1、【版本：译林册别：选择性必修三】Pre-readingFamous saying(P29)Looking into a mirror,we can see true images of our own;with our knowledge of the past,the present can be better known.Chen Shou 明镜所以照形，古事所以知今。明镜所以照形，古事所以知今。陈寿陈寿陈寿，三国及西晋时期史学家。该句出自他的三国志.吴书.吴主五子传，表明研究历史是为了洞察当今的形势。A time machine:Time TravelRead the excerpt o
2、n page 29 and discuss the following questions in pairs.(Welcome to the unit)Welcome to the unit(P29)1.What does the Time Traveller think of the fourth dimension?2.If you had a time machine,which dynasty would you go back to?Why?3.Which historical figure would you like to meet?What would you say to h
3、im/her?屈原在时空穿越之中遇到自己的父亲，以及舜、禹、商汤、周文王四位上古先贤，最后遇到与自己有同样人生遭遇的殷贤大夫彭咸，他更是坚定了自己的信念与选择。屈原在离骚里的求索精神与在天问里对宇宙的叩问，在节目里有了一个更加具象但又浪漫的现实出口中国人对宇宙的探索脚步以及轰轰烈烈的。中国式浪漫，没想到早已在两千年里的楚辞生根发芽。如同天问一号的名字一般，敢于发出天问的背后是求索精神从两千多年前的楚地在如今的中华大地熠熠生辉、生生不息。当撒贝宁带领屈原穿越到今日的中国，相继看了中国首个火星探测器天问一号发射升空，以及今年6月17日中国人首次进入自己的空间站，屈原激动地说道：路曼曼（漫漫）其修远
4、兮，吾将上下而求索。我看到了最浪漫的诗！我把诗写在竹简上，他们把诗写在宇宙中！Explorers have played an important role in world history.Their discoveries have improved our knowledge of the Earth and have also changed the way we understand our place in the world.The historical articles(P30-31)are about the voyages of two famous explorers.B
5、efore you read the articles,think about the following questions:What dangers did explorers face in the past?What are the possible requirements for becoming an explorer?Sailing the oceansFast readingPart 1 Para _Part 2 Para _Part 3 Para _Find out the structures of the two articles(P30-31)Zheng He123-
6、4The introduction of Zheng Hes first voyage The introduction of Zheng Hes seven voyages The huge influences of Zheng He and his voyages on the world Para 1Para 2Para 3Christopher ColumbusFind out the structures of the two articles(P30-31)The introduction of Christopher ColumbusThe introduction of Ch
7、ristopher Columbus discoveryThe huge influences of Christopher Columbus discovery on the world Read the articles again and complete the table(P32)In the summer of 1405TaicangOver 200 ships28,000More than 30 countries and regionsSevenPara 3-4On 3 August 1492SpainThree ships90CaribbeanThree Para 3Inte
8、nsive readingRead carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat does the author choose the first voyage as thebeginning of this article?(Para 1)The first voyage marked the beginning of a great period in the history of exploration in China and the whole world.Read carefully and answer questions Zheng H
9、eWhy does the author use the following figures?(Para 1)To display the greatness of Zheng Hes voyage and demonstrate the prosperity of Ming Dynasty at that time,by using these persuasive and valid figures.Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhy were Zheng Hes ships loaded with china,silk,tea
10、and other treasures?(Para 2)Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat contributions did Zheng He make to China andits neighbors?(Para 3)Read carefully and answer questions Zheng HeWhat helped prove that the records of Zheng Hesvoyages were not legends?(Para 4)Read carefully and answer questio
11、ns Christopher ColumbusWhat motivated Columbus to begin his career?(Para 1)His living surroundings and his interest in geography.Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhat made him start the exploration at that time?(Para 2)His own insistence and the financial support from the King
12、 and Queen of Spain.Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhat challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492?(Para 2)Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhy did Columbus call the natives Indians?(Para 2)Discussion2.What have you learn
13、t about the spirit of exploration from the articles?3.How might explorers have changed the course of history?1.What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful?Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.Post-reading1 起航2 横渡蓝色海洋3在船上有28000人4 一个盛大场景5 代表某人6 总共7 装载有8
14、指南针9chart the coastset sailnavigate the blue seaswith 28000 people on boarda splendid sceneon behalf of sba total ofImportant words&phrases compass readings绘制海岸图be loaded with10对有深远影响11踏上12流传着关于的传说13增强与的和谐关系14使外国人接触中国文化15把某事当成不予考虑16被普遍认为/认可17克服挑战18也是这么回事have a far-reaching impact onset foot onpass o
15、n legends aboutstrengthen harmonious relations withImportant words&phrasesexpose foreign people to Chinese culturedismiss sth as.be widely acknowledged(as)overcome challengesas is the case with19 坚持做某事20 收到某人的经济资助21 从某地离开，出发22 面临食物短缺23 使处于极度危险中24 惊恐的，害怕的25 不管，不顾26 spot land(spot v.)insist on doing s
