选修七Unit1Using-language.pptVIP

Listening text AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT Barry Minto (B) has just made a successful climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Listen to him being interviewed on the radio by Joan (J). JOAN: Barry, welcome to our programme and congratulations on that great climb! BARRY: Thank you. It’s good to be here. JOAN: Now, Barry, it was a very special climb, wasn’t it? BARRY: Yes, that’s right. Half of the group had very bad eyesight or were blind like me, and the other half were sighted people who came along to help us. JOAN: How old were the climbers? BARRY: Well, the weak-sighted and blind group were between 16 and 19 years old. JOAN: And the sighted climbers? BARRY: Between 25 and 45. JOAN: I see. Now, why did you make such a difficult climb? BARRY: For two main reasons: one is to prove that we can achieve whatever we decide to do; the other is to raise money for other people with weak sight. JOAN: Mmm. Well done! I know Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. But how high is it? BARRY: About 5,900 metres. JOAN: That’s very high! So how many of you reach the top? BARRY: Of the 12 poor-sighted and blind climbers, 9 made it to the top. Of the 15 sighted climbers, 7 did. JOAN: Well done! BARRY: Yes, it just shows you how determined the poor-sighted and blind climbers were. JOAN: How long did it take you? BARRY: Five days to go up and two to come down. JOAN: Well, Barry, I’m full of admiration for you and your companions. What do you plan to do next? BARRY: Oh, I’m going to university next year, but my next climbing ambition is to go up Mount Qomolangma one day. JOAN: Amazing. I wish you every success in the future, Barry. BARRY: (fade out) Thanks, Joan… Wishes congratulations Good luck. Well done. I’m very impressed by your performance. You have my best wishes. I’m very pleased for you. I hope it goes well for you. That’s wonderful/amazing. I want to express my sincere congratulations on … * Discuss this question in p