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Unit3 Sea Exploration
Period 1 Reading and thinking
Reaching out across the sea
Learning objectives
1. To develop your interest in sea animals and sea exploration.
2. To develop your reading habits, like general reading, scanning for details and how to analyze the passage structure (deep reading).
3. To develop your communicative ability through designed group and pair activities.
Zhenghe
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Leading in
What information can you give about these pictures
Do you know any stories about sea voyages Share your story with a partner.
Answers may include stories from classical literature novels, movies, or documentaries, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne), Treasure Island (Robert Luis Stevenson), Moby Dick (Herman Melville), Gulliver’s Travels (Jonathan Swift), Life of Pi (Yann Martel ), Flowers in the Mirror(Li Ruzhen ) and Classic of Mountains and Seas(or Shan-hai Ching)
What are the four major types of essay do you know
1. Narrative Essay
2. Descriptive Essay
3. Expository Essay
4. Persuasive Essay
What type is this text
It is a narrative essay.
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. Finally, an argumentative essay aims to convince the reader.
Fast-reading
I. Reading for the main idea
1. What is the theme of the text about
A. Looking ahead to the exploration of the sea
B. Describing trade and curiosity influence on e sea.
C. Analysing the causes of human exploration of the sea
D. Introducing the achievements and future of human exploration of the sea.
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2. Find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para 1 A. The aim of the Belt and Road
Para 2 B. The Silk Road in ancient China
Para 3 C. The Belt and Road in the 2lst Century.
Para 4 D. The Zheng He's fleets in the MingDynasty.
Para 5 E. The foundation of mankind's greatest achievements.
Para 6 F. China's goal to reach out across the sea in the future
Para 7 G. China's cooperation with othercountries across e sea
Careful-Reading
Task 1. Read the first paragraph and finish the 2 exercises
1. What lead to human s greatest achievements (no more than 3 words)
2. Why did European explorers look for sea routes from west to east A. They intended to develop their own business
B. They were curious about the outside world
C. They were ambitious to make a great achievement D. They were inspired by Marco Polo's tales
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Trade and curiosity
Task 2. Read paragraphs 2 and 3, then finish exercises3-5
3. Tue or False Question
The Silk Road in ancient time mainly referred to the way to India, the Middle East and Rome.
4. What made the regions to the west of China explored more A. People’s curiosity B. Chinese silk C. Further development of trade D. Awareness of each other s culture
5. The expeditions after 1433 were withdrawn but these land and sea routes still ____________________________________________________________.
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had an active influence on each other’s culture for centuries
Task 3. Read the last 3 paragraphs and finish exercises6-8
6. What's the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative
A. To satisfy people's curiosity and desire
B. To promote trade cooperation and enhance the relationship
C. To revisit the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He
D. To invest billions in systems and services.
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7. What's the main idea of the fifth paragraph
China has cooperated with other countries on other significant projects.
B. The ancient sea routes of Zheng He still have many other places left to explore
C. China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic.
D. There is an urgent need to study the Arctic
8. Now the advantage to reach out across the sea is
that we have done it for hundreds of years
that we have advanced technology
The need to trade
the desire to enhance relationship
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Task 3. Reading for the structure
The foundation of mankind’s greatest achievement Trade and l.________ have often formed the foundation of mankind's greatest achievements.
the Silk Road in ancient China In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East and Rome, along the road which was known as 2.__________
The Zheng He’s fleets in the Ming Dynasty Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and 3.___________ under the command of Zheng He The expeditions were 4.___________ after 1433, but these land and sea routes kept active channels between other cultures for centuries.
curiosity
The Silk Road
exploration
withdrawn
The Belt and Road Initiative in the 21st Century Chinese people have a strong 5.______ to reach out across the sea today, so they launch the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The aim of the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s 6.___________ with other countries across the sea. The aim of the Belt and Road Initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the 7.__________ Silk Road
China has cooperated with its friends on some important 8.________
China's goal to reach out across the sea in the future China will continue to reach out across the sea far into the future
desire
cooperation
historical
projects
I. Discussion : In groups, discuss the following questions. Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions
Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why
What benefits and problems did those countries get form doing so
Post-reading
Facts: European explorers, China, India, Ceylon, African royal families
Opinions: for trade
Facts: They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of other cultures.
Opinions: In some cases, this led to invasion and conquest.
Critical thinking
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Firstly, the opening of the Belt and Road can reflect China's comprehensive national strength and improve international recognition of China
Secondly, the Belt and Road represents not only the take-off of Chinese economy, but also the economic improvement of countries along the Belt and Road through cooperation and exchanges with China. It can be said that the Belt and Road has promoted the economic development of neighboring countries and formed a bond of mutual assistance.
Thirdly, it has strengthened the ties between China and its neighboring countries, so that Chinese products can better “go global”.
