Unit 8
It must belong to Carla.
Section B (2a-Self Check)
Key words & phrases:
express, circle, Britain, receive, leader, midsummer,
medical, purpose, prevent, energy, position, burial,
honor, ancestor, victory, enemy, period, mystery
Key sentences:
Stonehenge, a rock circle，is not only one of
Britain’s most famous historical places
but also one of its greatest mysteries
学习目标
Do you know the Stonehenge（巨石阵）
? How much do you know about it?
Lead in
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
express v. 表示，表达
Pre-reading
2a
Read the article below and underline the
sentences with linking words or 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.
While- reading
2b
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 espe-
cially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the
longest day of the year.
n. 圆圈 大不列颠
n. 奥秘，神秘事物 v. 接受，收到
For many years, historians believed Stonehenge
was a temple where ancient leaders tried to com-
municate with the gods. However, historian Paul
Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stone-
henge was built so many centuries ago. “The
leaders arrived in England much later,” he points
out.
n. 历史学家，历史工作者
n. 领导，领袖
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind
of calendar. The large stones were put together in a cer-
tain 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. 仲夏
adj. 医疗的 n. 目的，目标
v. 阻止，阻挠
n. 力量
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.
n. 位置，地方
n. 埋葬，安葬 v . 表示敬意 n. 祖宗，祖先
n. 胜利，成功
n. 敌人，仇人
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. 时期
adj. 工作努力的
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?
How was it built?
1. as a temple where ancient lea-ders
tried to communicate with the gods
2. a kind of calendar
3. have a medical purpose
4. might be a burial place or a
place to honor ancestors
5. celebrate a victory over an enemy
Post-reading
2c
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 using the words
from the chart in 2a on Page 62.
and
as
以一种特别的位置
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
but also
and
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.
2e
Bermuda Triangle 百慕大三角洲
所谓百慕大三角，即指北起百慕大，西
到美国佛罗里达洲的迈阿密，南至波多黎各
的一个三角形海域。在这片面积达400000平
方英里的海面上，从1945年开始数以百计的
飞机和船只，在这里神秘地失踪。当然，这
些失踪事件不包括那些机械故障、政治绑架
和海匪打劫等，因为这些本不属于那种神秘
失踪的范畴。
由于事件叠出，人们赋予这片海域以“魔
鬼三角”、“恶运海”、“魔海”、“海轮的
墓地”等浑号。这些浑号反过来又烘托了这里
特有的神秘而怖恐的气氛。
现在，百慕大三角已经成为那些神秘的、
不可理解的各种失踪事件的代名词。
1. express v. 表达，表示
expression n. 表达 ，表示，表情
e.g. It expresses my love for the novel.
这表达了我对这部小说的爱。
an expression of support 表示支持
2. receive v. 接受；收到
e.g. Yesterday I received his gift, but I didn’t
accept it so I returned it to him.
昨天我收到了他的礼物，但是我没有接受
并且退回去了。
3. leader n. 领导，领袖 lead v. 带领
e.g. Workers lead the leaders around the factory.
工人带着领导参观工厂。
4. midsummer n. 仲夏, 中夏
mid-autumn 中秋 midnight 午夜
e.g. It is said that the story happened in the
midsummer.
据说故事发生在仲夏。
5. medical adj. 医疗的；医学的
medicine n. 药
e.g. Other people believe the stones have a
medical purpose.
其他人相信石头带有医疗目的。
6. prevent v. 阻止；阻挠
prevent sb. from doing 阻止某人做某事
=stop sb. from doing
e.g. Nothing can prevent us from carrying out
the plan.
什么也无法阻挡我们去实施这个计划。
7. energy n. 精力；力量
e.g. He is saving his energy for next week’s
race.
他正为下周的比赛养精蓄锐。
8. position n. 位置, 地方, 姿势
e.g Tom raised himself to a sitting position.
汤姆坐了起来。
9. burial n. 埋葬；安葬 bury v. 埋
e.g. His body was brought back to England
for burial.
他的遗体已运回英国埋葬。
10. honor v. 尊重，表示敬意 n. 荣幸
（=honour）
e.g. It’s my honor to stand here to give my speech.
我很荣幸能站在这儿作演讲。
11. victory n. 胜利，成功
e.g. They celebrated their victory cheerily.
他们兴高采烈地庆祝胜利。
12. enemy n. 敌人，仇人
e.g. He’s made a lot of enemies.
