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(共18张PPT)
UNIT 3
SEA EXPLORATION
The ocean is a mighty harmonist.
— William Wordsworth
REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA
To identify essay types.
To summerize the main idea of each paragraph.
To assess the significance of sea exploration.
What do you think of when you see the photos
harmony, invader侵略者, living under the sea, beautiful dreams…
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋孕育了生命，联通了世界，促进了发展。
--- Xi Jinping
习近平
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.
What's the main idea of the text
The text mainly talks about ______________ in the past and now. As time went by, some explorers reached across the sea in order to strengthen the bonds between
___________________________.
sea exploration
China and the rest of the world
Task 1
Identify essay types
There are four major types of essay:
narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative.
A narrative essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details.
An expository essay is factual, giving information on a subject.
An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader.
Look at the title and skim the text.
Decide what type of essay it is.
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It is an expository essay.
Task 2
Read the text again. Write down the main idea of each paragraph.
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Task 3
Para Main idea
1
2
3
4
5
6
Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.
In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road.
Zheng He's voyages built relations with other countries.
The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world (Today, the Belt and Road Initiative is picking up where Zheng He left off).
China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.
China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries.
( ) 1. Marco Polo's tales inspired European explorers
to search for sea routes from east to west.
( ) 2. Merchants from some countries traded with
each other in Ceylon in ancient times.
( ) 3. In the Qing Dynasty, Zheng He sailed west
on voyages of trade and exploration.
( ) 4. Nowadays, the Belt and Road Initiative has
brought the old Silk Road back to life.
( ) 5. China and other nations have explored the
Arctic several times in order to know more
about climate change and its effects.
Read the text again and decide the statements are true (T) or false (F).
F
west to east
T
T
F
Ming
T
Task 4
Task 5
Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names.
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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 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
the Silk Road
African royal families
the Arctic
Rome
Sri Lanka
the Ming Dynasty
Du Huan
Zheng He
Macro Polo
How is the passage developed
Time
Region
Event
Result/
Purpose
in ancient times
in the 8th century
in Ming Dynasty
today
in the future
Time sequence.
抠一抠读文清障知识要点+长难句。
短语：1. form the foundation of
2. set sail
3. in a league of one’s own
4. under the command of
5. withdraw from
6. reach out
7. strenthen the bonds between ... and ...
8. for the benefit of
9. from a ... point view
10. in hand
经典句式：
1. To complete the great map of the world...
2. along what became known as the Silk Road
3. with the latest technology in hand ,...
词汇拓展：
1. extend extended extension
2. negotiate negotiation
3. polotics political politician policy
4. profession professional (n. 专家+adj. 专业的；职业的)
professor
5. mixture mix mixed
6. coverage cover (采访，报道，覆盖)
7. applaud applause
discuss and fill in the table with the 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
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
Surf online to know which countries are involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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