高中英语 Unit1Breaking records-Listening课件 新人教选修9.pptVIP

I Listen to the radio interview with two Maryville High School students, Luke and Josh, about their school’s bid to break a Guinness record. What record is the school going to try to break ? A BID FOR A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDListen to the radio interview between Helen Griffin and two students from Maryville High School.(Helen=H, Luke=L, Josh=J) H: Im talking to Luke and Josh from Maryville High School about their schools bid to break a Guinness record in a couple of months. Tell me — why did you decide to do this in the first place? L: Well, one day Josh and I were looking at a book of Guinness World Records and we started reading about records set by groups of people. We were amazed at some of the things people do to get a Guinness record. L: Umm ... lets see ... the most people eating breakfast ... oh yeah, would you believe that about 10,240 students brushed their teeth for one minute in China? H: Is that all? It doesnt sound like many. L: No, so thats why Josh and I thought we could easily break that if we got our schoolmates together. H: But you soon found out that it wasnt that easy, didnt you? H: So how are you going to organize this? J: Well, weve got another couple of months to get ready ... Lots of parents and local businesses have said theyre going to donate time, supplies or money — whichever they can. H: Thats wonderful. One last question, boys ... Why is it important for you to attempt this record? L: Well, I just think itd be great fun and I think itd also be great for the school, you know, to create a bit of school spirit and bring people in the local community together. J: Yeah, and apart from that, I think itll be really cool when were old to be able to Dhow our grandkids what we did! H: Well, good luck and please let us know how you go. J/L: (together) We will. FINDING OUT ANSWERS TO A QUIZ Edwin (E) and Cecilia (C) have found the answers to the quiz. Listen to them talking about what they found Out. E: Cecelia, whats the longest r