1、选择性必修四选择性必修四 Unit3 Sea ExplorationReading and thinkingLearning objectives 1. To develop your interest in sea animals and sea exploration. 2. To develop your reading habits, like general reading, scanning for details and how to analyze the passage structure (deep reading). 3. To develop your communic
2、ative ability through designed group and pair activities.Pre-reading 1. What sea animals do you know? Name them.sea star sea anemone sea lion whaleseaweeddolphin coralshark 2. Do you know any stories about sea voyages? Share your story with a partner.Answers may include stories from classical litera
3、ture novels, movies, or documentaries, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne), Treasure Island (Robert Luis Stevenson), Moby Dick (Herman Melville), Gullivers Travels (Jonathan Swift), Life of Pi (Yann Martel ), Flowers in the Mirror(Li Ruzhen ) and Classic of Mountains and Seas(or Shan-
4、hai Ching)While-reading I. Reading for the main idea 1. What is the theme of the text about? A. Looking ahead to the exploration of the sea B. Describing trade and curiosity influence on e sea. C. Analysing the causes of human exploration of the sea D. Introducing the achievements and future of huma
5、n exploration of the sea. 2. Find out the main idea of each paragraph. Para 1 A. The aim of the Belt and Road Para 2 B. The Silk Road in ancient China Para 3 C. The Belt and Road in the 2lst Century. Para 4 D. The Zheng Hes fleets in the Ming Dynasty.Para 5 E. The foundation of mankinds greatest ach
6、ievements.Para 6 F. Chinas goal to reach out across the sea in the futurePara 7 G. Chinas cooperation with other countries across e seaII. Reading for the details Task 1. Read the first paragraph and finish the 2 exercises 1. What lead to human s greatest achievements? (no more than 3 words) 2. Why
7、did European explorers look for sea routes from west to east? A. They intended to develop their own business B. They were curious about the outside world C. They were ambitious to make a great achievement D. They were inspired by Marco Polos talesTrade and curiosity Task 2. Read paragraphs 2 and 3,
8、then finish exercises3-5 3. Tue or False Question The Silk Road in ancient time mainly referred to the way to India, the Middle East and Rome. 4. What made the regions to the west of China explored more? A. Peoples curiosity B. Chinese silk C. Further development of trade D. Awareness of each other
9、s culture 5. The expeditions after 1433 were withdrawn but these land and sea routes still _THad an active influence on each others culture for centuries Task 3. Read the last 3 paragraphs and finish exercises6-8 6. Whats the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative? A. To satisfy peoples curiosity a
10、nd desire B. To promote trade cooperation and enhance the relationship C. To revisit the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He D. To invest billions in systems and services. 7. Whats the main idea of the fifth paragraph? A. China has cooperated with other countries on other significant projects.
11、B. The ancient sea routes of Zheng He still have many other places left to explore C. China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. D. There is an urgent need to study the Arctic 8. Now the advantage to reach out across the sea is A. that we have done it for hundreds o
12、f years B. that we have advanced technology C. The need to trade D. the desire to enhance relationshipTask 3. Reading for the structureThe foundation of mankinds greatest achievementTrade and l._ have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest achievements.the Silk Road in ancient China In anc
13、ient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East and Rome, along the road which was known as 2._The Zheng Hes fleets in the Ming Dynasty Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and 3._ under the command of Zheng He The expeditions were 4.
14、_ after 1433, but these land and sea routes kept active channels between other cultures for centuries.curiosityThe Silk RoadexplorationwithdrawnThe Belt and Road Initiative in the 21st CenturyChinese people have a strong 5._ to reach out across the sea today, so they launch the 21st Century Maritime
15、 Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of the Belt and Road Initiative and Chinas 6._ with other countries across the sea.The aim of the Belt and Road Initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the 7._ Silk Road China has cooperated with its friends on some i
16、mportant 8._Chinas goal to reach out across the sea in the future China will continue to reach out across the sea far into the future desirecooperationhistoricalprojects I. Discussion : In groups, discuss the following questions. Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions1. Which countries rea
17、ched out across the sea in the past and why?2. What benefits and problems did those countries get form doing so?Post-readingFacts: European explorers, China, India, Ceylon, African royal families Opinions: for r tradeFacts: They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of
18、 other cultures. Opinions: In some cases, this led to invasion and conquest.II Critical thinking What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative?Firstly, the opening of the Belt and Road can reflect Chinas comprehensive national strength and improve international recognition of
19、 China Secondly, the Belt and Road represents not only the take-off of Chinese economy, but also the economic improvement of countries along the Belt and Road through cooperation and exchanges with China. It can be said that the Belt and Road has promoted the economic development of neighboring coun
20、tries and formed a bond of mutual assistance. Thirdly, it has strengthened the ties between China and its neighboring countries, so that Chinese products can better “go global”Summary: Fill in the blanks Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest 1._ (achieve) In ancie
21、nt times, silk from China found its way along 2._ became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea 3._ (extend) along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, 4_ (centre) around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met 5_ (negotiate ) trade deals. Between 1405
22、 and 1433, seven large fleets, 6_ the command of Zheng He, sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. To reach out across the sea7_ (remain) a strong desire today. The Belt and Road Initiative has been proposed, 8_ (encourage) cooperation and strengthening the bonds between China and the world
23、, Trading has grown 9_(great) in China, and there is still 10_ urgent need to study other important projects, which will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the futureachievementswhatwas extendedcentredto negotiateunderremainsencouraginggreatlyanHomework To share what you have known about the Belt and Road Initiative
