Lesson5:The Mountain Rescue Mission

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山地救援任务

Vocabulary List | 词汇表

Word	Pronunciation	Definition	中文释义
altruistic	/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/	Showing selfless concern for the welfare of others	利他主义的，无私的
avalanche	/ˈævəlæntʃ/	A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside	雪崩
compatriot	/kəmˈpeɪtriət/	A fellow citizen of one's own country	同胞，同国人
detergent	/dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/	A cleaning agent that removes dirt and grease	洗涤剂，清洁剂
metaphorical	/ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl/	Using metaphor; symbolic rather than literal	隐喻的，比喻的
rudimentary	/ˌruːdəˈmentəri/	Basic, elementary; in the earliest stages of development	基本的，初步的
seduce	/sɪˈduːs/	To attract or tempt; to persuade to act against better judgment	诱惑，引诱
spouse	/spaʊs/	A husband or wife; married partner	配偶
tumour	/ˈtuːmər/	An abnormal growth of tissue in the body	肿瘤
amphibian	/æmˈfɪbiən/	An animal that can live both on land and in water	两栖动物

English Version | 英文版本

Dr. Sarah Kim, an altruistic surgeon, had always put others before herself. When news arrived that her compatriot and fellow researcher Dr. Chen was trapped on Mount Everest after an avalanche, she immediately volunteered for the dangerous rescue mission.

The mountain's harsh conditions would seduce many climbers into making fatal mistakes, but Sarah's rudimentary survival training had prepared her for such challenges. Her spouse, also a doctor, understood the risks but supported her decision to help save lives.

At the base camp, Sarah discovered that Dr. Chen had been studying unique amphibian species that survived in high-altitude lakes. His research equipment was basic—just detergent for cleaning specimens and simple microscopes for observations.

When they found Dr. Chen, he was barely conscious. Sarah quickly realized that his symptoms weren't just from altitude sickness—they resembled those of someone with a brain tumour. The metaphorical weight of this discovery hit her hard: they weren't just racing against the mountain's dangers, but against time itself.

"The mountain has become a metaphorical enemy," Sarah told the rescue team. "We're not just fighting snow and ice, but fighting for Chen's life in every sense."

Using her altruistic nature and medical skills, Sarah improvised emergency treatment with their limited supplies. She even used camping detergent to sterilize makeshift surgical tools—a rudimentary but necessary solution.

The rescue team's compatriot bonds grew stronger as they worked together. Sarah's spouse coordinated medical support from the base camp via radio, proving that love and professional dedication could work hand in hand.

Against all odds, they managed to evacuate Dr. Chen safely. His amphibian research would later lead to breakthrough discoveries in medical treatments, but it was Sarah's altruistic courage that saved his life. The avalanche had tried to seduce them all into despair, but their determination proved stronger than any metaphorical or literal mountain they faced.

Chinese Version | 中文版本

萨拉·金博士是一位利他主义的外科医生，总是把别人放在自己之前。当消息传来，她的同胞和研究伙伴陈博士在雪崩后被困在珠穆朗玛峰时，她立即自愿参加这次危险的救援任务。

山区的恶劣条件会诱惑许多登山者犯致命错误，但萨拉基本的生存训练为她准备了应对这些挑战。她的配偶也是一名医生，理解其中的风险，但支持她拯救生命的决定。

在大本营，萨拉发现陈博士一直在研究在高海拔湖泊中生存的独特两栖动物物种。他的研究设备很基本——只有用于清洁标本的洗涤剂和用于观察的简单显微镜。

当他们找到陈博士时，他几乎失去了意识。萨拉很快意识到他的症状不仅仅是高原反应——它们类似于患有脑肿瘤的人。这一发现的比喻重量沉重地打击着她：他们不仅在与山峰的危险赛跑，更是在与时间本身赛跑。

"这座山已经成为一个比喻的敌人，"萨拉告诉救援队。"我们不仅在与雪和冰战斗，更是在各个方面为陈博士的生命而战。"

