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课件网) Unit 5 Into the unkown Writing & Presenting ideas Through the study of model essays, master the stylistic structure and writing characteristics of a written introduction to an unsolved mystery. To practise writing something that describes an unsolved mystery or the unexplained you’ve seen or heard of. To finish an article about the unexplained. Learning objectives * shipwreck n. 失事的船；沉船 74 * archaeological adj. 考古学的；考古的 74 * coral n. 珊瑚 75 millimetre n. 毫米 75 * barreleye n. 管眼鱼 75 * upwards adv. 向上，朝上 75 * trench n.海狗 75 * equivalent adj. 等同的；等值的；相当的 75 * stack v. （使）整齐地堆起；摞起 75 * furthermore adv. 此外；而且；不仅如此 76 * notable adj. 显要的；显著的；值得注意的 76 substance n. 物质 76 * vessel n. 船；舰 76 drilling n. 钻探；勘探 76 vol (=volume/ v lju m/) n. （书的）卷，册 80 Words and expressions Writing about the unexplained Writing about the unexplained 写一些无法解释的现象 Why is the 30th parallel north mysterious What are some unusual explanations for it What are some possible scientific explanations Along a special line of latitude, known as the 30th parallel north, lie numerous sites of ancient civilisations and impressive natural features. Ancient civilisations appeared on the parallel, including Babylon , with its famous tower; Egypt, with its pyramids; China, with its Sanxingdui culture, etc. These civilisations appeared at a similar time, and all developed advanced bronze-making techniques. Were they part of a single super-civilisation, as some think It`s argued that the 30th parallel north is a line of great natural energy, with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This creates amazing natural features, including Mount Qomolangma, the Dead Sea, and rivers, such as the Nile, the Mississippi and the Yangtze. Lacking any concrete evidence, some even claim it was supernatural powers! Scientists, however, dispute these theories. It`s more likely, they argue, that civilisations arose on the 30th parallel north because the climate there is generally warm and wet. Major tectonic plates meet at this latitude, causing earthquakes, which helped form the Himalayas. The rest, they say, is either coincidence or fantasy. A long line of mysteries 一条长长的神秘线 5 Read the magazine article and answer the questions. Along a special line of latitude, known as the 30th parallel north, lie numerous sites of ancient civilisations and impressive natural features. Ancient civilisations appeared ①on the parallel, including Babylon , with its famous tower; Egypt, with its pyramids; China, with its Sanxingdui culture, etc. These civilisations appeared at a similar time, and all developed advanced bronze-making techniques. Were they part of a single super-civilisation, as some think A long line of mysteries 一条长长的神秘线 在一条被称为“北纬30度”的特殊纬度线上，有许多古代文明遗址和令人印象深刻的自然景观。 与之平行的是古代文明，包括巴 ... ...
