Unit 3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking 2 + Build up your vocabulary 课件（共24张，内嵌音频）

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Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Lesson 2 Reading and Thinking (II)
Revision
In the last period, we have:
reviewed the stories about sea voyages in the past;
learned about sea exploration and exploitation in the past and now;
analyzed the text type, main idea, and some details of the passage.
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
analyze the text and understand the history and progress of China’s sea exploration;
further understand how the paragraphs of the passage are connected and developed;
recognize the significance of sea exploration and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Aims of this lesson
In what order is the passage developed
Draw a mind map of the structure of the passage.
Read for structure
In what order is the passage developed
　
The passage is developed in time order.
Read for structure
Introduction to the topic:
China’s reaching out across the sea
Para. 1
Para. 2-3
Para. 4-5
Para. 6
In the past
At present
In the future
Read for structure
How are the paragraphs connected
The function of the first sentence in the second paragraph：
It serves as a transitional sentence, guiding the readers from the known facts to the unknown facts, from the Silk Road overland to the Maritime Silk Road, which is the subject of this paragraph.
The function of first sentence in the third paragraph：
It connects the second paragraph, continuing the subject, the development of ancient Maritime Silk Road and also severs as the topic sentence of this paragraph.
The function of first sentence in the fourth paragraph :
It is a transitional sentence making a turn of the discussion from ancient times to the present.
The function of first sentence in the fifth paragraph：
It serves as a transitional sentence expanding the topic to include sea exploration beyond trade and cultural exchange.
How is Para. 6 related to the previous ones
It follows the previous discussion of sea exploration in the past and the present, and further pushes it to sea exploration in the future.
Read for structure
Read Para.2-6, work in groups and find out the following information in each voyage.
What regions did the voyage cover
What was the event
What’s the purpose or the result accordingly
Read for factual information
Time
Regions
Event
Result /
purpose
In ancient times
In the Ming Dynasty
Today
In the future
Read for factual information
regions
results
purpose
events
Para.2: In ancient times
Du Huan was a Chinese soldier born in Chang’an (modern-day Xi’an). In 751, he was captured by Arabs at the Battle of Talas (which took place along the border of modern-day Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). He spent many years travelling through the Arab world, going as far as Northeast Africa, before returning by ship to Guangzhou in 762. His book, named Record of My Travels about his adventures, has been lost, although excerpts from it are still in existence.
Cultural Note
regions
results
events
purpose
Para.3: In the Ming Dynasty
purpose
regions
events
Para. 4-5: Today
regions
purpose
events
Para.6: In the future
Time
Regions
Event
Result /
purpose
In ancient times
In the Ming Dynasty
Today
In the future
India, the Middle East, Rome,
the west of China
the Red Sea,
the east coast of Africa
the ancient Silk Road
the Arctic
The Silk Road
trade,
awareness of different cultures,
more exploration of the regions
trade and exploration,
friendship,
active channels
Zheng He sailed west
cooperation
trade
cultural exchange
scientific research
investment and services
trade
enhance relationships
the latest technologies
move towards a vaster sea
Read for factual information
Retell the passage about China’s sea exploration over time. You are supposed to pay attention to the structure and use the words and expressions in the passage.
Retelling
In ancient times, silk from China found its way along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon, where merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets, which were in a league of their own, under the command of Zheng He, set sail west on voyages of trade and explorations. Although China withdrew from further expeditions, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for long.
To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The Belt and Road Initiative has been proposed, encouraging cooperation and strengthening the bonds between China and the world. Trading has grown greatly in China, and there is still an urgent need to study other important projects, which will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
A student’s retelling
Discuss the following questions in groups .
Make notes under two columns: Facts and Opinions.
Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why
What benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this
What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world
Group discussion
Questions Facts Opinions
Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why
What benefits and problems did those countries get from doing this
What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world
European explorers, China, India, Ceylon, African royal families
They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of other cultures.
for trade and exploration
In some case, this led to invasion and conquest.
Generally speaking, the result was positive, as it advanced the spread of knowledge, technology, and goods, and made the world a smaller place.
The land and sea routes remained active channels between different cultures for centuries.
Discuss the following questions in groups from facts and opinions.
Group discussion:
What do you think is the significance of China’s reaching out across the sea
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Critical thinking
China’s sea exploration not only reflects the progress of human mind over time, but also demonstrate the fact that China is much stronger today than ever before. From expeditions for trading goods and making awareness of other cultures, to international cooperation and scientific research for the shared future of mankind, China is much more involved in international affairs and shoulders much greater responsibility for mankind.
1. What do you think is the significance of China’s reaching out across the sea
A student’s answer
2. What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative is an “economic pie” that benefits the local population. Cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road areas are encouraged and enhanced, and the bonds between China and the rest of the world are strengthened as well, which will lead to greater integration with China and other countries, in the hope of building a community of a shared future for mankind and achieve win-win development.
A student’s answer
In today’s lesson, we have:
further analyzed the text and understood the history and progress of China’s sea exploration;
understood how the paragraphs of the passage are connected and developed;
recognized the significance of sea exploration and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Summary
Improve your retelling with your partner;
Finish Ex. 2 on P28；
Finish Task 1 of the Homework Sheet.
Homework