Unit 3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件（共52张，内嵌视频）-2025-2026学年人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册
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(共52张PPT)
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、
促进了发展--- 习近平
Learning Objectives
In this passage, you will
1. read about sea exploration in the past and now.
2. know the long history of China’s foreign trade through ocean exploration.
3. understand the significance of the "21st century Maritime Silk Road” for China.
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
1. extend v. 延伸；扩大，延长；表示；
adj. 广泛的；大量的；广阔的 adv.广阔地；广大地
n. 延长；延期；扩大 n. 程度，范围，长度
2.negotiate vt. 商定 vi. 谈判; 磋商; 协商 n. 谈判，商谈
adj. 可协商的，可讨论的 n. 谈判代表
extensive
extensively
extension
extent
negotiation
negotiable
negotiator
3. royal adj. 国王的，女王的，n. 王室成员； adv. 庄严地；像国王似地 n.王族，王室；王权；
royally
royalty
4. spice n. 香料，调味品 v.在……中加香料 adj. 辛辣的；香的， adv. 讽刺地；痛快地；
spicy
spicily
5.withdraw v. 提，取（存款等）,撤离,撤回,收回,取消,戒毒（draw-drew-drawn）
n.收回；取回；撤回；撤退；取款
adj.可抽出的；可更换的；
withdrawal
withdrawable
6.maritime adj. 海上的，海事的；
adj. 海洋的，海产的；n. 水兵，海军陆战队士兵
n. 水手；船员
marine
mariner
7. bond n.纽带；关系 vt.& vi.增强关系；使牢固结合
n. 特殊关系的形成；黏合
bonding
8. political adj. 政治（上）的，政府的； adv. 政治上
n. 政治，政治学 n. 政治家，从政者
politically
politics
politician
9.profession n. 职业
adj. 专业的 n. 专业人员；职业运动员
adv. 专业地；内行地 n. 教授，专家
professional
professionally
professor
10. mixture n. 混合体，结合体；混合物
n. 混合；混合物；v.混合，把...混合在一起
adj.混合的；形形色色的
mix
mixed
11. coverage n. 覆盖范围,新闻报道 news ~;课程内容;防守
n. 封面，封皮；盖子 v. 覆盖，盖上
adj. 掩盖的，掩护的
discover v. 发现，找到；了解到 recover v. 恢复，重新获得；康复，复原
uncover v. 揭露，发现；揭开盖子
cover
covering
12. applaud v. 鼓掌；称赞，赞许 ~ for
n. 掌声，喝彩 thunderous ~ 暴风雨般的掌声
a burst of applause 一阵掌声，一阵喝彩
adj. 赞赏的；拍手欢呼的
applause
applausive
13.tax n. 税款；负担 v. 对……征税； pl. -es
adj.应纳税的； n. 纳税人；缴税人
adj. 费力的；繁重的 n. 征税，税制；
personal income tax 个人所得税
taxable
taxer
taxing
taxation
14.arrest v. 逮捕，拘留；阻止， n. 逮捕，拘留；停止，
adj.醒目的，有趣的；
arresting
15. submersible adj. 能潜水的；n. 潜水器， 潜艇
n. 潜水艇； 海底的；水下的 n. 淹没，浸没
v. 淹没；把…浸入；
submarine
submersion
submerge
16. migration n. 移民，迁徙；
adj. 移居的；流浪的 n.候鸟；移居者；
v. （候鸟或动物）迁徙； 移居，迁移
migrant
migrate
n. 移民（入境）；移民人数； adj.移民的；迁入的
v.移入，使移居入境
immigration
immigrant
immigrate
17. directory n. 电话号码簿；目录 -ies adj. 指导的，咨询的
adj. 直接的；直系的； in- 间接的
adv.直接地 conj.一...就 n. 主任，主管；导演；
n.方向；指导 adj. 没有方向的；
direct
directly
director
direction
directionless
18. exploit v. 剥削，压榨；利用；开发 n. 英勇事迹，壮举；大胆的表演，不凡的身手
n. 开发，开采；利用 n. 开拓者；剥削者
exploitation
exploiter
19. murder n. 谋杀，凶杀；v. 谋杀，凶杀；
adj.杀人的，残忍的； n.凶手；谋杀犯（suspect）
murderous
murderer
20. mercy n. 仁慈，宽恕；恩惠；慈善，怜悯 -ies
adj. 仁慈的；慈悲的 adv.仁慈地
adj. 残忍的；无慈悲心的 adv.残忍地；毫无慈悲地
merciful
mercifully
merciless
mercilessly
21. possession n. 拥有，持有；个人财产-s，所有物
n. 持有人；所有人 v.控制；使掌握；持有
property n. 所有物，财产；地产， belongings n. 所有物，财物；
possessor
possess
Preview the words and expressions
1 reach out across 跨越，超越
2 foundation /fa n de ( )n/ n. 基础
3 mankind /m n ka nd/ n. 人类
4 passion / p ( )n/ n. 激情，热情
5 civilisation / s v l ze n/ n. 文明
6 explore / k spl / vt 探索，研究；考察
7 exploration / ekspl re ( )n/ n. 探索，研究；考察
8 giraffe /d r f/ n. 长颈鹿
9 gesture / d est (r)/ n.手势，姿势；姿态
10 expedition / eksp d ( )n/ n. 远征，考察；探险队，考察队
11 route /ru t/ n.路线，航线；道路，路途
12 maritime / m r ta m/ adj. 海上的，海事的；沿海的
13 the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road 21世纪海上丝绸之路
14 the Belt and Road Initiative 一带一路倡议
15 invest / n vest/ vt 投资
16 cultural exchange 文化交流
17 project /pr d ekt/ n. 项目,计划
18 the Arctic / ɑ kt k/ 北极
19 climate / kla m t/ n.气候
20 enhance / n h ns/ vt 提高，促进，增强
