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Unit8
Stonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?
B Reading
Stonehenge, on the Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England.
Let’s look and say.
The Stonehenge is in the shape of
a circle.
a rock circle
The Stonehenge has been around for
5,000 years.
Who are they?
Why is the Stonehenge there?
Let’s read.
Let’s think.
Stonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?
What might the passage be about?
A. The history of Stonehenge.
B. The mystery of Stonehenge.
C. The usage of Stonehenge.
history
mystery
usage
Let’s read.
Tip 1:
The first or last sentence usually has something to do with the main idea.
Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain's most famous __________________, but also one of its greatest ___________.
Stonehenge
What’s the theme of the passage?
historical places
mysteries
Stonehenge is not only historical places, but also mysteries.
Let’s read.
What can we learn from the passage?
Tip 2:
The first sentence of each paragraph will help you understand better.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Stonehenge is not only historical places, but also mysteries.
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar.
For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate the gods.
Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time.
Let’s read.
What is the structure of this passage?
❶
❷
❸
❹
❶
❷
❸
❹
❶
❷
❸
❹
General introduction
Different ideas
More mysterious
Let’s read —— Part.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.
What can we know from the paragraph 1?
A. What Stonehenge is.
B. Stonehenge now is a place of interest.
C. Why people go there.
D. Why Stonehenge is there.
General introduction
Language Points
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.
n. 巨石阵
receives v. 接待;接受;收到
n.圆圈,圈子;v. 圈出,包围
因为
cn.奥秘,神秘事物
Let’s read —— Part.2
Different ideas
How many ideas are mentioned about what Stonehenge was used for in the text?
“____”
❶
❹
❺
Some think
historians believed
Another poplular idea is that
Other people believe
❷
❸
Others think
Language Points
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.
宾语从句
where引导的定语从句,修饰 a temple
cn.领导,领袖;lead v.领导,引领
history n.历史 historical adj.历史的
historian cn.历史学家,史学工作者
宾语从句
原因状语从句
point out 指出(方向、要点或错误等)
Language Points
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,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
midsummer n. 仲夏, 中夏
prevent v. 阻止;阻挠
medical adj. 医疗的;医学的
purpose n. 目的;目标
position n. 位置;地方
energy n. 力量;精力
victory n. 胜利;成功
enemy n. 敌人;仇人
Let’s read —— Part.3
How was the Stonehenge built?
How about building another one?
a group of English volunteers _____, but they _______.
tried
couldn’t
Let’s read —— Part.3
More mysterious
Which one is right about Paul Stoker’s opinion?
A. Stonehenge can be a temple.
B. We are sure to know who built it one day.
C. People who built Stonehenge are really great.
D. The position of the stones are special.
We don’t really know who built Stonehenge, and perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners.
Language Points
Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “ We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know , but we do know they must have been hard-working — and great planners!”
设计者
很长一段时间,period (cn.)一段时间,时期
一群
Let’s read.
Underline the sentences
with linking words and
phrases. Circle the linking
words and phrases.
2b
表示结果的连词有: so
表示原因的连词有: because, since, as
表示转折的连词有: but, however, though
表示递进的连词有:not only ... but also ...“不仅……而且……”
表示选择关系的连词有: or
表示两件事情同时发生的连词有: when, while, as
连词是一种连接词与词、短语与短语以及句与句的虚词,它不能独立担任句子成分而只起连接作用。
2d
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Let’s practice.
Complete the sentences with the correct
linking words.
2d
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.
3. Some people think the rocks can ________ stop people 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.
and
as
not only
but also
or
however
Phrases
one of + adj.最高级+n(复数)
see sb doing
ancient leaders
point out
in a certain way
shine directly into
a medical purpose
prevent/stop/keep...from...
feel sb. do sth.
move up
a burial place
honor ancestors
1.最...之一
2.看见某人在做某事
3.古代领导人
4. 指出
5.用某种方式
6.直照入
7.医疗目的
8.阻止...做某事
9.感觉某人做某事
10.向上移
11.墓地
12.祭祀祖先
Phrases
a long period of time
a kind of
be put together
keep sb healthy
the position of
celebrate the victory over an enemy
the greatest mysteries
13. 一段长期的时间
14. 一种
15. 被放在一起
16. 保持某人健康
17. …的位置
18. 庆祝战胜敌人的胜利
19. 最伟大的奥秘
1. I picked up a wallet, but I can find its________(own).
2. Mark lost his favourite watch. That’s why he was________(happy)
3. Marty lives in a big city. It is usually very______(noise).
4. Shop must be studying hard_________(get)better grades.
5. People plant this tree for a________(medicine)purpose.
6. Mark must be in the forest, _______(but/as/so/or)he loves trees.
7. What are the________(purpose)of staying up the whole night?
8. It is believed that people could communicate_______gods in the temple in the old days.
9. We must prevent the sunlight______hurting us.
owner
unhappy
noisy
to get
medical
as
purposes
with
from
Fill in the blanks with must, might or can’t.
Self-check 1
1. That bright light _________ be a UFO — there’s no such thing!
2. I’m still waiting for the bus, so I ____________ be a bit late for the party.
3. That sweater _________ be Carla’s. She’s the only one who wears such colorful clothes.
4. Tony _________ want to go to the concert. He likes music, but I’m not sure if he likes rock music.
5. The person you saw at the supermarket __________ be Susan. I just talked to her on the phone, and she’s at work right now.
can’t
could/might
must
might
can’t
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Look at the chart and write sentences for the things below.
Self-check 2
1. DVD ______________________________________________
It can’t be Mike’s. He doesn’t like to watch movies.
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Look at the chart and write sentences for the things below.
Self-check 2
2. bowl of ice-cream ________________________________________
3. camera _________________________________________________
4. cookbook _______________________________________________
5. tennis ball ______________________________________________
6. running shoes ___________________________________________
It can’t be Todd’s. He doesn’t eat sweet food.
It must be Jessica’s. She likes taking photos.
It can’t be Annie’s. She doesn’t like to cook.
It must be Mike’s. He likes to play tennis.
It can’t be Jessica’s. She doesn’t like to run.
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