1、Section B (2a-2e)1It might/could/must be.It cant be.It must be a rock circle because the circle is made of rocks.circlemystery(n.)When?Where?How?Who?Stonehengesth.mysterious(adj.)sth.full of secrets and imagination2 historyhistorical placehistoriansn.adj.n.Stonehenge is on Sablisbury plains(索尔兹勃里平原索
2、尔兹勃里平原)in Britain.It was built about 5,000 years ago.There are about 80 huge stones and each is about 5 meters tall.The builders brought them from hills over 200km away.But how did they move such huge stones?No one knows.Stonehenge is a mystery.receive visitorsposition3Skim the passage and find out
3、which paragraph talks about the following questions.StonehengeWho built it?How was it built?What was it used for?Why is it so popular?Para.4Para.4Para.2&3Para.1Part1Part2Part34Para.11.Why is Stonehenge so popular?2.When do visitors especially like to go there?And why?Its not only one of Britains mos
4、t famous historicalplaces but also one of its greatest mysteries.Visitors like to go there in June as they want to see thesun rising on the longest day of the year.linking phrase (连词短语连词短语)linking word (连词连词)adding informationgiving reasons5Para.2&3 What was it used for?ancient leadersa templehonor
5、ancestorsGuessesIt might be _where_tried to_ _.It might be _because the sun _the center of the stones on_.It might have _because thestones can_and keep people healthy.It might be _or a place to _ It might be builtto celebrate a _ over_.communicatewith gods shines directly intomidsummers morningpreve
6、nt illnessvictory an enemya kind of calendara medicalpurposea burial placeA.stopB.causev.6Guess 1.It might be a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with gods.What did the ancient leaders want to communicate with gods?rain,a good harvest(丰收丰收)However,historian Paul Stoker thinks thiscan
7、t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago.expressing a differencegiving reasons7Guess 2.It might be a kind of calendar because the sun shines directly into the centerof the stones on midsummers morning.When the sun shines directly into the center of the stones,ancient people knew
8、that day was midsummer.giving reasonsThe sun shines directly into the centerof the stones on midsummers morning,_ it might be a kind of calendar.so giving a result8Guess 3.It might have a medical purpose They think the stones can preventillness and keep people healthy.Why do they think so?As you wal
9、k there,you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body.energeticexpressing two things happening at the same timewhen,while9Guess 4.It might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors.giving a choiceGuess 5.It might be built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.10Which guess does your
10、group think is the most reasonable(合理的合理的)?Why?Our group thinks Stonehenge might be because.11 Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time.Most historians believe it must be almost 5000 years old.One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy.In
11、2001,a group of English volunteer tried to build another Stonehenge,but they couldnt.“We dont 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!”Para.4 How was it built?Who built it?12 Stonehenge is
12、_ a historical place _ a mystery._ every year it receives many visitors.Some historians believe it was a temple._,other historians think its a kind of calendar _ the sun shines directly into the center of the stones onmidsummers morning.Some people believe the stonescan _ prevent illness _ keep them
13、healthy.They say _ they walk there,they can feel the energy.Other people think it is a burial place _ a place to celebrate a victory.We dont know how it was built _ who built it._ we do know they were hard-working and madegood plans.Finish the summary with linking words and phrases.both andSoHowever
14、becausenot only but alsoas/whenororBut13Can you think of any other mysteries?What is mysterious about them?Buildings with Mysterious Origins Buildings with Mysterious Origins 3、Olmec colossal heads(奥尔梅克巨型头像奥尔梅克巨型头像)Statues of Easter Island(复活节岛巨石像复活节岛巨石像)Pyramids(古埃及金字塔古埃及金字塔)141.Write a summary about Stonehenge in your own words.2.Search more information about other mysteries in the world and write an article.15
