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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Do you know the Stonehenge? How much do you know about it?
Stonehenge
It is in England.
It is made up of huge stones.
Each stone weighs 50 tons.
It is a rock circle.
It is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places,
It was built 2300BC(公元前).
but also is one of Britain’s greatest mysteries.
It receives over 750,000 visitors every year.
Read the article and choose the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Stonehenge is not only a famous historic place, but also a great mystery.
Historians have different ideas about what Stonehenge was built for.
Different ideas about the purpose of Stonehenge.
Who built Stonehenge, when it was built and how it was built are still mysteries.
Para. 3
Para. 4
Introductions:
Stonehenge
1.It is a rock circle.
2.It is one of Britain’s most famous
historical places.
3.It is one of its greatest mysteries.
4.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors.
5.People like to go to this place especially in June
Para.1
Guesses:
1.It might be…
2.It might be…
3.It might have a(n)…
4.It might be …
6.It might be built to…
Stonehenge
a temple
a kind of calendar
a medical purpose
a burial place
celebrate a victory over an enemy
a place to honor ancestors
5.It might be …
Para.2/3
Mysteries:
1.How
2.Who
3.When
Stonehenge
Para.4
was it built?
I______
G_______
M______
Paragraph 1
Paragraphs2/3
Paragraph 4
Stonehenge
Introductions
Guesses
Mysteries
1、2、3、4、5
1、2、3、4、5、6
1、2、3
Retell:Stonehenge
Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose.
Linking word or phrase Purpose of linking word or phrase
so expressing a difference
as, because, since giving a choice
but, however, though expressing a result
not only... but also ... expressing two things happening at the same time
or giving reasons
when, while adding information
express v. 表示, 表达
2a
连词是一种连接词与词、短语与短语以及句与句的虚词,不能独立担任句子成分,只起连接作用。
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1. Midsummer day is in June _____ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this month.
2. The sun shines straight into the center of Stonehenge ____ the stones were put in a special position.
2d
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
and
as
以一种特别的位置
3. Some people think the rocks can _________ stop people from becoming ill _________ keep them healthy.
4. We don’t know who built Stonehenge ___ how it was built.
5. Historians think Stonehenge was built about 5,000 years ago; ______, they are not sure.
not only
but also
and
however
2c
Read the article again and complete the chart.
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for…
Who built it?
What was it used for?
How was it built?
1. as a temple where ancient
leaders tried to communicate
with the gods
2. a kind of calendar
3. have a medical purpose
4. might be a burial place or a
place to honor ancestors
5. celebrate a victory over an enemy
2e
Can you think of any other mysteries, either in China or another part of the world, that are similar to Stonehenge? What do you know about these mysteries? What is mysterious about them? Discuss them with your group.
Bermuda Triangle 百慕大三角洲
百慕大三角地处北美佛罗里达半岛东南部,是指由百慕大群岛、美国迈阿密和波多黎各的圣胡安三点连线形成的西大西洋三角地带。
由于事件叠出,人们赋予这片海域以“魔鬼三角”、“恶运海”、“魔海”、“海轮的墓地”等名号,烘托了这里特有的神秘而怖恐的气氛。
现在,百慕大三角已经成为那些神秘的、不可理解的各种失踪事件的代名词。
1. 追逐; 追赶
2. 一个拿着照相机的女人
3. 跑步锻炼
4. 穿着西装
5. 赶公交车
6. 同时; 一起
run after
a woman with a camera
run for exercise
wear a suit
catch a bus
at the same time
7. 英国最著名的历史古迹之一
8. 接待75万多名游客
one of Britain’s most famous historical places
receive more than 750,000 visitors
9. 看日出
10. 古代首领
11. 交流
see the sun rising
ancient leaders
communicate with
12. 指出
13. 一种日历
point out
a kind of calendar
14. 以某种方式
15. 在仲夏的早晨
16. 直射巨石阵的中央
17. 预防疾病
18. 为了一个特殊的目的
19. 一个纪念祖先的地方
in a certain way
on midsummer’s morning
shine directly into the center of the stones
prevent illness
for a special purpose
a place to honor ancestors
20. 庆祝打败敌人的胜利
21. 在很长一段时间内
22. 一群……
23. 阻止某人做某事
celebrate a victory over an enemy
over a long period of time
a group of ...
stop sb. (from) doing sth.
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