Lead-in: When talking about Zheng He and Columbus, what stories about them come to your mind
A. Sea exploration. B. Seaking for energy.
Zheng He
Columbus
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、
促进了发展--- 习近平
Learning Objectives
In this passage, you will
1. read about sea exploration in the past and now.
2. know the long history of China’s foreign trade through ocean exploration.
3. understand the significance of the "21st century Maritime Silk Road” for China.
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Reaching out Across the Sea
跨 越 海 洋
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
Activity 1. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
A.In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road.
B. Zheng He’s sea voyages built relations with other countries.
C. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.
D. China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries.
E. The 21st Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world.
F. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.
Activity 2. Reading for structure
Match each part with the main idea.
What type of essay is this text
A. A narrative essay (记叙文).
B. A descriptive essay (描写文).
C. An expository essay (说明文).
D. An argumentative essay (议论文).
Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. P27
Name Description
The name of the trade route between China and the West
Its kings sent gifts such as giraffes to China
An area currently being explored for scientific reasons
A destination of silk and a major European capital
The modern country name for Ceylon
The historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regions
The author of Record of My Travels
The commander of the seven fleets
The person who wrote stories that inspired European explorers
the Silk Road
African royal families
the Arctic
Rome
Sri Lanka
the Ming Dynasty
Du Huan
Zheng He
Marco Polo
1. According to Para 1 and 2, which of the following statements is correct
A. Ancient sea trade routes were centered on India.
B. Du Huan's records reflect China's exploration of the West.
C. Sea exploration from east to west began in the Columbus' era.
D. European explorers' opening of new sea routes was only influenced by Marco Polo.
Activity 4. Reading for detailed information.
2. According to Para. 3, please use adjectives to comment (评价） on the event of Zheng He's voyages to the West.
A. Pioneering B. Visionary
C. Unworthy D. Negative
E. Significant
Para 4. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
3. According to Para.4 , what is the main purpose of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
A. To defeat other countries' economies.
B. To strengthen China's military power.
C. To promote tourism development around the world.
D. To encourage friendship and trade between China and others.
4. Based on Para. 5, Why does China explore the Arctic
A. To find new settlement for Chinese.
B. To conquer the people in the Arctic.
C. To call on people to develop the Arctic.
D. To study climate variation and its influences.
Activity 5. Thinking and discussion
What do you think is the significance of the sea exploration of China 你认为中国海洋探索的重要意义是什么？
In groups, discuss the following question:
For example: I think China's sea exploration is beneficial for economic development. Because sea exploration lets us meet more foreigners and do business with them, enlarging trade volume, opening new channels for ships to reduce the shipping fares simultaneously .
