最新高中英语课件：Unit 3 Amazing people, Module 2.pptxVIP

Unit3Amazing peopleNo.1 Middle School of LixianXie JianzhiPyramids and SphinxThe Pyramids - EgyptWall paintings inside PiramidsmummiestreasuresBeautiful treasures !Are you amazed?Unit3Amazing peopleThe curse of the mummyLead-in: Answer these questionsWhat is Egypt famous for?2. What are in the pyramids?(treasures and mummies)3. Have you ever heard of the curse of the mummy?Reading strategy : Predicting information 1) by reading the titleWhat will be talked about in this passage?Reading strategy : Predicting information 2) by reading the first paragraphThe article is about a famous explorer who worked in Egypt. What might be the connections between ‘The curse of the mummy’ and the famous explorer ? Reading strategy : Predicting information① What words do you think are useful for you to predict the ideas included in the passage?Famous , brave, adventurous and amazing.② Why does the writer choose ‘The curse of the mummy’ as its title here?The title can draw your attention and arouse your interest.③ From your point of view, what are the following paragraphs likely to talk about?Will they give specific examples to support the general description of Howard Carter? Fast ReadingSkim the passage and complete the three questions in Part A.The answers are as following:1. The article is about a mummy’s curse.2. The name of the Egyptian King was Tutankhamun. 3. They fell ill and died.Listening Listen to the text and check these notes about Howard Carter. Decide the following statements true or false(C1,P44).FHoward Carter was shy.His father taught him to write.Howard Carter worked in Egypt in the 1920s.He discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun when he was 17.5. The explorers decided to leave the treasure in the tomb.6. Carter’s pet bird usually brought him good luck.7. Howard Carter died when he was young.8. It is believed that the mummy’s curse makes those who enter Egypt ill.FTFFTFFCareful reading Read the article carefullyMatch the summaries with the correct paragraphs(C2,P44