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Section B (2a-2e)
Unit 8
Stonehenge —Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
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Learning Objectives
To develop the ability of getting main ideas , time clues and key points by skimming and scanning.
To use mind maps and learn to introduce Stonehenge.
To learn to use linking words and phrases:
so; or; when; while; as; because; since; but; however; though; not only…but also…
Do you know
Stonehenge Let’s watch a video to know it.
What’s the name of this palace
Stonehenge.
(巨石阵)
What is it made of
It’s made of huge and giant stones.
Where is it
It’s in England.
Let’s read to know more about Stonehenge.
It may talk about the history of Stonehenge.
What does the passage
talk about
We can see Stonehenge in the picture.
What is it in the picture
Look at the title and the picture. Then predict :
Read the passage and match the main idea with each paragraph.
How many parts can this article be divided into
Who built Stonehenge, when and how it was built are still mysteries.
Different ideas about the purpose of Stonehenge.
Historians have different ideas about what Stonehenge was built for.
Stonehenge is not only a famous historical place, but also a great mystery.
Part 1:General introduction
of Stonehenge
Part 2:Different ideas about the purposes of Stonehenge
Part 3: Mysteries about
Stonehenge.
Name:___________
Place:____________
Materia and shape:________________
The number of visitors per year: _____________________
Best time to visit:__________
What people like to do: ____________________
Stonehenge
Rock circle
More than 750,000
In June
See the sun rising
Britain
General introduction
Read Para. 1 and fill in the table.
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.
Read Para. 2 and then fill in the chart.
Persons Ideas Reasons
Historians
Paul Stoker
This_______________.
It was a
______.
It was built_________________
___________________________________________________.
Because___________________________________________ .
temple
ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods
so many centuries ago. The leaders arrived in England much later.
can’t be true
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.
People They guess Reasons
Read Para. 3 and fill in the chart.
Another
popular idea
Other people
Some think
Others think
It might be a kind of ________.
On midsummer’s morning,
the sun ______________
into the center of the stones.
The stones have a
________ purpose.
It can prevent _____ and
keep people _______.
It might be a ________ place or a place to _________ ancestors.
It was built to celebrate a ________ over an ________.
calendar
illness
healthy
honor
victory
shines directly
medical
burial
enemy
Which guess do you think is the most
reasonable(合理的) Why
Mysteries about Stonehenge
One of the greatest mysteries is _______________.
Because the stones are so _____ and _______.
We don’t know who built it but the builders must have been _____________ and a great_________.
When
How
Who
1.What
2.______
4.______
hard-working
planner
big
heavy
3._____
how it was built
Why
Read Para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
Read the article again and complete the chart.
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for…(para2-3)
1.Who built it
2. What was it used for
3.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
2c
IDENTIFYING LINKING LANGUAGE
Identifying conjunctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read.
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
v. 表达；表现
同时
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。
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
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
2d
Stonehenge is _____ a historical place _______ a
mystery. _____ every year it receives many visitors.
Some historians believe it was a temple. _______, other historians think it’s a kind of calendar _______ the sun shines directly into the center of the stones on midsummer’s morning. Some people believe the stones can _________ prevent illness __________ keep them healthy. They say _________ they walk there, they can feel the energy. Other people think it is a burial place ____ a place to celebrate a victory.
We don’t know how it was built ____ who built it._____ we do know they were hard-working and made good plans.
both and
So
However
because
not only
as/when
or
or
But
Finish the summary with linking words and phrases.
but also
Para. 1
Introduction
Para.2
Purposes
Para.3
Constructions
; not only one of Britain's most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries
receives more than , see .
historians： where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods
another popular idea: might be a .
other people: have ( prevent illness and keep people healthy )
some: or a place to .
others: to over an enemy
one of the greatest mysteries is .
don't know built Stonehenge
they must have been hard-working and great planners
a rock circle
750,000 visitors
the sun rising
a temple
kind of calendar
a medical purpose
a burial place
honor ancestors
celebrate a victory
how it was built
who
Retell the passage.
Stonehenge, a rock______, is ________one of Britain’s most famous ________ places, _________ one of its greatest __________. As for its mysteries, different people have different opinions.
Most historians thought Stonehenge was a temple ______ ancient _______communicated with the gods. _________,others believed it might be a kind of calendar ________ it directly related to the sun. some other people hold the view that the stones can _________illness and keep people healthy.
Although no one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, they agree that the ________of the stones must be for a special __________. In 2001, some volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, _______ failed.
not only
but also
where
because
position
but
mysteries
historical
circle
leaders
However
prevent
purpose
Close your book and try to fill in the blanks.
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.
2e
Bermuda triangle
Which world mystery are
you most interested in
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.
location
Features
The boundless universe has
all kinds of strange things.
（大千世界, 无奇不有）
Be curious
and always keep a spirit of searching for truth!
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.