他树敌很多。
13. period n. 一段时间；时期
e.g. the most difficult periods of history
历史上最艰难的时期
14. For many years, historians believed Stone-
henge was a temple where ancient leaders tried
to communicate with the gods.多年以来，历史
学家们认为巨石阵是古代首领用来与神灵沟通
的一座神庙。
此句中的where ancient leaders tries to commu-
nicate with the gods是由关系副词where引导的
一个定语从句，修饰名词temple.
15. The large stones were put together in a cer-
tain way.
这些大块的石头以某种方式被摆放在一起。
in a certain way表示“以某种方式”，其中
certain表示 “某一；某个；某些”的意思，
用于名词之前。
e.g. The doctor is only at this hospital on
certain days.
那位医生只有在某些日子才在这所医院。
16. As you walk there, you can feel the energy
from your feet move up your body.
当你走到那儿，你能感觉到能量从你的双脚
上升到你的身体里。
此句中的feel是感官动词，其后可接宾语和
不带to的动词不定式充当的宾语补足语，其
用法与see, hear, watch等词一样。
e.g. We felt the house shake.
Read through the article in 3a on page 59
again. What do you think the noises could
be? List all your ideas. See who in your
group can come up with the most imagi-
native explanation.
3a
What could the
noises be?
Why do you
think so?
Look at this newspaper headline and finish
the article about the strange happenings.
No More Mystery in the Neighborhood
Last week, in a quiet neighborhood, something strange
happened...
We now know what was happening in the
neighborhood...
Now the mystery is solved. People in the
neighborhood...
Writing
3b
First part: background information about
the mystery
Second part: how the mystery was solved
Third part: how the people in the
neighborhood now feel
写 作 指 导
【单元话题分析】
根据一些依据或者现象进一步判断得出一
个结论。本单元的重点就是谈论猜测和判
断。
1. 用情态动词表达猜测或判断, 常见的有:
must, may, might, could和can’t等词。
情态动词表示推测, 可能性从小到大依
次为: can’t, might, may, could, must。
2. 本单元话题涉及多种时态, 因此要注意
时态的正确使用。
1. Fill in the blanks with must, might,
or can't.
1. That bright light ______ be a UFO-
there’s no such thing!
2. I’m still waiting for the bus, so I ______
be a bit late for the party.
can’t
might
Self Check
3. That sweater _____ be Carla’s. She’s
the only one who wears such colorful
clothes.
4. Tony ______ want to go to the concert.
He likes music, but I’m not sure if he
likes rock music.
5. The person you saw at the supermarket
_____ be Susan. I just talked to her on
the phone and she’s at work right now.
must
might
can’t
2. Look at the chart and write sentences
for the things below.
Name Likes Dislikes
Jessica take photos run
Todd play the piano eat sweet food
Mike play tennis watch movies
Annie read cook
1. DVD
It can’t be Mike’s. He doesn’t like to
watch movies.
2. bowl of ice-cream
_________________________________
_________________________________
3. camera
_________________________________
_________________________________
It can’t be Todd’s. He doesn’t like to
eat sweet food.
It must be Jessica’s. She likes taking
photos.
4. cookbook
_________________________________
_________________________________
5. tennis ball
_________________________________
_________________________________
6. running shoes
_________________________________
_________________________________
It can’t be Annie’s. She doesn’t like
to cook.
It must be Mike’s. He likes to play
tennis.
It can’t be Jessica’s. She doesn’t like
to run.
1.The boy is running. He ____ be late for school.
A. must B. can’t C. need D. might
2. What _____ in the neighborhood last night?
A. happen B. happened
C. was happened D. is happening
Ⅰ.单项选择
Practice
3.—What do you think the man is doing near the river?
—He might ______.
A. fishing B. to fish C. be fishing D. is fishing
4. We c an remember the park _____we used to play
when we were young .
A. who B. why C. where D. when
5.Not only Jim but also I ____ good at Science.
A. is B. are C. am D. be
Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks with must, might or
can’t.
1. That bright light __________be a UFO —
there’s no such thing!
2. I’m still waiting for the bus, so I
___________ be a bit late for the party.
3. That sweater __________be Carla’s. She’s
the only one who wears such colorful clothes.
can’t
might
must
4. Tony ________want to go to the concert.
He likes music, but I’m not sure if he likes
rock music.
5. The person you saw at the supermarket
_________ be Susan. I just talked to her on
the phone, and she’s at work right now.
might
can’t
Summary
1. Learned about the Stonehenge.
2. Review and consolidate the usage of
Modal verbs to make inferences.
Homework
1. Memorize the language points.
2. Read the passage in 2b.
3. Do the exercises in students’ book.
Thank
you!
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