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Unit 8 Section B 2a-2e
学习目标
通过观察文章配图和标题,能够获取一些相关信息,并对文章的内容进行一个大致的猜测。
通过略读和寻读,能够抓住文章主旨大意以及关键信息。
通过思维导图,能够学会介绍巨石阵并用类似的结构介绍其他世界奇观。
Let’s enjoy.
the Great Wall in China
the Terra Cotta Warriors in China
the Pyramid in Egypt
the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
the sleeping cat in Yugoslavia (南斯拉夫)
the Stonehenge in Britain
Let’s think.
1. What can you see in the picture
2. What do you know about it
3. What do you want to know about it
Let’s think.
What might the passage be about
Stonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
A. The history of Stonehenge.
B. The mystery of Stonehenge.
C. The usage of Stonehenge.
Let’s read.
How many parts can we divide the passage into
Part 1 (para 1)
Part 2 (para 2 & 3)
Part 3 (para 4)
Let’s read.
Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1 (para 1)
Part 2 (para 2 & 3)
Part 3 (para 4)
Different ideas about the
purposes of Stonehenge
More mysteries about Stonehenge
General introduction of Stonehenge
Let’s read.
Read Para 1 and finish the mind map.
Stonehenge
1. Shape
3. Importance
2. Location
the most famous _________place
the greatest__________
A rock_______
circle
historical
mystery
in _______
Britain
4. Popularity
receive___________________ visitors
people like to go in _______
to see the sun _________
more than 750,000
June
rising
adding information
Let’s read.
Read Para 2 & 3 and find out what Stonehenge might be used for. Circle the key words.
①
②
③
④
⑤
opinion words
Let’s read.
: It was a ______ where ancient leaders
tried to ________________ the gods.
: It might be a kind of_________.
: Stones have _________________;
they can prevent ______ and keep people _______.
: It might be a ___________ or a place to
_______________.
: It was built to celebrate a ___________________.
2
3
5
calendar
a medical purpose
.
4
burial place
victory over an enemy
__
1
Different ideas
illness
healthy
honor ancestors
temple
communicate with
Historians
Another popular idea
Other people
Some
Others
Let’s think.
calendar
celebrating a victory
honoring ancestors
temple
a medical purpose
a burial place
Which idea do you prefer Why do you think so
Let’s read.
Read Para 4 and answer the questions.
1. How old is Stonehenge believed to be
2. Do people know how it was built
3. Do people know who built it
It must be almost 5,000 years old.
No, they don’t.
No, they don't.
Let’s think.
Although with modern technology, they failed to build another Stonehenge. How hard-working and smart the ancient people were!
What do we know about the people who tried to build Stonehenge
Let’s read.
Underline the sentences with linking words and phrases.
Circle the linking words and phrases.
Let’s read.
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
Let’s practice.
Midsummer day is in June ____ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this month.
The sun shines straight into the center of Stonehenge ___ the stones were put in a special position.
Some people think the rocks can ________ stop people from becoming ill ________ keep them healthy.
We don’t know who built Stonehenge ______ how it was built.
Historians think Stonehenge was built about 5,000 years ago; _________, they’re not sure.
and
as
not only
but also
and
however
Let’s retell.
Stonehenge, a rock circle, is ________ one of Britain’s most famous historical places, _________ one of its greatest mysteries.
Most historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. ________, some people believe that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar, ________ the sun shines directly into the center of the stones on midsummer’s morning. Other people hold the view that the stones can prevent illness ____ keep people healthy.
No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, ____ most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose.
Use proper linking words to complete the passage.
not only
but also
However
because
and
but
Stonehenge
a historical place
a great mystery
1. a rock circle in Britain
2. > 750,000 visitors
ideas of purpose
1. a temple
2. a calender
3. a medical purpose
4. a burial place
5. to celebrate a victory
more mysteries
1. When
2. Who
3. How
Let’s draw a mind map and introduce the Stonehenge.
Let’s think.
Do you know any other likely explanations for the mysteries of Stonehenge
What else do you know about Stonehenge
Let’s think.
What do you know about these mysteries
What is mysterious about them
Can you think of any other mysteries, either in China or any part of the world, that are similar to Stonehenge
Let’s think.
