1、【版本：译林册别：选择性必修三】A time machine: Time TravelRead the excerpt on page 29 and discuss the following questions in pairs. (Welcome to the unit)Welcome to the unit (P29)1. What does the Time Traveller think of the fourth dimension?2. If you had a time machine, which dynasty would you go back to? Why? 3. W
2、hich historical figure would you like to meet? What would you say to him/her? Read for structurePart 1 Para _Part 2 Para _Part 3 Para _Find out the structures of the two articles (P30-31)Zheng He123-4The introduction of Zheng Hes first voyage The introduction of Zheng Hes seven voyages The huge infl
3、uences of Zheng He and his voyages on the world Para 1Para 2Para 3Christopher ColumbusFind out the structures of the two articles (P30-31)The introduction of Christopher ColumbusThe introduction of Christopher Columbus discoveryThe huge influences of Christopher Columbus discovery on the world Read
4、for detailed informatinRead the articles again and complete the table (P32)In the summer of 1405TaicangOver 200 ships28,000More than 30 countries and regionsSevenPara 3-4On 3 August 1492SpainThree ships90CaribbeanThree Para 3Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat does the author choose the
5、 first voyage as thebeginning of this article? (Para 1)The first voyage marked the beginning of a great period in the history of exploration in China and the whole world.Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhy does the author use the following figures? (Para 1)To display the greatness of Zhe
6、ng Hes voyage and demonstrate the prosperity of Ming Dynasty at that time, by using these persuasive and valid figures.Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhy were Zheng Hes ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures? (Para 2)Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat contr
7、ibutions did Zheng He make to China andits neighbors?(Para 3)Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat helped prove that the records of Zheng Hesvoyages were not legends?(Para 4) Discussion2. What have you learnt about the spirit of exploration from the articles?3. How might explorers have changed the course of history? 1. What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful? Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.
