1、To identify essay types.To summarize the main idea of each paragraph.To assess the significance of sea exploration.They(oceans)provide a breeding ground for life,connect the world and promote development.海洋孕育了生命，联通了世界，促进了发展。海洋孕育了生命，联通了世界，促进了发展。-Xi Jinping 习近平习近平Ferdinand MagellanWhat information can
2、 you give about these pictures?Marco Polo His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo,a book that described to Europeans the mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world.Atlantic OceanPacific OceanIndian OceanAsiaEuropeAfricaOceaniaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaPacific Oceanthe C
3、ape of Good Hopethe Spice IslandsIndiaAmericaSpainChristopher Columbus(1451-1506)made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain:in 1492,1493,1498 and 1502.He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia,but he never did.Instead,he stumbled upon(偶然发现偶然发现)the Americas.Atl
4、antic OceanPacific OceanIndian OceanAsiaEuropeAfricaOceaniaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaPacific Oceanthe Cape of Good Hopethe Spice IslandsSpainFerdinand Magellan(1480-1521)sailed west from Spain in 1519 across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and discovered a route by which ships could sail a complete
5、circle around the world.The Straits of Magellan(麦哲伦麦哲伦海峡海峡),located at the Southern tip of South America are named for him.Now,lets read the text to learn sea exploration in the past and now.Look at the title and skim the text.Decide what type of essay it is.Identify essay typesThere are four major
6、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.An argumentative essayaims to convince t
7、he reader.Fast-reading1.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.Para 1 A.The
8、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 co
9、operation with other countries across e sea Summary:Fill in the blanks Trade 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 coas
10、ts 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
11、 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 fa
12、r into the futureachievementswhatwas extendedcentredto negotiateunderremainsencouraginggreatlyanIndiaRomethe Middle Eastoverland Silk RoadXian 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 South China Seathe Indian Oceanthe mouth of the Red Searo
13、ute: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 cooperation and trade 2.strengthen the bonds between China and the r
14、est 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 places to explore.several expeditions to explore the Arctic 北极.
15、How is the passage developed?Time RegionEvent Result/Purpose in ancient timesin the 8th centuryin Ming Dynastytodayin the futureTime sequence.How is the passage developed?What is introduced in each exploration?Time Region Event Result/purpose In ancient timesIn the 8th centuryIn Ming DynastyToday In
16、 the futureIndia，the Middle East,Romethe west of Chinathe Red Seathe east coast of AfricaRevisited the Silk RoadThe ArcticfarThe Silk RoadtradeFurther tradeMore exploration of the regionsTrade and explorationZheng He sailed westCooperation and tradethe Belt and RoadJoin other nationsScan the text an
17、d fill in the table with the correct names.Scan 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
18、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 explorersthe Silk RoadAfrican royal familiesth
19、e ArcticRomeSri Lankathe Ming DynastyDu HuanZheng HeMarco PoloThank you Language points1form the foundation2set sail(from)3negotiate trade deals 4a sight to behold5be in a league of ones own6under the command of（从（从）起航；开航）起航；开航独领风骚独领风骚 Language points:Important phrases(P26 P28)构成基础构成基础洽谈贸易协议洽谈贸易协议壮观的景象壮观的景象在在的指挥下的指挥下7in return for8withdraw from9strengthen the bonds10 for the benefit of 11 in hand12 press conference加强联系加强联系为了为了的利益的利益从从中退出中退出 /撤回撤回在手头；可供使用在手头；可供使用记者招待会；新闻发布会记者招待会；新闻发布会 Language points:Important phrases(P26 P28)作为作为的回赠的回赠
