Unit 3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. --- Xi Jinping 海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、促进了发展 --- 习近平 滋生……的温床 《牛津词典》 Dirty hands can be a breeding ground for germs. 脏手会滋生病菌。 This area of the city has become a breeding ground for violent crime.这个市区已成为暴力犯罪的滋生地。 reach out 伸出，提供援助form the foundation of…… 构成……的基础a strong/profound passion for……对……强烈的爱inspire sb. to do sth 激励某人做某事search for / in search of 寻找set sail from…… 从……起航/开航(be) centred around 以……为中心negotiate trade deal 谈判贸易协议lead to more awareness of 促成对……的更多了解 a sight to behold 壮观的景象in a league of one's own 独领风骚withdraw from 退回/撤回in hand 在手头，可供使用drive sb. to do sth 推动/迫使某人做某事the aim of initiative is to do sth这项倡议旨在于For the benefit of ······为了···利益Under the command of ··在··指挥/控制下 Lead-in 1. What do you think of when you see the photos? 2. Can you describe ocean using your own language? invader, corals, fish, harmony… The ocean is the cradle of life. (metaphor) The ocean hides secrets like mankind. (simile, personification) The ocean gave my face a salty slap as his tides rose. (personification) 海浪翻涌，咸涩的海水拍打在我的脸上。 lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators? Who are they? What did they do? Achievement: ___________________________ Navigator: __________________ Marco Polo The Travels of Marco Polo lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators? Who are they? What did they do? Achievement: _______________________________ Navigator: _____________________ Columbus discovered a new world—the Americas lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators? Who are they? What did they do? Achievement: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Navigator: _____________________ Zheng He made seven voyages to the Western Seas; his voyages are one of the world navigation feats (航行壮举)in history Fast-reading Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph. A. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects. B. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus. C. In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road. D. China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries. E. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world. F. Zheng He’s sea voyages built relations with other countries. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 closing sentence opening sentence “standout” sentence summary sentence opening sentence opening sentence The main idea is sometimes stated in either the opening or closing sentence. If not, look for another “standout” sentence, or summarize the paragraph in your mind by asking yourself “ What is it mainly about?”. FAST READING Draw the structure of the text on your textbook ( pair work) Para. 2~3 Para. 4~5 Para. 6 In the past At present Introduction to the topic: Reaching out across the sea In the future Para. 1 How is the passage developed? The passage is developed chronologically./ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ What is introduced in each exploration? Region Event Purpose A narrative /ˈnærətɪv/ essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end. A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details. An expository /ɪkˈspɒzɪtərɪ, -trɪ/ essay is factual, giving information on a subject. An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader. 1 2 3 4 the four major types of essay CONCLUSION FOR FAST READING 1. What is the style of the text? It is an expository essay. 2. What are the four major types of essay do you know? Narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative. 3. What the content of the text is? The text is mainly about how Chinese people conduct sea explorations over time. in ancient times in the Ming Dynasty today in recent years far into the future Time Region Purpose / Significance China, India, the Middle East, Rome, the coasts of the Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the mouth of the Red Sea, the east coast of Africa 1. to ________ trade deals; 2. be more aware of each other’s _________. to further ________ relations Para. 2 Para. 5 Para. 4 Para. 3 Para. 6 negotiate cultures develop the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He, the Belt and Road Area 1. to encourage __________ and trade; 2. to strengthen the ________; 3. to develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and _______ _______. cooperation bonds cultural exchange China, the Arctic to understand _________ _________and its effects climate change China to trade and ________ relationships enhance Detailed Reading Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. Name Description The name of the trade route between China and the West Its kings sent gifts such as giraffes to China An area currently being explored for scientific reasons A destination of silk and a major European capital The modern country name for Ceylon The historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regions The author of Record of My Travels The commander of the seven fleets The person who wrote stories that inspired European explorers the Silk Road African royal families the Arctic Rome Sri Lanka the Ming Dynasty Du Huan Zheng He Marco Polo Group Discussion Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions. Facts are statements that can be proven. Facts may be true or false. Opinions are statements that cannot be proven and argued; Opinions may be supported with facts. 1. Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why? 2. What benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this? 3. What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world? 4. What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative? Question Fact Opinion European explores, China, India, Ceylon, African royal families; For trade 1 2 3 4 They got new products from many countries and became more aware of other cultures; It led to invasion and conquest. The land and sea routes remained active channels between different cultures for centuries; It advanced the spread of knowledge, technology, and goods, and made the world a smaller place. The aim of it is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world It will lead to greater integration with China and other countries. It will promote joint development, enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and develop common prosperity 15 378135403@qq.com (3) - 此处有一个动画 Post-reading To encourage the cooperation and promote the trade; To exchange knowledge and technology with other countries; To strengthen the bonds in the world;To do scientific research relating to climate changes and life. Cause the waste of money；Marine Pollution Cause the death of sea creatures; Ecological destroy After-reading 1. What benefits can we get from reaching out across the sea? 2. Through sea exploration, what problems can it cause? REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA THANKS 17 $$