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.
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.
D. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when doing gymnastically correct lunges
Lunges are extremely hard on his legs.
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
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
Discussion
Here are some of Ashrita’s beliefs. In groups, discuss whether you agree with them or not.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
2. How old do you think he is
3. Has he broken records in all seven continents
4. When did he first come across the Guinness Book of World Records
5. A. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when walking with a bottle of milk on his head
B. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when standing on top of a Swiss ball
C. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when somersaulting
D. What are some of the physical difficulties he has experienced when 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
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
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
Discussion
Here are some of Ashrita’s beliefs. In groups, discuss whether you agree with them or not.(共20张PPT)
Unit 1 “The road is always ahead of you”
Ashrita & Sri Chinmoy
Fast reading
True or False
Skimming
Quickly glance through the text. Tick the topics about Ashrita that the author does not cover.
□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
Reading
1. Where do you think Ashrita lives
Possibly in New York.
He was 16 in the early 1970s so he would be in his late 40s now.
2. How old do you think he is
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.
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.
D. What are some of the physical
difficulties he has experienced when
doing gymnastically correct lunges
Lunges are extremely hard on his
legs.
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.
8. Why did Ashrita believe he could
accomplish anything after the bicycle
marathon
Because he came to the understanding
that his body was just an instrument
of the spirit and that he seemed to be
able to use his spirit to accomplish
anything.
9.What happens in an event that
prevents Ashrita from giving up
He goes deep within himself and
connects with his soul and his teacher.
10. Do you think that the events that
Ashrita participates in are childish
Why or why not
In my opinion, they are not childish,
because they require an enormous
amount of strength and fitness as
well as determination in reality.
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
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 19787
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
Discussion
Here are some of Ashrita’s
beliefs. In groups, discuss
whether you agree with
them or not.
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.
Homework
1. Surf on the Internet and find more about Ashrita & Sri Chinmoy.
2. Surf on the Internet and find more about extreme sports.
