1、Book 9 Unit 1 Breaking recordsUsing Language Learing aims1、Get the general idea of the passage.2、Master the usage of some words and phrases. Important and difficult points:words: regret, doom, bid, appreciate Learning skills:Look up dictionary, discuss with your classmates Comprehension1、Fast-readin
2、g All the four people the text tells about are _.A. outstanding athletes B. Olympic championsC. Guinness record holders D. World record holders2、Careful-reading1) _ defeated cancer and continued to win great achievements.A. Martin Strel B. Fu Mingxia C. Michellie Jones D. Lance Armstrong2) By 2008,
3、Martin Strel will have been a professional marathon swimmer for _ years.A. 54 B. 8 C. 30 D. 6 Language Points1、To regret ones errors to the point of not repeating them is true repentance._【观察思考】1) We regretted selling the farm.2) I regret that I cant help.3) I regret to say the jib has been filled.4
4、) He expressed regret for what he had done.5) We feel regret at/over her absence.【总结归纳】_【知识拓展】你能找出几个后接 to do 与 doing 表示不同意思的动词？分别表示什么意思？【巩固运用】 单项填空1） I _ that Mr. Smith is not at home.A. regret to say B. regret saying C. am regretted to say D. regretfully said2） He regretted _ to come.A. being unabl
5、e B. unable C. being not able D. not to be able2、 are doomed to repeat it._【观察思考】1）The plan was doomed to failure from the start.2）They were doomed to die.【归纳总结】_3、 about their schools bid to break a Guinness record._【观察思考】1）She has bid $500 for the painting.2）Several firms have bid for the contract
6、 to build the new concert hall.3）make a bid of $500 for a painting4）make a bid for power/popular support5）He failed in his bid to reach the summit.【总结归纳】bid 的过去式与过去分词：_4、Successfully fighting his illness, Armstrong officially returned to racing in 1998._【句法分析】现在分词作_, 表示_。【总结归纳】现在分词作状语，可以表示时间、条件、伴随、原
7、因、方式等。【巩固练习】请指出在下列句子中，现在分词起什么作用。1） “Cant you read?”Mary said angrily pointing to the notice.2) Being a manager he had to do more things than the others.3) Hearing the news，they all jumped with joy.4) The six blind men stood there begging for a meal.5) He sat in the armchair， reading a newspaper.5、Gr
8、oup words that come from the same root, eg appreciate, appreciation, appreciative._【观察思考】1) I deeply appreciate your kindness.2) You cant fully appreciate foreign literature in translation.3) I appreciate your making the effort to come.4) I would appreciate it if you could let me know in advance whe
9、ther or not you will be coming.【归纳总结】_【求同存异】appreciate 与 thanks 的区别_【巩固运用】 单句改错1) Thanks ever so much for your help. I really appreciate you.2) Id appreciate that if you let me go on with my job.3) Appreciate to hear from you again.随堂练习一、单词互译1. 行为，功绩_ 2. 鉴赏，感激_ 3. 经济学_4. 业余爱好者 _ 5. 主意，计划_ 6. 工资 _7.
10、注定，判决_ 8. courageous adj. _ 9. repentance n. _10. 冠军，优胜者_ 11. 高尚的，贵族的_ 12. 智慧_ 13. 美德_ 14. 全部的，完整的_ 15. 获得，得到_二、单项选择1、Id appreciate _ if you could lend me a hand with my homework. A. so B. it C. that D. you2、Was Tom the only one _ knew well at yesterdays party? A that B who C whom D you3、Its time we
11、 _ to bed. A. must go B. shall go C. have to go D. went 4、_,the old man is living a happy life. A. Taken good care of B. Taken good care C. Having taken good care of D. Taking good care of 5、It was _ that he _ the football club. A .for two years, took part in B. since two years ago, joined in C. two
12、 years ago, joined D .in two years time, attended6、I found them _ at a table, _ in thought.A. seated; losing B. seated; lost C. seating; losing D. seating; lost7、_ the coal we use to keep warm started as?A. What was it that B. What it was that C. How was it that D. How it was that8、When I entered hi
13、s room, I found him _ an arm chair ,deep in thought.A. sitting on B. sit in C. seated on D. seated in三、阅读理解ABeijing Olympic organizers say the city will hold a variety of Olympic cultural activities between June and September. This is an attempt to provide an opportunity for both domestic and overse
14、as tourists to experience the combination of Olympic and Chinese cultures.The officials released schedule of the activities at a coordination meeting Thursday.Zhao Dongming is with the Beijing Olympic organizing Committee. He said cultural activities are an important part of the sporting event.“The
15、Olympic Games is a big international stage. It provides a broad platform to showcase the diversified cultures in China and across the world through various cultural activities. It promotes understanding of China and Beijing.”Officials say the Olympic Cultural Square Program will be the core part of
16、the city Olympic cultural activities. Over 100 squares in Beijing will be used as platforms for cultural shows and activities in the summer.Other cities, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin will also have a variety of cultural activities in the run up to the Olympic Games.1. What is the main i
17、dea of this passage?A. 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.B. It shows us the importance of holding Olympic Games in China.C. Chinese people hold Cultural Activities in honor of Olympic Games.D. Chinese government tries to improve the transportation in the run up to the Olympic Games.2. Which
18、 city will not have a variety of cultural activities in the run up to the Olympic Games?A. Chongqing B. Beijing C. Tianjing D. Hong Kong3. What is the cultural magnificence of holding 2008 Olympic Games?A. It can help Chinese to make a lot of money.B. It will provide a broad platform to showcase the
19、 highly-developing economy in China and across the world.C. This is an attempt to provide an opportunity for both domestic and overseas tourists to experience the combination of Olympic and Chinese tourism.D. It will let people all over the word have a chance to experience Chinese various cultures.B
20、 The Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sport in the world. Every four years, a hundred or more countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honors in sport. As many as 6,000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is
21、honor, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in spirit of the Olympics-to take part is what matters.The Olympic Games always start in a bright color and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march i
22、n first. For it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being held- the host country-marches in last.The runner with the Olympic torch then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath on behalf of all th
