Unit 1 Breaking records-Reading 课件.pptVIP

6.Which one of Sri Chinmoy’s beliefs led Ashrita to attempting records? The belief that there is no limit to people’s physical abilities. 7.Why was it amazing that Ashrita came third in the bicycle marathon in 1978? He won the third place even though he had done no training. 没有限制 8. Why did Ashrita believe he could accomplish anything after the bicycle marathon? Because he came to the understanding that his body was just an instrument of the spirit and that he seemed to be able to use his spirit to accomplish anything. 同位语从句，说明understanding 的内容 第二个同位语从句的内容。而且必须保留连接词that 9. What happens in an event that prevents Ashrita from giving up? He goes deep within himself and connects with his soul and his teacher to keep on. 10. Do you think that the events that Ashrita participates in are childish? Why or why not? In my opinion, they are not childish, because they require an enormous amount of strength and fitness as well as determination in reality. Discussion on Ashrita’s motivation: ①Why did Ashrita challenge the Guinness world records instead of taking part in the Olympic games? ②Why does he keep on trying to challenge different Guinness records? ③Why didn’t he take part in a conventional sports instead of un conventional and funny one? ④Why did Ashrita took part in active sports after learned quiet mediation? Personal profile Name Ashrita Furman Occupation 1. _______ Main sports in which he has made Guinness records Hula hooping 2. ____________________ ____________ 3. _______ Performing deep knee bends in a hot air balloon Read the text and then fill in the blanks. Sportsman 24-hour bicycle marathon Pogo stick jumping under water Main sports in which he has made Guinness records 4. _____________ Covering a mile in the fastest time while doing gymnastically correct lunges Somersaulting along a road for 12 miles Jumping jacks Main sports in which h