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Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Section B 2a-2e
Learning objects (学习目标)
By the end of the class, you will be able to …
Learn curriculum words and useful expressions:
express, at the same time, circle, Britain...
Read and learn about Stonehenge of Britain.
Learn to use linking words and phrases.
Choose the best linking word or phrase.
1. It was snowing, ______ I could not go out.
(so/but)
2. ______ I am very tired, I am going to bed. (as/but)
3. I study ________ I want to learn. (because/though)
4. The watch was cheap, ______ it goes quite well.
(but/so)
so
As
because
but
5. We all tried out best. ________, we lost the game.
(however/while)
6. You can go by air ______ by train. (and/or)
7. _______ the task was difficult, they managed to
finish it on time. (though/but)
However
or
Though
8. We must _______ finish our task _______ do it well.
(not only… but also; not…but)
9. I was reading a magazine ______ he came in.
(when/since)
10. ______ Mary was writing a letter, the children were
playing outside. (so/while)
not only
but also
when
While
Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose.
2a
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
Purpose of linking
word or phrase
Linking word
or phrase
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，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。
linking word or phrase
What mysteries from all over the world do you know
Discussion
the Great Wall
Crop Circles
麦田怪圈
长城
金字塔
Pyramid
Have you ever heard of Stonehenge (巨石阵)
How much do you know about it
Where is it Why is it famous
huge
unbelievable
mysterious
shocking
Let’s enjoy some pictures about Stonehenge.
A group of very large, tall stones
that are arranged into a large circle
with a smaller circle inside it, which
stand on Salisbury Plain (索尔斯堡平原)
in Wiltshire (威尔特郡), southern England.
Stonehenge (巨石阵)
Pre-reading: Prediction
Q: This article will talk
about ______.
A. the history of Stonehenge
B. the mystery of Stonehenge
C. the use of Stonehenge
Get information from the title and the picture.
Fast-reading
Task 1: Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
A. some other ideas about the use of Stonehenge
B. historians’ idea about the use of Stonehenge
C. What is it
D. How was it built
Stonehenge
Read the article quickly and focus on the first and last sentences of each paragraph.
Task 2: How many parts can this article be divided
into What’s the main idea of
each part
It can be divided 3 parts.
Part 1: General introduction
of Stonehenge;
Part 2: Different ideas about
the purposes of Stonehenge;
Part 3: Mysteries about
Stonehenge.
Part 1: Para. 1
Part 2: Para. 2~Para. 3
Part 3: Para. 4
Understand the structure of the article by paying attention to the first and last sentences of each paragraph.
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
Task 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
on the longest day of the year.
Careful-reading
Take 2: Read Para. 2 and then fill in the chart.
Persons Ideas Reasons
Historians
Paul Stoker
This can’t be true.
It was a
______.
It was built so Many _________ ago. The leaders arrived in England much
______.
Because ancient leaders
tried to ______________
with the gods.
temple
communicate
centuries
later
People They guess Reasons
Task 3: 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
Task 4: Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
1. How old is Stonehenge believed to be
2. Do people know how it was built
3. What does Paul Stoker think of the planners
It must be almost 5,000 years old.
No, they don’t.
They must have been hard-working and great planners.
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.
连词
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.
receive sth. from sb. 收到来自某人的某物
as在句中作连词，意为“因为；由于”， 引导原因状语从句。
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.
省略that的宾语从句，作believed的宾语
where引导的定语从句修饰先行词 a temple
point out “指出”，是“动词+副词”短语。
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.
in a certain way 按照某种方式
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.
the purpose of... ……的目的
on purpose 故意(地)；有意(地)
prevent sb. from doing sth. =
keep/stop sb. from doing sth.
阻止某人做某事；使某人不做某事
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.
the position of... ……的位置
in position 就位；在适当的位置
out of position 不在适当的位置
It’s a great honor for sb. to do sth.
对某人来说做某事是极大的荣幸。
in honor of
为了表示对……的敬意；为纪念……
victory指战争、比赛、竞赛等的胜利，
常与介词over或against连用。
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.
a period of time 一段时间
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!”
the linking words and phrases:
Para. 1: not only... but also... , as
Para. 2: however, because
Para. 3: as, but, or
Para. 4: because, but, and, but, and
Read the article again and complete the chart.
2c
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
as a kind of calendar
Preventing illness and keeping people healthy
as a burial place or a place to honor ancestors
celebrating a victory over
an enemy
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/because
Complete the sentences with the correct linking words.
2d
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
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
Post-reading
Terra-Cotta Warriors 兵马俑
the Palace Museum 故宫
Bermuda triangle百慕大三角
Para.1:
Introduction
Para. 2~3:
Different ideas
about its use
Stonehenge
Para. 4:
Mysteries about Stonehenge
a rock circle; historical places;
greatest mysteries...
historians: a temple...
another popular idea: calendar...
other people: a medical purpose...
some: a burial place...
others: celebrate a victory...
how it was built...
Stonehenge → hard-working...
Summary: Try to retell the article
Homework
1. Recite the key words and phrases of this part.
2. Try to retell the article of 2b.
3. Preview the new lesson in 3a-Self Check.

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