(
课件网) What an adventure! words & expressions Before the adventure Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) A Portuguese explorer who sailed west from Spain across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands (now part of Indonesia). A Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. His initial journey to India opened up the sea route from Western Europe to the east by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) He was an Italian explorer who completed journeys between Spain and the Americas, thus marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Zheng He (1371-1433) The first voyage started in Yongle the third year (1405), and the last voyage ended in Xuande the eighth year (1433), totaling seven times. Zheng He's voyage to the west was the largest and longest sailing voyage in China in ancient times. Xu Xiake (1586~1641) He was born in Jiangyin city, Jiangsu province. Xu Xiake loved to read history, geography and books about adventure, travelling and so on. After 30 years of travelling, Xu Xiake wrote many travel diaries on famous mountains and other places. After his death, these diaries were collected into a book called The travel diaries of Xu Xiake. The book provides records of geography, hydrology (水文地理学), geology (地质学) and plants. While recording his travel experiences in his diaries, Xu Xiake also related the lives and customs of local people as well as the distribution of ethnic minority groups, which was seldom seen in official history. Watch the video and answer the question. 1. What kind of difficulties did Xu Xiake meet 2. Do you know any other great explorers Share their stories with the class. 1. What kind of difficulties did Xu Xiake meet 2. Do you know any other great explorers Share their stories with the class. Xu travelled on foot. He often went without food for days, and suffered bad weather, illness, dangerous animals and even robbers. Learning first aid is helpful before we go on an adventure! Rubbing alcohol can be used to clean utensils in your first aid kit, and it very effectively cleans cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds. An ice pack can be used to reduce swelling, to cool a victim, or to reduce fever. Painkillers can be used to relieve pain. Scissors may be necessary to cut tape, clothing, or bandages in emergency situations. China’s National Highway 318, stretching over 5,000 kilometres, runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu, Tibet. It is the longest highway in China. Although regarded as the most dangerous road in the country, it is also known as the “heavenly road” for its amazing views. Amazing road trips Listen to the interview and choose the words that best describe the speakers' experiences. 1. Expensive but fun 2. Difficult and unpleasant 3. Challenging but rewarding Thank You
