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Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Do you know any navigators ?
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Columbus
Da Gama
Magellan
(A) Made seven voyages to the Western Seas from 1405-1433
(B) Made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain and discovered a new world in 1492
(C) Succeeded in sailing a complete circle around the world
(D) Wrote a book that described the mysterious culture of the Eastern world in 1295
(E) Opened a sea route from Europe to India by way of the Cape of Good Hope
Activity 1: Reading for the genre and main ideas.
What type of text is it?
Narrative.
Descriptive.
Expository.
Argumentative.
① Narrative : a story with a beginning + middle + end.
② Descriptive : a subject + interesting details
③ Expository : a subject+ factual information
④ Argumentative : an idea + to convince the reader
Focus on the key words and summarize: how is the passage developed?
Time
in ancient times
in the 8th century
in Ming Dynasty
today
in the future
para 1 Introduction to the topic
para 2-3 In the past
para 4-5 At present
para 6 In the future
in recent years
Activity 2: Reading for structure
1. Why did European explorers look for sea routes from west to east?
A.To find the sea routes from east to west.
B.To discover the mysteries of the sea.
C.The need to trade and curiosity .
D.Being inspired by Marco Polo’s tales.
what do the sea routes mean to us?
greater achievements, more business
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 1)
What is the result of the Maritime silk road?
Merchants met to negotiate trade deals
More awareness of each other’s cultures
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 2)
Rome
the Middle East
India
Xi’an
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 2)
1. What is the purpose of the sea exploration during the Ming Dynasty?
2. Is Zheng He’s voyages successful and meaningful? Why?
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 3)
African royal families sent gifts such as
giraffes as gestures of friendship in
return for gold, silk and spices.
1.What’s the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative?
2.What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative?
To encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas
To strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 4-5)
The economic/ bond.
cultural/
political/
technological
/ friendly
China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes.
build roads
build railways
provide medical care
and energy equipment
build ports for
other countries.
dig wells for Africans
China will continue to reach out the sea far into the future
Activity 3: Careful Reading(para. 6)
the latest technology
the need to trade
the desire to enhance relationships
Benefits
To encourage the cooperation and promote the trade;
To exchange knowledge and technology with other countries;
To strengthen the bonds in the world.
Potential Problems
Cause the waste of money
Marine Pollution
Cause the death of sea creatures
Ecological destroy
Are sea voyages worthwhile?
Activity 4: Reading for Thinking
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
——Xi Jinping
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1 form the foundation
2 set sail (from)
3 negotiate trade deals
4 a sight to behold
5 be in a league of one’s own
6 under the command of
7 in return for
8 withdraw from
9 strengthen the bonds
10 in hand
(从……)起航;开航
独领风骚
构成基础
洽谈贸易协议
壮观的景象
在……的指挥下
加强联系
从……中退出 / 撤回
在手头;可供使用
作为……的回赠
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Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements.There are many great explorers in history, among 1. were Marco Polo and Columbus.In ancient times,silk from China found its way overland to India and other countries, along 2. became known as the Silk Road.Merchants from China and many other places met 3. (negotiate)trade deals, which also led to more 4. ____ (aware) of each other’s cultures.Later,the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions.Between 1405 and 1433,seven large fleets under5. command of Zheng He set sail from the South China Sea to the east coast of Africa.To reach out across the sea 6. (remain)a strong desire today.The Belt and Road Initiative aims 7. (encourage) cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas and 8. (strength) the bonds between China and the rest of the world.In recent years,China 9. (join) other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic.With the 10. (late) technology in hand,the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
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