Unit 5 On the Edge

1. Unit 5 On the Edge 单击添加署名或公司信息

4. A. Match the pictures with the names of the activities. a. b. c. d. e. f. e b 1. bungee jumping ________ 2. parachuting ________ 3. rock climbing ________ 4. hiking ________ 5. rafting ________ 6. scuba diving _______ a c f d

5. B. Which of the above activities have you ever done? Which activity do you want to try most? And why?

6. READING AND SPEAKING Dubai Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a global city and business centre of the Middle East and South Asia. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. In 2014, Dubai’s hotel rooms were rated as the second most expensive in the world.

7. READING AND SPEAKING Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa is in Dubai. It is thetallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 828 m. Construction began on 6 January 2004. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010.

8. Keys Skill Focus X Categorizing When we categorize information, we look for a general topic or class that contains smaller examples, or types. A. Scan the article and answer the questions below. 1. What is Alain Robert famous for? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 2. How would psychologists classify Robert? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Climbing tall buildings with his bare hands and feet. A thrill-seeker.

9. New Words Translation READING AND SPEAKING Reaching New Heights On March 28, 2011, a large crowd stood below Dubai’s 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world to watch the “Amazing Spiderman” climb up the side. After six hours, 14 minutes and 55 seconds, he reached the top. Frenchman Alain Robert is an “urban free-climber”. He climbs the world’s tallest buildings with his bare hands and feet and doesn’t worry about falling. He has climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Empire State Building in New York, and more than 70 others.

10. Translation READING AND SPEAKING Robert started climbing when he was 12. One day, he forgot to take the key to his family’s eighth-floor apartment, so he climbed through a window. After that, he practiced climbing rocks and mountains, then buildings. “Taking risks is my way of life,” He says. “Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, but I believe in myself.” He plans on climbing a building in South Korea next. Psychologists would classify Robert as a thrill-seeker: someone who looks forward to taking risks. Thrill-seekers may have a higher risk tolerance than most people. High in energy and confidence, they need excitement. Instead of avoiding their fears, they face them.

11. Translation READING AND SPEAKING Many risk-takers do extreme sports like bungee jumping or skydiving. Going to an amusement park and riding a roller coaster are less dangerous leisure-time activities that also provide sense of freedom. So are adventure tours, whitewater rafting, or mountain climbing when experienced guides and safety equipment make the experience less risky. In addition, thrill-seekers don’t have to be athletes. Businesspeople, artists, and scientists often take risks, finding excitement in ideas.

12. Keys B. Read again. Check the qualities or attitudes of the thrill-seekers that are mentioned in the article. 1. _______ look forward to taking risks 2. _______ face their fears 3. _______ always do extreme sports 4. _______ see a psychologist 5. _______ have a higher risk tolerance 6. _______need to have excitement 7. _______have a lot of energy and tolerance 8. _______don’t have to be an athlete √ √ √ √ √ √

13. C. Discuss the following questions with your classmates. Alain Robert says, “Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, but I believe in myself.” What do you think he means? Are amusement parks and adventure tours safe places for thrill-seeking? Explain. 3. Name a risk-taker who isn’t an athlete. What kind of risks does he or she take?

15. Bungee Jumping Bungee jumping (also spelled bungy jumping) is the sport of leaping from a tall structure while connected to a large rubber band. The tall structure is usually a bridge, crane, hot-air-balloon or a helicopter. The intense thrill comes as much from the free-falls as from the rebounds. When the person jumps, the cord stretches to absorb the energy of the fall, then the jumper flies upwards again as the cord snaps back. The jumper oscillates up and down until all the energy is dissipated. The word bungee, first appeared around 1930 and was the name for rubber eraser. As with any sport, injuries can still occur, but there have been few fatalities. A relatively common mistake in fatality cases is to use too long a cord. The cord should be substantially shorter than the height of the jumping platform to allow it room to stretch.

16. On Top of the World Jumping out of the cable car put her on top of the world, and that’s where she is determined to remain for the rest of her life——a confident, independent woman she had become in that moment. 从缆车上跳下来让她感到至高的快乐，而且那就是她决定在余生中一直想要追寻的东西——在那一刻，她变成了一个自信、独立的女人。

17. TRANSLATION 1.I was young, independent, and to overcome my fear of traveling alone in foreign countries. But jumping nearly 875 yards out of a cable car in Interlaken, Switzerland, with a rubber band attached to my ankles, was not part of my plan for accomplishing this. It’s funny how intentions can change. determined

18. TRANSLATION 2.Staring over the edge of the cable car, was . I barely heard the others behind me H How could I have let myself be t this? It was crazy! I looked out at the panoramic view below me for motivation, reminding myself why I was here. Yet I remained frozen. my heart in my throat counting down. talked into

