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课件网) Unit 3 Sea Exploration Lesson 2 Reading and Thinking (II) Revision In the last period, we have: reviewed the stories about sea voyages in the past; learned about sea exploration and exploitation in the past and now; analyzed the text type, main idea, and some details of the passage. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: analyze the text and understand the history and progress of China’s sea exploration; further understand how the paragraphs of the passage are connected and developed; recognize the significance of sea exploration and the Belt and Road Initiative. Aims of this lesson In what order is the passage developed Draw a mind map of the structure of the passage. Read for structure In what order is the passage developed The passage is developed in time order. Read for structure Introduction to the topic: China’s reaching out across the sea Para. 1 Para. 2-3 Para. 4-5 Para. 6 In the past At present In the future Read for structure How are the paragraphs connected The function of the first sentence in the second paragraph： It serves as a transitional sentence, guiding the readers from the known facts to the unknown facts, from the Silk Road overland to the Maritime Silk Road, which is the subject of this paragraph. The function of first sentence in the third paragraph： It connects the second paragraph, continuing the subject, the development of ancient Maritime Silk Road and also severs as the topic sentence of this paragraph. The function of first sentence in the fourth paragraph : It is a transitional sentence making a turn of the discussion from ancient times to the present. The function of first sentence in the fifth paragraph： It serves as a transitional sentence expanding the topic to include sea exploration beyond trade and cultural exchange. How is Para. 6 related to the previous ones It follows the previous discussion of sea exploration in the past and the present, and further pushes it to sea exploration in the future. Read for structure Read Para.2-6, work in groups and find out the following information in each voyage. What regions did the voyage cover What was the event What’s the purpose or the result accordingly Read for factual information Time Regions Event Result / purpose In ancient times In the Ming Dynasty Today In the future Read for factual information regions results purpose events Para.2: In ancient times Du Huan was a Chinese soldier born in Chang’an (modern-day Xi’an). In 751, he was captured by Arabs at the Battle of Talas (which took place along the border of modern-day Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). He spent many years travelling through the Arab world, going as far as Northeast Africa, before returning by ship to Guangzhou in 762. His book, named Record of My Travels about his adventures, has been lost, although excerpts from it are still in existence. Cultural Note regions results events purpose Para.3: In the Ming Dynasty purpose ... ...
