1、Unit3 Sea ExplorationUnit3 Sea ExplorationLanguage pointsLanguage points广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhReading and ThinkingREACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA跨海越洋跨海越洋 _have often formed the _ of mankinds greatest achievements.贸易和好奇心通常构成人类最伟大成就的基础。_(complete)the great map of the world was _ the people of _.在早期文明中，人们
2、对绘制世界大地图充满激情。Marco Polos tales _ European explorers _ search for sea routes from west to east.马可波罗的故事激励了欧洲探险家寻找自西向东的海上航线。However,merchants and explorers from the East _ many years before Columbus first did.然而，在哥伦布首次启航之前许多年，东方的商人和探险家就已经开始自东向西航行。Para 1Trade and curiosity foundationTo complete a strong
3、 passion for early civilisationsinspired to set sail from east to west广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhPara 2 In ancient times,silk from China _(find)its way overland to India,the Middle East,and Rome,along _ became known as the Silk Road.A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of th
4、e Indian Ocean,_(centre)around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).Here,merchants from China and many other places met _(negotiate)trade deals,_ also led to more awareness of each others cultures.Over the centuries,further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west China,as _(record)in Du Huans R
5、ecord of My Travels in the eighth century.在古代，来自中国的丝绸沿陆路运至印度、中东和罗马，这条路后来就是闻名遐迩在古代，来自中国的丝绸沿陆路运至印度、中东和罗马，这条路后来就是闻名遐迩的的“丝绸之路丝绸之路”。以锡兰。以锡兰(今斯里兰卡今斯里兰卡)为中心的一条横跨海洋的贸易路线沿印度洋海为中心的一条横跨海洋的贸易路线沿印度洋海岸延伸。在这里，来自中国和其他许多地方的商人汇聚起，洽谈贸易协议，这也增岸延伸。在这里，来自中国和其他许多地方的商人汇聚起，洽谈贸易协议，这也增进了对彼此文化的认识。几个世纪间，随着贸易的发展，对中国以西地区的探索增进了对彼此文
6、化的认识。几个世纪间，随着贸易的发展，对中国以西地区的探索增多了，这些在八世纪杜环所著的经行记一书中有所记载。多了，这些在八世纪杜环所著的经行记一书中有所记载。foundwhat centredto negotiate whichrecorded广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxh1.1.那个停车场已经扩建了。那个停车场已经扩建了。The car park has been extended.The car park has been extended.2.2.他说，没有延长旧煤电站寿命的计划。他说，没有延长旧煤电站寿命的计划。There were no plans,he said,
7、to extend the life of old coal power stations.There were no plans,he said,to extend the life of old coal power stations.3.3.他对文学有着强烈的爱好。他对文学有着强烈的爱好。He has a strong passion for literature.He has a strong passion for literature.4.4.高考结束后，我们将告别彼此并启航驶向未知的未来。高考结束后，我们将告别彼此并启航驶向未知的未来。After the College Entr
8、ance Examination,we will bid farewell to each otherAfter the College Entrance Examination,we will bid farewell to each other and set sail for an unknown future.and set sail for an unknown future.5.5.政府不会和恐怖分子谈判。政府不会和恐怖分子谈判。The governmentwill notnegotiatewithterrorists.The governmentwill notnegotiate
9、withterrorists.广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhPara 3 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 fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time.Under the com
10、mand 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 expedi
11、tions after 1433,these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.后来，明朝进一步发展了与这些地区的关系。后来，明朝进一步发展了与这些地区的关系。14051405年至年至14331433年间，七支大型船队西渡年间，七支大型船队西渡重洋，开展贸易和探索。当时，这些船队极为壮观，独领风骚。在郑和的指挥下，船重洋，开展贸易和探索。当时，这些船队极为壮观，独领风骚。在郑和的指挥下，船队从中国南海起航，穿越印度洋，直抵红海口，然后前往非洲东海岸。非洲王室赠送队从
12、中国南海起航，穿越印度洋，直抵红海口，然后前往非洲东海岸。非洲王室赠送长颈鹿等礼物以示友好，同时也是作为他们获得黄金、丝绸和香料的回赠。尽管长颈鹿等礼物以示友好，同时也是作为他们获得黄金、丝绸和香料的回赠。尽管14331433年后中国停止了进一步的探索，但在随后的几个世纪，这些陆地和海洋路线仍是与其年后中国停止了进一步的探索，但在随后的几个世纪，这些陆地和海洋路线仍是与其他文化之间的活跃通道。他文化之间的活跃通道。广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhgesture an action performed to convey ones feelings or intentions.Th
13、ey sent some flowers as They sent some flowers as a gesture of sympathya gesture of sympathy to the parents of the to the parents of the child.child.他们送了一些花表示对孩子父母的同情。他们送了一些花表示对孩子父母的同情。HisgiftwasHisgiftwasanextremelykindgestureanextremelykindgesture.他的礼物是很友好的表示他的礼物是很友好的表示。广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxh The
