Unit 1 That mst be a record (reading)课件.ppt

;Unit 1 That must be a record;The Guinness Book of World Records;Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. 1.How did Sir Hugh Beaver come up with the idea for the Guinness Book of World Records? 2.What are the categories in the Guinness Book of World Records? 3.Why are Lance Armstrong’s records special? 4.What types of record attempts are not allowed? 5.Why do you think many people are interested in world records?;A. The Guinness Book of World Records is popular because people enjoy reading about strange facts and exciting achievements. B. The editors of the book collect all the records and put them into different groups. C. Sir Hugh Beaver decided to write the book as the result of an argument with a friend. D. Even though the records themselves are amazing, the stories of the people who set the records are often even more interesting. E. A new Guinness World record will only be accepted if it is safe and has been done according to the rules. F. “I just love reading about people who do amazing things, such as swimming a long river or running across a country. The stories inspire me and are fun to read.”;Language points:;Goodbye!