Longnao Bridge
龙脑桥,桥长54米,位于泸县九曲河上边,距今有600多年的历史。
Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛,位于四川省乐山市,是一尊佛像 (Buddha),高71米,是中国最大的一尊石刻像。乐山大佛建造于713年,于803年完成,历时约九十年。
Xingwen Shihai
兴文石海位于四川省宜宾市,总面积约156平方公里,每年大约有20万人去旅游。建于1980年,兴文石海大部分旅游胜地由岩石组成。
Places of Interest
I like ... it is located in ... it receives ... people every year ... it was built in ... and it was made of stones/rocks ... it's one of ...
The boundless universe has all kinds
of strange things.(大千世界 无奇不有)
Although the mysteries are difficult to explain, we should try our best to study hard and reveal these mysteries one day.
Be curious and always keep a spirit of searching for truth!
Let’s check.
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能够通过观察分析文章配图和标题,对文章的内容进行一个大致的猜测。
能够抓住文章主旨大意以及关键信息。
能够绘制思维导图,学会介绍巨石阵并用类似的结构介绍其他世界奇观。
not only ... but also …
Let’s study.
中
不仅……而且 ……
例
Mary is not only beautiful but also kind-hearted.
拓
1. not only ... but also ... 连接两个并列主语时,谓语动词遵循就近原则,即在人称和数上要与but also后的主语保持一致。
Not only Mary but also I am interested in the film.
not only ... but also …
Let’s study.
拓
2. not only ... but also ... 连接两个并列分句时,not only置于句首,表示强调,其引导的句子要用部分倒装,即将谓语动词的一部分(如情态动词、助动词等)放在主语的前面,而but also后的句子用正常语序。
例
Not only do I feel good about helping people, but also I get to spend time doing what I love to do.
one of ...
Let’s study.
中
……其中之一
例
Jimmy is one of the tallest boys in our class.
拓
one of + 名词短语,后面的名词如可数,则要用复数形式,且常与形容词的最高级搭配使用。
receive
Let’s study.
中
收到
例
He received a letter from his best friend last week.
拓
在表示“接受教育 (education)、受到欢迎 (welcome)、得到支持 (support)、接待客人 (guest)”等时,通常用receive。
Project Hope has helped lots of poor children receive good education.
receive 和 accept
从含义上说,receive只表示“收到”这一客观事实;而accept则多了一层主观上“接受”的意味。如:
I received his invitation to the party yesterday, but I refused to accept it. (昨天我收到了他的晚会请柬,但我拒收了。)
accept
(主观上接受)
receive
(客观收到)
辨析
Let’s study.
练
用 receive 或 accept 的适当形式填空。
1) Laura __________ some flowers yesterday, but she didn’t know if she should ________ them.
2) Dick __________ lots of support from his parents.
3) Every year the hotel ________ guests from all over the world.
receives
received
received
accept
point out
Let’s study.
中
指出
例
The teacher pointed out the mistakes in the passage for me.
拓
point to 意为“指向”,多用来表示指向离说话人较远的事物,to 是介词,表示指的方向。
point at 意为“指向”,习惯上表示指向离说话人较近的事物,at 是介词,表示指的对象。
Let’s study.
练
1.能请你指出救了男孩性命的那个人吗?
Will you please ________ the man who saved the boy’s life
2.读书时不要用手指着字。
Don’t _______ the words while you are reading.
3.他指着河对岸的房子说:“那是我家。”
He _________ the house on the other side of the river and said, “That’s my house.”
point out
point at
pointed to
prevent
Let’s study.
中
防止,预防,阻止,阻挠
例
We should do something to prevent pollution.
拓
prevent sb. (from) doing sth. 结构,意为“阻止某人做某事”,其中 from可以省略。
同样的表达还有stop sb. (from) doing sth. 和 keep sb. from doing sth.。
Let’s study.
练
完成句子,每空一词。
1) 在春天,我们应该做什么来预防流感?
What should we do ___ _______ the flu in spring
2) 我们必须采取有效措施遏制交通事故的增长。
We must take effective measures to prevent traffic accidents _______ __________________.
from
to prevent
increasing/growing
medical
Let’s study.
中
医疗的;医学的
例
A hospital offered him free medical care.
拓
medicine: 药,医学
purpose
Let’s study.
中
目的;目标,意图
例
What was the purpose of his visit
拓
the purpose of ... ……的目的
拓
on purpose 故意地
例
She did it on purpose, of course.
