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Module 9 Unit 1 Breaking records Reading Now read the story more carefully and answer the following questions in groups. 1. Where do you think Ashrita lives? Possibly in New York. 2. How old do you think he is ?

He was 16 in the early 1970s so he would be in his late 40s now. 3. Has he broken records in all seven continents? Yes. 4. When did he first come across the Guinness Book of World Records? When he was a child.[来源学科网Z|X|X|K]

5. A. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when walking with a bottle of milk on his head? The fine neck adjustments are needed. B. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when standing on top of a Swiss ball?

It takes a lot of concentration and a great sense

of balance to stay on top even though his legs may start shaking. C. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when somersaulting?

He has to overcome dizziness, extreme tiredness and pain.

[来源学科网]D. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when doing gymnastically correct lunges?

Lunges are extremely hard on his legs.[来源学科网]

6. Which one of Sri Chinmoy’s beliefs led Ashrita to attempting records?

The belief that there is no limit to people’s physical abilities.

7. Why was it amazing that Ashrita came third in the bicycle marathon in 1978?

He won the third place even though he had done no training.

Careful Reading

Now read the story more carefully and answer the following questions in groups.

1 Where do you think Ashrita lives?

2 How old do you think he is?[来源学§科§网]

3 Has he broken records in all seven continents?

4 When did he first come across the Guinness Book of World Records?

5 What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when

A walking with a bottle of milk on his head?

B standing on top of a Swiss ball?

C somersaulting?

D doing gymnastically correct lunges?

6 Which one of Sri Chinmoy's beliefs led Ashrita to attempting records? 7 Why was it amazing that Ashrita came third in the bicycle marathon in 1978？

8 Why did Ashrita believe he could accomplish anything after the bicycle marathon? 9 What happens in an event that prevents Ashrita from giving up? 10 Do you think that the events that Ashrita participates in are childish? Why or why not?

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Discussion

Here are some of Ashrita’s beliefs. In groups, discuss whether you agree with them or not.