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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
1. To read an article about Stonehenge.
2. To learn to use linking words and phrases.
3. To be able to talk about other mysteries similar to Stonehenge.
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1. What is the alien doing while the man is running
The Alien is running after the man.
2. Are they running at the same time
Yes, the alien is running while the man is running.
3. 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
The alien is running after the man.
4. Do both of them feel scared
The man feels scared but the alien doesn’t.
5. Why does the man feel scared
The man feels scared because the alien is running after him.
6. Oh, the alien is running after the man, so he feels really scared.
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. 表示, 表达
同时; 一起
连词是一种连接词与词、短语与短语以及句与句的虚词，不能独立担任句子成分，只起连接作用。
Do you know the name of this place How much do you know about it Watch a short video.
Read the article below and underline the linking words and phrases. Do you think you have made correct matches in 2a
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
n. 圆圈 v. 圈出
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.
大不列颠
n. 奥秘; 神秘事物
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.
n. 历史学家; 史学工作者
n. 领导; 领袖
n. 庙宇; 寺院; 圣殿
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.
n. 目的; 目标
n. 仲夏; 中夏
adj. 医疗的; 医学的
v. 阻止; 阻挠
n. 力量; 精力
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.
v. 尊重; 表示敬意
n. 荣幸; 荣誉
n. 敌人; 仇人
n. 位置; 地方
n. 埋葬; 安葬
n. 祖宗, 祖先
n. 胜利; 成功
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!”
n. 一段时间; 时期
Read the article and match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Stonehenge is not only a famous historic place, but also a great mystery.
Historians have different ideas about what Stonehenge was built for.
Different ideas about the purpose of Stonehenge.
Who built Stonehenge, when it was built and how it was built are still mysteries.
Para. 3
Para. 4
Read the article carefully and fill in the blanks.
A brief introduction to Stonehenge
being a rock circle
being one of Britain's most famous historical places
being one of its greatest mysteries
receiving more than (1)______________ every year
750,000 visitors
Mysteries about what Stonehenge was used for / as
a temple to communicate with the gods
a kind of calendar
a medical purpose (The stones can (2)______________ and keep people healthy.)
a burial place or a place to (3)_______________
a place to celebrate a victory over an enemy
Other mysteries about Stonehenge
When was it built
(4)________________
Who built it
prevent illness
honor ancestors
How was it built
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
本文是一篇关于世界未解之谜—英国巨石阵的说明文。本文涉及难以解释或理解的事件，行文有如下特点：
1. 文中使用一些表达推测的情态动词，如can和might，表示对事实不确定，需要进一步探究和分析。例如，在介绍有些人对巨石阵用途的推测时，作者用到情态动词might，表明推测有待核实。
此外还用到了表达推测的副词，如perhaps。
2. 采用引述法（直接引述和间接引述），如介绍权威人士的观点或猜测时，会使用行为动词believe、think等，以减少陈述上的主观性，从而增强文章的权威性和说服力。
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.
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
and
as
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
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 What is mysterious about them Discuss them with your group.
Here is another example of mystery. Read the passage and fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in the box.
believe, be sure, disagree, may create, might have been made
Crop circles are circles or other strange shapes made in fields (usually corn fields or fields of grass). But no one 1. ________ how they are made.
is sure
believe, be sure, disagree, may create, might have been made
Some researchers think that the circles 2. _________________ by aliens who had come to the earth in their UFOs. While some researchers believe that the earth 3. __________ its own energy, which forms the circles. Some researchers 4. ___________ they are made naturally by wind vortices (旋涡). But some of them 5. ___________. Another popular idea is that the circles might have been designed by local people to develop tourism (旅游业) to their towns and make more money. There are many other guesses about how crop circles are made. However, crop circles are still a mystery.
might have been made
may create
believe
disagree
the longest day of the year
ancient leaders
a group of …
think of / about
run after
communicate with ...
point out
at the same time
一年中白昼最长的一天
古代首领
一群……
考虑，打算（做某事）
追逐；追赶
与……交流
指出
同时
以某种方式
在仲夏的早晨
为了一个特殊的目的
在很长一段时间内
预防疾病
保持人们的健康
in a certain way
on midsummer's morning
for a special purpose
over a long period of time
prevent illness
keep people healthy
1. Just now Mike _______ the correct answers with his red pen.
2. _______ workers are regarded as heroes in our hearts.
3. Although it was raining heavily, the pilot _______ the plane safely.
landed
circled
I. 根据语境，从方框中选择恰当的单词填空，注意形式变化。每词限用一次。
land, lead, circle, express, energy, medicine, position, period
Medical
4. The study will be carried out over a six-month _______.
5. Since I started eating more healthily, I’ve got so much more _______.
6. I think Peter has all the abilities to be a good _______ of our class, so he should be chosen as the monitor (班长).
7. The guests __________ their thanks for the wonderful meal before leaving.
8. Peter wanted to see where he was, so he took out a map and found his ________ on it.
leader
position
energy
period
land, lead, circle, express, energy, medicine, position, period
expressed
II. 根据语境及所给汉语提示，写出所缺内容，每空一词。
1. Look! Little Bill is _______ _______(追赶) a dog.
2. Just now Lily _______ _______(指出) that it was impolite to talk back to our parents.
3. The doctor advised us to exercise more _______ _______ ________(预防疾病).
4. My dad is used to _________ _______ _______(穿西装) in the office.
running after
wearing a suit
to prevent
pointed out
illness
5. Tom gave me a gift ______ ______ ________ ________(为了一个特殊的目的).
6. The Great Wall ________ _______ _______ _______(接待数百万游客) every year.
7. I can’t do my homework and listen to music _______ _______ _______ _______(同时).
for a special purpose
the same time
receives millions of visitors
at
Find more information about any mysteries that you know of. Write down several facts and myths about it.

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