Unit_1_That_must_be_a_record课件.pptVIP

Warming up the shortest man the heaviest cake in the world the dog with the largest ears The smallest electrically operated motor car An Englishman balanced a car on his head the oldest waterskier 1. How did Sir Hugh Beaver come up with the idea for Guinness Book of World Records? 2. What are the categories in Guinness Book of World Records? 3. How long is the longest moustache in the world? 4. What Guinness record were set in Urumqi and Hong Kong? 5. Why are Lance Armstrong’s records special? 6. Why do you think many people are interested in world records? 7. What types of record attempts are not allowed? 1. How did Sir Hugh Beaver come up with the idea for Guinness Book of World Records? He first wanted to settle an argument about the fastest bird in Europe．After talking to his friends, he concluded that a book which answered such questions might popular. 2. What are the categories in Guinness Book of World Records? human body，amazing feats，the natural world，science and technology，arts and the media，model society，travel and transport，and sports and games． 3. How long is the longest moustache in the world? 1.6 meters. 4.What Guinness record were set in Urumqi and Hong Kong? Urumqi is the most remote city from the sea ; A special and delicious record was set in 1997 to celebrate Hong Kong’s return to China. 5. Why are Lance Armstrong’s records special? It fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease. 6. Why do you think many people are interested in world records? (1)People have the same curiosity as Sir Hugh Beaver. (2)They are also entertained by accounts of strange and unusual deeds and facts． 7. What types of record attempts are not allowed? Records that are dangerous to the person who is attempting it or to others. 3. Finish the exe 23 in post-reading. 4. Reading Comprehension 1.The text is mainly about _____. a famous book Sir Hugh Beaver came up with an ide