Summary: Fill in the blanks
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest 1.____________ (achieve)
In ancient times, silk from China found its way along 2.____ became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea 3.____________ (extend) along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, 4_______ (centre) around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met 5____________ (negotiate ) trade deals. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets, 6_____ the command of Zheng He, sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration.
To reach out across the sea7________ (remain) a strong desire today. The Belt and Road Initiative has been proposed, 8___________ (encourage) cooperation and strengthening the bonds between China and the world, Trading has grown 9_______(great) in China, and there is still 10____ urgent need to study other important projects, which will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future
achievements
what
was extended
centred
to negotiate
under
remains
encouraging
greatly
an
Homework
To share what you have known about the Belt and Road Initiative
However， merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.然而，在哥伦布首次出海之前的很多年，来自东方的商人和探险家就从东向西扬帆远航。
set sail for/to开船；动身前往……
set sail from从……启航
set off动身；出发；引爆；引发
set out to do sth. 出发；开始做某事
1.set sail起航；开航
【归纳拓展】
Language points
(1)We made a great deal of money，so we decided that it was time to
home.
我们大赚了一笔，因此我们决定该是启程回家的时候了。
set sail
for
【即学即练】
(2)On this date in 1492，Christopher Columbus Palos，Spain，on a voyage that would take him to the present-day America.
在1492年的今天，克里斯托弗·哥伦布从西班牙的帕洛斯启航，这次航行将把他带到现在的美洲。
set sail from
A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean，centred around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).一条跨越海洋的贸易路线也沿着印度洋海岸延伸到以锡兰(现在的斯里兰卡)为中心的沿海地区。
extension n.延长；扩大
extend ...to...提供；给予
extend to延长到
extend by延长了
2.extend vt.扩展；使伸长；延长
【归纳拓展】
(1)Students should be able to extend the logic(逻辑) of each situation to their particular circumstance.(翻译句子)
_______________________________________________________________
(2)During the epidemic outbreak，China extended its helping hand many other countries around the world.
(3)The teacher has extended the deadline of our paper twenty-four hours.
to
by
【即学即练】
学生应该能够将每种情况的逻辑扩展到他们特定的情形中。
Here，merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals，which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures.在这里，来自中国和许多其他地方的商人聚集在一起洽谈贸易协议，这也促进了对彼此文化的更多了解。
negotiation n.谈判；磋商；协商
enter into/open/conduct negotiations with sb. 和某人开始/展开/进行谈判
under negotiation在商讨中
in negotiation with和……协商中
negotiate with sb. for/about sth. ＝negotiate sth. with sb. 与某人商议/谈判某事
3.negotiate vt.商定；达成(协议)vi.谈判；磋商；协商
【归纳拓展】
(1)The company entered into for the purchase of a site just outside the town.
(2)Why don ’t you negotiate directly him and solve this issue once and for all
negotiations
with
【即学即练】
Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433，these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.虽然中国在1433年以后就退出了进一步的探险活动，但几个世纪以来，这些陆上和海上的路线一直是其他文化之间的活跃通道。
withdrawal n.收回；退出；戒毒过程
withdraw from从……退出；撤回
4.withdraw vi.&vt.(withdrew，withdrawn)(使)撤回；撤离，使退出；提取；收回
【归纳拓展】
(1)I want to a statement I made earlier in order not to be misunderstood.
(2)In order not to be disturbed he wanted to the guest list.
withdraw
withdraw his name from
【即学即练】
Hundreds of years on，and with the latest technology in hand，the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.数百年过去了，随着最新技术的掌握，贸易的需要和加强关系的愿望将推动中国跨越海洋走向遥远的未来。
at hand近在手边，在附近
at first hand第一手；亲自
by hand用手工
hand in hand手挽手
5.in hand在手头；可供使用；在处理中；在控制中
【归纳拓展】
(1)Having enough data in hand，we can set out to carry out our plan as scheduled.(翻译句子)
__________________________________________________________________
(2)I don’t have my photograph album hand，but I’ll show it to you later.
(3)Even for personal letters，I’d rather use a computer than write hand.
at
by
【即学即练】
手头有了足够的资料，我们可以按照安排开始执行我们的计划了。
Henry Norman Bethune devoted his life and profession to helping people without expecting anything in return.亨利·诺尔曼·白求恩把他的生命和职业生涯都用来帮助人们，而不求任何回报。
professional adj.专业的；职业的；职业性的 n.专业人员；职业运动员
professor n.教授
6.profession n.职业；行业
【归纳拓展】
(1)A software engineer by profession，Steve was a keen lover of the piano，and the only musician in his family.（翻译句子）
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(2)Whatever you choose，work hard to be the best!
