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XB4 U3 Reading and Thinking
Lead-in
Guess who I am
Zheng He
man
Ming Dynasty
Nationality: China
Achievement:
made seven voyages to the Western Seas
While-reading:Skimming
Skim the text and answer the following questions:
Q1: What is the type of the text
Q2: What's the main idea of each paragraph
Q3: What is the order of the passage
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.
① Narrative : a story with a beginning + middle + end.
② Descriptive : a subject + interesting details
③ Expository : a subject+ factual information
④ Argumentative : an idea + to convince the reader
Tips for identifying essay types
While-reading:Skimming
Task 1: read and choose the type of essay.
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
技巧点拨：
The main idea is sometimes stated in either the first or last sentence. If not, look for another “standout” sentence, or summarize the paragraph using some key words.
Task 2 Read for the main idea
.
The passage is developed in _________ order
Time
order
in ancient times
in Ming Dynasty
today
in recent years
in the future
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
part 2
part 3
part 4
Task 3: Find out the structure
part 1 introduction
time
purposes
/benefits
region
What information is introduced in each exploration
Time
order
in ancient times
in Ming Dynasty
today
in recent years
in the future
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
While-reading
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.
What drives people to reach out across the sea
trade
curiosity
While-reading
Task 4: Read para 1 and answer the question.
Introduction
Para. 1
Time
While-reading
in ancient times
in the Ming Dynasty
Para. 2
Para. 3
Time
silk road
Region
Benefits
India, _______________, Rome, the coasts of the Indian Ocean and ___________
the Middle East
Sri Lanka
1. _________ trade deals
2. led to more __________ of
each other's cultures
3. more exploration to the
____________
negotiate
awareness
west of China
sea exploration
in Ming
Region
Benefits
the mouth of___________,
and then to _____________________
the Red Sea
the east coast of Africa
1.Deepen ___________with African countries
2. remained _____________ between other cultures
friendship
active channels
Task 5: Read part 2 (para2-3) and fill in the blanks.
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
While-reading
Task 6：Read part 3 and answer the questions.
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
trade and enhance relationships
While-reading
Task 7: Read part 4 and answer the question.
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
Make a dialogue across time and space
We are holding a micro English forum on “China's sea exploration” in the class. We invite Zheng He to have a conversation with us. Work in groups to make a dialogue and show it to us all.
Group discussion
Role B: A student who will answer questions asked by Zheng He.
Role A : Zheng He
Role Play
Role Play
Group discussion
Zheng He's possible questions:
1. I sailed as far as the east coast of Africa , Where did you sail
2. What benefits did China get from sea exploration
.......(other questions)
Useful expressions：
1. Good morning , I am the student from ...
2. Such an honor to have you here.
3. I would like to ask you a question...../I'd like to know..../May I ask...
4. Thank you very much for....
5. I feel a sense of pride/ am proud that...
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋是生命的孕育之地，连接世界，促进发展。
---习近平致“2019年中国海洋经济博览会”开幕的贺信
Homework
1. Retell China’s sea exploration according to the timeline.
2. Think about the benefits and disadvantages of sea exploration.
Thank you

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