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课件网) Unit 8 It must belong to Carla. The Fifth Period Section B(2a—Self Check ) 1. Have a dictation of the words and expressions. 2. Review the main phrases and sentences learned last class. Revision Fill in the blanks with linking words or phrases. 1. I get up early in the morning, _____ I can catch the bus. 2. _____ Linda is very tired,she is going to bed. I was angry _____ I played the piano so badly. _____ it is late,I shall go home now. 3. She has a new bike,_____ I don’t have one. because so As Since but They tried their best._____,they lost the game. _____ the task was difficult,he managed to finish it on time. 4. We must _____ do our homework _____ do it well. 5. You can go to Shanghai by air _____ by train. 6. What were you doing _____ I came in _____ my sister was writing a letter,my bother was watching a football game. However not only but also or when While Though Linking word or phrase Purpose of linking word or pharse 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 Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose. 2a 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 especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. Read the article below and underline the linking words and phrases. Do you think you have made correct matches in 2a 2b 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. 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 enemy. 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, b ... ...
