八年级下册七单元二课时.doc

Section A 2 (3a 3c)Step 1 RevisionLook at the photos.Answer the following questions.Which is the highest mountain in the world?Which is the longest river in Asia? Step 2 Learn the new words.1. achievement n. 成就；成绩e.g. We felt a great sense of achievement when wereached the top of themountain. 当我们到达山顶的时候，我们有一种巨大的成就感。2. achieve v. 达到；完成；成功e.g. He will never achieve anything if he doesnt work harder.3. southwestern adj 4.include v. 包含；包括e.g. Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. 5. condition n. 条件；状况4. succeed v. 实现目标；成功e.g. If you try hard youll succeed. 你如果努力就会成功。5. in the face of 面对（困难、问题等）e.g. In the face of difficulties, hes completelyunafraid. Step 3 Pre-Read Talk below questions in pairs.1.What do you knowabout Qomolangma ?2.Is Qomolangmathe most dangerous mountain in the world？Step 4 Reading3aRead the article and match each paragraph with the main ideas.Paragraph 1 spirit of climbersParagraph 2 achievements of climbersParagraph 3 facts and dangersReadthe article again, and answer the following questions.1. What a mountain is Himalayas?Its one of the most popular places for mountain climbing.2. Why is it dangerous to climb Qomolangma?Because thick clouds cover the top and snow can fall very hard.3. When did the first Chinese reach the top of Qomolangma?In 1960. 3b. Read the article again and complete the chart.3c Answerthe questions using information in the article.1. Where are the Himalayas? In the southwestern part of China.2. How high isQomolangma? 8,844.43 meters high.3. Why do so manypeople try to climb this mountain even though it is dangerous?4. What does thespirit of the climbers tell us?Step 5 Language points1. Oneof the worlds most dangerous sports is mountain climbing, 2. It is also very hard to take in air as you get near the top.Step 6 ExerciseTo make sentences using the info