19. TRANSLATION 3. this trip, my life took place in a pretty safe environment. As a recent college graduate, I was v off on my own for the first time, with the intention of finding myself in Europe, but the thought of being on my own in foreign countries seemed terrifying. At the same time, not knowing what me on the other side of the ocean filled me with excitement. I knew this journey would change my life. As I my seat belt on the airplane leaving New York, I vowed to conquer as many fears as possible in Europe. Prior to venturing 3. this trip, my life took place in a pretty safe environment. As a recent college graduate, I was off on my own for the first time, with the intention of finding myself in Europe, but the thought of being on my own in foreign countries seemed terrifying. At the same time, not knowing what awaited me on the other side of the ocean filled me with excitement. I knew this journey would change my life. As I my seat belt on the airplane leaving New York, I vowed to conquer as many fears as possible in Europe. awaited buckled

20. TRANSLATION 4.I went to Interlaken a fellow backpacker in a youth hostel in Zurich, Switzerland. To my surprise, Interlaken was heaven to a person with an adventurous spirit. Possible activities included bungee jumping, parachuting, whitewater rafting, and ice climbing. I the big jump my first day there to prevent myself from. at the suggestion of signed up for chickening out

21. TRANSLATION 5. Standing on the ledge, I the bars holding me inside the tiny cable car. Looking down at the raging river below, it felt as if my whole life was based on this one moment. gripped

22. TRANSLATION 6. Among the thoughts that raced through my head was one that had stopped me so many times in the past—“My parents would not approve!” Had I not been paralyzed with fear, I would have laughed.

23. TRANSLATION 7. My palms were sweaty, and my heart was pounding. I was really scared. 8. “Five.” They started the countdown for the second time, ignoring my futile protests. 9. “Four.” I couldn’t believe I was actually going through with this! 10. “Three.” Yikes!

24. TRANSLATION 11. “Two.” In that instant I changed my mind a million times and came to the final decision that there was no way I could allow myself to the cable car, suspended so high off the ground. Unhook my ankles please! Then ... 12. “One.” 13. “I can do it!” I thought, and I knew it was true. leap out of

25. TRANSLATION 14. I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to think about it for another second, I would have stopped myself as I had so many times before. But instead, I jumped.

26. TRANSLATION 15. It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of freedom rose up in me. As I fell toward the earth head first, I saw my new friends waiting for me on the ground and could hear them applauding my victory over fear.

27. TRANSLATION 16. Jumping out of the cable car put me on top of the world, and that’s where I am determined to remain for the rest of my life. That final countdown stays with me as memories of other experiences fade. I didn’t just have a Swiss adventure. I proved my ability to conquer fear. Since then, I’ve traveled to many places, taken risks I never dreamed of, and continue to follow my dreams. If I get scared, I remember the vow I made after reaching the ground again—never to be stopped by fear and to remain the confident, independent woman I had become in that moment.

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29. Keys A. Identity the paragraph from which the following information is derived. 1. Before the trip to Europe, the author had been living in a safe environment. (Para. _____) 2. The author met a backpacker in a youth hostel, who talked her into heading for Interlaken. (Para. _____) 3 4

30. Keys 3. When the author fell toward the ground, her new friends were there waiting for her and applauding her victory over fear. (Para. _____) 4. Since the big jump, the author has traveled to many places, taken risks she never dreamed of, and continued to follow her dreams. (Para. _____) 5. The author felt frozen before jumping off the cable car. (Para. _____) 15 16 2

31. Keys B. Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. The main character of the story is a _____. B high-school graduate B. college graduate C. recent college graduate man D. postgraduate 2. The author jumped out of a cable car nearly 875 yards above the ground, with ____ attached to her ankles. C an iron band B. a leather band C. a rubber band D. a plastic band

32. Keys D 3. Before starting the trip, the author felt______. anxious and fearful B. brave and confident C. timid and frightened D. terrified and excited 4. It is implied from the text that the author’s parents would _____. B encourage the author to enjoy the big jump B. disagree on her jump C. jump for her D. pay someone else to jump

33. Keys 5. The last paragraph suggests that the author______. C regretted and decided to take no other risks was scared to death was satisfied and considered it worthwhile would forget the final countdown

34. C. Answer the following questions according to the text. 1. What was the author going to do according to the first paragraph?_________________________________________________________________ 2. How did the author feel when she stood inside the cable car before the jump?_________________________________________________________________ 3. How did the author feel after the jump?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She was going to travel alone in foreign countries. She was terrified and regretted her decision. She felt as if all her fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. And an enormous sense of freedom rose up in her.

35. Keys Complete the diagram below using the words or phrases in the box. Then add other words or phrases you know to your word web. • Anger: • Fear: sweaty paralyzed furious sullen Moods • Sadness: • Happiness: upset gloomy excited joyful

36. Discuss the following questions with a partner. Package Tour vs. Backpacking Tour

37. Suggested Answers Suggested Answers 1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a package tour and a backpacking tour. Complete the chart below.

