1、Unit3 Amazing peopleReadingThe curse ofthe mummyReading strategy:predicting information If you are trying to predict the contents of a passage based on the title,and you find your expectations too general,read the first paragraph to make your prediction more specific.What does the first paragraph ta
2、lk about?Para 1Introduction to Howard Carter.The curse of the mummyWhich of the following topics are mentioned?Introduction to King TutankhamunKing Tutankhamuns lifeCarters amazing discoveryStrange deathsDifferent explanations for the strange deathsStories of King TutankhamunStructure of the article
3、 Introduction to Howard CarterCarters most amazing discoveryStrange deathsDifferent explanations for the strange deathsPara 1-2Find the information about Carters experiences and personalities(人格).brave and fond of visiting and exploringnew placesbright and curious about the worlddidnt go to schoolse
4、t sail for Egypt at the age of 17had become an explorer by the 1920sfound several important tombs of theEgyptian kingsWhy could Carter make the amazing discovery?Para 3How did Carter make the amazing discovery?received moneycame to the valley of the kingsfound treasureand the mummyfound the tomb of
5、KingTutPlace the following steps in order of events.How did the curse show its power?Find out the strange events,and then report them to the class.Para 4-5who,when,where,how1.Coincidence2.The mummys curse3.A scientific explanation(viruses)Different explanations for the strange deaths:It remains a ri
6、ddle.Para 6-8How did people explain the strange deaths?What does the writer think of the curse of the mummy?What do you think is the writers purpose of writing the passage?Dubbing(配音)Suppose you are the host of Discovery.Please introduce The curse of King Tut to the audience.Tips Watch the silent clipcarefully.Use what you have learned in this period.Use your imagination.Write down your transcript.Work in groups.Homeworkhttp:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutankhamunhttp:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_CarterFind more explanations for the curse,and give your own ideas in the next period.
