高三英语教案 Unit 13 The Mystery of the Moonstone [Reading]

Godfrey
He might have stolen the Moonstone as revenge for loss of face ,because Rachel turned down his proposal of marriage .

Dr Candy
As with Godfrey, he lost face because of the quarrelling with Franklin.

Rachel
Perhaps she had debts that needed to be paid .

Rosanna
She might have taken the diamond either from force of habit ,for she was a thief before Rachel’s mother gave her a job or cause a disagreement between Rachel and Franklin

Franklin
He gave the detective assistance.His enthusiasm was the reason why he was suspected ,because it was not his business.

Step 5 What are the main clue of the story?
The detective story develops completely following the structure: the appearance of the Moonstone (receiving from Rachel’s uncle) ---- the loss of the Moonstone ---- the investigation of the Moonstone (and the person who might have stolen it )---- discovery of the truths or facts.
Integrating Skills Solving the mystery of the moonstone
Step 1 Lead-in
In reading part, sergeant cuff had several suspects and it was difficult for him to make certain who was the theft. For the sake of the clue mentioned by cuff, can you guess the real theft?
Scan the passage and make out how the story develops:
Part 1---- Paras 1-2: how puzzled Sergeant Cuff was at the case before he knew the truth.
Part 2---- Paras3-7: the things that happened after the diamond had been stolen.
Part 3----Paras 8-9: the result of the case: Sergeant Cuff discovered the thief.
Part 4----: the feeling and thoughts Sergeant Cuff has about the case.
Step 2 Read the passage and finish the exercise
Get the students to read the passage and ask some questions:
1.Who was it that wrote the passage? _______
A Rachel B Rosanna C Franklin D the sergeant
2. Why did Rachel cancel the wedding after her accepting Godfrey? Because _____
A Rachel never loved him that much.
B Rachel sensed Godfrey loved her great wealth extremely. C The Indians attacked Godfrey.
2. Why did the author say the case of the moonstone was most unusual?______
A It is difficult to distinguish the many characters referred to in the text.
B Because of there being no effective clues
C Because there was the clue only, but it was hard to find the person leaving it behind.
3. According to the text, who made the sergeant not suspect Franklin any more?______
A Rachel and Rosanna B Dr. Candy C Franklin himself and Dr. Candy
4. We are told who the real theft was.__________
A Rachel and Franklin B the Indians C Godfrey D. Sergeant Cuff
5.Which one is correct in the following?
A Godfrey bought the moonstone at a high price.
B Sergeant Cuff didn’t know the reason for Godfrey’s death so he wasn’t a professional detective.
C The moonstone was gone without any cause at last.
D The passage is about how the sergeant finished the case of the moonstone.

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