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课件网) UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION The ocean is a mighty harmonist. — William Wordsworth REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA To identify essay types. To summerize the main idea of each paragraph. To assess the significance of sea exploration. What do you think of when you see the photos harmony, invader侵略者, living under the sea, beautiful dreams… They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. 海洋孕育了生命，联通了世界，促进了发展。 -- Xi Jinping 习近平 Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. What's the main idea of the text The text mainly talks about _____ in the past and now. As time went by, some explorers reached across the sea in order to strengthen the bonds between _____. sea exploration China and the rest of the world Task 1 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. An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader. Look at the title and skim the text. Decide what type of essay it is. P26 2 It is an expository essay. Task 2 Read the text again. Write down the main idea of each paragraph. P27 3 Task 3 Para Main idea 1 2 3 4 5 6 Travel from east to west began long before Columbus. In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road. Zheng He's voyages built relations with other countries. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world (Today, the Belt and Road Initiative is picking up where Zheng He left off). China is also joining with other countries on other important projects. China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries. ( ) 1. Marco Polo's tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from east to west. ( ) 2. Merchants from some countries traded with each other in Ceylon in ancient times. ( ) 3. In the Qing Dynasty, Zheng He sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. ( ) 4. Nowadays, the Belt and Road Initiative has brought the old Silk Road back to life. ( ) 5. China and other nations have explored the Arctic several times in order to know more about climate change and its effects. Read the text again and decide the statements are true (T) or false (F). F west to east T T F Ming T Task 4 Task 5 Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. P27 4 Name Description The name of the trade route between China and the West Its kings sent gifts such as giraffes to China An area currently being explored for scientific reasons A destination of silk and a major European capital The modern country name for Ceylon The historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regions The author of Record ... ...
