Climbing the Matterhorn
Still, the risks have not stopped thrill-seekers from making the dangerous journey to the summit. During the high season in late summer as many as 120 people climb the mountain each day. There are many different routes on all four sides of the Matterhorn – all are difficult even for experienced climbers. The two easiest routes go up the northeast and southwest ridges. Both have fixed ropes and ladders along the way to help climbers reach the top.
While climbing, it is important to remember safety. Loose or falling rock can injure or kill people during their ascent. A storm can appear suddenly, and the perfect climb can turn fatal. Climbers sometimes hire a guide to help them on their journey up the Matterhorn. A guide’s experience can often help the climber avoid or deal with the many dangers on the mountain.
The sense of achievement after completing the climb has newcomers and experts coming back for more. Without a doubt, the mountain’s memorable appearance and promise of adventure make it a natural wonder of the world.
thrill
ridge
ascentàmove up or climb
memorable
【Chat room】
route (ou可唸成奧，也可唸路)
美國東部比較多人講路、西部唸奧
row 划(唸落)
Let’s go row a boat.
row吵架、爭吵 ( r奧)
He had a row with his wife.
bow 鞠躬 (唸豹)
bow 弓、蝴蝶結 [ec]
Do you know how to tie a bow tie?
【Grammar on the go】
….the mountain’s memorable appearance and promise of adventure makes it a natural wonder of the world.
promise
àto agree to do or not to do something
Dad promised to take us to the amusement park.
promise
Red skies in the late evening is a promise for good weather the next day.
If you see dragon flies fly close to the ground, it is a promise that it will rain soon.
【Key word】
ascent 上坡、登高
The mountaineers made a successful ascent of the mountain due to their careful planning.
這些登山客因為周詳的計畫而成功登頂。
ascent 也可代表地位的提高
His best seller brought him a rapid ascent in the publishing world.
他的書大賣讓他在出版界的名聲快速提升
fatal致命的、災難性的
The fatal disease took thousands of lives during that time.
在那時候這個致命的疾病奪走好幾千人的性命
He made a fatal mistake by not saving this important file before turning off the computer.
memorable令人難忘、值得紀念的
Justin’s memorable performance soon made him a very popular singer.
These photos really captured the memorable moments.
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