Reading(2)：Thecurseofthemummy.doc

The curse of the mummy（教案） Reading Teaching aims:1. To guide students to have a good command of key words and phrases in the text2. To teach students to understand how to apply them to practical use.Focal points:1. The explanations of the words and phrases2. The practical application of themStep 1. Reviewing the textQuestions: What are the mummies? What kind of person was Howard Carter?2. Please fill in the blanks, using the correct forms according to the text. Howard Carter was a most famous 1._(explore) the world had ever known.By his 2._(forty),he had been searching for the tombs of Egyptian dead kings.3._(fortune),he came 4._the most important one the tomb of King Tutankamun. 5._, shortly after the discovery, members of Carters team fell ill one after another. Within 7 years, altogether 21 people who were in 6._(connect)with the opening of the tombs died, 7._ was widely considered as a 8._ (punish). But others believed ,at the moment of opening the tomb, the fresh air 9._(disturb) the viruses, which 10._(result) in their deaths. The real reason remains a riddle to this day.Step 2. . Learning the language pointsKey words and phrases:1. he discovered a great fortune in jewels and gold , along with the preserved bodies of dead kings . (P42,Line 9-11) the preserved bodies of dead kings =the bodies of dead kings that are _ wellWhat are the differences between them in part of speech(词性)?Exercises:(1)The White Horse temple built in Han Dynasty is still a _ tourist spot until today.(2)Please make a sentence: Nowadays, people are doing some damage to the Great Wall, so _.2. He was bright and curious about the world outside his hometown. (P42,Line 9-11)(1)He _ _ _/ _ _ _ _why the apple fell off the tree.(2)Just out of _, he made a great discovery.3. When a tomb is opened, fresh air disturbs the viruses inside. If breathed in, they can result in illness or even death.(P43,Line 42-44)1)What does disturb mean in this sentence?disturb sb /sth_ n._ sb feel disturbed _2) Please read the following sentences and try to distinguish the phrases in bold and try to find some phrases with similar meanings.Acting before thinking resulted in his failure in the exam.(_)His failure in the exam resulted from acting before thinking. (_)He acted before thinking. As a result, he failed in the exam. (_)He failed in the exam as a result of acting before thinking. (_)Exercises:Please make sentences using the above phrases and the following hints.(smoking in public & serious punishment.)_Important sentences:1.(1) He too visited the tomb, only to catch a high the next day.(P43, Line 31-32) Does only to do show the purpose of what happened?_ (2) Nature has provided Shangri-la with endless natural treasures, making the land a happy home for the local people.(P38,Line32-33)Whats the difference between only to catch and making?Exercises: 1.He hurried home, _(find) the house was on fire.2.He went abroad to seek his fortune, _(leave ) his parents untended.3.The police stepped up their search for the missing girl, _(tell) she had gone home.2. When a tomb is opened, fresh air disturbs the viruses inside. If breathed in, they can result in illness or even death.(P43, Line 42-44)What does they refer to?_Why is breathed in used here instead of breathing in? When_(ask) about the possibility that Justine was taken by aliens, Detective Sam Peterson, who has taken charge of the case, told journalists(P3,Line67-70)Exercises:(1).If _(take) correctly, the medicine should work.(2)._(give) the right kind of training, these players may grow into international stars.(3) _(see) that she was going to sleep, I asked if shed like some water.Conclusion:_Step 3. Consolidating and supplementingpreserve sb /sth from be well preserved be curious about out of curiositydisturb sb sb feel disturbed disturbance n. result in / result from as a result, as a result of only to do make an amazing discoveryset sailbe interested inbe known asas well ashave something to do withfall illshortly aftercome acrossbe in connection withwear sth for protectionStep 4. Doing more exercises for consolidationPlease fill in the blanks using the correct forms of words and phrases given above.1. Children _ _ _everything .They are always asking a lot of questions.2. The Great London Fire ,which began in 1666,_ _huge damage to it.3. I dont know much about his work, but I know it _ _ _ _ _ animals.4. He locked himself in the room so that he wouldnt be _.5.Some fresh vegetables should be _ in the fridge.Error correction 1.I heard about the bad news, which made me really disturbing.2.You should wear a pair of glasses to preserve your eyes from sunburnt.3. I find my neighbor curiously about whatever I do.4.As we all know, fortune has nothing to do with hard work.5. Its often the case that failure results in laziness.6. Unless inviting to the party, I wont go along with you.7.Gathered around the fire, the tourists danced with the local people.8. That old man died, only to make people sorrowful.Step5 Having group workRequirements: Work in groups and choose