(
课件网) UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. -- Xi Jinping 海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、促进了发展 -- 习近平 滋生……的温床 《牛津词典》 Dirty hands can be a breeding ground for germs. 脏手会滋生病菌。 This area of the city has become a breeding ground for violent crime.这个市区已成为暴力犯罪的滋生地。 reach out 伸出，提供援助form the foundation of…… 构成……的基础a strong/profound passion for……对……强烈的爱inspire sb. to do sth 激励某人做某事search for / in search of 寻找set sail from…… 从……起航/开航(be) centred around 以……为中心negotiate trade deal 谈判贸易协议lead to more awareness of 促成对……的更多了解 a sight to behold 壮观的景象in a league of one's own 独领风骚withdraw from 退回/撤回in hand 在手头，可供使用drive sb. to do sth 推动/迫使某人做某事the aim of initiative is to do sth这项倡议旨在于For the benefit of ······为了···利益Under the command of ··在··指挥/控制下 Lead-in 1. What do you think of when you see the photos 2. Can you describe ocean using your own language invader, corals, fish, harmony… The ocean is the cradle of life. (metaphor) The ocean hides secrets like mankind. (simile, personification) The ocean gave my face a salty slap as his tides rose. (personification) 海浪翻涌，咸涩的海水拍打在我的脸上。 lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators Who are they What did they do Achievement: _____ Navigator: _____ Marco Polo The Travels of Marco Polo lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators Who are they What did they do Achievement: _____ Navigator: _____ Columbus discovered a new world—the Americas lead-in Do you know any stories about sea voyages or navigators Who are they What did they do Achievement: _____ _____ _____ Navigator: _____ Zheng He made seven voyages to the Western Seas; his voyages are one of the world navigation feats (航行壮举)in history 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 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 closing sentence opening sentence “standout” sentence summary sentence opening sentence opening sentence The main idea is sometimes stated in either the opening or closing sentence. If not, look for another “standout” sentence, or summarize the paragraph in your mind by asking yourself “ What is it mainly about ”. FAST READING Draw the structure of the text on your textbook ( ... ...