23、e competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsman march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display?The competitions begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sorts in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main
24、events are in track and field, but it is a few days before these sports start. Each day the competitors take part in a different sport-riding, shooting, swimming, and cross-country running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams.More an
25、d more women are taking part in the games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf, which are no longer held in the Olympics, Womens swimming events were introduced in 1912. But it was not until 1928 that there were any track and field events for women. Now, they compete in all but half a-do
26、zen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events as the men.1. why is there honor for the losers as well as for the winners?A) Because failure is the mother of the success. B) Because losers need encouragement, too.C) Because losers and winners shoul
27、d be equally treated.D) Because what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.2. Which of the following is a long-established practice in the opening ceremony?A) Runners enter the stadium with torches. B) Each team has to put on a wonderful display.C) The Greek team marches in first. D) M
28、en and women were magnificent clothes. 3. Who takes the Olympic oath?A) A judge from the host country. B) An official from the host country.C) A Greek sportsman. D) A sportsman from the host country.4. What the most important events in the Olympic Games?A) The track and field events. B) The horse-ri
29、ding events.C) The swimming events. D) The boat-racing events.5. When did women start taking part in Olympic Games?A) In 1912 B) In 1900. C) In 1928. D) In 1924.Paraphrasing The road is always ahead of you1. Type of writing and main ideas of each paragraphType: a news reportPara. 1Ashrita Furman is
30、a sportsman who likes the challenge of breaking Guinness recordsPara. 2Ashrita achieved his dream of breaking a record in all seven continents.Para. 3These activities require an enormous amount of strength and fitness as well as determinationPara. 4The fine neck adjustments needed to keep a full bot
31、tle of milk on your head while you are walkingPara. 5A lot of concentration and a great sense of balance Para. 6Somersaulting: a tough event Para. 7Covering a mile in the fastest time while doing gymnastically correct lungesPara. 8 As a child he was fascinated by the Guinness Book of World RecordsPa
32、ra. 9As a teenager, he began searching for a deeper meaning in lifePara. 10 He knew that he would one day get into the Guinness Book of World Records.Para. 11Ashrita broke his first Guinness record with 27,000 jumping jacks in 1979. Para. 12Ashrita always acknowledges his teacher in his record-break
33、ing attempts “There is only one perfect roadIt is ahead of you，always ahead of you.”2. A diagram of The road is always ahead of youThe road is always ahead of you (a news report)liking the challenge Para 1 breaking a record in all seven continents Para 2 strength, fitness and determination Para 3con
34、centration and balance Para 5Somersaulting: a tough event Para 6Covering a mile in the fastest time Para 7Keeping bottle of milk on head Para 4broke his first Guinness record in 1979. Para 11fascinated by the Guinness Book of World Records Para 8searching for a deeper meaning in life Para 9get into
35、the Guinness Book of World Records Para 10Words and Expressionsapproximate adj. (abbr. approx) almost correct or accurate, more or less 近似的；大概的: acknowledging his teacher Para 12perfect road being ahead of you Para 13an approximate number / total / cost The cost given is only approximate.conventiona
36、l adj. usually before noun following what is traditional or the way sth has been done for a long time 习俗的，传统的conventional methods / approaches Its not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. laughter noun U the act or sound of laughing 笑；笑声: to roar with l
37、aughter tears/gales / peals / shrieks of laughter to burst / dissolve into laughter He gave a snort of derisive laughter.reality noun (pl. -ies)quality or state of being real: She refuses to face reality. The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. This decision reflects t
38、he realities of the political situation. Will time travel ever become a reality? adjustment noun C, U 1. a small change made to sth in order to correct or improve it: 调整Ive made a few adjustments to the design. Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.2. a change in the way a person behaves or t
39、hinks: 调节She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.tough adj. (tougher, toughest) difficult，strong 困难的，强硬的a tough childhood It was a tough decision to make. Shes been having a tough time of it (= a lot of problems) lately. He faces the toughest test of his leaders
40、hip so far. The school takes a tough line on (= punishes severely) cheating. Gextreme adj.1. usually before noun very great in degree; serious or severe 极端的；偏激的: We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. People living in extreme poverty extreme weather conditions unfit 不适宜的；不太健康的adj. 1. (
41、for sth)| (to eat, drink, live in, etc.)| (to do sth) not of an acceptable standard; not suitable: The housing was unfit for human habitation. Most of the buildings are unfit to live in. They described him as unfit to govern. 2. for sth| to do sth not capable of doing sth, for example because of ill
42、ness:The companys doctor found that she was unfit to carry out her normal work. 3. (especially BrE) (of a person) not in good physical condition; not fit,The captain is still unfit and will miss tonights game. fascinate verb ：to attract or interest sb greatly:使着迷；入迷It was a question that had fascina
43、ted him since he was a boy. meditation urge verb1. to beg orto advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth: 催促，力劝She urged him to stay. Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. The report urged that all children be taught to swim. The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. urge sb on to encourage sb to do sth or support them so that they do it better: She could hear him urging her on as she ran past.accomplish verbvn to succeed in doing or comple
