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Section B (2a-2e)
Unit 8
Stonehenge —Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
Students master the key words and expressions
Learning objectives
Students complete the reading task by using reading stategies and undersnd the how to use the linking words.
Students learn to introduce Stonehenge and other views by mind map.
Students broaden their horizons to know more culture home and abroad.
A World Heritage-Stonehenge
世界文化遗产-巨石阵
A World Heritage-Stonehenge
世界文化遗产-巨石阵
Builder
History
planner
use
Today, let’s walk into Stonehenge.
What mysteries do you know
the Great Wall
Crop Circles
麦田怪圈
Pyramid
Statues of Easter Island
(复活节岛巨石像)
the Terracotta Army
mysteries
Warming-up
What mysterious place do you see in the video
If you were a visitor, what do you want to know about it
Stonehenge
When
Where
Who
Why
What
How
who
where
how
Lead-in
Let’s talk!
Stonehenge.
Skimming
2. Which paragraphs can you find the specific details
Read the whole passage and answer questions.
1.Which paragraph gives a general introduction
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
总的介绍
具体细节
Underline the linking words or phrases.
A: What is the alien doing while the man is running
B: It’s running after the man.
A: Are they running at the same time
B: Yes, the alien is running while the man is running.
A: You mean not only the alien is running but also the man is running Is the man
running after the alien or is the alien running after the man
B: The alien is running after the man.
A: Do both of them feel scared
B: The man feels scared but the alien doesn’t.
A: Why does the man feel scared
B: The man feels scared because the alien is running after him.
A: Oh, the alien is running after the man, so he feels really scared.
2a
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
This article will talk about______.
A. the history of Stonehenge
B. the mystery of Stonehenge
C. the use of Stonehenge
Pre reading
Look at the title and guess what the article may talk about
Read the passage quickly and choose the right answer.
This article is mainly about
______.
A. the history of Stonehenge
B. the mystery of Stonehenge
[ m stri]奥秘
C. the use of Stonehenge
D. the material of Stonehenge
Fast-reading
Where is Stonehenge
Who built it
Fast reading
Skim the passage and then answer the questions below.
In Britain.
No one knows.
Fast reading
Fact
Mysteries
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
The introduction of Stonehenge.
Historians have different ideas about what Stonehenge was built for.
Who built Stonehenge, when it was built and how it was built are still mysteries.
Read and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Different ideas about the purpose of Stonehenge.
Fast reading
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
1 Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of
n. 圆圈
Britain's most famous historical places but also
大不列颠
one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it
n. 奥秘,神秘事物
receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to
v. 接受,收到
go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.
adding information
giving reasons
Careful reading
Read para1 carefully and finish the task.
Read Para 1 and finish the task 1 and 2.
1.The underlined word “receives” in Para1 means___.
A.refuse B.enter C.welcome D.visit
2.Why do people like to go to the Stonehenge in June
____________________________________________
Read Para 2, Para 3 and finish the task 3.
3. How many ideas about the use of Stonehenge are mentioned
____________________________________________
Careful-reading
Read Para. 1 and complete the cultural label.
Name:___________
Place:____________
Material 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
Cultural Label
Dtailed reading
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.
1 Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of
n. 圆圈
Britain's most famous historical places but also
大不列颠
one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it
n. 奥秘,神秘事物
receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to
v. 接受,收到
go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.
adding information
giving reasons
Detailed reading
Read again and pay attention to the
new words.
因为
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
Detailed reading
Read Para. 2-3 and then find the opinions.
1. a ______
2.a kind of
________
3.a________
________
4. a ___________
or a place to
_____________
5. To_________
________ over
an enemy
Different Opinions
temple
calendar
medical
purpose
burial
honor ancestors
celebrate
a victory
Read Para. 4 and finish the task 4 and 5.
4.Which of the following is TRUE
A.Stonehenge was built by hand.
B.Stonehenge was built by the leaders.
C.Stonehenge was built by English volunteers.
D.Stonehenge was about 5,000 years old.
