1、Section AReading and Thinking1. extendextend a fence/road/house扩建护栏/公路/房子extension n.扩大，延伸；延期，延长期，放宽的期限extensive adj.广阔的，广大的，大量的练习：He first entered the country on a six-month visa, and was given a further _ (extend) of six months.extension2. negotiatenegotiate (with sb.) about/for sth.就某事（和某人）谈判nego
2、tiate a deal/contract/settlement达成交易/确立合同/商定解决措施negotiation n. 谈判，磋商，协商enter into/open/conduct negotiations with sb.和某人开始/展开/进行谈判in negotiation with sb.与某人协商under negotiation在协商中练习：Weve decided to negotiate _ you _ our cooperation.withabout/for3. withdrawwithdraw () from.（使）从撤离；（使）从退出withdraw money
3、(from.)（从中）取款withdraw from 离开withdraw to. 到练习：I made the choice to withdraw _ the college to care for my grandma.from4.exchangean exchange student 交换生in exchange (for. . .) 作为（对的）交换exchange sth. with sb. 和某人交换/交流某物/事exchange sth. for sth. 用某物兑换某物练习：They can build more factories on this land, and _ e
4、xchange they have to build houses for people there.inFerdinand MagellanWhat are the four major types of essay do you know? 1. Narrative Essay2. Descriptive Essay3. Expository Essay4. Persuasive EssayWhat type is this text?It is a narrative essay.Identify essay types There are four major types of ess
5、ay: 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 c
6、onvince the reader.Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest achievements.Chinas trade and cultural exchange with other regions in ancient timesZheng Hes voyagesthe Belt and Road InitiativeChinas efforts to explore other routes across the seaChina will reach out acros
7、s the sea far into the futureNameDescriptionthe Silk RoadAfricathe ArcticRomeSri Lankathe Ming DynastyDu HuanZheng HeMarco PoloThe 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 s
8、ilk and a major European capitalThe 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 explorers1. What achievements has Ch
9、ina made in reaching out across the sea?2. What effects did Chinas reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world?3. What about other countries? Read the text again and make notes.Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why?Facts: European explorers, China, India, Ceylo
10、n, African royal familiesOpinions: for tradeWhat benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this?Facts: They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of other culturesOpinions: In some cases, this led to invasion and conquest.What effects did reaching out ac
11、ross the sea in the past have on the world?Facts: The land and sea routes remained active channels between different cultures for centuriesOpinions: Generally speaking, the result was positive, as it advanced the spread of knowledge, technology, and goods, and made the world a smaller place.What do
12、you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative?Facts: The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world;Opinions: It will lead to greater integration with China and other countries.Thank you
