1、BonnieChristopher C o l u m b u sPART 1Christopher Columbus, master navigator ,opened the way for European exploration, exploitation, and colonization of the Americas. He has long been called the “discoverer” of the New World. Columbus made his transatlantic voyages under the sponsorship of Ferdinan
2、d II and Isabella I, the Catholic Monarchs of Aragon, Castile, and Leon in Spain.PART 2Para. 1 _ Para. 2_.Para. 3 The_subsequent voyages and their_Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus Para. 1 _ Para. 2 _. Para. 3 The _subsequent voyages and their _The first voyagesignificancePersonal information
3、threeChristopher Columbus(1)_(2)_(3)_(4)_1451 3 August 1492 12 October 1492 14931504DB. He was born in a port city of Italy.A. He departed from Spain.C. He found more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages.D. He reached the shores of the Caribbean.E. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean
4、.BACOn 3 August 1492SpainAbout 90 crewmen3 shipsFour The shores of the Caribbean“discover” the new world inspire explorers to explore and discover more vast areas of the world. open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, which witnessed many important geographical findings and allowed for an inter
5、national exchange of ideas and cultures.ColumbusColumbusWhich was NOT the challenge Columbus and his crew met during the journey in 1492?(para2)ColumbusColumbusColumbusThe hero of one age may be the sinner of the future.ColumbusWe can conclude from the story of Christopher Columbus that _. What fact
6、ors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful?Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.advanced technologyshipbuilding skillshis navigation skillslearning from others by treating them in a friendly manner Zheng He loving sailinggreat interest in geographyhis passion
7、for explorationfinancial supportbeing brave and knowledgeableovercoming many challenges ColumbusWhat are the possible requirements for becoming an explorer?healthy, strong brave/courageous /kreds/ , clever, knowledgeable independent, calm and clear-headed，curious， cooperative，having navigation skill
8、sambitious, aggressive, generous, friendly rob gold and other resources build colonies start slave trade kill 90% of the natives lead Europe to dominate the world through colonization and the expansion of kingdoms into empires open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration and allow for an internation
9、al exchange of ideas and cultures.A hero in one era may become a villain (/vln/ 罪犯) in the next. We cant judge a guy in the 15th century by modern standards. PART 3 Young Columbuss love for sailing and interest in geography 1 (inspire) him to become a seaman. He insisted 2 searching for a direct sea
10、 route to the East Indies by sailing westwards. It was through continuous attempts 3 he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. 4 (depart) from Spain with 3 ships, he carried about 90 crewmen. Beyond 5 (expect), the journey was full of challenges. Regardless of all the challenge
11、s, he managed to “discovered” the New World“ with his knowledge and bravery, opening a new chapter of the Age of Exploration. Young Columbuss love for sailing and interest in geography inspired (inspire) him to become a seaman. He insisted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sa
12、iling westwards. It was through continuous attempts that he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. Departing (depart) from Spain with 3 ships, he carried about 90 crewmen. Beyond expectation (expect), the journey was full of challenges. Regardless of all the challenges, he mana
13、ged to “discovered” the New World“ with his knowledge and bravery, opening a new chapter of the Age of Exploration.Columbus insisted _ finding a direct sea route to the Eastern Indies by sailing across the AtlanticOocean .Despite all the challenges, Columbus succeeded in_ (keep) everyone out of dang
14、er with his knowledge and courage. Finally the crew spotted land in the _(distant). His voyages marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration _witnessed many important geographical discoveries.The period also promoted the international exchange of ideas and cultures. Columbus insisted _ finding a d
15、irect sea route to the Eastern Indies by sailing across the AtlanticOocean .Despite all the challenges, Columbus succeeded in_ (keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and courage. Finally the crew spotted land in the _(distant). His voyages marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration _wi
16、tnessed many important geographical discoveries.The period also promoted the international exchange of ideas and cultures. on /uponkeepingdistancethat/whichsubsequent harmonious influential on behalf ofproof strengthen acknowledge be loaded withThe early 1400s was a glorious era in Chinese history.
17、During this time, the Yongle Emperor wanted to develop (1) _ relations with the overseas neighbours. Zheng He, one of the most (2) _ explorers, took charge of the task. harmoniousinfluentialOne of the states mentioned in the historical records was Boni (present-day Brunei), a small kingdom in South-
18、East Asia. There is (3) _ that China established very good relations with this state a long time ago: one of its kings was buried in Nanjing during the early Ming Dynasty, and there is a fascinating legend about the king. In 1405, (4) _ the emperor, Zheng He sailed the oceans on his first voyage. pr
19、oofsubsequent harmonious influential on behalf ofproof strengthen acknowledge be loaded withon behalf ofHis fleet (5) _ gifts to the neighbouring countries and regions. In 1407, he travelled to Boni, which (6) _ the friendly relationship between the two countries. In the (7) _ year, the King of Boni
20、 paid a friendly visit to China. He was accompanied by more than 150 people. The records show that the visitors were astonished by how rich and technologically advanced the Ming Dynasty was. was loaded withstrengthenedsubsequentsubsequent harmonious influential on behalf ofproof strengthen acknowled
21、ge be loaded withThey received a royal welcome from the Yongle Emperor.Unfortunately, after over a month in the capital, the king fell ill. On his deathbed, he asked to be buried in China, and in line with his will the emperor built a tomb for him. This tomb bears witness to the long history of frie
22、ndly interactions between the two countries and is now (8) _ as one of the many important historic sites in China.acknowledgedThe historical articles use a lot of words and phrases related to navigation. Find the words and phrases in the articles and think of more on your own.Words and phrases for p
23、eopleWords and phrases for thingsWords and phrases for actionsexplorer, navigator, seaman, crewman, crew, captain, sailor, navy, pilot ship, fleet, compass, map, shipyard, lighthouse, radar, sonar, submarine, navigation tools, survival packsail, set sail, take compass readings, keep logs, chart the coast, command, steer, navigate, plan a route, launch
