Unit 3 Back to the past Welcome to the unit & Reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

He is eager to go back after three-weeks’ _from school, but having been _ for such a long time, he was really concerned that he would be left behind.(absent) The theory about _is _all over the world. (universe) As is_, the last _ is reasonable in many ways. (evaluate) The new _ made him _ in it all day, which damaged his health. (occupy) To my surprise, the _ to the nuclear radiation made the scientific agency _ to a variety of dangers. (expose) absence absent universe universal evaluated evaluation occupation occupied exposure exposed Take a quiz Back to the past By the end of this period, you will be able to: 1.grasp basic information of the two explorers and their achievements; 2. enjoy the qualities of the two explorers; 3. understand the spirit of exploration and demonstrate this spirit in your daily lives. Learning objectives 作者编号:33007 CONTENTS Welcome to the unit Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV V 作者编号:33007 Looking into a mirror, we can see true images of our own; with our knowledge of the past, the present can be better known. —Chen Shou 明镜所以照形,往事所以知今。 ——《三国志》陈寿 Welcome to the unit Let’s enjoy a famous saying and guess the meaning. Taking the past as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall. 以史为镜,可以知兴衰! 陈寿,三国及西晋时期史学家。该句出自他的《三国志.吴书.吴主五子传》,表明研究历史是为了洞察当今的形势。 作者编号:33007 Since the past is so important, can we humans go back to the past? How? By daydreaming做白日梦. By watching TV. By reading books. By traveling through the time machine. a machine that enables you to travel in time to the past or the future 时间机器能使人往返于过去或未来 作者编号:33007 Read the excerpt(摘录) about the time machine and finish the following reading card. 作者编号:33007 The name of the book The author The main character The main character’s view The way to support his view The plot to be continued The Time Machine H. G. Wells The time traveller There is a fourth dimension—Time. He conducted an experiment with a model of the Time Machine. He moved in Time and got enough proof to convince the group. Length Breadth Thickness 作者编号:33007 If you had a time machine, which dynasty would you go back to? Which historical figure would you like to meet? Why? If I had a time machine, I would like to go back to the Tang Dynasty. I have always been fascinated by Chang’an, so I wish I could travel to the ancient capital and see what life was like back then. I would also want to meet the great poet - Li Bai. What historical figures or influential explorers do you know in the world? Zhang Qian 张骞 Xuanzang 玄奘 Zheng He 郑和 Christopher Columbus 克里斯托弗 哥伦布 Ferdinand Magellan 斐迪南 麦哲伦 Marco Polo 马可 波罗 Warming up What do these historical figures have in common? Match the explorers with their achievements. Warming up Zhang Qian Xuan Zang Zheng He Christopher Columbus Marco Polo Seven voyages (航海) “Discovery” of the New World Journey to Asia Pioneer of the Silk Road Pilgrim(朝圣者) to the West Sailing the Oceans Unit 3 Back to the past Zheng He Christopher Columbus historical articles Tell something you know about Zheng He,the explorer. 1. Read for structure What is the structure of the two passages? Zheng He Para(s)_: Introduction of his fisrt voyage Para(s)_: More details about his voyages Para(s)_: Significance of his voyages What is the structure of the two passages? While-reading 1 2 3-4 Christopher Columbus Para(s)_: Introduction of_ Para(s)_: Details about his _ Para(s)_: _of his voyages What is the structure of the two passages? 1 2 3 Christopher Columbus first voyage Significance 2. Read for information Read the historical articles and complete the exercise A1 & A2 on Page 32 Zheng He in the summer of 1405 Taicang over 200 ships almost 28,000 as far as the east coast of Africa 7/seven Zheng He The timeline focusing on what happened to Zheng He. 1405 1433 (1) _ _ _ (2) _ _ He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. He made a total of seven voyages Read carefully and answer questions Zheng He What does the author choose the first voyage as the beginning of this article? (Para 1) The first voyage marked the beginning of a great period in the history of exploration in China and the whole world. 22 Read carefully and answer questions Zheng He Why does the author use the following figures? (Para 1) To display the greatness of Zheng He’s voyage and demonstrate the prosperity of Ming Dynasty at that time, by using these persuasive and valid figures. 23 Why were Zheng He’s ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures? (Para 2) Because these are gifts to foreign rulers. Read carefully and answer questions Zheng He What contributions did Zheng He make to China and its neighbors? (Para 3) 25 What helped prove that the records of Zheng He’s voyages were not legends? (Para 4) An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built. Christopher Columbus Tell something you know about Columbus the explorer. 3/three ships Spain on 3 August 1492 about 90 The shores of the Caribbean 4/four 1451 3 August 1492 (1) _ _ (2) _ _ Christopher Columbus The timeline focusing on what happened to Christopher Columbus. 