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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Section B (2a-2e)
Learning goals
At the end of this period,you'll be able to
1. get information about stonehenge through reading.
2. learn to catch the main idea of each paragraph. .
Have you ever heard of stonehenge
Where is it
Why is it famous
Lead in
Stonehenge
It is a group of tall, huge stones which stands on the Salisbury Plain(索尔兹伯里平原) in Southern England.There is a large rock circle outside,and a small rock circle inside.
Stonehenge---Can Anyone
Explain Why It Is There
This article will talk about ______.
A. the history of Stonehenge
B. the mystery of Stonehenge
C. the use of Stonehenge
Predict according to the title and the picture.
something that is difficult to understand or to explain
Pre-reading
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Another popular idea about what
stonehenge was used for
Mysteries about how stonehenge was
built and who built it
Historians' opinions about what
stonehenge was used for
A brief Introduction to Stonehenge
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
While-reading
Skimming
How did you get the answer
Paragraph1
Stonehenge,a rock circle, is not only one of Britain's most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries.
A brief introduction to Stonehenge.
How did you get the answer
Paragraph2
For many years,historians believed Stonehenge was a temple...
However,historian Paul Stoker thinks this...
Paragraph3
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be ...
Other people belibve...
Others think...
Different opinions about what Stonehenge was used for
How did you get the answer
Paragraph4
One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built...We don't really know who built Stonehenge..
Mysteries about how Stonehenge was built and who built it.
4. What do people want
to see there in June
3. How many visitors does
it receive every year
2.Where is it
1.What is it
1.Read Para.1 and finish the mind map.
Stonehenge
It’s a rock circle.
It’s in Britain.
It receives more than
750,000 visitors.
They want to see the
sun rising.
Tips: Read sentence by sentence.
Scanning
2. Read Para. 2 and then fill in the chart.
Persons ideas reasons
1.Historians
2.Paul Stoker
can’t be
true
was
a______
was built so many_________
ago. The leaders arrived
much________.
ancient leaders
tried to___________
with the gods
temple
communicate
centuries
later
People They guess Reasons
3. Read Para. 3 and fill in the chart.
1.Another
popular
idea
2.Other
people
3. Some
think
4.Others
think
might be a
kind of
_________
the sun
____________
into the center of the stones
the stones
have a______
purpose
can prevent______
and keep people
_______
might be a________ place or a place to ________ ancestors
to celebrate a________ over an
enemy
calendar
illness
healthy
burial
victory
shines directly
medical
honor
Historians are not sure about
how it was built
who built it
4. Read Para. 4 and fill in the blanks.
Scanning
Read the article again and complete the chart.
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for…
What was it used for
How was it built
Who built it
Why was it there
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
While- reading
careful reading
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
2a
Read and underline the linking words and phrases.
While- reading
2b
not only...but also, as
para.1
para.2
para.3
para.4
however
as, but, or
but,and
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.
As you walk there,you can feel the energy from your feet mve up your body.
when
because
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 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.
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
and
as
2d
not only
but also
or
however
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 Where are they
What are they about
2e
Post-reading
Some other mysteries in the world
The Great Wall
In China
A wall to defend enemies
The Pyramid
A symbol of Egypt
Some other mysteries in the world
Be curious and keep a spirit of searching for the truth forever!
要有好奇心,并且要有坚持寻求真相的精神。
Homework
Retell the passage.
Finish the exercise on the exercise book.
Thank you!