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Welcome to the unit & Reading (I)
Unit 3 Back to the past
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Warm up
If you had a time machine,
(1) which dynasty would you go back to and why
(2) which historical figure would you like to meet and what would you say to him/ her
Have a free talk
Reading for entering the situation
Looking into a mirror, we can see true images of our own; with our knowledge of the past, the present can be better known. －Chen Shou
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Prediction
1. What might be covered in the two historical articles
Main idea
Zheng He’s and Columbus’s exploration on the sea, including where they went, what they did, why they sailed the oceans and what influences their voyages had.
Tips: according to the title, subtitles and pictures
Zheng He’s exploration Christopher Columbus’s exploration
The first voyage Departure time
Departure point
Fleet size
Number of crew members
Places of arrival
Total number of voyages In the summer of 1405
On 3 August 1492
Taicang
Spain
Over 200 ships
Three ships
Almost 28,000 people
About 90 crewmen
As far as the east coast of Africa
The shores of the Caribbean
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Reading
Significance
Zheng He’s voyages helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with the countries and regions, exposing foreign people to Chinese culture, and allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas lands.
Columbus’s discovery inspired explorers to explore and discover more vast areas of the world. His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings and allowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.
Reading
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(1) Why were Zheng He’s ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures
(2) What helped prove that the records of Zheng He’s voyages were not legends
Because these are gifts to foreign rulers.
An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built.
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Reading
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(3) What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492
(4) Why did Columbus call the natives Indians
It took longer than expected, they almost ran out of food and water entered one of the ships.
Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.
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Reading
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Further thinking
1. By comparing the stories of the two explorers, what can you learn about
They both set out to discover the world and this had a profound influence on the world in some way. Their voyages also give us an idea of the challenges and amazing experiences they had, which are quite different from modern voyages. Furthermore, Zheng He’s voyages not only represent China’s splendid history of sailing but also highlight their contribution to navigation.
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Further thinking
2. How might explorers have changed the course of history
Our modern world is the result of the discoveries made by explorers. If some of these discoveries were not made, our lives would be vastly different, from the food we eat to the ideas we have, even to the languages we speak. For example, the voyages made by explorers helped establish regular contact between different parts of the world. In doing so, languages have evolved and cultures have spread, creating a more colourful world.
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Group discussion
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1. What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.
2. What have you learnt about the spirit of exploration from the articles
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1. What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful
Zheng He
advanced technology
shipbuilding skills
his navigation skills
learning from others by treating them in a friendly manner
Columbus
loving sailing
great interest in geography
his passion for exploration
financial support
being brave and knowledgeable
overcoming many challenges
Group discussion
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2. What have you learnt about the spirit of exploration from the articles
The spirit of exploration is extraordinarily strong in humans and that it is an important part of our existence. It is human nature to discover new things and because we are generally curious, and we are not afraid of hardship or danger. This kind of spirit encourages us to try new things and push the limits of what is possible. If we did not have the strong spirit of exploration, our species would never progress, and we would never know of the amazing diversity found on the Earth. Similarly, if we are not willing to explore new things or are afraid of taking risks in daily life, we may lose many chances to expand our understanding of the world.
Group discussion
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Language appreciation
1. Read the two articles carefully and think about this question:
What writing techniques make good historical articles
Historical articles written in the third person have an objective tone and not a subjective tone. Additionally, the active voice prevents sentences from becoming long, wordy and unclear because its structure is plain and easy to understand. The chronological order helps present historical events as they occurred in time, making it easy for the reader to follow the logical flow of events.
Enjoy some good sentences
e.g. My grandmother read newspapers in the beautiful garden, with two little dogs around her, which was a nice and warm scene.
(1) A fleet of over 200 ships navigated the blue seas, with almost 28,000 people on board, which was a splendid scene.
Students shout slogans while running on the playground, with ___________________________
which ___________________________
small red flags in their hands,
leaves a deep impression on us.
Enjoy some good sentences
e.g. His coming opened a new chapter of the company, which greatly promoted its sale.
(2) His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.
______________ opened a new chapter of __________, __________________________.
He/She
this country
making people live a better life
Homework
Please write a reflection paper of the articles.
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