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课件网) Listening and speaking U4 The art of having fun What can you see in the picture A mosquito and a Guinness World Record certificate. What do you know about Guinness World Records Guinness World Records started in 1955. It covers achievements like the quickest marathon time or the biggest mosquito. Many records are fun. Many people around the world enjoy learning about these records. n. 成就 Listen to the news report and choose the main idea. 1 P57 a Zhao Li discovers a large mosquito. b An insect museum will open in Chengdu. c Tourists can now visit the museum Listen again and complete the introduction to Zhao Li. 2 P58 Insect Museum finding largest over 11 about 26 protecting 名词 动词 形容词 数词 数词 动词 Listening for information We often need to find out some information when listening. Before listening, find out what information you need, such as names or numbers. Then listen for connected words and expressions. Learning to learn News reporter: This is Great World. Here's today's news. Chinese expert Zhao Li set a new Guinness World Record by finding the world's largest mosquito. It's very big, over 11 cm in wingspan and about 26 cm long. Zhao Li is the director of the Insect Museum of West China in Chengdu. He spends his life finding and protecting insects. The mosquito is in the museum now for every insect-lover to see. Tapescript You are going to listen to an interview with Zhao Li. If you were the interviewer, what questions would you like to ask him Listen to the interview again and complete the notes. 3 four or five years old Everything studying them 500 take photos I love it so much joy set up lover P59 Using guiding language We use guiding language to introduce a subject or move onto another subject. It includes expressions like Now, We’re going to..., and Next. We can also guide listeners through the subjects by asking specific questions. Guiding language makes conversations easier to follow. Learning to learn Listen again. Then talk about how the interviewer changes the subject. Tapescript Interviewer: Good evening. Today, we're going to meet a Guinness World Record holder, Professor Zhao Li. Welcome, Professor Zhao. Zhao Li: Thank you. Interviewer: When did your interest in insects start Zhao Li: When I was four or five years old. Interviewer: What do you like most about insects Zhao Li: Everything! I really enjoy studying them. My dad even took me to mountains and forests to do this. Interviewer: Is it challenging to study insects Zhao Li: I think so. I used to ride my bike 500 kilometres to find insects. Sometimes, I had to wait for days just to take photos of a butterfly. Interviewer: Wow! Why did you make it your job then Zhao Li: Because I love it! Studying insects gives me so much joy. I've also set up a museum to educate people like me. Interviewer: I think that's why people call you "the Prince of Butterflies"! Do you like this name Zhao Li: Well, I'm not a ... ...
