Unit1 《Breaking Records reading》课件二（21张PPT）（人教版选修9）.pptVIP

Reading These pictures have been taken at the end of events. How do you think the participants are feeling? Give reasons. Pre-reading New words approximately adv. 近似地，大约地 laughter n. 笑，笑声 in reality 实际上，现实 adjustment n. 调整，调节 tough adj. 强硬的，困难的： 顽强的 gymnastically adv.体操，技能训练 extreme adj.极端的，偏激的 conventional adj. 习俗的，传统的 unfit adj.不适宜的，不太健康的 spiritual adj.精神上的 marathon n.马拉松 urge v. 催促，力劝 accomplish v.完成，实现 motivation n.动机 devotion n.热爱，投入 soul n.灵魂，心灵 Reading 1. Where do you think Ashrita lives? Possibly in New York. Discussion * Module 9 Unit 1 Liu Xiang Luo Xuejuan Zhang Guozheng 12.88 On July 12, a day before his 23rd birthday, Olympic champion Liu Xiang sent himself a wonderful gift by setting a world record of 12.88 seconds in the mens 110-metre hurdles in Lausanne. hula hooping pogo stick jumping doing jumping jacks somersaulting standing on a Swiss ball doing lunges Quickly glance through the text. Tick the topics about Ashrita that the author does not cover. □ physical skills needed for events □ number of records broken □ his family life □ kinds of records broken □ why he became a sportsman □ countries he likes best □ place and date of birth □ his occupation □ his education □ his first Guinness record Now read the story more carefully and answer the following questions in groups. 2. How old do you think he is ? He was 16 in the early 1970s so he would be in his late 40s now. 3. Has he broken records in all seven continents? Yes. 4. When did he first come across the Guinness Book of World Records? When he was a child. 5. A. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when walking with a bottle of milk on his head? The fine neck adjustments are