Warmingup、Pre-reading、Reading、Comprehending

1、新课标人教版课件系列,高中英语 Reading 选修9 unit 1,Quickly glance through the text. Tick the topics about Ashrita that the author does not cover.(p.3),physical skills needed for events kinds of records broken place and date of birth his first Guinness record number of records broken,1,why he became a sportsman his

2、occupation his family life countries he likes best his education,Now read the story more carefully and answer the following questions in groups. 1. Where do you think Ashrita lives? The text doesnt say where he lives now but it is possible he lives in New York because we know that he lived there whe

3、n he was a teenager and that he took part in a bicycle marathon there in 1978.,2,2. 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. (see paragraph 2) 4. When did he first come across the Guinness Book

4、 of World Records? When he was a child.,5. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when A 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 standing on top of a Swiss ball? He needs a

5、great sense of balance, and has to stay on top even though his legs may start shaking.,C somersaulting? He has to overcome dizziness, extreme tiredness and pain. During the process, he is permitted to rest for only five minutes in every hour and stop briefly to vomit. D doing gymnastically correct l

6、unges? Lunges are very hard on his legs.,6. Which one of Sri Chinmoys beliefs led Ashrita to attempting records? There is no limit to peoples physical abilities. 7. Why was it amazing that Ashrita came third in the bicycle marathon in 1978? He had done no training.,8. Why did Ashrita believe he coul

7、d accomplish anything after the bicycle marathon? He believed that because he had done no training, it must have been his spirit that made him come third, and so after the bicycle marathon he believed that he could accomplish anything by using his spirit, and his body was just an instrument of the s

8、pirit. He believed there is no physical limitation.,9. What happens in an event that prevents Ashrita from giving up? When he feels like 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 chi

9、ldish? Why or why not? Students answers may vary.,Get into groups of four and choose two sports. Find out what skills are needed for each activity. Share your ideas with the other groups in your class. Finally decide which activity you would prefer to train for and give a reason.(p.4),4,jumping high

10、 2 putting your legs and arms out as you jump 3 keeping balance of the limbs,1 forward your head over your heels with both hands landing on both feet 2 practising cartwheel movement,1 moving your waist in a circle 2 keeping the rhythm as you move the hula hoop 3 keeping the hula hoop moving,1 bending knees 2 going down on one knee 3 moving forward with one knee touching the ground