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人教版9年级上册
Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.
Section B 2a--2d
Content
Learning objectives
01
Lead-in
02
Fast reading
03
Careful reading
04
Summary
05
Homework
06
目录
07
Post reading
Learning objectives
After learning this lesson, you can:
1.know something about Stonehenge by reading the article carefully.
2. use some linking words.
Lead in
Where is it
When and how was it built
What is it used for doing
...
What do you want to know about Stonehenge
Stonehenge
Fast reading
Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose.
2a
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
Read the article below and underline the linking words and phrases. Do you think you have made correct matches in 2a
2b
Identifying linking language
Identifying conjunctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read.
Stonehenge — Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
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.
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.
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.
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!”
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
Para 1
Para 2,3
The purpose of Stonehenge.
What Stonehenge is.
Who built Stonehenge, when it was built and how.
Para 4
Reading Strategy : The main idea of a passage often comes from the first or last sentence of each paragraph.
Careful reading
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. 1 and answer the questions:
1. What is Stonehenge
2. Where is Stonehenge
3. Why do People like to go to this place especially in June
Read para. 2 and 3 and answer the questions:
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.
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.
1. How many purposes are mentioned
5
2. What could Stonehenge be used for
a temple;
a kind of calendar.
a medical purpose;
a burial place;
a place to honor ancestors;
celebrating a victory over an enemy.
Read para. 4 and answer the questions:
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!”
1. When could Stonehenge be built
Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old.
Read para. 4 and answer the questions:
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!”
2. What does the example of the English volunteers show us
One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy.
Post reading
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for…
Who built it
Read the article again and complete the chart.
What was it used for
How was it built
a temple;
a kind of calendar.
a medical purpose;
a burial place;
a place to honor ancestors;
celebrate a victory over an enemy.
2c
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.
and
as
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
2d
Post reading
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
or
however
but also
Post reading
Post reading
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
Summary
What is Stonehenge
Where is it
When was it built
4. Who built it
5. What was it used for
6. How was it built
It is a rock circle.
It is in Britain.
Homework
Write to one of your friends and introduce Stonehenge.
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