Скачать или смотреть Oxford English book class 8 chapter 5Dreaming of the dawn wall exercise a,b

The chapter tells the story of how two climbers, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson, succeeded in climbing the daunting rock face known as the Dawn Wall of the much-famous El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. The chapter highlights themes of perseverance, skill, risk-taking, preparation and the physical and mental demands of such an extreme climb.

The text explains:

The geological feature of the Dawn Wall (a sheer granite cliff) and why it is so challenging to climb.

The difference between “free climbing” (relying mainly on strength, skill and minimal equipment) versus “aid climbing” (using more gear and support).

Tommy Caldwell’s personal story: he lost part of a finger, yet persisted; he trained hard; he had earlier experiences that tested his courage.