Can anyone explain why it is thereStonehengeLISTENING01Let's do.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 1 more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place as they want to see the sun rising on the 2. day of the year.For many years, 3. 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 4. 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 5. into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a 6. purpose. They think the stones can prevent 7. while keeping people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the 8. from your feet climb up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most ag |