16、threceive financial support from sbdepart fromImportant words&phrasesputin grave dangerin panicregardless of sth发现陆地face a shortage of food27相信某事28开启了探索时代的新篇章29使成为可能be convinced of sthallow foropen a new chapter of the Age of ExplorationImportant words&phrases翻译句子 Important sentences1.Between 1405 a
17、nd 1433,on behalf of the Ming Dynasty,Zheng He made a total of seven voyages.1405年到1433年年间，郑和代表明朝总共进行了七次航行。2.For many years,some historians dismissed the records of these voyages as legends.多年来，一些历史学家把这些航海记录当作传说而不予理会。Important sentences3.Zheng Hes accomplishments are now widely acknowledged,and he i
18、s remembered as one of Chinas most influential explorers.郑和的成就现在受到广泛认可，他也作为中国最具影响力的探险家之一被世人铭记。4.Regardless of all the challenges,Columbus managed to keep everyone out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean.尽管面临种种挑战，哥伦布还是凭借他的知识和勇气确保每个人都平安越过海洋。Important sentences5.This period also a
19、llowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.这一时期也实现了思想和文化的国际交流。Exercise B1(P33)The article,from a travel website,tells the story about the Tomb of the King of Boni.Complete the article with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box.Exercise B1(P33)harmoniousinfluentialproo
20、f负责；主管有的证据；有证据(表明)Exercise B1(P33)on behalf ofwas loaded withstrengthenedsubsequent次年受到皇家接待Exercise B1(P33)acknowledgedon his deathbed=as he lay dyingin line with ones willbear/give witness to sth临终时按照某人的心愿(文中指“遗愿”)为作证；证明In the summer of 1405,Zheng He _ from Taicang on his first voyage.A _ of over 2
21、00 ships _ the blue seas,with almost 28,000 people _.The largest ships were over 140 metres _ length,_ the advanced technology and special skills in _ ships.Fill in the blanks according to the articlesset sailfleetnavigatedon boardindemonstratingconstructingBetween 1405 and 1433,_ the MingDynasty,Zh
22、eng He made a _ of seven voyages.His ships _ _ a variety of treasures as gifts for foreign rulers in more than 30 countries and regions.As they sailed,the _ took compass readings,_ their voyages and _ the coast.Later the _ maps became Zheng Hes Navigation Map.Fill in the blanks according to the arti
23、cleson behalf oftotalwerenavigatorskept logs ofcharteddetailedloaded withZheng Hes seven voyages had a _ impact on China and its neighbours.Zheng Hes efforts strengthened _ relations with these countries and regions,_ foreign people to Chinese culture,and allowing the Chinese to better understand _
24、lands.For many years,some historians _ the records of these voyages _ legends.The final _ came when an _ shipyard was discovered in Nanjing.Zheng Hes _ are now widely acknowledged,and he is remembered as one of Chinas most _ explorers.Fill in the blanks according to the articlesfar-reachingharmoniou
25、sexposingoverseasdismissedasproofenormousaccomplishmentsinfluencialThose who make great discoveries must often _ many challenges along the way_ the explorer Christopher Columbus.As a teenager,he loved sailing,and _ geography,which inspired him to begin his _ as a seaman.Fill in the blanks according
26、to the articlesovercomeas was the case withshowed great interest incareerColumbus _ searching for a direct sea _ to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.After continuous_,he received _ from the King and Queen of Spain.On 3 August 1492,he _ _ Spain.The journey was full of challenges:i
27、t took longer _,they faced _ food,and one of the ships was _ badly,which put everyone on this ship _.The men on board were _.Fill in the blanks according to the articlesinsisted onrouteattemptsfinancial supportdepartedthan expecteda shortage ofleakingin grave dangerin panicfrom_ all the challenges,C
28、olumbus managed to keep everyone _ with his knowledge and _.Finally,on 12 October,the crew _ land in the distance.Columbus called the natives living on the islands Indians because he _ that he was in the East Indies.However,the shores they had reached were of the Caribbean,not the East Indies.Fill i
29、n the blanks according to the articlesRegardless ofout of dangerbraveryspottedwas convincedBetween 1493 and 1504,Columbus found more land over the course of his three _ voyages.The _ contribution of this great explorer is that he discovered the New World.His voyages opened a new _ of the Age of Expl
30、oration,_ which _ many important geographical findings.This period also _an international _ of ideas and cultures.Fill in the blanks according to the articlessubsequentmajorchaptera periodwitnessedallowed forexchangeHomeworkHomework Write an article,introducing Captain James Cook,with the help of the Internet.Writing