(3)He dealt with the problem in a highly (profession) way.
profession
professional
【即学即练】
史蒂夫的职业是软件工程师，他酷爱钢琴，是家中唯一的音乐家。
Reaching out across the sea is often a mixture of danger and boredom.
远渡重洋往往既危险又无聊。
mix vi.& vt.(使)混合；(使)掺和；(使)融合
mix with与……混合；融合
mix A with B＝mix A and B (together) 把A与B混合起来/融合在一起
mix up混淆；弄混；弄乱
mixed adj.混合的；混杂的
6.mixture n.混合；结合体；混合物
【归纳拓展】
(1)I listened to his adventure with a (mix) of amusement and disbelief.
(2)I don’t like to mix business pleasure.
(3)He was so nervous that he got the speech pages all (mix) up.
mixture
with
mixed
【即学即练】
To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilizations.完成这幅伟大的世界地图对早期文明的人们来说是一种强烈的激情。
不定式(短语)作主语，通常位于句首，谓语动词用单数形式。但是为了保持句子结构的协调性，不定式作主语大部分情况下都是用it作形式主语，而把真正的主语——动词不定式(短语)置于句末。
经典句式
(1)To say little and perform much is the characteristic of great minds.
少讲多做是大智者的特性。
(2)To be angry with a weak man (be) a proof that you are not very strong yourself.
(3)On our way to the house，it was raining so hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long would take .
在去那所房子的路上雨下得如此大，以至于我们不禁琢磨着要多久才能到那里。
is
it
to get there
2.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.
在古代，来自中国的丝绸沿着后来被称为“丝绸之路”的路线，经由陆路传到印度、中东和罗马。
what引导的宾语从句放在介词或动词之后，从句中使用陈述语序。what在从句中作主语、宾语或表语，表示“……的”。
※表示“……的东西或事情”，相当于the thing that...；all that...；everything that...。
※表示“……的时间”，相当于the time that...。
※表示“……的人”，相当于the person that...。
※表示“……的地方”，相当于the place that...。
※表示“……的数目”，相当于the amount/number that...。
(1)In 1492，Columbus reached what is now called America.
1492年哥伦布到达了现在所称的美洲大陆。
(2)The young girl was too frightened to speak，standing there for .
小女孩吓得不敢说话，在那儿站了似乎几个小时。
what seemed
like hours
(3)Our hometown has changed a lot，and now it is quite different from .
我们的家乡变化很大，它现在与数年前的样子完全不同。
(4)His songs express exactly .
他的歌曲准确地表达了人们对爱、生活和人际关系的感觉。
what
what people feel about love，life and relationships
it used to be a few years ago
Summary
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You can click here to add what you want to add. It is easy to change.
认知词汇:tale,merchant,fleet,behold,league,royal,channel,bond,tournament,laptop,tax,submersible,underwater,coral
拓展词汇：
1.extend→extension
2.politics→political→politician
3.negotiate→negotiation
4.profession→professional
5.mixture→mix
6.applaud→applause
应用词汇：
1.set sail:set sail for/to,set sail from,set off,set out to do sth
2.extend :extend ...to...,extend to,extend by
3.negotiate:negotiate with sb. for/about sth. ,negotiate sth. with sb.
4.withdraw:withdraw from
5. in hand:at hand,at first hand,by hand
6.mix:mix with,mix A with B＝mix A and B (together) ,mix up
词 汇 清 单
核心短语
重点句式
1.To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilizations.(不定式(短语)作主语，通常位于句首，谓语动词用单数形式)
2. 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.(what引导的宾语从句放在介词或动词之后，从句中使用陈述语序。)
search for
set sail
lead to
in return for
withdraw from
reach out
grow up
for the benefit of
except for
set off
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.With this information hand，you will be well equipped to advise others.
2.After he won the amateur championship he turned (profession).
3.She felt a strange (mix) of excitement and fear that she never had before.
4.The highway (extend) all the way to the horizon leads us to that beautiful coastal town.
in
professional
mixture
extending
Exercise
5.James knew there was no room for (negotiate)，and he tried to close his eyes，mind blank.
6.The drug (withdraw) from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects.
negotiation
was withdrawn
Ⅱ.完成句子
7.A modern city has been set up in .
一座现代化城市已经在十年前是垃圾场的地方拔地而起。
8.The travelers decided to to see more about the beautiful country.
游客们决定延长逗留时间，多看看这个美丽的国家。
9.In the past when explorers the unknown，they had to say goodbye to everything they knew at home.
过去，当探险者们启航前往未知之处时，他们不得不与家中所熟悉的一切告别。
what was a wasteland ten years ago
extend their visit
set sail for/to
10. is far better than to seek money，honour，and reputation.
注重智慧、真理和灵魂的进步远比追求金钱、荣誉和名声好得多。
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