例
He came here for/with the purpose of seeing his family.
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 / Why was it built
How was it built
as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods
a kind of calendar
have a medical purpose
might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors
celebrate a victory over an enemy
Let’s study.
Paula is very shy. She isn’t good at ______ her feelings.
A. saying B. expressing
C. hiding D. controlling
Let’s study.
Jerry is able to complete this project. We should not ______ him. lnstead, we should support him.
A. encourage B. change
C. prevent D. accept
Let’s study.
Trees can ______ the sand from moving towards the rich farmland in the south.
A. prevent B. cut
C. refuse D. change
Let's study.
-- To achieve success, you should have your ______ in life.
-- l agree. And I know mine is to be a doctor working for the sick.
A. result B. reason
C. secret D. purpose
Let’s study.
Susan ______ a camera from her friend, but she didn’t ______ it because it was too expensive.
A. received; accept B. accepted; receive
C. accepted; accepted D. received; receive
Let’s study.
Jennifer takes a lot of exercise every day and she is always full of ______.
A. knowledge B. energy
C. change D. courage
Let’s study.
-- “Do you come to South Korea for the ______ of seeing your family or doing business ”
-- “l come here on business.”
A. interest B. benefit
C. purpose D. secret
Let’s study.
Don’t tell the result to others, ______ my mother. She will be angry with me.
A. simply B. hardly
C. especially D. specially
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。
表示结果的连词有: so (所以) 等;
表示原因的连词有: because, since, as等;
表示意义转折的连词有: but, however, though;
表示递进意义的连词有:not only ... but also ...“不仅……而且……”
表示选择关系的连词有: or (或者;还是);
表示两件事情同时发生的连词有: when, while等。
but, lose, which, know, take, science, late, suddenly, death, during
用以上词语的正确形式进行短文填空。
The Bermuda Triangle (百慕大三角) is in the Atlantic Ocean, near Florida in the USA. 1. __________ the past 60 years, more than 1,000 seamen in ships and pilots in planes have lost their lives there. It is 2. __________ as “The Triangle of Death” for its strange seawater and 3. __________ storms. What’s the strangest is the light of the seawater, 4. __________ looks so bright that it can be seen even from a spaceship.
During
known
sudden
which
At 2:00 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five planes 5. _______ off in fine weather from the airport of Florida on a training task. Two hours 6. _______, the leader in the sky reported that he was “completely lost”. Then there was silence. Another plane was sent to look for them and also 7. ______.
One of the largest ships that had disappeared in the triangle was an American coal ship, 500 meters long. The weather was good, and there were no messages for help before it was “gone”. No broken ships or 8. ________ bodies have been found so far.
took
later
lost
dead
but, lose, which, know, take, science, late, suddenly, death, during
No one is able to tell how all these accidents have happened. A group of Japanese 9. __________ went there to see what it was really like in 1995, 10. ________ nothing has been heard about them ever since. The Bermuda Triangle is really a mysterious place!
scientists
but
but, lose, which, know, take, science, late, suddenly, death, during
The Bermuda Triangle 百慕大三角洲
所谓百慕大三角,即指北起百慕大,西到美国佛罗里达洲的迈阿密,南至波多黎各的一个三角形海域。在这片面积达400000平方英里的海面上,从1945年开始数以百计的飞机和船只,在这里神秘地失踪。当然,这些失踪事件不包括那些机械故障、政治绑架和海匪打劫等,因为这些本不属于那种神秘失踪的范畴。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”等浑号。这些浑号反过来又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。
China’s Great Wall is known as one of the great wonders of the world. It is located in North China. It is over 6,000 kilometers in length and is 25 feet high in average. The ancient people started to build the wall in the 7th Century BC with earth, brick and stone. The Great Wall was built in ancient China to keep out invaders. However, it is now regarded as one of the most important tourist spots in our country. Every year, it is visited by thousands of people from all over the world. The Great Wall of China has become the symbol of the Chinese nation and its culture.
Statues of Easter Island
(复活节岛巨石像)
Easter Island is in the southern Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles west of the coast. Easter Island is only 15 miles long and 10 miles wide. It is covered with hundreds of giant statutes, each weighing several tons and some standing more than 30 feet tall. It has even been suggested that space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues.
Homework.
Search for more information about any other mysteries on the Internet.
Write a passage to introduce your favorite one.