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Unit 3 Back to the past
Christopher Columbus
Lead in
Who are they?
What are their achievements?
Zheng He
Xuanzang
Zhang Qian
James Cook
Marco Polo
Christopher
Columbus
2
prediction
According to the subtitle,what might be covered in the article?
Introduction to Columbus
Columbus’ achievements
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3
Fast reading
Christopher Columbus
Para. 1 ____________________
Para. 2 _______________.
Para. 3 The three subsequent voyages and their ____________
The first voyage
significance
Personal information
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1451
3 August 1492
12 October 1492
1493
1504
B. He was born in a port city of Italy.
A. He departed from Spain.
D. He reached the shores of the Caribbean.
E. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
C. He found more land over the course of his
three subsequent voyages.
(1)___
(2)___
(3)___
(4)___
B
A
D
C
Match the time and events
Scanning
On 3 August 1492
Spain
About 90 crewmen
3 ships
Four
The shores of the Caribbean
inspire other explorers to explore
open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration
(geography findings, interntional exchange of ideas and cultures)
the new land
Detailed reading
Voyages of Columbus
Further reading
1.What motivated Christopher Columbus to set
sail and explore the world?
2.What challenges did Columbus and his crew
encounter during the journey in 1492?
3.Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?
What motivated Christopher Columbus to set sail and explore the world?
His love for sailing
His interest in geography
Hope to find a direct sea routes to the East Indies
Further reading
What challenges did Colunbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492?
It took longer than expected.
They almost run out of food.
One of the ship was leaking badly.
Further reading
Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?
Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.
Further reading
What factors made the voyages Columbus so successful? Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.
• loving sailing
•great interest in geography
•his passion for exploration
•financial support
•being brave and knowledgeable
•overcoming many challenges
Group discussion
What do you think of the spirit of exploration in your daily life?
双导 P59 &P60
Review the text on page 31
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