Activity 5. Thinking and discussion
What do you think is the significance of the sea exploration of China
In groups, discuss the following question:
1 Economic Development
2 Scientific Research
3 Resource Security
4 Technological Innovation
5 Ecological Protection
6 International Cooperation
The significance of China's sea exploration includes:
1. Economic & Trade Development: Securing maritime trade routes and boosting blue economy-driven international commerce.
2. Scientific Research: Unlocking ocean mysteries to advance global marine knowledge.
3. Resource Security: Tapping marine resources (oil, gas, hydrate, etc.) for economic sustainability.
4. Technological Innovation: Driving deep-sea submersibles and satellite R&D for high-tech growth.
5. Ecological Protection: Monitoring pollution and restoring ecosystems for global conservation.
6. International Cooperation: Promoting joint research and
sharing governance solutions.
7. Maritime Sovereignty(海洋主权): Strengthening marine rights protection and sea lane security.
1. Retell the story of China's sea exploration.
2. Discuss what contributions could high school students make to the sea exploration of China Write a short essay about it. ( Specialized knowledge 专业知识; sea environmental protection awareness 环保意识; language ability 语言能力; communication strategies交际策略)
Assignment / Homework
Let's reach out across the sea far into the future!
Thank you!
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind's greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations.
不定式做主语
a passion for... 对...酷爱
n.强烈情感；激情
形成...的基础
n.好奇心 curious adj.好奇的
n.基础 found vt.创建 founder n.创建者
Para 1
Marco Polo's tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
inspire sb to do 激励某人做某事
时间状语从句
寻找
n.探索家 explore vt.探索 exploration n.探索
set sail起航；开航
不定式做宾补
Para 1
In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).
find one’s way to... 找到通往...的路
经由陆路的
宾从
作为...而闻名
在古代
vt.扩展 extension n.扩展
Para 2
Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other's cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan's Record of My Travels in the eighth century.
vt.达成n.协议
negotiate a deal 达成交易
不定式做目的状语
定语从句
n.意识 be aware of 意识到
Para 2
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets(船队；舰队) sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time.
壮观的景象
独领风骚
与...发展关系
Para 3
Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa.
under the command of sb. 由...指挥
= under sb’s command
红海口
n.控制；指挥
v.命令；指挥
command that 从句+ (should) do
命令(某人)做某事
Para 3
African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices.Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
as a gesture of...表示...
姿态;表示
作为对...的回报
退出；撤回
探险
让步状语从句
Para 3
To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. 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（措施倡议）.
过去分词作定语
v.重提；再次讨论
一带一路倡议
跨越海洋
不定式做主语
定语从句
Para 4
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. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come.
在未来几年里
不定式做表语
The aim/goal/ purpose is to do
strong adj.强壮的 strength n.力量；体力；优势
vt.增强；
现在完成时
Para 5
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.
文化交流
定语从句
Para 5
为了...的利益
China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places left to explore.
走遍；行进；长途行走
过去分词做定语
让步状语从句
Para 6
In recent years, China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic（北极）. From a scientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects.
观点；考虑角度
there is a need to do sth.
有必要做某事
不定式作目的状语
现在完成时
为了
n.影响 effective adj.有效的
Para 6
Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
数百年过去了
在手头；可供使用
at hand
at first hand
by hand
hand in hand
在附近；近在手边
亲自；第一手
用手工
手拉手
提高;增强
v.迫使；驱使
drive sb. to do sth.
驱使某人做某事
Para 7
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(2024年高考题）
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens. This beautiful structure, named Glasshouse, is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 56 (engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 57 (function) structure that is also beautiful. The design features ten steel “sepals (萼片)” made of glass and aluminium (铝). These sepals open on warm days 58 (give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air. In cold weather, the structure stays 59 (close) to protect the plants.
Further, the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 60 (walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road, by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 61 first time. These plants included modern Western 62 (favourite) such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road. The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see, too.
The Glasshouse stands 63 a great achievement in contemporary design, to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing (追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 64 brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 65 (rich) of gardening in England.
