(
课件网) Unit 3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking Teaching Objectives: 1. Learn about the history of China’s sea exploration.. 2. Gain a better understanding of the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Key and difficult points: Key point：Understand the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Difficult point：Gain a better understanding of the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Part 1 Lead-in Magellan He was a Portuguese explorer. He persuaded the king of Spain to support his plan to travel around the world by sea. He and his crew overcame many difficulties to sail west from Spain across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Unfortunately, Magellan was killed in a conflict with the local people in the Philippines. His fellow men continued to sail and about one year later, the survivors came back to Spain. This was the first voyage around the world. It was significant in human’s history of sea exploration. Columbus Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer. When he was young, inspired by Marco Polo’s tales, he decided to take adventures on the sea. In 1492, the Spanish king sponsored him to discover a new way to get to the east of the world by sea. They suffered a lot during the voyage and finally reached America which Columbus took for India. Part 2 Pre-reading Read the title and skim the text. What type of article is this Identify essay types There are four major types of essay: narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative. A narrative essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end. A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details. An expository essay is factual, giving information on a subject. Finally, an argumentative essay aims to convince the reader. An expository essay Part 2 While-reading Fast reading 1. 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. Fast reading 2. What made the regions to the west of China explored more A. People's curiosity. B. Chinese silk. C. Further development of trade. D. Awareness of each other's culture. Fast reading 3. What's the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative A. To satisfy people's curiosity and desire. B. To promote trade cooperation and enhance the relationship. C. To revisit the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He. D. To invest billions in systems and services. Fast reading 4. Now the advantage to reach out across the sea is_____. A. that we have done it for hundreds of years B. that we have advanced technology C. the need to trade D. the desire to enhance relationships. Fast reading Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph. A. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects. B. Travel from east to west began long before Colu ... ...
