Unit 3 Sea exploration Reading and thinkingppt课件（含音视频素材）-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册.rar

Unit 3Unit 3Sea ExplorationSea ExplorationPeriod 1 ：Reading and thinking1. 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 communicative ability through designed group and pair activities.They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. - Xi Jinping Do you know any stories about sea voyages ?Look at the title and skim the text. Decide what type of essay it is?Identify essay typesThere are four major types of essay: narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative. A narrative essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end. A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details. An expository essay is factual, giving information on a subject. Finally, an argumentative essay aims to convince the reader.A narrative essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end.A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details.An expository essay is factual, giving information on a subject. An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader.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 human exploration of the sea. Read the text again. Write down 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 MingDynasty.Para 5 E. The foundation of mankinds greatest achievements.Para 6 F. Chinas goal to reach out across the sea in the future Para 7 G. Chinas cooperation with othercountries across e sea 1.What inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east?A.Trade and curiosity.B.The tales of Marco Polo.C.The tales of Columbus.D.Merchants and explorers.2.What did the trade deals between merchants from different countries result in?A.Further exploration of the oceans.B.Mankinds greatest achievements.C.Construction of the ancient Silk Road.D.Better understanding of each others culture.B B B BD D D D3.Whats the main idea of the fifth paragraph?A.China has cooperated with other countries on other significant projects.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.4.Why is there an urgent need to study the Arctic?A.To promote foreign trade.B.To look for more natural resources.C.To strengthen the bonds between countries.D.To know more about climate change and its effects.A A A AD D D DScan the text and fill in the table with the correct names.NameDescriptionThe name of the trade route between China and the WestIts kings sent gifts such as giraffes to ChinaAn area currently being explored for scientific reasonsA destination of silk and a major European capitalthe Silk RoadAfrican royal familiesthe ArcticRome NameDescriptionThe modern country name for CeylonThe historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regionsThe author of Record of My TravelsThe commander of the seven fleetsThe person who wrote stories that inspired European explorersSri Lankathe Ming DynastyDu HuanZheng HeMarco PoloTrade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest 1._ (achieve) In ancient 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 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, 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 negotiateunderremainsencouraginggreatlyanIn groups, discuss the following questions.Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions.1.Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why?2.What benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this?3.What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world?4.What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative?Facts Facts are statements that can be proven. Facts may be true or false. Opinions Opinions are statements that cannot be proven. Opinions can be argued. Opinions may be supported with facts. 感感谢观谢观看看