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课件网) XB4 U3 Reading and Thinking Lead-in Guess who I am Zheng He man Ming Dynasty Nationality: China Achievement: made seven voyages to the Western Seas While-reading:Skimming Skim the text and answer the following questions: Q1: What is the type of the text Q2: What's the main idea of each paragraph Q3: What is the order of the passage What type of essay is it A. A narrative(叙事性的) essay. B. A descriptive(描述性的) essay. C. An expository(说明性的) essay. D. An argumentative(议论性的) essay. 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 Tips for identifying essay types While-reading:Skimming Task 1: read and choose the type of essay. A. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects. B. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus. C. In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road. D. China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries. E. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world. F. Zheng He’s sea voyages built relations with other countries. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 the last sentence the first sentence “standout” sentence summary sentence the first sentence the first sentence 技巧点拨： The main idea is sometimes stated in either the first or last sentence. If not, look for another “standout” sentence, or summarize the paragraph using some key words. Task 2 Read for the main idea . The passage is developed in _____ order Time order in ancient times in Ming Dynasty today in recent years in the future Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 part 2 part 3 part 4 Task 3: Find out the structure part 1 introduction time purposes /benefits region What information is introduced in each exploration Time order in ancient times in Ming Dynasty today in recent years in the future Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 While-reading 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. What drives people to reach out across the sea trade curiosity While-reading Task 4: Read para 1 and answer the question. Introduction Para. 1 Time While-reading in ancient times in the Ming Dynasty Para. 2 Para. 3 Time silk road Region Benefits India, _____, Rome, the coasts of the Indian Ocean and _____ the Middle East Sri Lanka 1. _____ trade deals 2. led to more _____ of each other's cultures 3. more exploration to the _____ negotiate awareness w ... ...
