The Guinness Book Of World Records Unit 2:Reading The Guinness Book Of World Records

Warm up: Do you know this book?

Quiz: Test yourself

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√ 1. The world’s tallest man is ________ A. 2.35m B. 2.45m C. 2.55 America's Robert Wadlow who still towers above the rest at 8ft 11.1 inches.

√ √ 2. The youngest college graduate was_______ 10 years old 3. The highest number of goals in a soccer career is ______ 1279 546 3850 √ √

√ 4. The longest beard is _________ A. 73cm B. 1.83 cm C. 2.33 Shamsher Singh of Punjab, India 4. The longest beard is _________ A. 73cm B. 1.83 cm C. 2.33 √

and answer the questions. Scan the text and answer the questions.

1.Who was Sir Hugh Beaver? 2.When was the first edition of the Guinness Book of World Records published? Sir Hugh Beaver was the director of the Guinness Brewery. In 1955.

3.How long was the longest moustache in the world? 4.What Guinness records were set in Urumqi and Hong Kong? 5.Who won the Tour de France in 2003? 1.6 meters. Urumqi is the most remote city from the sea. A special and delicious record was set in 1997 to celebrate … Lance Armstrong.

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? …when he wanted to settle an argument about the fastest bird in Europe. The human body, amazing feats, the natural world, … Because he suffered from cancer but recovered and set more records. Record attempts that are dangerous to the person who is attempting it or to others are not allowed.

Match the following sentences with its paragraphs.

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.” Paragraph 5 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 6 Paragraph 3

Language Points

e.g. He settled the matter quickly. ②使定居;安顿 settle down 定居 Language points: 1.settle vt. ①解决;调停;决定 e.g. He settled the matter quickly. ②使定居;安顿 settle down 定居 e.g. They settled down and lived a happy life. employ 2.hire v. 雇佣 hire sb. to do sth. e.g. He hired ten people to help him with the task. 3.set down 记下;写下 write down e.g. You’d better set down the telephone number before you forget it. set about set out set off set up set aside 开始做;着手 + doing sth 出发;开始做 + to do sth 出发;启程 建立;树立;开办 把……置于一旁

② 保持与……的联系 keep in touch with lose track of 与……失去联系 lose touch with 4.keep track of ① 记录 ② 保持与……的联系 keep in touch with lose track of 与……失去联系 lose touch with 5. stand out 突出；杰出 e.g. A tall man stands out in a crowd. stand for stand up stand by 代表；主张 站起；经久；耐用 支持 6. in the first place 首先；第一点 firstly e.g. I want to talk about education in the first place. 7. make for 可造成；可成为；有利于，有助于 e.g. Does early rising make for good health?

Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story Sentence pattern: Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease. as conj. 虽然;尽管 引导让步状语从句 = Although / Though the record is impressive, it fades… 常用结构: A. adj. / adv. + as / though + 主语 + 谓语动词, + 主句 Cold as it was, they went on working on the farm. Much as I like the necklace, I will not buy it. B. n. + as +主语 + 谓语动词, + 主句 Child as he is, he has been to many places. 注: 名词前不加冠词. C. v. + as + 主语 + 情态动词(助动词), + 主句 Try as she might, she couldn’t open the door.

Retell: Sir Hugh Beaver 1951 settle an argument; conclude The 1st edition 1955 publish; best-seller New records 60,000 not all printed; categories; chapters on…. The world of sports stand out; moving life stories, Armstrong Why? Curiosity possible & how far push ourselves entertainment How to apply for? contact --- decide (suitable)---send rules & forms --- inspect your attempt --- confirm --- get a certificate

Homework: Find a Guinness world record and write it down & share with classmates to see whose is more interesting.