1、ReadingThese pictures have been taken at the end of events.How do you think the participants are feeling?Give reasons.Zhang Guozheng weight liftingLiu Xianghurdling On July 12,a day before his 23rd birthday,Olympic champion Liu Xiang sent himself a wonderful gift by setting a world record of 12.88 s
2、econds in the mens 110-metre hurdles in Lausanne.Luo Xuejuanswimmingboxinghula hooping pogo stick jumpingdoing jumping jackssomersaultingstanding on a Swiss balldoing lungesA Jumping Jack as it is called in the United States military,is a physical exercise performed by jumping to a position with the
3、 legs spread wide and the hands touching overhead and then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides.More intensive versions include bending down and touching the floor in between each jump.Now read about a man called Ashrita Furman who has broken Guinness records in a
4、ll these activities.Asrita FurmanAshrita Furman has set 187 official Guinness records over the past 25 years and currently holds 82 records.He has set records in all 7 continents and in more than 30 different countries and he has the official record for:“The most current Guinness world records held
5、at the same time by an individual,”Marco Frigatti,Head of Records,Guinness Book of World Records.Quickly glance through the text.Tick the topics about Ashrita that the author does not cover.physical skills needed for events number of records broken his family life kinds of records broken why he beca
6、me a sportsman countries he likes best place and date of birth his occupation his education his first Guinness recordSkim the text and answer the questions:Who is Ashrita Furman?When and why he entered the Guinness book of world records?When did Ashrita become a student Chinmoy?Careful reading First
7、 look through the questions:1.Where do you think Ashrita lives?Possibly in New York.2.How old do you think he is?He was 16 in the early 1970s so he would be in his late 40s now.3.Has he broken records in all seven continents?Yes.4.When did he first come across the Guinness Book of World Records?When
8、 he was a child.5.A.What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when walking with a bottle of milk on his head?He has to make fine neck adjustments,and has to rest and eat with the bottle of milk on his head.B.What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when stand
9、ing on top of a Swiss ball?He needs a great sense of balance,and has to stay on top even though his legs may start shaking.平衡感平衡感C.What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when somersaulting?He has to overcome dizziness,extreme tiredness and pain.D.What are some of the physical
10、difficulties he has experienced when doing gymnastically correct lunges?Lunges are extremely hard on his legs.6.Which one of Sri Chinmoys beliefs led Ashrita to attempting records?The belief that there is no limit to peoples physical abilities.7.Why was it amazing that Ashrita came third in the bicy
11、cle marathon in 1978?He won the third place even though he had done no training.没有限制没有限制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 s
12、pirit to accomplish anything.同位语从句，说明同位语从句，说明understanding 的的内容内容第二个同位语从句第二个同位语从句的内容。而且必须的内容。而且必须保留连接词保留连接词that9.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 Ashrit
13、a 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 Ashritas motivation:Why did Ashrita challenge the Guinness world records instead of taking part in the O
14、lympic games?Why does he keep on trying to challenge different Guinness records?Why didnt he take part in a conventional sports instead of un conventional and funny one?Why did Ashrita took part in active sports after learned quiet mediation?Read the text and then fill in the blanks.Sportsman24-hour
15、 bicycle marathonPogo stick jumping under water Jumping jacksDeterminationStanding on top of a 75 cm Swiss ballType of writing and main ideas of each paragraph:a news report Ashrita Furman is a sportsman who likes the challenge of breaking Guinness records Ashrita achieved his dream of breaking a re
16、cord in all seven continents.Type:Para.1Para.2 The fine neck adjustments needed to keep a full bottle of milk on your head while you are walking These activities require an enormous amount of strength and fitness as well as determinationPara.3Para.4 A lot of concentration and a great sense of balanc
17、e Somersaulting:a tough event Covering a mile in the fastest time while doing gymnastically correct lunges As a child he was fascinated by the Guinness Book of World Records As a teenager,he began searching for a deeper meaning in lifePara.5Para.6Para.7Para.8Para.9 He knew that he would one day get
18、into the Guinness Book of World Records.Ashrita broke his first Guinness record with 27,000 jumping jacks in 1979.Ashrita always acknowledges his teacher in his record-breaking attempts“There is only one perfect roadIt is ahead of you，always ahead of you.”Para.10Para.11Para.12Here are some of Ashritas beliefs.In groups,discuss whether you agree with them or not.1.There is no limit to peoples physical abilities.2.The body is just an instrument of the spirit.3.You can use your spirit to accomplish anything.4.There is only one perfect road.It is ahead of you,always ahead of you.
