1、Back to the pastBack to the pastUnit 3Unit 3Welcome to the unit&Reading1.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 your daily lives;Learning objectivesLooking
2、 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，往事所以知今。三国志陈寿Welcome to the unitLead-in1.If you had a time machine,which dynasty would you go back to?Why?2.Which historical figure would you like to meet?What would you say
3、 to him/her?Pre-readingReadingPredict the content of the two historical articles.According to the title and subtitles,what might be covered in the two historical articles?According to the title and subtitles,the two historical articles might focus on two explorersZheng He and Christopher Columbus,po
4、ssibly including where they went,what they did,why they sailed the oceans and what influences their voyages had.While-readingZheng HePart 1Para(s)._Part 2Para(s)._Part 3Para(s)._1The introduction of Zheng Hes first voyageThe introduction of Zheng Hes seven voyages23-4The huge influences of Zheng He
5、and his voyages on the worldActivity 1Fast-reading for the structure(7)_(4)_Over 200 ships(2)_In the summer of 1405TaicangAlmost 28,000 peoplemore than 30 countries and regions,as far as the east coast of Africa7 developed and strengthened harmonious relations with the foreign countries,exposing for
6、eign people to Chinese culture,and allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas landsActivity 2Careful-reading for details(1)_(3)_(5)_(6)_1.Can you find the reasons why Zheng He sailed the ocean?to develop and strengthen harmonious relations with our neighboring countries and regionsto better
7、understand each other.to establish trade and relations with other peoples of the worldto show the glory and power of the Chinese empire to the worldActivity 3Further-reading Any other reasons?2.What was some historians attitude towards the records of Zheng Hes voyages?AConvinced.BObjective.CSkeptica
8、l.DOptimistic.3.Which of the following statements is RIGHT?AZhengs ships were to show the strength of the Ming Dynasty.BThe shipyard discovered in Nanjing could prove Zhengs voyages.CZheng sailed as far as the west coast of Africa.DZheng himself took compass readings，kept logs of their voyages and c
9、harted the coast.While-reading Christopher ColumbusPara.1_Para.2_Para.3_Personal informationThe first voyageSignificanceActivity 1Fast-reading for the structure(7)_(6)_(5)_(1)_(8)_.On 3 August 1492(2)_(3)_(4)_Spain3 shipsAbout 90 crewmenThe shores of the CaribbeanFour “discover”the new world inspire
10、d explorers to explore and discover more vast areas of the world;opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration,which witnessed many important geographical findings and allowed for an international exchange of ideas and culturesActivity 2Careful-reading for details1.Which was NOT the challenge Colum
11、bus and his crew met during the journey in 1492?AThe journey took longer than expected.BThey faced a shortage of food.CThey got lost during the journey.DOne of their ships was leaking badly.Activity 3Further-reading 2.Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?Because he was convinced that he was in
12、the East Indies.3.We can conclude from the story of Christopher Columbus that _.Aone is never too old to learnBthe longest journey begins with the first stepCone minute on the stage needs ten years practice off stageDnothing is impossible to a willing heart As a teenager,he loved sailing,and he show
13、ed great interest in geography,which inspired him to begin his career as a seaman.Regardless of all the challenges,Columbus managed to keep every one out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean.ambitious,determined knowledgeable,brave,calm4.Summarize the characters of Columbus acco
14、rding to the article.strong-willed,adventurousPost-reading Comparison:What conclusion can you make by comparing the numbers?Zheng Hes explorationChristopher Columbuss explorationThe first voyageDeparture timeDeparture pointFleet sizeNumber of crew membersPlaces of arrivalTotal number of voyages In t
15、he summer of 1405 On 3 August 1492TaicangSpainOver 200 ships3 shipsAlmost 28,000 peopleAbout 90 crewmenAs far as the east coast of AfricaThe shores of the CaribbeanSevenFour Zheng Headvanced technologyshipbuilding skillshis navigation skillslearning from others by treating them in a friendly manner
16、Columbusloving sailinggreat interest in geographyhis passion for explorationfinancial supportbeing brave and knowledgeableovercoming many challenges1.What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful？(Critical thinking)Activity 1Discussion2.What have you learnt about the spirit of
17、 exploration from the articles？(Creative thinking)The spirit of exploration is extraordinarily strong in humans and it is an important part of our existence.It is human nature to discover new things and we are not afraid of hardship or danger.This kind of spirit encourages us to try new things and p
18、ush the limits of what is possible.In our daily life,if we were not willing to explore new things or take risks,we might lose many chances to expand our understanding of the world.1._(lead)a fleet of over 200 ships with almost 28,000 people on board,Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his 2._ voyage.O
19、n behalf of the Ming Dynasty,Zheng He made seven voyages altogether.His ships were loaded 3._ china,silk,tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers,helping develop and 4._(strength)harmonious relations with these countries and regions.His voyages exposed foreign people to Chinese culture,5.