14、sunriseattheseasidewasquiteThesunriseattheseasidewasquite_.海滨日出真是个奇景。海滨日出真是个奇景。Itaimsto_ betweentheUKandChina.Itaimsto_ betweentheUKandChina.这项活动旨在与进一步加强中英两国的文化合作这项活动旨在与进一步加强中英两国的文化合作。Those men had to work strictly _.Those men had to work strictly _.这些工人必须听从工头的指令。这些工人必须听从工头的指令。Can I buy you lunch _
15、your help?Can I buy you lunch _ your help?感谢你帮忙，我请你吃午饭好吗？感谢你帮忙，我请你吃午饭好吗？As a painter,he is _.As a painter,he is _.作为画家，他独领风骚。作为画家，他独领风骚。asighttobeholdasighttobeholdfurtherdevelopculturalcooperationfurtherdevelopculturalcooperationunder the command of their leaderunder the command of their leaderin r
16、eturn for in return for in a league of his ownin a league of his own广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhPara 4 _(reach)out across the sea remains a strong desire today.The ancient sea routes _(travel)by Zheng He are being revisited with the 2lst Century Maritime Silk Road,_ is part of the Belt and Road Initiativ
17、e.The aim of this initiative is _(encourage)cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas,and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.Trading _(grow)greatly in recent years,and will continue to do so in years _(come).China has invested billions in systems and service
18、s along these routes,_ will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.To reach travelledwhichto encourage to comewhichhas grown一带一路一带一路鼓励合作与贸易鼓励合作与贸易加强加强与与的联系的联系 在未来几年在未来几年为了为了的利益的利益;为为好好the Belt and Road Initiativeencourage cooperation and tradestr
19、engthen the bonds between andin the years to comefor the benefit of 广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhPara 5 China _ across the sea on other important projects.中国还与海洋彼岸的友邦一起参与了其他重要项目。Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times,_.尽管郑和的古代海上路线已经重走很多次了，但仍有许多其他地方有待探索。In recent years,C
20、hina has joined other nations _.近年来，中国与其他国家一道开展了多次北极考察。_,there is _ to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects.从科学角度看，迫切需要研究北极，以了解气候变化及其影响.has also joined its friends there are still many other places left to exploreon several expeditions to explore the ArcticFrom a sc
21、ientific point of viewan urgent need 广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhPara 6 Hundreds of years on,and _,_ and _ will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.数百年过去了，由于拥有了最新技术，在贸易的必要性和增进关系的愿望的驱动下，中国将跨海越洋，迈向未来.with the latest technology in handthe need to tradethe desire to enhance relationsh
22、ips 广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxh广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhLearning about languageBuild up your vocabulary广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhtaleroyalnegotiateextendbondwithdrawleaguechannelbondextendedtalesleague in return a sight to beholdwithdrew from in hand广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxhset sailformed the foundation taleRe
23、aching out across the sea boredom find his waymotivation广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxh完成句子完成句子1)After spending a brief period in Ireland,she _(启航前往启航前往)India.2)They sail _(穿越穿越)the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean.3)The road _(延伸延伸)for miles and miles.4)Albert has got a two-month _ to finish his paper.(extend
24、)5)The exact details of the agreement are still under _.(negotiate)6)Troops _(撤出撤出)the north east of the country last March.7)She always had a great deal of work _,but no one ever heard her complain.她手头总有许多工作要做，但从没有人听到她发过怨言。她手头总有许多工作要做，但从没有人听到她发过怨言。8)I like its _ and its incisive commentaries.我喜欢里面的
25、新闻报道和精辟的评论。我喜欢里面的新闻报道和精辟的评论。9)The experience created a very special _(关系关系)between us.10)They looked at him with a _ of horror,envy,and awe.他们带着一种恐惧、嫉妒和敬畏交织在一起的复杂心情望着他。他们带着一种恐惧、嫉妒和敬畏交织在一起的复杂心情望着他。11)His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen _.他的语言能力对他所选择的职业大有帮助。他的语言能力对他所选择的职业大有帮助。extendsset sail foracrossextensionnegotiationwithdrew from in handnews coverage bondmixtureprofession广东梅县东山中学广东梅县东山中学 cxhcxh
