Unit 3 Amazing people Reading

Sphinx

Pyramids

jewelsgold mummies

Prediction Howard Carter is one of the most famous explorers the world has ever known. He was brave and adventurous. He loved to visit new places. During his lifetime, he discovered many amazing things. The curse of the mummy

Fast reading 1. What was the Egyptian King’s name whose tomb Carter found?1. What was the Egyptian King’s name whose tomb Carter found? 2. What happened to some of Carter’s team members after the tomb was opened?2. What happened to some of Carter’s team members after the tomb was opened?

Careful reading 1.What did Carter do in his early life? 2. How did the team members die? 3. What are the explanations of their death?

Put the following things in the right order He set sail for Alexandria, Egypt. He set sail for Alexandria, Egypt. Carter had become an explorer and Carter had become an explorer and found several important tombs. found several important tombs. Carter did not go to school but Carter did not go to school but was taught to draw by his father. was taught to draw by his father. Carter made his most amazing Carter made his most amazing discovery. discovery. A B C D

George Gould Lord Carnarvon Richard Bethell Arthur Mace Died at the age of 65 Had a high fever Died of heart trouble Died shortly died of a fever Howard Carter Supporter of Carter Carnarvon’s friend Secretary of Carter Another team member

explanations coincidence mummy’s curse scientific explanation

Discussion What do you think is the reason for their deaths?What do you think is the reason for their deaths?

What qualities ( 素质） do you think an explorer should have? I think he should be:

Consolidation General (1)_________ of Carter One of the greatest (2) __________ in the world Being brave and (3)___________ made him (4) _________ many things ChildhoodTaught to draw by his father (5) ________ of the mummy WhenIn 1922 (6) ________In the Valley of the Kings, in Egypt WhatGold, jewels and the mummy Result CharactersWhat didHow died Lucky bird Led Carter to the place (7)________ by a snake Lord Carnarvon Carter(8)________ money from him to explore the mysterious He was (9)_______ at the opened tomb Fever George GouldVisited the tombA high fever Richard Bethell Entered the tomb (10) trouble ExplanationNever been fully explained introduction adventurous explorers discover Discovery Where Eaten present received Heart

Your interview should cover at least three of the following aspects: 1.His life story and greatest discovery. 2. Strange results of the discovery 3. His opinion on the results. 4. His opinion on whether it is worthwhile to risk for adventures. Interview Supposing you were Carter, you were giving an interview with a reporter.

Famous saying He who risks nothing gains nothing. Without adventure, civilization is in full decay.

Homework Write a summary about Howard Carter.

Thank you Good-bye !