运用她利他的天性和医疗技能，萨拉用有限的物资临时进行紧急治疗。她甚至使用露营洗涤剂来消毒临时外科工具——一个基本但必要的解决方案。

救援队的同胞情谊在他们合作中变得更加牢固。萨拉的配偶通过无线电从大本营协调医疗支持，证明了爱情和职业奉献可以携手并进。

克服了所有困难，他们成功地安全撤离了陈博士。他的两栖动物研究后来导致了医学治疗的突破性发现，但是萨拉利他的勇气拯救了他的生命。雪崩试图诱惑他们所有人陷入绝望，但他们的决心比他们面临的任何比喻或字面意义上的山峰都要强大。

Practice Exercises | 练习题

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary:

Her _______ behavior helped many people in need without expecting anything in return.

The mountain _______ buried several climbers under tons of snow.

As a _______, he felt proud to represent his country in the Olympics.

She used strong _______ to clean the grease stains from the clothes.

The teacher's explanation was _______ rather than literal.

His medical knowledge is still _______, but he's learning quickly.

The con artist tried to _______ investors with promises of quick profits.

Her _______ supported her career decisions throughout their marriage.

The doctor discovered a benign _______ during the patient's examination.

Frogs are _______ that can live both in water and on land.

Match the word with its best synonym:

Altruistic a) Basic

Avalanche b) Landslide

Compatriot c) Husband/Wife

Metaphorical d) Selfless

Rudimentary e) Fellow citizen

Spouse f) Symbolic

Seduce g) Tempt

Choose the correct definition:

Tumour is:

a) A type of medicine b) An abnormal tissue growth c) A surgical tool d) A mountain peak

Amphibian refers to:

a) A cleaning product b) A mountain climber c) An animal living in water and on land d) A medical condition

Detergent is used to:

a) Treat illness b) Clean things c) Measure distance d) Study animals

True or False:

An altruistic person is selfish and only thinks of themselves. (T/F)

An avalanche involves falling snow and rocks. (T/F)

A compatriot is someone from a different country. (T/F)

Metaphorical language uses symbols and comparisons. (T/F)

Rudimentary means advanced and complex. (T/F)

Answer Key:

altruistic 2. avalanche 3. compatriot 4. detergent 5. metaphorical

rudimentary 7. seduce 8. spouse 9. tumour 10. amphibian

d 12. b 13. e 14. f 15. a 16. c 17. g

b 19. c 20. b

F 22. T 23. F 24. T 25. F

Advanced Application | 高级应用练习

Create complex sentences using multiple vocabulary words:

Use altruistic, compatriot, and spouse in one sentence:

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Use metaphorical, seduce, and avalanche in one sentence:

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Use rudimentary, detergent, and amphibian in one sentence:

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Contextual Understanding | 语境理解

Answer these questions about the story:

Why was Dr. Sarah Kim's mission considered altruistic?

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What metaphorical meaning did the mountain represent in the story?

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How did rudimentary equipment still prove useful in the rescue?

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Created for vocabulary review and practice | 为词汇复习和练习而创作

Learning Techniques | 学习技巧:

Altruistic: Think "altro" (other) + "istic" = caring for others

Avalanche: Visualize "a valley launch" of snow

Compatriot: "Com" (with) + "patriot" = fellow patriot

Metaphorical: "Meta" (beyond) + "phor" (carry) = carrying meaning beyond literal

Rudimentary: Like "rude" + "mentary" = basic, crude beginning

记忆技巧:

利他主义: "利他"而非"利己"

雪崩: 想象雪从山上"崩"塌下来

同胞: "同"一个国家的"胞"兄弟姐妹

隐喻: 不是"明喻"而是"隐"藏的比喻

基本: "基"础"本"能，最初级的

Discussion Questions | 讨论题:

When have you seen altruistic behavior in real life?

Can you think of metaphorical expressions in your native language?

What rudimentary skills do you think everyone should learn?

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