most diverse landscapes that Ive ever
6、 experienced.These ancient karst formations have been sculpted by wind and water and millions of years of erosion into these beautiful natural sculptures.As a rock climber,you look at these rock formations and you cant help but be inspired.For me,its important not just to go and see these amazing la
7、ndscapes but to interact with them.To get to climb on them is just the experience of the lifetime.The stone here offers up gymnastic,athletic movement but it can also be very adventurous,sometimes dangerous,but always beautiful.This is what we love to do-to come to these beautiful natural areas and
8、climb and explore and push ourselves mentally and physically.China is relatively unexplored and new to climbers and to adventurers who want to go out and see something new and spectacular.These limestone karsts are some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world.You go into a landscape like
9、this and it affects you and it changes you as a person.It inspires you.As a climber,thats really the biggest part of it.Its something that Ill carry with me for the rest of my life.TapescriptMore pictures of karst wondersDean Porterwingsuit flyingwalking on the ropeAFTER YOU WATCHDescribe your feeli
10、ngs after watching the video.Do you think extreme sports will be the mainstream(主主流流)sport?I agree.So do I.Exactly!All right.Good idea.Yes,I think so.Me too.Sure./Certainly./Of course.Youre right/correct.I guess so.Im sorry,but I disagree/dont agree.I dont think so.Thats not right.That doesnt make a
11、ny sense!Thats not how I see it.I see what you mean,but.At present,more and more modern people are tired of the monotonous life.They desire to experience something interesting and exciting.The desire to experience something interesting and exciting.The extreme sports are beneficial to explore and de
12、velop our potentials when we are facing challenges and difficulties.Therefore,more and more people will love these sports activities and promote the extreme sports to the top position in the future.Although the extreme sports are paid more and more attention by us,these activities are designed for a
13、 certain group of people rather than the general public,since these sports are related to high risks and dangers.As we know,the extreme sports need professional skills and gears.Most people are not qualified to do these activities.In this sense,the extreme sports are not for everyone,so the extreme sports wont be the mainstream sport in the future.
