1、Unit 3 Back to the pastWelcome to the unitLooking into a mirror, we can see true images of our own; with our knowledge of the past, the present can be better known. Chen Shou明镜所以照形，古事所以知今。 陈寿Extension1. Do you agree with the quotation of Chen Shou? Why or why not?I cant agree any more. Watching what
2、 is shown in the mirror reflect our physical appearance; studying events and figures in the history enables us to have a better understanding of what is going on. ExtensionZheng Hes explorationChristopher Columbuss explorationThe first voyageDeparture timeIn the summer of 1405On 3 August 1492Departu
3、re pointTaicangSpainFleet sizeOver 200 shipsThree shipsNumber of crew membersAlmost 28,000 peopleAbout 90 crewmenPlaces of arrivalAs far as the east coast of AfricaThe shores of the CaribbeanSevenFourTotal number of voyages While readingA1SignificanceZheng Hes voyages h e l p e d d e v e l o p a n d
4、 strengthen harmonious r e l a t i o n s w i t h t h e countries and regions, exposing foreign people to Chinese culture, and allowing the Chinese to b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d overseas lands.Columbuss discovery i n s p i r e d e x p l o r e r s t o explore and discover more vast areas of the w
5、orld. His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings and allowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.While readingWhile reading(1) Why were Zheng Hes ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures?Beca
6、use these are gifts to foreign rulers.(2) What helped prove that the records of Zheng Hes voyages were not legends? An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built.(3) What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492?It took longer than ex
7、pected, they almost ran out of food and water entered one of the ships.(4) Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies. A21. What are the common qualities of these two explorers? Courageous, persistent, curious, determined, strong-willed and open
8、-minded.While reading2. Why does the writer choose these two explorers?Because they are representatives who have made great contributions to the cultural exchange and geographical discovery. Zheng He is also related with Nanjing, so it can improve students cultural awareness and confidence. While re
9、ading3. Do you know any other excellent explorers? Tell the stories of them.4. Apart from the discoveries of sailing, what are other great discoveries in the past that can improve cultural communications?While readingWhat are the characteristics of historical articles?Post-readingCharacteristics of
10、historical articlesscientificattractive authoritativeB1subsequent harmonious influential on behalf ofproof strengthen acknowledge be loaded withThe early 1400s was a glorious era in Chinese history. During this time, the Yongle Emperor wanted to develop (1) _ relations with the overseas neighbours.
11、Zheng He, one of the most (2) _ explorers, took charge of the task. One of the states mentioned in the historical records was Boni (present-day Brunei), a small kingdom in South-East Asia. There is (3) _ that China established very good relations with this state a long time ago: one of its kings was
12、 buried in Nanjing during the early Ming Dynasty, and there is a fascinating legend about the king.harmoniousinfluentialproofIn 1405, (4) _ the emperor, Zheng He sailed the oceans on his first voyage. His fleet (5) _ gifts to the neighbouring countries and regions. In 1407, he travelled to Boni, whi
13、ch (6) _ the friendly relationship between the two countries. In the (7) _ year, the King of Boni 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. They receive
14、d a royal welcome from the Yongle Emperor.on behalf ofwas loaded withstrengthenedsubsequentRevisionUnfortunately, 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
15、 to the long history of friendly interactions between the two countries and is now (8) _ as one of the many important historic sites in China.acknowledgedB2 The 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 y
16、our own.Words and phrases for peopleexplorer, navigator, seaman, crewman, crew, captain, sailor, navy, pilot Words and phrases for thingsship, fleet, compass, map, shipyard, lighthouse, radar, sonar, submarine, navigation tools, survival packWords and phrases for actionssail, set sail, take compass
17、readings, keep logs, chart the coast, command, steer, navigate, plan a route, launchAppreciationB3 The historical articles use facts to illustrate their points. Find the examples in the articles and try to use facts to support the point that explorers make an important contribution.Application Good
18、writers use facts to support their ideas. Without such specific information, the writers ideas remain unconvincing. The quality and amount of the information you give will largely determine the effectiveness of your writing.Learn this Sentences from the text:In the summer of 1405, Zheng He, one of C
19、hinas greatest explorers, set sail from Taicang on his first voyage.A fleet of over 200 ships navigated the blue seas, with almost 28,000 people on board, which was a splendid scene. According to some records, the largest ships were over 140 metres in length, Between 1405 and 1433, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He made a total of seven voyages. and the fleet paid friendly visits to more than 30 countries and regions.Application
