1、Do you know the Stonehenge（巨石（巨石阵）阵）?How much do you know about it?Stonehenge lies in Britain.Its not only a historical place but also a great mystery.There are many explanations about it.Some scientists believe it is a temple,but others hold the opposite opinion.They think it may be a calendar beca
2、use the stones were put together in a certain way.Of course,there are many other ideas.So more and more historians are eager to know why it was built or who built it?Maybe one day you can uncover the truth when you grow up,can you?2aMatch each linking word or phrase with its purpose.Linking word or
3、phrasePurpose of linking word or phrasesoexpressing a differenceas,because,sincegiving a choicebut,however,thoughexpressing a resultnot only.but also.expressing two things happening at the same timeorgiving reasonswhen,whileadding informationexpress v.表示，表达表示，表达IDENTIFYING LINKING LANGUAGEIdentifyin
4、g conjunctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read.1.How many visitors visit Stonehenge every year?2.Do all historians agree Stonehenge is a temple?3.When does the sun shine directly into the center of the stone?4.Do people know how Stonehenge was built?750,000
5、 visitorsNo,they dont.On midsummers morningNo,they dont.Stonehenge,a rock circle,is not only one of Britains most famous historical places but alsoone 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 th
6、e sun rising on the longest day of the year.巨石阵，一个岩石圈，不仅是英国著名的历史古迹之一，也是英国巨石阵，一个岩石圈，不仅是英国著名的历史古迹之一，也是英国最大的未解之谜最大的未解之谜as here means _A.since B.whenAFor many years,historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods.However,historian Paul Stoker thinks t
7、his cant be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago.“The leaders arrived in England much later,”he points out.What Stonehenge might have been usedas a _ where ancient leaders tried to _ the godstemplecommunicate with然而，历史学家保然而，历史学家保罗罗.斯多克认为这斯多克认为这不可能是真的因为不可能是真的因为巨石阵鉴于这么多巨石阵鉴于这么多世纪之前。
8、世纪之前。Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar.The large stones were put together in a certain way.On midsummers 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 an
9、d keep people healthy.“As you walk there,you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,”said one visitor.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 ances
10、tors.Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.as here means _A.since B.whenB没有人确定巨石阵是用来做什么的，但大多数人没有人确定巨石阵是用来做什么的，但大多数人认同石头的位置一定有一个特殊的目的。认同石头的位置一定有一个特殊的目的。What Stonehenge might have been used for*a kind of calendar*a medical purpose *a burial place or a place to honor ancestors*
11、celebrate a victory over an enemyStonehenge 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 Sto
12、nehenge,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!”可能我们永远也不会知道，但我们的确知道他们一定是十分努可能我们永远也不会知道，但我们的确知道他们一定是十分努力力而且伟大的设计师而且伟大的设计师2cRead the article again and complete the
13、chart.Mysteries about Stonehenge What was it used for?How was it built?Who built it?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.2dComplete the sentences using the w
14、ords from the chart in 2a on page 62.andas3.Some people think the rocks can _ stop people from becoming ill _ keep them healthy.4.We dont know who built Stonehenge _ how it was built.5.Historians think Stonehenge was built about 5,000 years ago;_,they are not sure.not onlybut alsoandhowever2eCan you
15、 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.The Great WallPyramidprmd Crop CirclesFirst appear:1972Mysteries:who built it?How was it built?W
16、hat is it used for?Guessing:1.was made by someone on purpose2.Was made by aliensFirst appear:2000 years agoMystery:How was it built?It is used for protecting the countryIt was built by the poorFirst appear:4500 years agoMystery:How was it built?It is used as a burial placeIt was built by the poor,one of the greatest mysteries in the world,lies in.It We have already known We havent knownStonehengeLinking words or phrasesOther mysteriesRewrite the Stonehenge(more than 100 words)Write a mystery you are interested
