人教新课标高中英语 选修9 Unit 1 Breaking records Warming up 课件.pptVIP

Unit 1 Breaking records Warming up 吉尼斯世界纪录的历史 1951年，在一次狩猎聚会上，当时英国吉尼斯啤酒公司的执行董事 休?比佛爵士与别人发生了争论：欧洲飞得最快的鸟是哪种？是松鸡还是金鸻？休?比佛爵士意识到，如果有一本书能为这类争论提供答案的话，它一定会大受欢迎。 当时在伦敦经营一家资料收集站的孪生兄弟诺里斯和罗斯?麦克沃特罗斯麦克沃特受命为《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》收集资料,休?比佛爵士的想法变成了现实。1955年8月27日,第一版《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》装订成书,当年圣诞节前即荣登英国畅销书榜首。 1. Practice more talking about self-introduction in English. 2. Learn more information about Guinness. * (the events) softball Mountain bike shooting swimming football weightlifting volleyball judo archery table tennis handball tennis fencing equestrian sailing trampoline basketball canoe water polo triathlon artistic gymnastics badminton rhythmic gymnastics road cycling These pictures have been taken at the end of events. How do you think the participants are feeling? Give reasons. boxing hurdling swimming weight lifting feelings angry exciting scornful happy sad shocked They are feeling… excited/encouraged/great/ wonderful/happy/disappointed/ delighted/marvellous/proud/ cheerful/glorious. Let’s enjoy more wonderful pictures! The Guinness Book of World Records The book collects all kinds of records that are not made in any conventional sports and usually by amateur sports lovers. The heaviest cake in the world. The dog with the largest ears. The person with the longest moustache. The smallest electrically operated motor car. The world’s tallest person, 251cm. * * *