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、
促进了发展--- 习近平
Learning Objectives
In this passage, you will
1. read about sea exploration in the past and now.
2. know the long history of China’s foreign trade through ocean exploration.
3. understand the significance of the "21st century Maritime Silk Road” for China.
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
1. extend v. 延伸；扩大，延长；表示；
adj. 广泛的；大量的；广阔的 adv.广阔地；广大地
n. 延长；延期；扩大 n. 程度，范围，长度
2.negotiate vt. 商定 vi. 谈判; 磋商; 协商 n. 谈判，商谈
adj. 可协商的，可讨论的 n. 谈判代表
extensive
extensively
extension
extent
negotiation
negotiable
negotiator
3. royal adj. 国王的，女王的，n. 王室成员； adv. 庄严地；像国王似地 n.王族，王室；王权；
royally
royalty
4. spice n. 香料，调味品 v.在……中加香料 adj. 辛辣的；香的， adv. 讽刺地；痛快地；
spicy
spicily
5.withdraw v. 提，取（存款等）,撤离,撤回,收回,取消,戒毒（draw-drew-drawn）
n.收回；取回；撤回；撤退；取款
adj.可抽出的；可更换的；
withdrawal
withdrawable
6.maritime adj. 海上的，海事的；
adj. 海洋的，海产的；n. 水兵，海军陆战队士兵
n. 水手；船员
marine
mariner
7. bond n.纽带；关系 vt.& vi.增强关系；使牢固结合
n. 特殊关系的形成；黏合
bonding
8. political adj. 政治（上）的，政府的； adv. 政治上
n. 政治，政治学 n. 政治家，从政者
politically
politics
politician
9.profession n. 职业
adj. 专业的 n. 专业人员；职业运动员
adv. 专业地；内行地 n. 教授，专家
professional
professionally
professor
10. mixture n. 混合体，结合体；混合物
n. 混合；混合物；v.混合，把...混合在一起
adj.混合的；形形色色的
mix
mixed
11. coverage n. 覆盖范围,新闻报道 news ~;课程内容;防守
n. 封面，封皮；盖子 v. 覆盖，盖上
adj. 掩盖的，掩护的
discover v. 发现，找到；了解到 recover v. 恢复，重新获得；康复，复原
uncover v. 揭露，发现；揭开盖子
cover
covering
12. applaud v. 鼓掌；称赞，赞许 ~ for
n. 掌声，喝彩 thunderous ~ 暴风雨般的掌声
a burst of applause 一阵掌声，一阵喝彩
adj. 赞赏的；拍手欢呼的
applause
applausive
13.tax n. 税款；负担 v. 对……征税； pl. -es
adj.应纳税的； n. 纳税人；缴税人
adj. 费力的；繁重的 n. 征税，税制；
personal income tax 个人所得税
taxable
taxer
taxing
taxation
14.arrest v. 逮捕，拘留；阻止， n. 逮捕，拘留；停止，
adj.醒目的，有趣的；
arresting
15. submersible adj. 能潜水的；n. 潜水器， 潜艇
n. 潜水艇； 海底的；水下的 n. 淹没，浸没
v. 淹没；把…浸入；
submarine
submersion
submerge
16. migration n. 移民，迁徙；
adj. 移居的；流浪的 n.候鸟；移居者；
v. （候鸟或动物）迁徙； 移居，迁移
migrant
migrate
n. 移民（入境）；移民人数； adj.移民的；迁入的
v.移入，使移居入境
immigration
immigrant
immigrate
17. directory n. 电话号码簿；目录 -ies adj. 指导的，咨询的
adj. 直接的；直系的； in- 间接的
adv.直接地 conj.一...就 n. 主任，主管；导演；
n.方向；指导 adj. 没有方向的；
direct
directly
director
direction
directionless
18. exploit v. 剥削，压榨；利用；开发 n. 英勇事迹，壮举；大胆的表演，不凡的身手
n. 开发，开采；利用 n. 开拓者；剥削者
exploitation
exploiter
19. murder n. 谋杀，凶杀；v. 谋杀，凶杀；
adj.杀人的，残忍的； n.凶手；谋杀犯（suspect）
murderous
murderer
20. mercy n. 仁慈，宽恕；恩惠；慈善，怜悯 -ies
adj. 仁慈的；慈悲的 adv.仁慈地
adj. 残忍的；无慈悲心的 adv.残忍地；毫无慈悲地
merciful
mercifully
merciless
mercilessly
21. possession n. 拥有，持有；个人财产-s，所有物
n. 持有人；所有人 v.控制；使掌握；持有
property n. 所有物，财产；地产， belongings n. 所有物，财物；
possessor
possess
Preview the words and expressions
1 reach out across 跨越，超越
2 foundation /fa n de ( )n/ n. 基础
3 mankind /m n ka nd/ n. 人类
4 passion / p ( )n/ n. 激情，热情
5 civilisation / s v l ze n/ n. 文明
6 explore / k spl / vt 探索，研究；考察
7 exploration / ekspl re ( )n/ n. 探索，研究；考察
8 giraffe /d r f/ n. 长颈鹿
9 gesture / d est (r)/ n.手势，姿势；姿态
10 expedition / eksp d ( )n/ n. 远征，考察；探险队，考察队
11 route /ru t/ n.路线，航线；道路，路途
12 maritime / m r ta m/ adj. 海上的，海事的；沿海的
13 the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road 21世纪海上丝绸之路
14 the Belt and Road Initiative 一带一路倡议
15 invest / n vest/ vt 投资
16 cultural exchange 文化交流
17 project /pr d ekt/ n. 项目,计划
18 the Arctic / ɑ kt k/ 北极
19 climate / kla m t/ n.气候
20 enhance / n h ns/ vt 提高，促进，增强
Lead-in: When talking about Zheng He and Columbus, what stories about them come to your mind
A. Sea exploration. B. Seaking for energy.
Zheng He
