Ⅰ. Write the words, and match their pronunciations. 写出单词,然后与其读音连线。
1. 登山者 m c l i b e r A. /sə'vaɪv/
2. 北部的 t h e r n n o r B. /'klaɪmə(r)/
3. 存活 v i s u r v e C. /dɪ'gri:/
4. 状态 d i c o n t i o n D. /'nɔ:ðən/
5. 度；度数 g r d e e e E. /deθ/
6. 易变的 a b l e g e c h a n F. /kən'dɪʃn/
7. 死亡 t h e a d G. /'tʃeɪndʒəbl/

I. 1. climber B 2. northern D 3. survive A 4. condition F 5. degree C 6. changeable G 7. death E

Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. 从方框中选择恰当的单词或短语,完成下列句子。
above, survive, changeable, determined, condition, bit by bit, measure
1. After the heavy rain, the small plants fought hard to in the wet soil.
2. The of the old house is not good—we need to repair the roof first.
3. The weather in spring is always , so you'd better take an umbrella.
4. Lucy is to learn painting. She practices every evening.
5. You can improve your English by reading passages every day.
6. The temperature is zero degree today, so the snow has started to melt (融化).
7. We need to the length of the table before buying a tablecloth for it.

Ⅱ. 1. survive 2. condition 3. changeable 4. determined 5. bit by bit 6. above 7. measure

Ⅲ. Read 1b, answer the questions and summarize the article according to the answers. 阅读1b,回答下列问题,然后根据答语进行概要。
1. Why is it difficult to climb Qomolangma?
1)It is the place on earth.
2)Temperature can on it.
3)Climbers must also deal with .
2. What achievements did China's climbing teams make?
1)In 1960, a Chinese climbing team reached the top of Qomolangma from for the first time. Mountain climbers called that way .
2)In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma and to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side .
3)In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma .
3. Why do people still risk their lives to climb Qomolangma?
It is because , or it is simply because .
Summary:

Ⅲ. 1. 1) It is the highest place on earth. 2) Temperature can fall to -30 degrees on it. 3) Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs and changeable weather.
2. 1) In 1960, a Chinese climbing team reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern side for the first time. Mountain climbers called that way the “Death Road”. 2) In 1975, another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma and brought a ladder to the Second Step. Until 2007, almost all climbers from the northern side used this ladder to reach the top much faster. 3) In 2020, a Chinese research team went to Qomolangma to measure its height—8,848.86 metres.
3. It is because human curiosity and ambition cannot be stopped; or it is simply because it’s there.
Summary: