人教修订版 高中三年级 unit 1. reading revision people have always been interested in...
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人教修订版 高中三年级 Unit 1
Reading
RevisionRevision People have always been
interested in knowing about
world records. They want to
know about the biggest, smallest,
fastest, slowest, longest, shortest,
oldest and youngest. The first
book of this kind was The
Gunnies Book of World Records.
The idea for this book came
from Hugh Beaver. One day,
after watching some birds, he
told his friends that he thought
those birds were probably the
fastest birds in Britain. Several
of his friends disagreed with
him.
However, when they tried to solve the problem by looking it up, they found none of the books they had contained the information that they were looking for. As a result, Hugh Beaver decided to put out a book that would contain all kinds of world records.
Hugh Beaver began to look
for someone who could help
him write the book. Soon he
heard of two brothers who had
a small fact agency in London.
They worked on finding and
checking facts for people. Hugh
Beaver went to interview the
two brothers and found their
knowledge amazing. He offered
them jobs in his company. On
August 27, 1955, The Gunnies
Book of World Records went
on sale. In four months it
became a best -seller.
What can we learn from this passage?
How and when the first edition of the
Gunnies Book of World Records was
put out.
QuestionsQuestions
Pre-readingPre-reading
1. Who was Sir Hugh Beaver?
He was the then director of the
Guinness Brewery, who came up
with the idea of writing a book later
called the Guinness Book of the
World Records.
1. Who was Sir Hugh Beaver?
He was the then director of the
Guinness Brewery, who came up
with the idea of writing a book later
called the Guinness Book of the
World Records.
2. When was the first edition of the
Guinness Book of World Records
published?
In 1955.
3. How long was the longest moustache
in the world?
1.6 meters.
2. When was the first edition of the
Guinness Book of World Records
published?
In 1955.
3. How long was the longest moustache
in the world?
1.6 meters.
4. What Guinness records were set in
Urumqi and Hong Kong?
Urumqi is the most remote city from
the sea--- it is 2,500kilmeters from the
nearest coast. A special and delicious
record was set in 1997 to celebrate
Hong Kong’s return to China.
4. What Guinness records were set in
Urumqi and Hong Kong?
Urumqi is the most remote city from
the sea--- it is 2,500kilmeters from the
nearest coast. A special and delicious
record was set in 1997 to celebrate
Hong Kong’s return to China.
5. Who won the Tour de France in
2003?
Lance Armstrong.
5. Who won the Tour de France in
2003?
Lance Armstrong.
Skimming
How and when the first edition was put out?
In 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver wanted to find out the fastest bird in Europe, he came up with the idea for the Guinness Book of the World Records. The first edition was published in 1955.
In 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver wanted to find out the fastest bird in Europe, he came up with the idea for the Guinness Book of the World Records. The first edition was published in 1955.
How are the records printed?
Into different categories Into different categories
Curiosity; also entertained by accounts of strange and unusual deeds and facts
Curiosity; also entertained by accounts of strange and unusual deeds and facts
Why are people so interested in world records?
What types of record attempt will be accepted by the Guinness Book of World Record ?
Suitable and safe. Suitable and safe.
The steps to get one’s record into the
Guinness Book of the World Records.
The steps to get one’s record into the
Guinness Book of the World Records.
Key words ：Key words ：contact, decide, send, inspect, confirm
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
First contact the Guinness Book of the World Records First contact the Guinness Book of the World Records The editors need to decide if your suggestion is suitable and safe.
The editors need to decide if your suggestion is suitable and safe.
The editors will send you rules and the form you need to apply for the record.
The editors will send you rules and the form you need to apply for the record.
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
A Guinness official will come to inspect your attempt. A Guinness official will come to inspect your attempt.
The official will confirm the record. The official will confirm the record.
You will get a certificate that says you are a world record holder.
You will get a certificate that says you are a world record holder.
ReadingReading
Paragraph 1: How and when the first edition was
put out.
How and when the first edition was
put out.
Paragraph 2: Paragraph 2:
The records that can be printed in the
book are put into different categories
and some examples.
The records that can be printed in the
book are put into different categories
and some examples.
Paragraph 3: Paragraph 3:
Chinese records in the book.Chinese records in the book.
Paragraph 4: Paragraph 4:
Examples of records from the world
of sports and the moving story of
Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
Examples of records from the world
of sports and the moving story of
Armstrong’s struggle against disease.
Paragraph 5: Paragraph 5:
Why people are so interested in
world records.
Why people are so interested in
world records.
Paragraph 6: Paragraph 6:
How the Guinness Book of World
Record accepts a world record.
How the Guinness Book of World
Record accepts a world record.
Part 1 (Paragraph 1) Part 1 (Paragraph 1)
How and when the first edition
was put out.
How and when the first edition
was put out.Part 2 (Paragraph 2-4) Part 2 (Paragraph 2-4)
The records that can be printed in the
book are put into different categories.
The records that can be printed in the
book are put into different categories.
Main idea
Part 3: (Paragraph 5) Part 3: (Paragraph 5)
Why people are so interested in
world records.
Why people are so interested in
world records.
Part 4: (Paragraph 6) Part 4: (Paragraph 6)
How the Guinness Book of World
Record accepts a world record.
