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课件网) Reading and Thinking: UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION Learn about sea exploration 海洋孕育了生命,联通了世界,促进了发展。 ———习近平 What do you know about the ocean animals plants minerals Ocean influences climate energy What words would you use to describe the sea To me, the sea is full of life. Even when you cannot see ocean animals, the sea itself is constantly in motion and never standing still. As something full of life, the sea also has moods. Sometimes it is bright and cheerful, while at other times it is stormy and angry. What do you know about the three stories 麦哲伦环游地球 哥伦布发现新大陆 Navigator (航海者) Nationality (国籍) Achievement Time Zheng He Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Chinese Italian Portuguese (葡萄牙人) made seven voyages to the Western Seas; his voyages are one of the world navigation feats in history made the first voyage around the world discovered a new world 1519 1405-1433 1492 What do you think is the purpose of reaching out across the sea Look at the title and the picture, and predict what the passage will talk about This article may be about how Chinese people have conducted sea explorations over time. Skim the passage (P26-27) and answer the following questions: What type of essay it is What is the order of the passage What is the main idea of each paragraph There are four major types of essay: narrative, descriptive, expository说明文, and argumentative议论文. 1. What type of essay it is 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 What is the order of the passage Reaching out Across the Sea Para. 1 Para. 2 ~ 3 Para. 4 ~ 5 Para. 6 in the past introduction to the topic in the future at present Time Order Para.1 A. China’s goal to reach out across the sea in the future Para.2 B. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus. Para.3 C. In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road. Para.4 D. Zheng He’s sea voyages built relations with other countries. Para.5 E. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world Para.6 F. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects. 3. Read the passage again and match the main idea of each paragraph. 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. 贸易 好奇心 构成...的基础 人类最伟大的成就 完成 对...的强烈热情 早期文明 马可波罗 故事 激励 寻找 路线 商人 探险家 起航 哥伦布 贸易和好奇心通常构成 ... ...