12 October 1492 (3) _ _ _ 1493 1504 (4) _ _ _ _ He was born in a port city of Italy He departed from Spain He reached the shores of the Caribbean. He found more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages. Read carefully and answer questions Christopher Columbus What motivated Columbus to begin his career? (Para 1) His living surroundings and his interest in geography. 32 Read carefully and answer questions Christopher Columbus What made him start the exploration at that time? (Para 2) His own insistence and the financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. 33 Read carefully and answer questions Christopher Columbus What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492? (Para 2) 34 Why did Columbus call the natives Indians? (Para 2) Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies. 1. We can conclude from the story of Christopher Columbus that _. A. one is never too old to learn B. the longest journey begins with the first step C. one minute on the stage needs ten years practice off stage D. nothing is impossible to a willing heart Further thinking 2. Summarize the characters of Columbus according to the article. As a teenager, he loved sailing, and he showed great interest in geography, which inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed to keep every one out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean. … ambitious, determined knowledgeable, brave, calm 3. Read for critical thinking critical thinking Q1.Why did these two explorers sail the oceans? Zheng He Christopher Columbus To pay friendly visits to those countries on behalf of the Ming Dynasty; To establish trading relations with the countries; ... To search for a direct sea route to the East Indies; ... Q2. What dangers did these two explorers meet? A shortage of food and drinking water Ships leaking badly ... Zheng He Christopher Columbus Did Zheng He meet such dangers? Definitely. critical thinking What difficulties did explorers face in the past? loss of direction pirates(海盗) natural disasters sickness and medical treatment fear of the unknown old-fashioned means of transport In pairs, discuss the following question. Q3: What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful? Use the information in the articles to support your opinion. critical thinking The factors that made the voyages of Zheng He so successful: 1 2 the support from Ming emperor 3 navigation skills 4 friendly gesture What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful? Use the information in the articles to support your opinion. Zheng He Columbus •advanced technology •shipbuilding skills •his navigation skills •learning from others by treating them in a friendly manner • loving sailing •great interest in geography •his passion for exploration •financial support •being brave and knowledgeable •overcoming many challenges qualities brave/courageous persistent independent/ cooperative determined/ strong-willed healthy/ strong ambitious Q4: What are the common qualities of these two explorers? calm/ clear-headed curious clever/ knowledgeable ... critical thinking Q5: How might explorers have changed the course of history? Explorers have played an important _ in world history. Their discoveries have improved our _ of the Earth and have also changes the _ we understand our place in the world. role knowledge way critical thinking Q6: Are there any negative impacts of Columbus's “discovery”? Was Columbus a hero? critical thinking Was Columbus a hero? ※ rob gold and other resources ※ build colonies ※ start slave trade lead Europe to dominate the world through colonization and the expansion of kingdoms into empires open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration and allow for an international exchange of ideas and cultures. critical thinking The hero of one age may be the sinner(罪人) of the future. We can’t judge a historical figure by modern standards, but we can learn his spirit of exploration despite hardship and push the limits of what is possible. Conclusion Leading a fleet of 200 ships with almost 28,000 people board, Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. On behalf of the Ming Dynasty, Zhenghe made seven _ (voyage) altogether . His ships were loaded china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers, helping develop and (strength) harmonious relations with these countries and regions. His voyages exposed foreign people to Chinese culture, _ had a far-reaching impact on both China and the other countries. Young Columbus’s love for sailing and interest in geography (inspire) him to become a seaman. He insisted searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing westwards. It was through continuous attempts he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. (depart) from Spain with 3 ships, he carried about 90 crewmen. Beyond (expect), the journey was full of challenges. Regardless of all the challenges, he managed to “discovered” the New World“ with his knowledge and bravery, opening a new chapter of the Age of Exploration. 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