Columbus
They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development.
海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、
促进了发展--- 习近平
Learning Objectives
In this passage, you will
1. read about sea exploration in the past and now.
2. know the long history of China’s foreign trade through ocean exploration.
3. understand the significance of the "21st century Maritime Silk Road” for China.
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Reaching out Across the Sea
跨 越 海 洋
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
Activity 1. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
A.In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road.
B. Zheng He’s sea voyages built relations with other countries.
C. Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.
D. China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries.
E. The 21st Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world.
F. China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.
Activity 2. Reading for structure
Match each part with the main idea.
What type of essay is this text
A. A narrative essay (记叙文).
B. A descriptive essay (描写文).
C. An expository essay (说明文).
D. An argumentative essay (议论文).
Scan the text and fill in the table with the correct names. P27
Name Description
The name of the trade route between China and the West
Its kings sent gifts such as giraffes to China
An area currently being explored for scientific reasons
A destination of silk and a major European capital
The modern country name for Ceylon
The historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regions
The author of Record of My Travels
The commander of the seven fleets
The person who wrote stories that inspired European explorers
the Silk Road
African royal families
the Arctic
Rome
Sri Lanka
the Ming Dynasty
Du Huan
Zheng He
Marco Polo
1. According to Para 1 and 2, which of the following statements is correct
A. Ancient sea trade routes were centered on India.
B. Du Huan's records reflect China's exploration of the West.
C. Sea exploration from east to west began in the Columbus' era.
D. European explorers' opening of new sea routes was only influenced by Marco Polo.
Activity 4. Reading for detailed information.
2. According to Para. 3, please use adjectives to comment (评价） on the event of Zheng He's voyages to the West.
A. Pioneering B. Visionary
C. Unworthy D. Negative
E. Significant
Para 4. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
3. According to Para.4 , what is the main purpose of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
A. To defeat other countries' economies.
B. To strengthen China's military power.
C. To promote tourism development around the world.
D. To encourage friendship and trade between China and others.
4. Based on Para. 5, Why does China explore the Arctic
A. To find new settlement for Chinese.
B. To conquer the people in the Arctic.
C. To call on people to develop the Arctic.
D. To study climate variation and its influences.
Activity 5. Thinking and discussion
What do you think is the significance of the sea exploration of China 你认为中国海洋探索的重要意义是什么？
In groups, discuss the following question:
For example: I think China's sea exploration is beneficial for economic development. Because sea exploration lets us meet more foreigners and do business with them, enlarging trade volume, opening new channels for ships to reduce the shipping fares simultaneously .
