(课件网) Reading and Thinking—Reading Comprehension Unit 3 Sea exploration 读前 清障 Ⅰ.匹配单词 1.tale A.make sth longer or larger 2.merchant B.connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country 3.extend C.move back or away from a place or situation 4.negotiate D.a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities， especially one who imports and exports goods 5.royal E.an imaginary story，especially one that is full of action and adventure 6.withdraw F.something that forms a connection between people or groups，such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas 7.bond G.try to reach an agreement by formal discussion Ⅱ.选词填空 in a league of one’s own，withdraw from，in hand，for the benefit of，in return for 返 回 1.I hope such activities can be organized in the future _____ our mental health. 2.He is talented in physics and he is _____ all over his country. 3.The young guy receives food and shelter _____ his labour. 4.A bad cold led to his _____ the swimming competition. 5.Let us devote ourselves to the matter _____. for the benefit of in a league of his own in return for withdrawing from in hand 精读 课文 Ⅰ.明文章大意 What’s the main idea of the passage A.The stories of sailors. B.Ocean exploration of China. C.The change of the ocean transport. D.Ocean exploration in the past and now. Step 1 速读———整体理解文意 √ Ⅱ.悉层次结构 Match the main idea with each part. Part 1(Para.1) A.The sea exploration in ancient China. Part 2(Paras.2－3) B.The sea exploration in today’s China. Part 3(Paras.4－5) C.The reasons to explore other places. Part 4(Para.6) D.The exploration in the future. Ⅰ.Read Para.1 carefully and answer the following questions. 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. Step 2 细读———逐段获取细节 √ 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. √ 3.What can be inferred from paragraph 1 A.Marco Polo was the first to sail across the sea. B.Marco Polo’s success was a passion for sea sailing. C.Making money was the only desire of early travellers. D.Columbus first sailed across the ocean from east to west. √ Ⅱ.Read Paras.2－3 carefully and answer the following questions. 1.What’s the influence of the Silk Road A.To discover the mysteries of the sea. B.To promote trade deals and learn each other’s cultures. C.To find the sea routes from west to east. D.To study and understand climate change and its effects. √ 2.What factor drove more exploration of the regions to the west of China A.Curiosity. B.Cultural exchange. C.Scientific research. D.Further trading ... ...
