人教修订版 高中三年级 unit 1. reading revision people have always been interested in...

　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.