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Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose. 2a
Purpose of linking word or Linking word or phrase phrase so as, because, since expressing a difference giving a choice
“this” refers to：
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. 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. 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 as here means _________ B enemy. A. because B. when
as here means _________ A
A. because
B. when
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.
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.
Reading Strategy
Stonehenge
Other mysteries
What was it 1.Find key Words used for?How was it built? Who built it?
2.Contact
Mysteries
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1. Write something about a mystery you are interested 2. Read a passage about today’s subject.
-Because I got up late.
Since everyone is here, let’s begin the meeting
IDENTIFYING LINKING LANGUAGE Identifying conjunctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read.
Do you know the Stonehenge（巨石 阵）? How much do you know about it?
1. How many visitors visit Stonehenge every year? More than 750,000 visitors 2. When does the sun shine directly into the center of the stone? On midsummer’s morning 3. How long do most historians believe Stonehenge might be? almost 5,000 years
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!”
2e
Can you think of any other mysteries? What do you know about these mysteries? What is mysterious about them?
Maya
Mexico
pyramid
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Egypt
First appear: over 5000 years ago Mystery: How was it built ? What were their words’ meaning? Why was it disappeared?
as, because, since
I’m going to surf the Internet because (as) I want to get some information about the world’s mysteries.
-Why were you late for school this morning?
How was it built?
Mysteries about Stonehenge
Who built it?
What was it used for?
Complete the sentences using the 2d words from the chart in 2a on page 62. 1. Midsummer day is in June _____ a lot of so people go to Stonehenge during this month. 2. The sun shines straight into the center of Stonehenge _______ the stones were put as in a special position.
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
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
but, however, though
not only... but also ... or when, while
expressing a result
expressing two things happening at the same time giving reasons adding information
What Stonehenge might have been used …
temple as a __________ where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods _______________ kind of calendar as a__________________ medical purpose for having a__________________ burial place or _______________________ as a ___________ a place to honor ancestors celebrate a victory over an enemy to _______________________________
3. Some people think the rocks can _________ not only stop people from becoming ill _________ but also keep them healthy. 4. We don’t know who built Stonehenge _____ how it was built. or 5. Historians think Stonehenge was built about 5,000 years ago; _____________, however they are not sure.