20、_had a far-reaching impact on both China and the other countries.Leadingstrengthenwithfirstwhich Activity 2SummaryYoung Columbuss love for sailing and interest in geography 6._(inspire)him to become a seaman.He insisted on 7._(search)for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing westwards.It
21、was through continuous attempts 8._ he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain.9._(depart)from Spain with 3 ships,he carried about 90 crewmen.Beyond 10._(expect),the journey was full of challenges.Regardless of all the challenges,he managed to“discovered”the New World with his kn
22、owledge and bravery,opening a new chapter of the Age of Exploration.inspired expectationDeparting thatsearchingActivity 3Analyze the key points of the textPara.1In the summer of 1405,Zheng He,one of Chinas greatest explorers,set sail from Taicang on his first voyage.A fleet of over 200 ships navigat
23、ed the blue seas,with almost 28,000 people on board,which was a splendid scene.It would take 500 years before a larger fleet sailed the seas.According to some records,the largest ships were over 140 metres in length,demonstrating the advanced technology and special skills used in constructing ships.
24、非限制性定语从句非限制性定语从句with 的复合结构的复合结构现在分词短语作状语现在分词短语作状语过去分词短语作后置定语过去分词短语作后置定语Zheng HePara.2Between 1405 and 1433,on behalf of the Ming Dynasty,Zheng He made a total of seven voyages.His ships were loaded with china,silk,tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers,and the fleet paid friendly visits
25、 to more than 30 countries and regions.He even sailed as far as the east coast of Africa.As they sailed,the navigators took compass readings,kept logs of their voyages and charted the coast.Later the detailed maps became Zheng Hes Navigation Map.代表代表过去分词作定语过去分词作定语载满载满Zheng Hes seven voyages had a fa
26、r-reaching impact on China and its neighbours.In the countries and regions where Zheng He set foot,legends have been passed on about this great explorer.Zheng Hes efforts helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with these countries and regions,exposing foreign people to Chinese culture,an
27、d allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas lands.Para.3where 引导定语从句引导定语从句and连接的两个并列的现在分词短语作状语连接的两个并列的现在分词短语作状语 For many years,some historians dismissed the records of these voyages as legends.The final proof came when an enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing,where the fleet had been
28、built.Zheng Hes accomplishments are now widely acknowledged,and he is remembered as one of Chinas most influential explorers.Para.4where引导非限制性定语从句引导非限制性定语从句不予理会，不予考虑不予理会，不予考虑Those who make great discoveries must often overcome many challenges along the wayas was the case with the explorer Christophe
29、r Columbus.Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451.As a teenager,he loved sailing,and he showed great interest in geography,which inspired him to begin his career as a seaman.Para.1Christopher Columbuswho引导定语从句引导定语从句which引导非限制性定语从句引导非限制性定语从句as引导定语从句引导定语从句,修饰前面的主句修饰前面的主句Para.2Columbus insis
30、ted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.After continuous attempts,he received financial support from the King and Queen of Spain.On 3 August 1492,he departed from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 crewmen.The journey was full of challeng
31、es:it took longer than expected,they face a shortage of food,and one of the ships was leaking badly,which put everyone on this ship in grave danger.which引导非限制性定语从句，指代上文提到的所有情况引导非限制性定语从句，指代上文提到的所有情况with的复合结构的复合结构The men on board were in panic.Regardless of all the challenges,Columbus managed to keep
32、everyone out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean.Finally,on 12 October,the crew spotted land in the distance.Columbus called the natives living on the islands Indians because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.However;the shores they had reached were of the Caribbe
33、an,not the East Indies.Para.2现在分词短语作后置定语现在分词短语作后置定语省略了省略了that/which的定语从句的定语从句Para.3 Between 1493 and 1504,Columbus found more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages.The major contribution of this great explorer is that he“discovered”the New World.His discovery inspired explorers such a
34、s Captain James Cook to explore and discover more vast areas of the world.His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration,a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.This period also allowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.同位语同位语which引导定语从句引导定语从句that引导的表语从句引导的表语从句HomeworkDo more extended reading about great explorers in the history.
