1、 By the end of the class,you should will be able to:1.grasp basic information of the two explorers and their achievements;2.make a comparison between the two explorers;3.understand the spirit of exploration and demonstrate this spirit in their daily lives;cultiate a strong sense of national pride.Le
2、arning aimsFamous saying 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。以史为镜，可以知兴衰！1.Have you ever heard of time traveling?2.Do you belie
3、ve people can really travel through time?3.How can people travel through time?A time machine:Time TravelIf you had a time machine,which dynasty would you go back to?Why?What dangers did explorers face in the past?What are the possible requirements for becoming an explorer?Sailing the oceansPart 1Par
4、a _Part 2Para _Part 3Para _Find out the structures of the two articles Zheng He123-4The introduction of his first voyage The introduction of his seven voyages The significance of his voyagesPara 1Para 2Para 3Christopher ColumbusFind out the structures of the two articlesThe introduction of Christoph
5、er ColumbusDetails of Christopher Columbus discovery Significances of Christopher Columbus discovery Tell something you know about Zheng He，the explorer.Finish the timelines by focusing on what happened to Zheng He.14051433(1)_(2)_He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage.He made a total of seven
6、 voyages.Read 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 HeWhy
7、 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 and
8、other treasures?(Para 2)Because these are gifts to foreign rulers.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?(Pa
9、ra 4)An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing,where the fleet had been built Tell something you know about Columbus the explorer.1451 3 August 1492 12 October 1492 14931504(1)_(2)_(3)_(4)_He was born in a port city of Italy.He departed from Spain.He reached the shores of the Caribbean.He found
10、 more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages.Finish the timelines by focusing on what happened to Christopher Columbus.Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhat motivated Columbus to begin his career?(Para 1)His living surroundings and his interest in geography.Read
11、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 and Queen of Spain.Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhat challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during
12、 the journey in 1492?(Para 2)Read carefully and answer questions Christopher ColumbusWhy did Columbus call the natives Indians?(Para 2)Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.1.We can conclude from the story of Christopher Columbus that _.Critical-thinking2.Summarize the characters o
13、f Columbus according to the article.ambitious,determined knowledgeable,brave,calmu Read the historical articles again and complete the table below.Zheng Hes explorationChristopher Columbuss explorationThe first voyageDeparture timeDeparture pointFleet sizeNumber of crew membersIn the summer of 1405T
14、aicangAlmost 28,000 people on boardOver 200 shipsOn 3 August 1492SpainAbout 90 crewmen3 shipsZheng Hes explorationChristopher Columbuss explorationPlaces of arrivalTotal number of voyagesas far as the east coast of AfricaSeven Four The shores of the CaribbeanZheng Hes explorationChristopher Columbus
15、s explorationSignificanceZheng Hes voyages helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with the countries and regions,exposing foreign people to Chinese culture,and allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas lands.Columbuss discovery inspired explorers to explore and discover more vas
16、t areas of the world.His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration,a period which witnessed many important geographical findings and allowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful?Use the information in th
17、e articles to support your opinion.What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful?Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.Zheng He Columbusadvanced technologyshipbuilding skillshis navigation skillslearning from others by treating them in a friendly manner l
18、oving sailinggreat interest in geographyhis passion for explorationfinancial supportbeing brave and knowledgeableovercoming many challenges Leading a fleet of 200 ships with almost 28,000 people board,Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage.On behalf of the Ming Dynasty,Zhenghe made seven
19、 _(voyage)altogether.His ships were loaded china,silk,tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers,helping develop and (strength)harmonious relations with these countries and regions.His voyages exposed foreign people to Chinese culture,_ had a far-reaching impact on both China and the other
20、counrtries.Young Columbuss love for sailing and interest in geography (inspire)him to become a seaman.He insisted searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing westwards.It was through continuous attempts he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain.(depart)from Sp
21、ain with 3 ships,he carried about 90 crewmen.Beyond (expect),the journey was full of challenges.Regardless of all the challenges,he managed to“discovered”the New World“with his knowledge and bravery,opening a new chapter of the Age of Exploration.Summary onvoyageswithstrengtheninspiredonthatDepartin
22、gexpectationwhichB1subsequent harmonious influential on behalf ofproof strengthen acknowledge be loaded withThe early 1400s was a glorious era in Chinese history.During this time,the Yongle Emperor wanted to develop(1)_ relations with the overseas neighbours.Zheng He,one of the most(2)_ explorers,to
23、ok charge of the task.One of the states mentioned in the historical records was Boni(present-day Brunei),a small kingdom in South-East Asia.There is(3)_ that China established very good relations with this state a long time ago:one of its kings was buried in Nanjing during the early Ming Dynasty,and
24、 there is a fascinating legend about the king.harmoniousinfluentialproofIn 1405,(4)_ the emperor,Zheng He sailed the oceans on his first voyage.His fleet(5)_ gifts to the neighbouring countries and regions.In 1407,he travelled to Boni,which(6)_ the friendly relationship between the two countries.In
25、the(7)_ year,the King of Boni paid a friendly visit to China.He was accompanied by more than 150 people.The records show that the visitors were astonished by how rich and technologically advanced the Ming Dynasty was.They received a royal welcome from the Yongle Emperor.on behalf ofwas loaded withst
26、rengthenedsubsequentRevisionUnfortunately,after over a month in the capital,the king fell ill.On his deathbed,he asked to be buried in China,and in line with his will the emperor built a tomb for him.This tomb bears witness to the long history of friendly interactions between the two countries and i
27、s now(8)_ as one of the many important historic sites in China.acknowledgedB2 The historical articles use a lot of words and phrases related to navigation.Find the words and phrases in the articles and think of more on your own.Words and phrases for peopleexplorer,navigator,seaman,crewman,crew,capta
28、in,sailor,navy,pilot Words and phrases for thingsship,fleet,compass,map,shipyard,lighthouse,radar,sonar,submarine,navigation tools,survival packWords and phrases for actionssail,set sail,take compass readings,keep logs,chart the coast,command,steer,navigate,plan a route,launchAppreciationB3 The hist
29、orical articles use facts to illustrate their points.Find the examples in the articles and try to use facts to support the point that explorers make an important contribution.Application Good writers use facts to support their ideas.Without such specific information,the writers ideas remain unconvincing.The quality and amount of the information you give will largely determine the effectiveness of your writing.Learn this
