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Britain
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Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.
For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness while keeping people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet climb up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place, or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “ We don’t really know who built Stonehenge, ” says Paul Stoker. “ And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working – and great planners! ”
Tips: Read the first sentence of each paragraph carefully.
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
A. What was it used for?
B. Who built it?
C. What is it?
D. How was it built?
Stonehenge
4. What do people want
to see there in June?
3. How many visitors does
it received every year?
2.Where is it?
1.What is it?
1.Read Para.1 and finish the mind map.
Stonehenge
It’s a rock circle.
It’s in Britain.
It receives more than
750,000 visitors.
They want to see the