1、REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEADo you know any stories about sea voyages? Share your story with a partner.Nationality: _Time: _ Achievement:_ Navigator（领航员）领航员）: _ Zheng HeChinese1405-1433made seven voyages to the Western Seas;his voyages are one of the world navigation feats (航行壮举航行壮举)in historyDo you
2、know any stories about sea voyages? Share your story with a partner.Nationality: _Time: _ Achievement:_Navigator: _ Christopher ColumbusItalian1451-1506discovered a new worldDo you know any stories about sea voyages? Share your story with a partner.Nationality: _Time: _ Achievement:_Navigator: _ Fer
3、dinand MagellanPortuguese1480-1521made the first voyage around the worldDo you know any stories about sea voyages? Share your story with a partner.Name:Nationality: Achievement: ItalyThe Travels of Marco Poloa book that described to Europeans the mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern
4、world. Marco Polo (1254-1324)There are four major types of essay: narrative, descriptive, expository说明文说明文, and argumentative议论文议论文.What type of essay it is? kspztr Narrative : a story with a beginning + middle + end. Descriptive : a subject + interesting details Expository : a subject+ factual info
5、rmation Argumentative : an idea + to convince the readerPara.1 A. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.Para.2 B. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.Para.3 C. In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road. Para.4 D. Zheng Hes sea voyages
6、 built relations with other countries.Para.5 E. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world Para.6 F. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.Read the passage again and match the main
7、 idea of each paragraph.IndiaRomethe Middle Eastoverland Silk RoadXian the Indian OceanCeyloncentred around .the mouth of the Red Seathe east coast of Africawas extended along the coasts of. Para. 2 seven large fleets 7个巨大的舰队 a sight to behold 壮观的景象 in a league of their own at that time 在那时独领风骚the S
8、outh China Seathe Indian Oceanthe mouth of the Red Searoute:They set sail from.across. to .and then to.the east coast of Africagold黄金 silk 丝绸 spices香料giraffe African royal families 皇室成员sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship the Belt and Road Initiative一带一路行动 aim: 1. encourage cooperat
9、ion and trade 2. strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the word.China has invested已投资 billions in systems and services along these routes.build roads build railwaysprovide medical careand energy equipment build ports forother countries.dig wells for AfricansThere are still many other pl
10、aces to explore.several expeditions to explore the Arctic 北极.Read the text again. Consider how the passage is developed. How is the passage developed?time sequenceprocessproblem and solutioncompare and contrastcause and effectdefinition and descriptionTimein ancient times in the 8th century in Ming
11、Dynastytodayin the futureIn 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 along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, mercha
12、nts 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 west of China, as recorded in Du Huans Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Time Orde
13、rIdentifying the structure of the passageLater, 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 co
14、mmand 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 of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further
15、 expeditions after 1433, these land and 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 21
16、st 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 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 co
17、ntinue 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 area for the benefit of future trade and exchange. Time OrderIdentifying the structure of the passage China has also joined its friends across the se
18、a on other important projects. Although 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 urg
19、ent need to study the Arctic in order 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 struc
20、ture of the passageScan the text Scan the text and fill in the table and fill in the table with the correct names.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
21、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 flee
22、tsThe person who wrote stories that inspired European explorersSri Lankathe Ming DynastyDu HuanZheng HeMarco PoloWe have learnedWe have learned In ancient times-The Ming Dynasity- Today-in recent years-Future. To negotiate trade. Cultural awareness. To develop relations. To encourage cooperation. To
23、 strengthen the bones. To greatly develop the whole area of the benefit of future. Scientific cooperation. Four major types of essay. They are narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative. The history and significance of Chinas sea exploration. Finish off Activity 5 on Page 27.Retell the passage.Surf online to know which countries are involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
