牛津高中英语Thecurseofthemummy公开课课件.pptx

I am made of millions of huge stones and I was the tombtomb of kings and queens.For thousands of years,I stood alone in the desert in EgyptEgypt.Now people recognize me as one of the seven seven wonderswonders of the world.Amazing peopleReadingMummies A mummuy A mummuy is a dead body that has been preserved by wrapping it in cloth,especially in ancient Egypt Wall paintingsA curse refers to words believed to have magical powers that can harm people.?The curses Treasures1.They wanted to _ the thieves _.2.They wanted to _ those who _ the tomb.scareawaypunishenteredWhy did the dead kings put curses in their tombs?Carters hobbies Carter made some unexpected discoveries Carters family Things happened after discoveries Carters school lifeWhat might be talked about mainly in the following article?Predictiona statement about what you think is going to happen Scan the text to get the main idea of each paragraph.Fast readingMatch the main idea with the correct paragraphs.P1a.Theres a scientific reason why people died after entering the tomb.P2b.Carter didnt go to school and later became an explorer.P3c.Lord Carnarvon died after visiting the tomb.P4d.Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun.P5e.Howard Carter is a world-famous explorer.P6f.The“curse of the mummy”remains a mystery.P7g.More people died after Carters discovery.P8h.People keep wondering why so many people died and have suggested all kinds of explanations.Careful readingand get some information about and get some information about Howard Carter and his discovery.Howard Carter and his discovery.Listen to paragraphs 1-3Listen to paragraphs 1-3 Howard Carter:a _ _ who _ many amazing thingsEducation：Interest：Year he went to Egypt：Greatest discovery:Year of the discovery：Where：didnt go to school,was taught to draw by his fatherloved visiting new places1891King Tutankhamuns tomb1922Valley of the Kings,Egyptfamous explorerdiscoverd 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）（世界遗产）.Tutankhamun was the eighteenth pharaoh(法老法老)of Egypt who came into powercame into power(开始掌权开始掌权开始掌权开始掌权)at the age of 9 and died at the age of 19(From 1336-1327 BC).Tutankhamun is not the Egyption king who made the greatest achievement,yet he is the most famous one of all,for his tomb was very well-preservedwell-preserved when found,with a lot of amazing treasures inside.Among the treasures,the gold maskgold mask covering his face became the symbol(象征象征)of the ancient Egyption civilazation(文明文明).The discovery of the tomb pushed the Egyption archaeology(考古考古)to a peak(顶峰顶峰).It is also famous for the kings curse,because many people died strangely after the discovery of the tomb.1.It was very well-preserved with a lot of amazing treasures inside.2.People died strangely after the tomb was discovered.(The curse of the mummy)Treasures gold coffin gold mask gold boxes containing the kings inside black diamondear rings bracelets slippers Tutankhamuns curseFor those who dare to enter the resting place of the pharaoh,Death will fall on them very soon.Read paragraph 4-5While reading,try to understand the strange deaths in Carters team and fill in the chart.Character Who was he and what did he do How did he die？Lord Carnarvon Richard BethellArthur Mace Pet birdGeorge GouldCarnarvons _,_ the tomb eaten by a _Carters _,_ the tomb ill with a feverhad a high _Team _Not mentionedNot mentionedfriendfever heart troublesecretaryenteredvisitedpresentsnakememberCarters lucky pet bird,him to the tomb ledfelldied of _ _Money provider,was _ when the tomb was opened Different _ about the deaths 1.Coincidence 2.The mummys curse3.A scientific explanation (viruses)The mystery has never been _ _.fully explainedConclusion:explanations Read paragraph 6-8Part 2:Part 3:Part 1:Para1-3Para1-3Para4-5Para4-5Para6-8Para6-8Howard Carters _ and his _after the discovery_ about the deathsThe curse of the mummyexperiencediscoveryStrange deathsDifferent explanationsSummaryPost readingDo you think Howard Carter is a successful person?What kind of personalities does he have?braveadventurousbrightcuriousbraveryspirit of adventurebrightnesscuriosityIn order to succeed,what kind of personalities should we students develop?Name at least two.DiscussionBreak up in groups of 4 studentsEach group should have a recorder and a reporterbe curious about new thingsbe brave to solve problemskeep on tryingbe fond of adventurehave confidence in ourselves have a strong willbe creative,imaginativework with a teamhave a positive mind1.Finish the exercises on P452.Write a short article about“Howard Carter”3.Learn the new words in the reading part by heartHomework