Module1 Unit 1 Great explorations 第2课时 Reading习题课件(共19张PPT)

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Unit 1 Great explorations
第2课时 Reading
一、 根据教材P3的课文内容,补全下面短文, 每空一词
Zheng He was born in Yunnan. He 1._______ (rise) to become a trusted official of the Yongle Emperor. The emperor 2._______ (order) him to visit and explore the lands outside China. His task was to develop 3._______ (relate) and set up trade routes with foreign countries. In a few years, he built a great fleet of ships, the 4._______ (big) in the world at that
rose
ordered
relations
biggest
time. The ships were 5._______ (know) as treasure ships. They 6._______ (be) big enough to carry 25,000 people as well as very large 7._______ (quantity) of goods.
8._______ 1405 to 1433, Zheng He went on seven trips and visited South-East Asia, the Middle East and even the east coast of Africa. It seemed that nowhere was too far for 9._______ (he)to visit. These voyages allowed China to trade valuable goods 10._______ gold, silver and silk.
known
were
quantities
From
him
like
二、阅读理解
(一)
Five famous explorers in history
Christopher Columbus (1451—1506)
As an Italian explorer, Columbus made four important voyages to the Americas (the first journey was in 1492 to the Bahamas). Sailing on unknown seas, Columbus made more people know about the knowledge of crossing the Atlantic and the Americas.
续表
Vasco da Gama (1469—1524)
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese (葡萄牙的) explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea. He made a direct voyage to India—travelling around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa—arriving in Calicut in 1498, which connected Europe and Asia for the first time by ocean route.
续表
Roald Amundsen (1872—1928)
Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer and an important person during Antarctic（南极的） exploration. His Antarctic expedition (探险队) discovered the South Pole. In 1925, he led the first successful expedition to reach the North Pole. He also made the first voyage through the Northwest Passage.
续表
John Cabot (1450—1499)
Cabot was an Italian voyager and explorer. In 1497, he discovered parts of North America (later named Newfoundland). This is widely considered to be the first European discovery of North America since the Viking journeys of the 11th century.
Sir Francis Drake (1540—1596)
Drake was an English explorer who successfully made the second voyage around the world from 1577 to 1580. He also discovered the Drake Passage in 1577.
( )1. How many important voyages did Columbus make to the Americas
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
( )2. What can we know about Vasco da Gama
A. He came from South Africa.
B. He arrived in Calicut in 1498.
C. He was the first European to travel by sea.
D. He made a direct voyage to Asia.
C
B
( )3. Who discovered the South Pole
A. Roald Amundsen. B. Sir Francis Drake.
C. Vasco da Gama. D. John Cabot.
( )4. Which country did John Cabot come from
A. Italy. B. America. C. Britain. D. Portugal.
A
A
( )5. How long did it take Sir Francis Drake to travel around the world
A. Two years. B. Three years.
C. Four years. D. Five years.
B
(二)
信息匹配。阅读下面的旅游路线或探险活动信息，为五个人选出合适他们的路线或活动，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
A. Black Bears Count
The office of the national park is not sure how many black bears are still alive after the big fire in this area. Volunteers are needed to help count them. The trip will last three hours.
B. Garland Valley
Bring your binoculars(双筒望远镜)and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area. Garland Valley is a part of the national park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. The trip lasts 5 days.
C. Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight(手电筒)and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals that you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
D. Canoeing(划独木舟)
Whitewater canoeing is offered if you want to have fun on the river. Follow the guides, for it might be a dangerous trip. If you want to experience excitement, you shouldn’t miss it.
E. Kansas Peaks
Rock climbing and mountain climbing are offered in this trip, including an attempt of climbing East Kansas Peak. Wear good walking shoes. Bring enough water and food for your stay in the mountains. Join us and meet new friends.
F. Log Cabin Area
Horseback riding and hill walking are popular here. Rowing and fishing activities are offered too. The log cabin dining house offers good local food. You can have a big meal and have fun here.
( )1. Jennifer, a brave girl, has a special interest in wildlife. She wants to know how wildlife lives in an area. She would like to study the environment and wild animals.
B
( )2. Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while. He and his classmates have decided to go to a place where they can enjoy the local food, walking, rowing and fishing.
( )3. Jane is longing for a break from school life. She wants to try something different and exciting. She is especially interested in water sports.
F
D
( )4. George is a kind person and he’d like to be a volunteer to attend outdoor activities to do something helpful to society.
( )5. Tom is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors. He would like to take a trip which offers mountain climbing and rock climbing.
A
E
THANKS!