The Brave Journey of Zhang Qian张骞勇闯西域（专项训练）英语拓展阅读

The Brave Journey of Zhang Qian 主题：历史故事 词数：141 建议用时：6分钟 语篇类型：记叙文 Zhang Qian was a brave explorer in ancient China. He lived over 2,000 years ago and was sent by the Han emperor to find friends in the west. The emperor wanted help against enemies（敌人） called the Xiongnu. Zhang Qian started his long trip with hope and courage. On his journey, Zhang Qian faced big challenges. He crossed deserts（沙漠） and high mountains. He met people from different cultures, like the people of Dayuan. They showed him strange fruits and animals, such as grapes and horses. Zhang Qian learned about trade and made notes. Zhang Qian's trips opened the Silk Road. This famous path helped China trade silk and spices with other countries. Because of him, people shared ideas and goods. We remember him for bravery and making the world connected.（相连） 读完文章你了解到了关于张骞出使西域的什么知识？请根据短文内容选择合适的选项。 1. Why did the Han emperor send Zhang Qian to the west? A. To find new animals B. To make friends and get help against the Xiongnu C. To build a new road D. To learn about deserts 2. What did Zhang Qian see in Dayuan? A. Grapes and horses B. Snow leopards and rice C. Camels and dates D. Silk and spices 3. What was the result of Zhang Qian’s journeys? A. He became a famous emperor B. He opened the Silk Road for trade C. He defeated the Xiongnu alone D. He wrote a book about cooking 4. What lesson does the story teach children? A. Always stay at home for safety B. Be curious and kind to others C. Never travel to deserts D. Only eat familiar foods 5. Which word best describes Zhang Qian? A. Shy B. Lazy C. Brave D. Angry 词语积累 explorer n. 探险家 emperor n. 皇帝 trade n./v. 贸易 start a trip 开始旅程 make notes 做记录 拓展活动 美术融合：丝路地图绘制 用英语标注丝绸之路路线图：标出China、Dayuan等地，绘制葡萄grapes、马匹horses等贸易物品简图，培养空间思维与文化意识。 答案及解析 1. 答案：B  【解析】文章提到汉朝皇帝派张骞去西方是为了“make friends and get help against the Xiongnu”（结交盟友并获取对抗匈奴的帮助）。 2. 答案：A  【解析】张骞在大宛（Dayuan）看到了“grapes and horses”（葡萄和马）。 3. 答案：B  【解析】张骞的旅程最终“opened the Silk Road for trade”（开辟了丝绸之路，促进贸易）。 4. 答案：B  【解析】故事告诉孩子们要“be curious and kind to others”（保持好奇心并善待他人）。 5. 答案：C  【解析】张骞穿越沙漠和高山，表现出“brave”（勇敢）的品质。 短文翻译 张骞勇闯西域 张骞是中国古代一位勇敢的探险家。他生活在两千多年前，受汉朝皇帝派遣去西方寻找盟友。皇帝希望能联合其他国家对抗匈奴。张骞满怀希望与勇气，踏上了漫长的旅程。 旅途中，张骞遇到了巨大的挑战。他穿越了茫茫沙漠和高耸的山脉。他遇到了不同文化的人们，比如大宛国的居民。他们向他展示了新奇的水果和动物，比如葡萄和骏马。张骞学习了贸易知识并做了记录。 张骞的出行开辟了著名的丝绸之路。这条商路让中国与其他国家开始交易丝绸和香料。因为他，不同地区的人们得以分享物品与智慧。我们铭记他的勇敢，也感谢他让世界更加紧密相连。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$The brave journey of john Jackson was a brave explore in ancient china. He lived over two thousand years ago and was sent by the hunt emperor to find friends in the west. The emperor wanted help against dane's called the chu. John change started his long trip with hope and courage. On his journey, junk faced big chAllenges. He crossed deserts and high mountains. He met people from different cultures like the people of dan. They showed him strange fruits and animals such as grapes and horses. Jang chen learned about trade and made notes. John G. H. Trips open the silk road. This famous path help china trade silk and spices with other countries. Because of him, people shared ideas and goods. We remember him for bravery and making the world connected.