Listen to the tape and underline the language points.
n. 巨石阵
receives v. 接待；接受；收到
（1）circle在此处作可数名词，意为“圆圈”。
The teacher drew a circle by hand.
（2）circle还可作及物动词，意为“圈出”。
Please circle the words that you don’t understand.
circle作动词，还可意为“盘旋；环行”。
Seagulls circled around above his head.
1. Stonehenge, a rock circle, …
Language points
circle / s :(r)kl/ n. 圆圈 v. 圈出
receive意为“收到”，指客观上收到（信件、礼物等），不涉及收到者是否愿意接受。
accept意为“接受”，指收到者经过考虑而愿意接受，通常指主观上的接受，常与表示邀请或建议的词连用。
She received a gift, but she didn’t accept.
2. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors.
receive v. 接待；接受；收到
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.
leader n.领导；领袖
leader为可数名词，lead是其动词形式，意为“引领”，
其过去式和过去分词均为led。
The leader led us to a happier life.
3. … ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods.
leader n. 领导；领袖
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
keep v. 借，保存
energy n. 力量；精力
victory n. 胜利；成功
enemy n. 敌人；仇人
eg：It is said that the story happened in the midsummer.
据说故事发生在仲夏。
Have you read the novel Midsummer’s Night
你看过《仲夏夜之梦》吗？
mid-autumn 中秋 midnight 午夜
Language points
4. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones.
midsummer n. 仲夏, 中夏
medical作形容词，通常在句中作定语。
The hospital always offers the best medical service for us.
medicine作名词，意为“药；医学”，通常为不可数名词。take some medicine“吃些药”。
Good medicine tastes bitter.
5. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose.
medical adj. 医疗的；医学的
purpose作名词，常用短语：the purpose of... “......的目的”；on purpose“有意地；故意（反义短语为by accident）“。
The purpose of the writer is to tell the readers to value what they have now.
I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t do that on purpose just now.
6. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose.
purpose n. 目的；目标
prevent作及物动词，prevent sb. (from) doing sth. “阻止某人做某事” ，其中的from可以省略，但在被动语态中不能省略。
It is the job of the police to prevent crime.
The heavy rain may prevent us from going out tomorrow.
The plane was prevented from taking off on time because of the heavy snow.
7. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy.
prevent v. 阻止；阻挠
(1) keep (sb./sth.) +adj. 保持一种状态
eg：I do sports to keep fit.我做体育运动来保持健康。
(2) keep (on) doing sth. 坚持做某事
eg：My mother has kept on writing for 3 years. 我妈妈坚持写作3年了。
8. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy.
(3) keep 借，保存
eg：How long can I keep the book 我可以保留这本书多长时间？
(4) keep sb. from doing sth. 阻止某人做某事
eg：You have to keep your father from smoking. 你必须阻止你父亲吸烟。
（1）energy 可作不可数名词，意为“活力；精力”，强调含有能力或热情。
Our new teacher is full of energy.
（2）energy 也可作可数名词，意为“精力；力量”，常用复数形式，强调付出的脑力或体力。
She put all her energies into her work.
9. As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet climb
up your body, …
energy n. 力量；精力
Can you find our position on the map
If you stand in a higher position, you can see further.
10. … but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a
special purpose.
position n. 位置；地方
victory意为“胜利；成功”，既可作可数名词，也可作不可数名词。常与介词over或against连用。win a victory 获得胜利。
To keep hope is the best weapon for victory.
We won a victory against their team at last.
11. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
victory n. 胜利；成功
enemy 为可数名词，其复数形式为enemies。
Actually, your biggest enemy is yourself.
enemy n. 敌人；仇人
12. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
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!”
period n. 一段时间；时期
period为可数名词，a period of time一段时间。
This story happened during the period of the Civil War.
period作名词，还可意为“学时，课；句号”。
We have six periods of Science a week.
12. Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time.
period n. 一段时间；时期
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
Summary
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
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
1.The boy is running. He ____ be late for school.
A. must B. can’t C. need D. might
2. What _____ in the neighborhood last night
A. happen B. happened
C. was happened D. is happening
3.—What do you think the man is doing near the river
—He might ______.
A. fishing B. to fish C. be fishing D. is fishing
4. We can remember the park _____we used to play when we were young .
A. who B. why C. where D. when
5.Not only Jim but also I ____ good at science.
A. is B. are C. am D. be
I. 单项选择
D
B
C
C
C
Ⅱ. 用所给单词的适当形式填空
6. Tacitus was the greatest ____________(history) in Ancient Rome.
7. The old man gave away all his money to support ________(medicine) research.
8. We must prevent people from ________(drive) without a driver's license.
9. To our surprise, the ___________(lead) of this country will visit our country.
10. I have always dreamed of traveling to ________(British) one day.
historian
medical
driving
Britain
leader(s)
Homework
Write a summary about Stonehenge in your own words.
2. Search for more information about any other mysteries on the Internet. Write a passage to introduce your favorite one.
Homework
