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Period 5Unit8 It must belong to Carla.Period 5Unit8 It must belong t1Stonehengelarge stones wonderful/amazing/great5000 years old.historical (One of the world s mysteries)a rock circleCan Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehengelarge stones wonderf2Stonehenge Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?What will the passage tell us?It might tell us about.A.The importance of StonehengeB.The mysteries about StonehengeC.The history of StonehengePredictionsth.mysterious(adj.)sth.full of secrets and imaginationn.Stonehenge Can Anyone Explain3Skim the passage and find out 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.1Part1Part2Part3popularitypurposemore mysteriesSkimmingSkim the passage and f4Stonehenge a rock circle historiansStonehenge is not only a famous historical place,but also a great mystery.adding informationlinking phrase (连词短语)Mystery:How was it built?Who was it built by?What was it used for?Famous:Every year,it receives more than 75,000 visitors.Historical:It must be almost 5,000 years old.Stonehenge a rock circle histo5People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.Summer solstice(夏至）On midsummers morning,the sun shines directly into the center of the stones.Q:Why do people go to Stonehenge in June?becauselinking wordgiving reasonslinking word (连词)Para 1straightPeople like to go to this plac6purposea templecommunicate witha kind of calendara medical purposeprevent illnesskeep people healthya place to honor ancestorscelebrate a victorya burial placePara.2&3 What was it used for?purposea templecommunicate wit7For many years,historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods._,historian Paul Stoker thinks this cant be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago.“The leaders arrived in England much later,”he points out.Idea 1Historians Historian Paul Stoker_opinionsbelieved Stonehenge was _ thinks _Twoa templethis cant be trueHoweverexpressing a differenceFor many years,historians bel8idea 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 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 resulthourglassidea 2.It might be a kind of c9idea 3.It might have a medical purpose They think the stones can preventillness and keep people healthy.Why do they think so?As you walk there,you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body.energeticexpressing two things happening at the same timewhen,whileidea 3.It might have a medical10idea 4.It might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors.giving a choiceIt might be built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.idea 4.It might be a burial pl11 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 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?122aMatch each linking word or phrase with its purpose2aMatch each linking word or p13 Complete the sentences using the words from the chart in 2a on page 62.1.Midsummers morning 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.sobecause2d3.Some people think the rocks can _ stop people becoming ill _ can 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 onlyorhoweverbut also Complete the sentences using 14 Stonehenge is _ 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 themhealthy.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 andSoHoweverbecausenot only but alsoas/whenororBut Stonehenge is _ a hi15Further thinkingWhy do people say Stonehenge is a mystery?What do you think of our ancestors?The wonders are not only mysteries,but alsogreat treasure for us.So we have to protectand cherish them.Also,we need to do moreresearch to explore the mysteries in the future.Further thinkingWhy do people 161.Write a summary about Stonehenge in your own words.2.Search more information about other mysteries in the world and write an article.Choose one as your homeworkHomeworkWrite a summary about 17popularitya famous historical placea great mysterypurposea templecommunicatea calendara medical purposeprevent illnesskeep healthya place to honorancestorscelebrate a victorymore mysteriesa burial placemust bemight bemight beWho/when/Howpopularitya famous historical 18Stonehenge-Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?Stonehenge-20Can you think of any other mysteries?What is mysterious about them?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)Can you think of any other mys21
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