Unit 9 Adventure The Nature of Adventure It is a series of activities with the feature of uncertainty, danger, excitement. It deeply roots in Human's innate nature to satisfy peoples curiosity and imagination towards mysterious, unknown worlds. It can enrich ones knowledge, expand vision, broaden horizon. It can enable human to make full use of nature, and realize and prove the value of humans existence. The Reason of taking Adventure Leaving everything behind, such as fame and fortue, social status, power... all and all, narrow enthusiasm would not exist. At that time, the entusiasm that without reason would emerge. Let us aware of the beauty of the surrounding breeze, sunshine and grassland. -- JKrishnamurti Inpursuit of knowledge, every day everything is acquired. In pursuit of wisdom, every day everything is dropped. -- Lao Tzuc Adventure Types Insider Adventure 1. to prove oneself 2. To forget ego 3. Growing-up and mature 4. Be good in communication Outsider Adventure 1. Land Movements 2. Wild Adventure 3. Aquatic Sports 4. Ice Adventures 5. High Altitude 1. Land Movements Hike Driving Tour Bicycle trip Riding 2. Wild Adventure Alpine Adventure Rock Climbing Forest Exploration 3. Aquatic Sports Drift Scuba Diving Surfing Tracing Canyoning 4. Ice Adventures Ski Ice Climbing Polar Expedition 5. High Altitude Experience A balloon Glide Parachute Bungee Jumping The Requirement of this Unit 1. 2. 3. 1 Group Discussion: explain mans innate desire for adventure? 2 Whats the meaning of adventure 4. 5. 6. National Geography 4