How the Guinness Book of World
Record accepts a world record.
Writing Style of the Text
According to the characteristics of
expository writing, the writer selects
informational technical, descriptive
language appropriately. The language
is easy to understand. The text is well
organized. From the first part we can
It is an expository writing.
learn how and when the first edition
was put out. In the second part, it tells
us that records are put into different
categories and gives some examples. In
the third part, it tells us why people are
interested in world records. The last
part tells how to get one’s record into
the Guinness Book World Records.
ExplanationExplanation
1. Instead, the editors of the book set down the records and keep track of them in other ways.
“keep track of sth.”1) record sth.; write down
2) keep informed of sb./sth.
Don’t feel bad if you make a mistake.
Keep track of (write down) your mistakes
and learn from them.
Don’t feel bad if you make a mistake.
Keep track of (write down) your mistakes
and learn from them.
Her mother used to keep track of
(write down) every penny she spent.
Her mother used to keep track of
(write down) every penny she spent.
e.g.e.g.
It’s hard to keep track of (maintain
contact with) all one’s old school
friends.
It’s hard to keep track of (maintain
contact with) all one’s old school
friends.
Mr. Stevens kept track of (keep
informed of) his business by telephone
when he was in hospital.
Mr. Stevens kept track of (keep
informed of) his business by telephone
when he was in hospital.
2. Impressive as the record is, it fades
next to the story of Armstrong’s
struggle against disease.
虽然这项纪录令人难忘，但阿姆斯 特朗与病魔作斗争的故事更令人瞩目。
2. Impressive as the record is, it fades
next to the story of Armstrong’s
struggle against disease.
虽然这项纪录令人难忘，但阿姆斯 特朗与病魔作斗争的故事更令人瞩目。
as 引导倒装让步状语从句 , 相当于 though 引导的正常语序的状语从句。 as 引导倒装让步状语从句 , 相当于 though 引导的正常语序的状语从句。
Tired as he was, he sat up late. =
Though he was tired, he sat up late.
他虽然疲倦 , 可仍然很晚才睡。
Tired as he was, he sat up late. =
Though he was tired, he sat up late.
他虽然疲倦 , 可仍然很晚才睡。
e.g.e.g.
fade 在此句中是比喻 , 是 less
impressive 的含义。 fade 在此句中是比喻 , 是 less
impressive 的含义。
fade vi. fade vi.
The flowers faded for want of water.
花儿因缺水而凋谢了。The flowers faded for want of water.
花儿因缺水而凋谢了。
The color fades when exposed to light.
这颜色曝光后会褪色。The color fades when exposed to light.
这颜色曝光后会褪色。
1) 凋谢 , 枯萎1) 凋谢 , 枯萎
2) ( 颜色 ) 褪去2) ( 颜色 ) 褪去
The sound of the footsteps faded away.
脚步声渐渐消失了。The sound of the footsteps faded away.
脚步声渐渐消失了。
Sunshine faded the tapestry.
阳光晒得挂毯褪了色。Sunshine faded the tapestry.
阳光晒得挂毯褪了色。
3) ( 声音等 ) 变微弱 ;( 光等 ) 变暗淡 ;
逐渐消失 (+away)
3) ( 声音等 ) 变微弱 ;( 光等 ) 变暗淡 ;
逐渐消失 (+away)
vt. 使褪色vt. 使褪色
4. Whether we are out to set a new rec
ord ourselves or simply enjoy read
ing about champions, the Guinness
Book of World Records makes for i
nteresting reading.
4. Whether we are out to set a new rec
ord ourselves or simply enjoy read
ing about champions, the Guinness
Book of World Records makes for i
nteresting reading.
1 ） whether... or ... 意为“不管是……还是……” , 常引导让步状语从句。如： Whether we help him or not, he will
fail.
Someone’s got to tell her, whether it’s
you or me.
1 ） whether... or ... 意为“不管是……还是……” , 常引导让步状语从句。如： Whether we help him or not, he will
fail.
Someone’s got to tell her, whether it’s
you or me.
2 ） make for 意为“向……走（冲）去；有助于造成（某种关系、情况），可成为”。如：
The children took their ice skates an
d made for the frozen pond.
The climate makes for good health.
2 ） make for 意为“向……走（冲）去；有助于造成（某种关系、情况），可成为”。如：
The children took their ice skates an
d made for the frozen pond.
The climate makes for good health.
1. Retell the text. (You may
refer to the following outline
of the text.)
Homework
How and when the first edition was put out.
In 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver wanted to find out the fastest bird in Europe, he came up with the idea for the Guinness Book of the World Records. The first edition was published in 1955.
Into different categories
Curiosity; also entertained by accounts of strange and unusual deeds and facts
Why people are so interested in world records
How are the records printed
How the Guinness Book of World Record accepts a world record
First contact the Guinness Book of the World Records; the editors need to decide if your suggestion is suitable and safe. The easiest way is by using the record application form on the Guinness
How the Guinness Book of World Record accepts a world record
World Records website; a Guinness official will come to inspect your attempt; if you are successful, you will get a certificate that says you are a world record holder.
2. Surf on the Internet and find
something about extreme
sports.