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Reaching out across the sea
Reading and Thinking
Teaching Objectives
By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. learn about the history of China's sea exploration.
2. identify the pattern of the text and its narrative technique.
3. gain a better understanding of the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Teaching Procedures
1. Lead in
2. While-reading
3. Post-reading
4. Summary
5. Homework
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life,
connect the world and promote development.
—Xi Jinping
海洋孕育了生命，联通了世界，促进了发展。
Lead in
Lead in
Watch a video and answer the questions.
A girl, Moana, is fascinated by the ocean and desires to take adventures in the sea.
Why is Moana’s dad afraid for her to go to the sea
Lead in
Watch a video and answer the questions.
Why is Moana’s dad afraid for her to go to the sea
Becuase the sea is full of uncertainty and sea voyage is dangerous.
Do you want to explore the sea like Moana
What are you going to explore
The beautiful scene and the abundant resources have attracted many people to explore the sea.
Do you know any stories about sea voyages
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
《海底两万里》
Gulliver's Travels
格列弗游记
Treasure Island
《金银岛》
Moby Dick
《白鲸》
Life of Pi
《少年派的奇幻漂流》
The Classic of Mountains and Seas
《山海经》
Flowers in the Mirror
《镜花缘》
While-reading
Fast reading
Read the title of the text and skim the text. Then decide what type of essay it is.
While-reading
Careful reading
Read the text again. Write down the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 Travel _____________________ began long before __________.
Para.2 In ancient times, travel __________________ was on ______________.
Para.3 _____________________ built relationships with other countries.
Para.4 The 21st century _____________________ has encouraged ___________________ and _____________________________________________________________.
Para.5 __________ is also joining ______________________________________________.
Para.6 _______________________________________________________________________
from east to west
Colombus
from east to west
the Silk Road
Zheng He’s sea voyage
Maritime Silk Road
cooperation and trade
strenghthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world
China
other countries on other important projects
China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries.
While-reading
Careful reading
Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names.
the Silk Road
African royal families
the Arctic
Rome
Sri Lanka
the Ming Danasty
Du Huan
Zheng He
Marco Polo
1. What leads mankind to conduct sea exploration
Trade and curiosity
2. Who began to set sail earlier, European explorers or Asian ones
Asian explorers
Analysis
1. Which countries were involved in the trade along the Silk Road
India, the Middle East, Rome, Sri Lanka and China
2. What benefits did those countries get
They got new products from different countries and became more aware of other cultures.
Analysis
1. What did the Ming Danasty send Zheng He to sail on voyages
To show the glory of the Ming Dynasty; to promote trade; to develop relations with other countries.
2. What effects dis reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world
The land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
Generally speaking, the result was positive, as it advanced the spread of knowledge, technology and goods and made the world a smaller place.
Analysis
1. What is the goal of the Belt and Road Initiative
To encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.
2. Do you think it is worthwhile for China to invest much money in systems and services along the routes
Yes, absolutely. Because it will help China with its future trade and cultural exchange.
Analysis
Why is there a need to study the Arctic
To understand climate change and its effects.
Analysis
重点句子分析
1. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’sRecord of My Travels in the eighth century.
as意为“正如，正像”，引导非限制性定语从句，as后面省略了was.
as 引导非限制性定语从句时，常见的固定表达：
as we all know/as everyone knows/ as is known to all/ as is well known 众所周知
as scheduled/planned/expected 正如预期/计划/预料的那样
as is often the case 情况常常如此
as we can see 正如我们所看到的那样
as is mentioned above 如上所述
重点句子分析
2. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
travelled by Zheng He 过去分词短语作后置定语
are being revisited 现在进行时的被动语态结构
which 引导非限制性定语从句，which指代the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
3. China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, which will help to greatly
develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.
which引导非限制性定语从句，which指代前面整个主句的内容
Any Question
Post-reading
In groups, discuss the following questions. Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions.
Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why
Facts: European explorers, China, India, Ceylon, African royal families; Opinions: For trade
What benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this
Facts: They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of other cultures;
Opinions: In some cases, this led to invasion and conquest.
What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world
Facts: The land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
Opinions: Generally speaking, the result was positive, as it advanced the spread of knowledge, technology and goods and made the world a smaller place.
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Post-reading
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Facts: The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk
Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.
Opinions: It will lead to greater integration with China and other countries.
Homework
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