1、Unit 3 Reading and ThinkingReaching Out Across the SeaReaching Out Across the SeaPeriod Period 1英语英语选择性必修第四册选择性必修第四册Learning Objectvies 1. Im able to predict text content according to titles and pictures, activate background knowledge by discussing the topic in groups.2. Im able to extract text info
2、rmation by skimming, combing and inducting, clarify the relationship between sentences in paragraphs and the relationship between paragraphs and sort out the writing skills.3. Im able to express my own thoughts about the future of Chinas sea exploration with the help of text retelling and by using t
3、he writing skills and language learnt . Sea Exploration purpose problems significance topicReaching Out Across the Sea What are the motivations for the people to conduct sea exploration? Trade and curiosity Any events you know about sea exploration Who? Why? Where? HowDiscuss and match Events ( Who,
4、 Where)Time751-7621405-14331275-1295 1492-1502Columbus，AmericaMarco Polo, ChinaZhengHe, India Ocean &AfricaDuHuan, North AfricaMain Idea How :By sea Where: India, Africa Why: Trade ,curiosity When: Over timeHow Chinese people have conducted sea explorations over time. Who: Chinese peopleIn ancient t
5、imes, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places
6、met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each others cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huans Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Time OrderIdentifying the structure of the pas
7、sageLater, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from
8、 the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land a
9、nd sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. Time OrderIdentifying the structure of the passage To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which
10、is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come. Chi
11、na has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, which will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and exchange. Time OrderIdentifying the structure of the passage China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Althou
12、gh the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places left to explore. In recent years, China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. From a scientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order
13、 to understand climate change and its effect. Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future. Time OrderIdentifying the structure of the passageReaching Out Acros
14、s the Sea Events ( Who, Where)TimePara.1Para.2-3Para.4-5 Para.6In the pastIntroduction to the topicIn the futureAt presentTime Orderan expository essayGives factual information on sea exploration.Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest achievements. To complete the
15、great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilizations. Marco Polos tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.Reaching Out Acr
16、oss the SeaCuriosityWhy is “however” used in the last sentence ? What is the function of the last sentence? CuriosityIn ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extende
17、d along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each others cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the
18、west of China, as recorded in Du Huans Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Trade & CuriositystoriesTopic sentenceChinas Sea ExplorationTimeCountries or AreasSignificancePara.2in ancient timesPara.3the Ming DynastyPara.4todayPara.5in recent yearsPara.6far into the futureIndia, the Middle East
19、, Rome and Sri Lankaunknownthe South China Sea ,Indian Ocean , the mouth of the Red Sea, the east coast of Africa.the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He, the Belt and Road Areathe Arcticnegotiate trade, cultural awarenessencourage cooperation, to strengthen the bonds, greatly develop the whole
20、 area for the benefit of futuredevelop relationstrade and enhance relationshipsin the past at presentin the future In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended
21、along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each others cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the we
22、st of China, as recorded in Du Huans Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Analyzing the relationship of the sentencesThe origin the Silk RoadThe significanceThe effectsThe development the Maritime Silk RoadTo arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement. Later, the Ming Dynasty furthe
23、r developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the In
24、dian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active chan
25、nels between other cultures for centuries. Analyzing the structure of the paragraphtransitional sentenceEffectsThe significance Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fle
26、ets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures o
27、f friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. Inferring the meaning of the wordsa grand sight , showing power of the countrypowerful, spectacular
28、Of the king To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the
29、 historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come. China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, which will help to greatly develop the whole ar
30、ea for the benefit of future trade and exchange. Identifying the structure of the passageTransitional sentencepurposeeffectseffotsChina has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still
31、many other places left to explore. In recent years, China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. From a scientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effect.Chinas Sea ExplorationCooperation for the
32、 benefit of the human beings 1) Trade and curiosity 2) In ancient times, cultural exchanges and developing relations/friendships 3) Today, consciously pursuing cooperation, bonds, development of the whole area and benefits for mankind as a whole. the progress of human mind over timethe fact that Chi
33、na is much stronger today be much more involved in international affairs and shoulder much greater responsibility for mankindThe Significance of Chinas Sea explorationAssignment Retelling Chinas sea exploration according to the table.Retell the passage about Chinas sea exploration over time and think about the problems for reaching out across the sea. Students are supposed to pay attention to the text structure and use the words and expressions in the passage.
