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选修9 unit 1 Breaking records Reading “The road is always ahead of you”

Pre-reading (此部分是为了让学生通过快速阅读，选出文章所包含的主题，让学生迅速了解文章大意。) □physical skills needed for events

□ number of records broken

□ his family life

□ kinds of records broken

□ why he became a sportsman □countries he likes best

□ place and date of birth

□ his occupation

□ his education

□ his first Guinness record

While-reading(通过设计task1和task2两个练习题，让学生重点理解和主题相关的一些重要细节。)

Task1

Try to find whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1). Ashrita Furman still holds all the Guinness records that he ever broke, including the records for having the most records. (para.1)

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2). Compared with other sports like swimming or soccer, those activities that Ashrita took part in require less strength and fitness. (para.3)

________ 3). Although he was very unfit as a child, Ashrita Furman was fascinated with sports. (para.8)

________ 4). Ashrita has been one of Sri Chinmoy’s students since 1970. (para.9)

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5).Ashrita is always grateful for his teacher in his record-breaking attempts.

(para.12)____

Task2

time

As a child

Ashrita began searching for a deeper meaning in life. He studied Eastern religion

Since

In 1979 Over Ashrita broke his first record with ________8_________

the

Ashrita has broken about

_______

10____

last______ the

early 1970s Ashrita _________5_______ of Sri Chinmoy’s students ____3____ and aged 16, discovered an Indian meditation teacher _____4___ Sri Chinmoy. Detailed facts Ashrita was very unfit and was not at all ________1___________; however, he

was__________2 _________ the Guinness Book of World Records. ____6____ Ashrita came ____7___ in a 24-hour bicycle marathon in New York’s Central Park.

Discussion（让学生大声齐读Ashrita的一些信念，讨论并大胆表达自己的理解及感受。）

Here are some of Ashrita’s beliefs. In groups, discuss your understanding of these beliefs with your partners. 1. There is no limit to people’s physical abilities.

2. The body is just an instrument of the spirit. 3. You can use your spirit to accomplish anything. 4. There is only one perfect road. It is ahead of you, always ahead of you.

Reflection(让学生结合自己的实际，谈谈自己本节课的收获及感悟。) As the National College Entrance Examination is around the corner, do you feel encouraged and more confident after reading the story of Ashrita Furman? Share your views with us. Ashrita’s quotes:（节选了2段Ashrita的原话，希望学生们可以理解并从中获得力量。）

“I am trying to show others that our human capacity is unlimited if we can

truly believe in ourselves.”

“I am not a natural athlete, but my teacher has shown me that if one can be in touch with one’s inner spirit, anything is possible

Homework 1. Enjoy the supplementary handout I printed for you, where you will get informed of updated information about Ashrita Furman. 2.Write a brief summary about the text.