选修四 Unit 3 Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高二英语（人教版）

该高中英语课件围绕“海洋探索”主题，涵盖郑和等航海家成就、古代丝绸之路及现代“一带一路”倡议。通过虚拟朋友郑和导入，以时间顺序（古代-明朝-现代-近年-未来）串联知识点，借助表格、地图标注等学习支架构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合任务型教学与核心素养培养，如绘制郑和航线锻炼语言能力，对比中外航海家增强文化意识，分析时间顺序提升思维品质。学生能提升综合语言运用与跨文化理解，教师可依托结构化活动设计优化教学效率。

Reading and Thinking UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION Do you know these persons and their stories? Zheng He (1405-1433 Chinese):made seven voyages to the Western Seas;his voyages are one of the world navigation feats (航行壮举)in history Marco Polo (1254-1324 Italian):He wrote a book named The Travels of Marco Poloa that described to Europeans mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world. Do you know these persons and their stories? Christopher Columbus (1451-1506 Italian): discovered a new world Do you know these persons and their stories? Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521Portuguese[ˌpɔːtʃu'ɡiːz]): He made the first voyage around the world Do you know these persons and their stories? What type of essay is it? A. A narrative(叙事性的) essay. B. A descriptive(描述性的) essay. C. An expository(说明性的) essay. D. An argumentative(议论性的) essay. While-reading:Skimming Task 1: read and choose the type of essay. Marco Polo Zheng He Columbus Da Gama Magellan (A) Made seven voyages to the Western Seas from 1405-1433 (B) Made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain and discovered a new world in 1492 (C) Succeeded in sailing a complete circle around the world (D) Wrote a book that described the mysterious culture of the Eastern world in 1295 (E) Opened a sea route from Europe to India by way of the Cape of Good Hope 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 the last sentence the first sentence “standout” sentence summary sentence the first sentence the first sentence Task 2 Read for the main idea . The passage is developed in _________ order Time order Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 1 introduction time in ancient times in Ming Dynasty today in recent years in the future lead-in Meet a virtual friend Achievement: _______________________________ _______________________________ Navigator: _____________________ Zheng He Nationality: ____________________ Chinese Time: _____________________ Ming dynasty Made seven voyages to the Western Seas While-reading Read for detailed information: Para 1 Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did. 1 2 What drives people to reach out across the sea? What inspired European explorers to search for sea routes? Trade and curiosity trade curiosity 1. What famous event is mentioned in paragraph2 ? 2. What is the route of it ? 3. What is the purpose of it? 4. Who is the author of My Travels? Para. 2 While-reading task 2 1 2 3 4 In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century. While-reading task 3 Para. 2 Please circle the countries along the land Silk Road. India the Middle East Rome While-reading Read for detailed information: Para 3 Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. Who is the commander of the seven fleets? Who sent gifts such as giraffes to China? 1 2 Para. 3 What is the route of Zheng He? While-reading task 4 African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk and spices. Para. 3 非洲 1.Circle the spots below： the South China Sea，the Indian Ocean，the mouth of the Red Sea，the east coast of Africa 2.Please draw the route of Zhenghe. They set sail from... across... to ...and then to... Para. 3 China In ancient times The (1)____ Road overland From China to (2) ___________________ _ ________. A (3)___________ across the sea To the Indian Ocean，centered around (4)______. The Ming Dynasty (5)________ led seven large fleets between (6)___________. From (7)___________________ across (8)_______________ to the mouth of _________________，and then to (10)_____________________. Silk India，the Middle East and Rome trading route Ceylon Zheng He the South China Sea the Indian Ocean (9)the Red Sea 1405 and 1433 the east coast of Africa Paras.2--3 Careful-reading 1.Can you list the good effects of China’s ancient sea exploration? 2.What's the author's attitude towards Zheng He? A．Critical. B．Indifferent. C．Supportive. D．Doubtful. A.It helped negotiate ________________. B.It raised ______________________of each other’s cultures. C.It further developed _____________ with these regions. D.The sea route of ZhengHe remained _____________ between other cultures. trade and deals cultural awareness relations active channels √ Mark the silk route and the sea route In ancient times: the silk route the sea route In the Ming Dynasty: Para 2&3 ancient silk routes Read for detailed information: Para 4 To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come. China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, which will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange. What is the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative？ 1. To encourage cooperation and trade 2. To strengthen the bonds with the world     4. To benefit future trade and cultural exchange 3. To look for more natural resources 5. To compete with other countries  the Belt and Road Initiative today Para. 4 Time tick the purposes mentioned in this paragraph Q: Why is there an urgent need to study the Arctic? A. To promote foreign trade. B. To look for more natural resources. C. To strengthen the bonds between countries. D. To know more about climate change and its effects. Time in recent years Para. 5 Para. 5-6 trade and enhance relationships While-reading Time Para. 6 in the future Q: Why will China continue to reach out the sea far into the future? China’s other ocean exploration 6. Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. 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 Silk Road African royal families the Arctic Rome Read for details Name Description 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 Sri Lanka the Ming Dynasty Du Huan Zheng He Marco Polo Read for details Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer. 1．Why did the early explorers search for sea routes? A．To find the sea routes from east to west. B．To discover the mysteries of the sea. C．Being driven by curiosity and the need to trade. D．Being inspired by Marco Polo’s tales. 2．How did ancient China trade with other countries? A．Through the Silk Road and sea routes. B．Through negotiations with other countries at home. C．By inviting foreign merchants to China. D．By overland trading. 答案：C 答案：A 3．How can we describe Zheng He’s voyages at that time? A. Astonishing. B. Disappointing. C. Frightening. D. Encouraging. 4．What’s the aim of the Belt and Road Initiative? A．To transform the historic Silk Road. B．To encourage trade and cooperation with other countries. C．To create a worldwide trading atmosphere. D．To search for new trading and cultural exchange partners. 答案：A 答案：B 5．What is the function of the first sentence in the 4th paragraph? A．To present the background. B．To introduce the topic. C．To provide an example. D．To make a transition. 答案：D Lavf58.29.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.6.37 Lavf57.83.100 $