Unit 8 Section B 2a-2e 课件 2023-2024学年人教版英语九年级全册

Pre-reading What’s the passage about? Q: This article will talk about _____ the history of Stonehenge the mystery of Stonehenge the use of Stonehenge Why ? How? when? Tip: Predict according to the title and the picture. Para. 1 Para. 2&3 Something about the construction of Stonehenge Different ideas about what Stonehenge was built for Introduction for Stonehenge Para. 4 Skimming Read the article quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph. Stonehenge 7 Careful reading Which sentence help you to summarize ? Paragraph 1 Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors.People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. A brief introduction to Stonehenge ID Card Where: What: How: How many: visitors When to visit: Britain a rock circle 750,000 historical places & greatest mysteries People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. Careful reading Read Paragraph 1 and fill in the blanks about the historical place. For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “ The leaders arrived in England much later, ” he points out. that Careful reading Paragraph 2&3 Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy.“As you walk there,you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,”