Unit 3 Sea Exploration Reading and Thinking 课件(共19张PPT)-人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册
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(共19张PPT)
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Columbus
Da Gama
Magellan
Do you know any navigators
Marco Polo
A well-known traveler and explorer, Marco Polo headed for China along the Silk Road in the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). The Travels of Marco Polo, written by him, described Chinese politics, economy, and culture in detail, which greatly aroused the desire of westerner to go to China .
Vasco da Gama 瓦斯科·达·伽马 (1460-1524) sailed from Lisbon in 1497 on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Western Europe to the east by way of the Cape of Good Hope(好望角).
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
India
Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
Spain
Ferdinand Magellan 费迪南德·麦哲伦 (1480-1521) sailed west from Spain in 1519 across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and discovered a route by which ships could sail a complete circle around the world. The Straits of Magellan (麦哲伦海峡), located at the Southern tip of South America are named for him.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
India
Americas
Spain
Christopher Columbus 克里斯托弗·哥伦布 (1451-1506) made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he accidentally discovered the Americas.
Do you know any navigators Match
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Columbus
Da Gama
Magellan
(A) Made seven voyages to the Western Seas from 1405-1433
(B) Made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain and discovered a new world in 1492
(C) Succeeded in sailing a complete circle around the world
(D) Wrote a book that described the mysterious culture of the Eastern world in 1295
(E) Opened a sea route from Europe to India by way of the Cape of Good Hope
Focus on the key words （time） and summarize: how is the passage developed
Time
in ancient times
in the 8th century
in Ming Dynasty
today
in the future
para 1 Introduction to the topic
para 2-3 In the past
para 4-5 At present
para 6 In the future
in recent years
Activity 2: Reading for structure
The text is mainly about China’s ____________________ over time.
sea exploration
Para 1 A. More sea explorations of other projects and places
Para 2 B. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Para 3 C.The Silk Road in ancient China
Para 4 D. The Zheng He's seven sea voyages in Ming Dynasty
Para 5 E. What drives China to sea exploration in the future
Para 6 F. What have stimulated mankind’s sea exploration
Read the textand find out the main idea of each paragraph.
find out the topic sentence
Detailed Reading
1. What drives people to reach out across the sea
Trade and curiosity
2.Why did people of early civilizations try to explore the seas across the world
A．Because they liked to do it.
B．Because they were forced to do it.
C．Because they needed to complete the world map.
D．Because they were inspired by Marco Polo.
√
Para1
China
In ancient times The (1)____ Road overland From China to (2) ___________________ _ ________.
A (3)___________ across the sea To the Indian Ocean，centered around (4)______.
The Ming Dynasty (5)________ led seven large fleets between (6)___________. From (7)___________________ across (8)_______________ to the mouth of _________________，and then to (10)_____________________.
Silk
India，the Middle East and Rome
trading route
Ceylon
Zheng He
the South China Sea
the Indian Ocean
(9)the Red Sea
1405 and 1433
the east coast of Africa
Paras.2--3
Careful-reading
1.Can you list the good effects of China’s ancient sea exploration
2.What's the author's attitude towards Zheng He
A．Critical. B．Indifferent. C．Supportive. D．Doubtful.
A.It helped negotiate ________________.
B.It raised ______________________of each other’s cultures.
C.It further developed _____________ with these regions.
D.The sea route of ZhengHe remained _____________ between other cultures.
trade and deals
cultural awareness
relations
active channels
√
events purposes
The ancient sea routes are being _________ with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. To encourage___________and ______ across the historic Silk Road areas, and stregthen the ______ between China and the rest of the world.
China has__________billions in systems and services along these routes. Greatly developing the whole area for the benefit of future ______ and cultural __________.
China has also_____its friends across the sea on other important projects. To explore___________________.
China has joined other nations on several expeditions to___________ To understand _________________
revisited
invested
joined
explore the Arctic.
cooperation
trade
bonds
trade
many other places
climate change and
its effects
exchange
While reading
Para 4&5
present silk routes
Para. 6
Careful-reading
1. Why will China continue to reach out the sea far into the future
2. What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative
It is the need of trade and the desire to enhance relationships.
The economic/ bond.
cultural/
political/
technological
/ friendly
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Post reading
Discussion
The aim:
encourage cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road area
strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world
Significance:
lead to greater integration/ connection with China and other countries
achieve win-win development
build a community of a shared future for mankind
THINKING
Think about the following question and write a short essay
As students what contributions could we make to the Belt and Road Initiative
Post reading
Homework
There is no doubt that the Belt and Road is the hottest issue recently. As students, what contributions can we make to it
Firstly, we can participate in social volunteer activities which benefit understanding the development of society deeply. In addition, we should study hard and learn more about Chinese culture so that we can spread our excellent culture to the world through our professional knowledge. Finally, English learning is important for us because we can introduce the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative to foreigners in English and encourage more countries to join it.
All in all, we should start with little things and keep doing them.
Imagine you are a member of the Micro Forum（微论坛） on Sea Exploration, please give a short report on “China’s sea exploration in the past, now and future”.
Homework
Writing
In the past, China made great achievements in sea exploration, among which Zheng He’s voyages were the most famous, showing the world China’s advanced shipbuilding skills.
Now, with technology developing rapidly, China has built deep-sea submersibles like "Jiaolong," which can reach the ocean’s deepest parts, making important discoveries.
Looking ahead, China will focus on sustainable ocean development, including clean energy and marine protection, so that future generations can enjoy the sea’s resources. By working hard, China is sure to make greater contributions to global sea exploration.
