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

1.Who is the youngest athlete? 2. Who retired from their sport and then made a comeback? 3. Who has trained in another profession? 4. Who do you think is the most courageous of the four sportspeople? Give reasons. 5. What qualities do you think these sportspeople need to be successful? Writing write a profile for a magazine about a person who has broken a record. Use the guide below and the profiles on pages 7and 8 as models. * Reading Writing Fastest average speed, Tour de France France 1999, 2003 Lance Armstrong 1. Read the profiles from a sports magazine and complete the summary of each sportsperson’s (Guinness) record(s). what where when who International Triathlon Union World Champion （not stated） 1992， 1993 Michellie Jones what where when who what where when who Yongest female to win the women’s world title for platform diving champion of all time; first Australia, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney 1991, 1992, 1996, 2000 Fu Mimgxia Where when who Martin Strel 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 The Danube River in Europe; the Mississippi River in USA; the Parana River in South America; the Changjiang River in China What First person to swim the entire length of the Danube River; longest time for nonstop swimming; swimming the greatest distance; first man to swim the length of the Parana River; swimming the length of the dangerous Changjiang River 2. Read the profiles and answer the questions below: Fu Mingxia. Lance Armstrong, FuMingxia Lance Armstrong, Michellie Jones, Marrtin Strel Lance Armstrong, because he overcame cancer and then had the courage to return to racing. Courage, determination, ambition, vision, passion, focus, concentration, belief in himself/herself, perseverance, etc. Suggested answer: 3. Which quote do you think belongs to which sportsperson? 1. I am swimming for peace, friendship and clean water. Martin Strel 2. I’d like to think that I was a role model, that people see my sport and say”Wow,I’d like to try t