1、Unit 3 Back to the pastWelcome to the unit & Reading (I)Step 1 Lead-inTwo partsWhat does this part mainly tell us?It is about Zheng Hes seven voyages and the significance of his exploring the oceans.What does this part mainly tell us?It is mainly about the difficulties Columbus met with during his v
2、oyages and his contributions.Why did they sail the oceans?Step 2 PresentationWhy did he sail the oceans?The Yongle Emperor wanted to show the rest of the world the glory and power of the Chinese empire.He also wanted to establish trade and relations with other peoples of the world.Official reasonsIs
3、 he successful?far-reaching effects on Chinahelped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with our neighbouring countries and regionsgave people in China and foreign countries an opportunity to better understand each other.The second Monday of October Columbus DayWhy did he sail the oceans?The
4、earth was not round but shaped like a pear. He hadnt found Asia, he said, because of the bulging part of the pear. To prove the world was not flat.To find a new trade route and the Americas.a total fiascohis growing status Many people have pointed out over the years that for something to be discover
5、ed, it must first be “lost”, and millions of people already living in the New World certainly didnt need to be “discovered”. Actually, the New World he found was something previously unseen by Europeans. Did he discover the Americas?a talented sailora navigatora ship captain one of the greatest explorersThey are the greatest explorers and made great contributions to the development of the whole world.SummaryStep 3
