Unit3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking同课异构(4)课件 2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

与课件配套使用 Unit 3 Reaching out across the sea学案 Learning Objectives 1.identify the essay type and analyze its structure; 2. learn about the history of China’s sea exploration; 3.explore the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Leading-in Do you know any stories about sea exploration? Why did they explore the sea? _____________________________________________________________________ What’s the significance of sea exploration? _____________________________________________________________________ Skimming 1. What’s the theme of the text? A．Looking ahead to the exploration of the sea. B．Describing trade influence on the sea. C．Analysing the causes of sea exploration. D．The development of China’s sea exploration. 2.How the passage is developed? A. By time order B. By space order C. By problem and solution D. By cause and effect 3.What’s the type of the text? A. Narrative. B. Descriptive. C. Expository. D. Argumentative. Scanning Match the main idea of each part Part 1 (Para. 1) Reasons to explore Part 2 (Para. 2-3) Sea exploration in ancient China Part 3 (Paras. 4-5) Sea exploration in today’s China Part 4 (Para. 6) The future of China’s expeditions Careful-reading Para.1 1. What lead to human’s greatest achievements? 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. 2. 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. Para. 2-3 Read and fill in the blanks In ancient times and the Ming Dynasty, people explored many regions. Then watch a vidio about Zheng He’s seven sea expeditions What's the author's attitude towards Zheng He? A．Critical. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful Para4--5 1．What’s the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2．Why is China exploring the Arctic in the scientific aspect? A．To meet an urgent need for resources. B．To do research on its climate change and its effects. C．To communicate with other countries. D．To explore new trading sea routes. Critical thinking The significance of the Belt and Road Initiative __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What can we do for the Belt and Road Initiative? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Homework 1. Retell China’s sea exploration according to the timeline. 2. Writing : What contributions we can make to the Belt and Road Initiative. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 3 Sea Exploration In this lesson, you will identify the essay type and analyze its structure; learn about the history of China’s sea exploration; explore the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Learning objectives group game贯穿 Zheng He Columbus Magellan Leading-in Do you know any stories about sea exploration? 3 made seven voyages to the Western Seas (1405-1433) Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Asia Europe Africa Oceania North America South America Pacific Ocean the Cape of Good Hope the Spice Islands India Americas Spain Columbus discovered a new world (1492) Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Asia Europe Africa Oceania North America South America Pacific Ocean the Cape of Good Hope the Spice Islands Spain Magellan made the first voyage around the world (1519 ~ 1522) Why did they explore the sea? What’s the significance of sea exploration? Skimming 1.What’s the theme of the text? 2.How the passage is developed? 3.What’s the type of the text? 1.What's the theme of the text? Skimming A．Looking ahead to the exploration of the sea. B．Describing trade influence on the sea. C．Analysing the causes of sea exploration. D．The development of China’s sea exploration. 2. How the passage is developed? developed. A. By time order B. By space order C. By problem and solution D. By cause and effect Prediction 3.What is the type of the text? A. Narrative. B. Descriptive. C. Expository. D. Argumentative. ① Narrative (记叙文): a story with a beginning + middle + end ② Descriptive (描写文): a subject + interesting details ③ Expository (说明文): a subject+ factual information ④ Argumentative (议论文): an idea + to convince the reader Scanning Match the main idea of each part Part 1 (Para. 1) Part 2 (Paras. 2-3) Part 3 (Paras. 4-5) Part 4 (Para. 6) The future of China’s expeditions Sea exploration in today’s China Reasons to explore Sea exploration in ancient China √ 1. What lead to human’s greatest achievements? A．To find the sea routes from east to west. B．To discover the mysteries of the sea. C．The necessity to trade and curiosity . D．The inspiration of Marco Polo’s tales. 2. 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 driven by Marco Polo’s tales. √ Careful-reading Para.1 Careful-reading Read and fill in the blanks In ancient times The Silk Road overland From China to India,the Middle East, and______ A __________ across the sea To the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon. The Ming Dynasty Zheng He led seven large fleets between_____________ . From_________________ across _______________ to the mouth of __________ ，and then to the east coast of Africa. trading route the South China Sea the Indian Ocean the Red Sea 1405 and 1433 Rome. (Paras. 2-3) Zheng He’s seven sea expeditions What's the author's attitude towards Zheng He? A．Critical. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. 当时这些船队规模恢宏、蔚为壮观，在世上独树一帜、无与伦比。 1．What’s the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative? 2．Why is China exploring the Arctic in the scientific aspect? Careful-reading Paras.4--5 To encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas,and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. A．To meet an urgent need for resources. B．To do research on its climate change and its effects. C．To communicate with other countries. D．To explore new trading sea routes. √ the latest technology need to trade desire to enhance relationships China will reach out across the sea far into the future Step 3 Careful-reading Para.6 The economic/ bond. What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative? cultural/ political/ technological/ friendly China the world a shared future Critical thinking what can we make do for the Belt and Road Initiative? 1. We should learn more about the Belt and Road Initiative. 2. We should study hard and learn English well. 3. We should understand and respect different cultures. 4. We should make friends from other countries. 5. We should tell China’s stories to the world. 6. We should prepare to contribute to international cooperation...... Homework 1. Retell China’s sea exploration according to the timeline. 2. Writing : what contributions we can make to the Belt and Road Initiative. Thank you! Homework There is no doubt that the Belt and Road is the hottest issue recently. As students, what contributions can we make to it? Firstly, we can participate in social volunteer activities which benefit understanding the development of society deeply. In addition, we should study hard and learn more about Chinese culture so that we can spread our excellent culture to the world through our professional knowledge. Finally, English learning is important for us because we can introduce the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative to foreigners in English and encourage more countries to join it. All in all, we should start with little things and keep doing them. Lavf59.27.100 Lavf59.27.100 $