译林版(2020)选择性必修第三册:Unit 3 Back to the past期末复习——课本回顾
Task1 Fill in the blanks.
Passage one
In the summer of 1405, Zheng He, one of China’s greatest 1. (explore), set sail from Taicang 2. his first voyage. A fleet of over 200 ships navigated the blue seas, with almost 28,000 people on board, 3. was a splendid scene. It would take 500 years 4. a larger fleet sailed the seas. According to some records, the largest ships were over 140 metres in 5. (long), demonstrating the advanced technology and special skills 6. (use) in constructing ships.
Between 1405 and 1433, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He 7. _____ total of seven voyages. His ships were loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures 8. gifts for foreign rulers, and the fleet paid friendly visits to more than 30 countries and regions. He even sailed as far as the east coast of Africa. As they sailed, the 9. (navigate)took compass readings, kept logs of their voyages and 10. _____ (chart) the coast. Later the detailed maps became Zheng He’s Navigation Map.
Passage two
Louis, meanwhile, also standing on the deck, was lucky not 1. (throw)into the sea. With only minor injuries, he was able to help others 2. were severely burnt and in terrible pain. After receiving the order to abandon ship, Louis saved more men from the water, 3. (drag) them into the lifeboat. In the chaos and 4. _____ (confuse) after the attack, the US 5. (send) a message to his family that Louis had been killed in the attack. Luckily, he was able to get in touch 6. them before the message arrived. 7. his remarkable actions, Louis did not think that he was 8. hero. “The heroes are the ones that gave their lives that day, ” he said.
Russell was saved from the water, but he was badly burnt, bleeding heavily. 9. _____ (fortunate), he was taken to hospital and survived. For many years, Russell refused 10. (talk) about what happened that morning, describing it simply as “hell”. His wife Elsa said, “When he opened up later on, he always mentioned the horror of it.
Task 2 Translate the following sentences.
多年来,一些历史学家认为这些航海活动的记载只是传说而不予理会。(dismiss)
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船体猛烈摇晃,他们都惊恐地望着对方。(in horror)
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哥伦布不顾所有的挑战,凭借自己的知识和勇气,确保大家都平安越过海洋。(regardless of)
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他的主要担忧是他是否能把工作做得更有效率。(表语从句)
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郑和的成就在今天获得广泛认可,他也作为中国最具影响力的探险家之一被世人铭记。(acknowledge; influential)
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四周炸弹发出轰隆隆的声音,滚滚黑烟升腾入空,笼罩着海面。(as)
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拉塞尔感到自己的血液都凝固了,但是他很快镇定下来,冲上了甲板。(freeze; come to oneself)
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_____________________________________________, (日本密谋了对珍珠港的偷袭)so the attack began without warning and without declaring war on the United States.
His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, ______________________________________.(那是一个见证许多重大地理发现的时期)
______________________________________,(充满了生动的描述和有趣的事实)this type of history book is highly readable and true to life.
Task1. Fill in the blanks.
Passage one
1. explorers 2. on 3. which 4. before 5. length
6. used 7. a 8. as 9. navigators 10. charted
Passage two
1. to be thrown 2. who 3. dragging 4. confusion 5. sent
6. with 7. Despite 8. a 9. Fortunately 10. to talk
Task 2. Translate the following sentences.
For many years, some historians dismissed the records of these voyages as legends.
The ship shook violently and the men looked at each other in horror.
Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed to keep everyone out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean.
His chief concern was whether he could do his job more effectively and efficiently.
Zheng He’s accomplishments are now widely acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China’s most influential explorers.
As bombs thundered all around, clouds of black smoke rose into the sky and hung over the sea.
Russell felt his blood freeze, but he quickly came to himself and rushed up to the deck.
Japan had hatched a plot to launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
a period which witnessed many important geographical findings
Packed with vivid descriptions and fun facts