牛津高中英语The-curse-of-the-mummy公开课课件.pptVIP

I am made of millions of huge stones and I was the tomb of kings and queens. For thousands of years, I stood alone in the desert in Egypt. Now people recognize me as one of the seven wonders of the world. ◆Mummies A mummuy is a dead body that has been preserved by wrapping it in cloth, especially in ancient Egypt ◆ Wall paintings A curse refers to words believed to have magical powers that can harm people. Fast reading Scan the text to get the main idea of each paragraph. Match the main idea with the correct paragraphs. P1 a. There’s a scientific reason why people died after entering the tomb. P2 b. Carter didn’t go to school and later became an explorer. P3 c. Lord Carnarvon died after visiting the tomb. P4 d. Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. P5 e. Howard Carter is a world-famous explorer. P6 f. The “curse of the mummy” remains a mystery. P7 g. More people died after Carter’s discovery. P8 h. People keep wondering why so many people died and have suggested all kinds of explanations. The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt, where, from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles(贵族). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. In 1979, it became a World Heritage Site（世界遗产）. Read paragraph 4-5While reading, try to understand the strange deaths in Carter’s team and fill in the chart. Post reading Do you think Howard Carter is a successful person? What kind of personalities does he have? In order to succeed, what kind of personalities should we students develop? Name at least two. * * Amazing people Reading ? ◆ The curses ◆ Treasures 1. They wanted to ______ the thieves ______. 2. They wanted to ______ those who ______ the tomb. scare away punish entered Why did the dead kings put c