38. 2. Which do you prefer, a package tour or a backpacking tour? Why? I prefer backpacking tours. In this way, you can design your own route according to your interest. If you find somewhere attractive and want to stay longer, you can change the schedule easily. Since you may come across trouble or danger along the way, it’s better to find some experienced backpackers as companions.

40. Hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery, particularly in areas of relatively unspoiled. Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities on which many others are based. Hiking is the only way to reach many beautiful places overland. Enthusiasts regard hiking as the best way to see nature. It is seen as better than a tour in a vehicle of any kind (or on an animal; see horseback riding) because the hiker’s senses are not intruded upon by distractions such as windows, engine noise, airborne dust in large quantities, and fellow passengers.

41. 全文音频 A Hard Hike Reveals Spectacular New Views Their adventure had been exciting. And the most exciting part was the first step she took out of the hut. 他们的冒险激动人心，而最让人振奋的是从小屋迈出的第一步。

42. TRANSLATION 1.Lukas spread a map on the wooden front desk of his hotel. “Today I would recommend you to take this ,” he said on our first morning in Switzerland. “It is an easy hike, and you can get view of the valley.” 2.There were plenty of other hikes he pointed out, what he called “easy”what I called “beyond me”. One went over an 8,000-foot pass and across a glacier. Before my husband, Colyn, had a chance to voice his , I quickly said, “You can do that one another time—with Christa!” She’s our athlete daughter. trail ranging from to enthusiasm

43. TRANSLATION 3.During our 10-day stay, we took almost all of the hikes Lukas recommended. We followed narrow mountain tracks from one mountain to another, enjoying the views of snow-capped . 4.What could top this? We wondered on our last day. My husband hadn’t forgotten that hike over the 8,000-foot pass, but (fortunately) it was too late. That hike required catching a 5 p.m. return bus on the other side of the mountain. We would have to leave the hotel by 8 a.m., and it was almost 10 a.m. now. breathtaking peaks

44. TRANSLATION 5. “Why don’t you just go half way the mountain?” Lukas said. “You can see a great view from the old hut there.” And I wouldn’t have to cross the glacier and do that super-steep part, I thought, relieved. 6. We took the 11 a.m. bus to the trailhead. The first was steep, and my feet were dragging. As Colyn urged me on, I protested, “Now, don’t push me!” I didn’t want any pressure to spoil this beautiful day. stretch

45. TRANSLATION 7. Colyn gave me a piece of chocolate and took some pictures. I breathed deeply the rare, heavenly atmosphere and kissed my hiking partner. “I hike faster when I’m happy,” I told him. “Just keep giving me those kisses and chocolate.” 8. Steadily, we climbed slope after rocky slope, breathing hard. It got colder. Crossing a snowfield, I spotted the the old hut. I looked at my watch. At this rate, we could make it to the bus station.

46. dug heels in TRANSLATION 9. My heart sank. A steep rock was hidden in the dense clouds beyond the hut. Would we have to climb that? I had no idea what I was getting into. 10. The hut was filled with delicious smells and friendly chatter. I ordered some soup and sat down to enjoy it . . When Colyn came in, glowing, I my . . “I haven’t agreed to this yet,” I said, even as I began to catch his spirit of adventure. leisurely

47. TRANSLATION 11. A group of college kids from England, celebrating their arrival at the hut with huge plates of hot food, overheard us talking. “You mean there’s more?” one girl asked. When we told her about the glacier and the trail to the bus station, she toward their leader and whispered, “Don’t let him hear that.” 12. Suddenly, the wind changed. I decided I wanted to live boldly. Like riding a bike without training wheels the first time, I wanted to dare to trust the unseen. “All right,” I agreed, smiling. Colyn replied with a big simle. gestured

48. TRANSLATION 13. The trail over the other side of the pass was extremely steep. I was . Crossing the glacier was a bit , but I felt excited as I planted my feet in Colyn’s tracks across the slippery slope. 14. As we descended through ice, a dense fog slowed us down. We where the trail zigzagged down a steep grassy hillside. But after Going hard for an hour or so, we saw a sign that revealed We were in danger of missing the bus. out of my comfort zone scary picked up the pace

49. TRANSLATION 15. There was no time for kisses and chocolate as we went all the way to the valley floor. After shakily crossing a narrow foot bridge suspended over fast flowing water, I staggered into the bus station on rubber legs and collapsed into a chair. But we had made it—15 minutes early! Lukas would be surprised. 16. Exhausted as I was, I was joyful. I had been out of my comfort zone. That territory beyond ease—be it physical or purely mental—where we discover spiritual strength in self-reliance, is perhaps not only where we feel most alive, but where we belong. 17. One thing was clear: our adventure had been exciting. And the most exciting part was the first step I took out of the hut.

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