unit1 reading 课件

2）make for意为“向……走（冲）去； ） 意为“ 意为 走 有助于造成（某种关系、情况），可成 有助于造成（某种关系、情况），可成 ）， 为”。如： The children took their ice skates and made for the frozen pond. The climate makes for good health.
What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?
How and when the first edition was published.
How did Sir Hugh Beaver come up with the idea for The Guinness Book of World Records?
He first wanted to settle an argument about the Europe． fastest bird in Europe．After talking to his friends, he concluded that a book which answered such questions might be popular.

You will get a certificate You are a world record holder
Explanation
1. Instead, the editors of the book set down the records and keep track of them in other ways. keep track of: 1) record sth; write down
Reading
1. Who first got the idea to start the Book? What was he? Sir Hugh Beaver Director of the Guinness Brewery 2.When was the first edition of Guinness Book of World Records published? 1955 3.In how many languages is it published now? 23
How are the records printed Why people are so interested in world records
Into different categories Curiosity; also entertained by accounts of strange and unusual deeds and facts
What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
The records that can be printed are put into different categories.
What are the categories in Guinness Book of World Records?
body， feats， The human body，amazing feats，the natural world， technology， world，science and technology，arts and the media， society， transport， media，modern society，travel and transport， and sports and games． games．
How the Guinness Book of World Records accepts a world record
What types of record attempts are not allowed?
Records that are dangerous to the person who is attempting it or to others are not allowed.
What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
There are many Chinese records in the book.
What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
Many of the records in the book come from the world of sports .
World Records website; How the a Guinness official will Guinness Book come to inspect your of World attempt; if you are Record accepts successful, you will get a world record a certificate that says you are a world record holder.
penny she spent.
Her mother used to keep track of (write down) every
2) keep informed of sb./sth.
Mr. Stevens kept track of (keep informed of) his business by telephone when he was in hospital.
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。
3.fade vi. 1. 凋谢, 枯萎
fade 本文中是比喻。意思是less impressive
4. Whether we are out to set a new record ourselves or simply enjoy reading about champions, the Guinness Book of World Records makes for interesting reading.
The flowers faded for want of water. 花儿因缺水而凋谢了。 2. (颜色) 褪去 The color fades when exposed to light. 这颜色曝光后会褪色。 3. (声音等) 变微弱;(光等) 变暗淡; 逐渐消失 (+away) The sound of the footsteps faded away. 脚步声渐渐消失了。
① People have the same curiosity as Sir
Hugh Beaver.
② They are also entertained by accounts of
facts． strange and unusual deeds and facts．
What is the main idea of Paragraph 6 ?
1）whether... or ...意为“不管是 ） 意为“ 意为 不管是……还 还 是……”,常引导让步状语从句。如： 常引导让步状语从句。 常引导让步状语从句 Whether we help him or not, he will fail. Someone’s got to tell her, whether it’s you or me.
Homework Retell the text. (You may refer to the following outline of the text.) 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.
First contact the Guinness Book of the How the Guinness Book World Records; the editors need to decide if of World Record accepts your suggestion is a world record suitable and safe. The easiest way is by using the record application form on the Guinness
The steps to get one’s record into the Guinness Book of the World Records. Key words Contact--- decide--- send--- inspect--confirm--- get
Contact The Guinness Book of World Record decide if your idea is suitable and send you rules and the form you need to apply for record A Guinness official will come to inspect your attempt The official will confirm the record
2. Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.