Activity 5. Thinking and discussion
What do you think is the significance of the sea exploration of China
In groups, discuss the following question:
1 Economic Development
2 Scientific Research
3 Resource Security
4 Technological Innovation
5 Ecological Protection
6 International Cooperation
The significance of China's sea exploration includes:
1. Economic & Trade Development: Securing maritime trade routes and boosting blue economy-driven international commerce.
2. Scientific Research: Unlocking ocean mysteries to advance global marine knowledge.
3. Resource Security: Tapping marine resources (oil, gas, hydrate, etc.) for economic sustainability.
4. Technological Innovation: Driving deep-sea submersibles and satellite R&D for high-tech growth.
5. Ecological Protection: Monitoring pollution and restoring ecosystems for global conservation.
6. International Cooperation: Promoting joint research and
sharing governance solutions.
7. Maritime Sovereignty(海洋主权): Strengthening marine rights protection and sea lane security.
1. Retell the story of China's sea exploration.
2. Discuss what contributions could high school students make to the sea exploration of China Write a short essay about it. ( Specialized knowledge 专业知识; sea environmental protection awareness 环保意识; language ability 语言能力; communication strategies交际策略)
Assignment / Homework
Let's reach out across the sea far into the future!
Thank you!
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind's greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations.
不定式做主语
a passion for... 对...酷爱
n.强烈情感；激情
形成...的基础
n.好奇心 curious adj.好奇的
n.基础 found vt.创建 founder n.创建者
Para 1
Marco Polo's tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
inspire sb to do 激励某人做某事
时间状语从句
寻找
n.探索家 explore vt.探索 exploration n.探索
set sail起航；开航
不定式做宾补
Para 1
In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).
find one’s way to... 找到通往...的路
经由陆路的
宾从
作为...而闻名
在古代
vt.扩展 extension n.扩展
Para 2
Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other's cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan's Record of My Travels in the eighth century.
vt.达成n.协议
negotiate a deal 达成交易
不定式做目的状语
定语从句
n.意识 be aware of 意识到
Para 2
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets(船队；舰队) sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time.
壮观的景象
独领风骚
与...发展关系
Para 3
Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa.
under the command of sb. 由...指挥
= under sb’s command
红海口
n.控制；指挥
v.命令；指挥
command that 从句+ (should) do
命令(某人)做某事
Para 3
African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices.Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
as a gesture of...表示...
姿态;表示
作为对...的回报
退出；撤回
探险
让步状语从句
Para 3
To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. 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（措施倡议）.
过去分词作定语
v.重提；再次讨论
一带一路倡议
跨越海洋
不定式做主语
定语从句
Para 4
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. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come.
在未来几年里
不定式做表语
The aim/goal/ purpose is to do
strong adj.强壮的 strength n.力量；体力；优势
vt.增强；
现在完成时
Para 5
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.
文化交流
定语从句
Para 5
为了...的利益
China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places left to explore.
走遍；行进；长途行走
过去分词做定语
让步状语从句
Para 6
In recent years, China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic（北极）. From a scientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects.
观点；考虑角度
there is a need to do sth.
有必要做某事
不定式作目的状语
现在完成时
为了
n.影响 effective adj.有效的
Para 6
Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
数百年过去了
在手头；可供使用
at hand
at first hand
by hand
hand in hand
在附近；近在手边
亲自；第一手
用手工
手拉手
提高;增强
v.迫使；驱使
drive sb. to do sth.
驱使某人做某事
Para 7
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(2024年高考题）
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens. This beautiful structure, named Glasshouse, is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 56 (engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 57 (function) structure that is also beautiful. The design features ten steel “sepals (萼片)” made of glass and aluminium (铝). These sepals open on warm days 58 (give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air. In cold weather, the structure stays 59 (close) to protect the plants.
Further, the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 60 (walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road, by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 61 first time. These plants included modern Western 62 (favourite) such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road. The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see, too.
The Glasshouse stands 63 a great achievement in contemporary design, to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing (追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 64 brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 65 (rich) of gardening in England.