5.What do we make sure about the Stonehenge
_______________________________________________
Careful-reading
People ideas reasons
was
a______
was built so many _________ ago. The leaders arrived
much________.
ancient leaders tried to ________________________
with the gods.
temple
communicate
centuries
later
1.Historians
2.Paul Stoker
(a historian)
can’t be
true
Complete the chart.
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.
People They guess Reasons
1.Another
popular
idea
2.Other
people
3. Some
think
4.Others think
might be a
kind of
_________
On ___________’s morning 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
honor
victory
shines directly
medical
burial
midsummer
Complete the chart.
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for ...
Who built it
How was it built
Why was it built
as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods
a kind of calendar
have a medical purpose
celebrate a victory over an enemy
might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors
2c
Read the article again and complete the chart.
Detailed
Reading
2c
Mysteries about Stonehenge What Stonehenge might have been used for…
Who built it What was it used for
How was it built
Read the article again and complete the chart.
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
Match
Where can you do the things
Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose.
2a
so
as, because, since
but, however, though
not only…but also
or
when, while
1. expressing a
difference
2. giving a choice
3. expressing a result
4. expressing two
things happening
at the same time
5. giving reasons
6. adding information
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。
Complete the sentences using the correct linking words
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.
so
because
not only
but also
or
However
post-reading
课本 2d
2e
(1) What do you know about these mysteries
(2) What is mysterious about them
[ p r m d]
Statues of Easter Island
(复活节岛巨石像)
Can you think of any other mysteries, either in China or another part of the world, that are similar to Stonehenge
情态动词 must, can, might表示对情况的推测。
不但……而且……
指明;指出
用某种方式
直接照进
战胜敌人
祭祀祖先
与……交流
Pay attention to the expressions below.
Introduction
rock circle
one of ________________________
one of its _________________
Britain's most famous historical places
greatest mysteries
visitor: go the this place to ______________
see the sun rising
The purpose of Stonehenge
a temple: _____________________
communicate with the gods
stones were put ____________
the sun __________________
__________________
shines directly into the
center of the stones
a kind of calender
a medical purpose
prevent______ and keep ______
feel _____ from your feet ______
your body
illness
healthy
energy
move up
a burial place or a place to _____________
honor ancestors
celebrating __________________
a victory over an enemy
Other mysteries
How was it built
Who built it
Retelling
in a certain way
(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
3.Every year it receives more than 750, 000 visitors.
每年它会接待超过75万的参观者。
receive 与 accept
辨析
e.g. I received his invitation to the party yesterday, but I refused
to accept it. 昨天我收到了他的聚会请柬,但我拒绝接受。
receive “收到”,强调客观上收到这一事实,不表明是否愿意接受此物
accept “接受”,主动地或自愿地接受,带有满意、同意、答应、认可等意味,其反义词为 refuse
receive
accept
4.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. 人们尤其喜欢在6月去
这个地方,因为他们想要在一年中白昼最长的日子里看日出。
especially 副词,意为“尤其,特别”,当陈述某一事实之后,列举一个具有代表性的例子做进一步的强调时,常用 especially,其后可接名词、介词短语等。
e.g. Aunt Alice loves animals, especially dogs.
艾丽斯阿姨喜爱动物,尤其爱狗。
I love Rome, especially in the spring.
我喜欢罗马,尤其是春天的罗马。
not only…but also......
point out
in a certain way
the position of ...
prevent sb. (from) doing sth.
a period of time
one of
communicate with sb.
move up
1.不但…而且
2.指出
3.以一种特定的方式
4....的位置
5.阻止某人做某事
6.一段时间
7...中之一
8.与某人沟通
9.向上移动
Summary
Translate the following expressions.
not only...but also...
communicate with
point out
in a certain way
shine directly into
honor ancestors
a victory over an enemy
1.不但……而且……
2.与……交流
3.指明;指出
4.用某种方式
5.直接照进
6.祭祀祖先
7.战胜敌人
Phrases summary
Homework
1. Review the new words and expressions
you've learned today.
2. Read the article fluently.
3. Finish the exercises .