Unit 3 Sea Exploration
Reading and Thinking
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Columbus
Da Gama
Magellan
Do you know any navigators
Marco Polo
A well-known traveler and explorer, Marco Polo headed for China along the Silk Road in the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). The Travels of Marco Polo, written by him, described Chinese politics, economy, and culture in detail, which greatly aroused the desire of westerner to go to China .
Vasco da Gama 瓦斯科·达·伽马 (1460-1524) sailed from Lisbon in 1497 on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Western Europe to the east by way of the Cape of Good Hope(好望角).
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
India
Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
Spain
Ferdinand Magellan 费迪南德·麦哲伦 (1480-1521) sailed west from Spain in 1519 across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and discovered a route by which ships could sail a complete circle around the world. The Straits of Magellan (麦哲伦海峡), located at the Southern tip of South America are named for him.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Asia
Europe
Africa
Oceania
North America
South America
Pacific Ocean
the Cape of Good Hope
the Spice Islands
India
Americas
Spain
Christopher Columbus 克里斯托弗·哥伦布 (1451-1506) made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he accidentally discovered the Americas.
Do you know any navigators Match
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Columbus
Da Gama
Magellan
(A) Made seven voyages to the Western Seas from 1405-1433
(B) Made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain and discovered a new world in 1492
(C) Succeeded in sailing a complete circle around the world
(D) Wrote a book that described the mysterious culture of the Eastern world in 1295
(E) Opened a sea route from Europe to India by way of the Cape of Good Hope
Focus on the key words （time） and summarize: how is the passage developed
Time
in ancient times
in the 8th century
in Ming Dynasty
today
in the future
para 1 Introduction to the topic
para 2-3 In the past
para 4-5 At present
para 6 In the future
in recent years
Activity 2: Reading for structure
The text is mainly about China’s ____________________ over time.
sea exploration
Para 1 A. More sea explorations of other projects and places
Para 2 B. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Para 3 C.The Silk Road in ancient China
Para 4 D. The Zheng He's seven sea voyages in Ming Dynasty
Para 5 E. What drives China to sea exploration in the future
Para 6 F. What have stimulated mankind’s sea exploration
Read the textand find out the main idea of each paragraph.
find out the topic sentence
Detailed Reading
1. What drives people to reach out across the sea
Trade and curiosity
2.Why did people of early civilizations try to explore the seas across the world
A．Because they liked to do it.
B．Because they were forced to do it.
C．Because they needed to complete the world map.
D．Because they were inspired by Marco Polo.
√
Para1
China
In ancient times The (1)____ Road overland From China to (2) ___________________ _ ________.
A (3)___________ across the sea To the Indian Ocean，centered around (4)______.
The Ming Dynasty (5)________ led seven large fleets between (6)___________. From (7)___________________ across (8)_______________ to the mouth of _________________，and then to (10)_____________________.
Silk
India，the Middle East and Rome
trading route
Ceylon
Zheng He
the South China Sea
the Indian Ocean
(9)the Red Sea
1405 and 1433
the east coast of Africa
Paras.2--3
Careful-reading
1.Can you list the good effects of China’s ancient sea exploration
2.What's the author's attitude towards Zheng He
A．Critical. B．Indifferent. C．Supportive. D．Doubtful.
A.It helped negotiate ________________.
B.It raised ______________________of each other’s cultures.
C.It further developed _____________ with these regions.
D.The sea route of ZhengHe remained _____________ between other cultures.
trade and deals
cultural awareness
relations
active channels
√
events purposes
The ancient sea routes are being _________ with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. To encourage___________and ______ across the historic Silk Road areas, and stregthen the ______ between China and the rest of the world.
China has__________billions in systems and services along these routes. Greatly developing the whole area for the benefit of future ______ and cultural __________.
China has also_____its friends across the sea on other important projects. To explore___________________.
China has joined other nations on several expeditions to___________ To understand _________________
revisited
invested
joined
explore the Arctic.
cooperation
trade
bonds
trade
many other places
climate change and
its effects
exchange
While reading
Para 4&5
present silk routes
Para. 6
Careful-reading
1. Why will China continue to reach out the sea far into the future
2. What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative
It is the need of trade and the desire to enhance relationships.
The economic/ bond.
cultural/
political/
technological
/ friendly
What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative
Post reading
Discussion
The aim:
encourage cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road area
strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world
Significance:
lead to greater integration/ connection with China and other countries
achieve win-win development
build a community of a shared future for mankind
THINKING
Think about the following question and write a short essay
As students what contributions could we make to the Belt and Road Initiative
Post reading
Homework
There is no doubt that the Belt and Road is the hottest issue recently. As students, what contributions can we make to it
Firstly, we can participate in social volunteer activities which benefit understanding the development of society deeply. In addition, we should study hard and learn more about Chinese culture so that we can spread our excellent culture to the world through our professional knowledge. Finally, English learning is important for us because we can introduce the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative to foreigners in English and encourage more countries to join it.
All in all, we should start with little things and keep doing them.
Imagine you are a member of the Micro Forum（微论坛） on Sea Exploration, please give a short report on “China’s sea exploration in the past, now and future”.
Homework
Writing
In the past, China made great achievements in sea exploration, among which Zheng He’s voyages were the most famous, showing the world China’s advanced shipbuilding skills.
Now, with technology developing rapidly, China has built deep-sea submersibles like "Jiaolong," which can reach the ocean’s deepest parts, making important discoveries.
Looking ahead, China will focus on sustainable ocean development, including clean energy and marine protection, so that future generations can enjoy the sea’s resources. By working hard, China is sure to make greater contributions to global sea exploration.