初中英语 沪教牛津版 9B U1 Reading：The Voyages of Zheng He 课件

1、Module 1 Explorations and exchangesUnit 1Period 1 ReadingGreat explorations深圳市罗湖区翠园东晓中学 执教：彭进Meganexploration n.the act of travelling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.Great exploration? Great explorerZheng HeChristopher ColumbusZhang QianMarco PoloGreat explorers in histor

2、yPre-reading Think and sayPre-reading Think and Match1. His voyages across the Atlantic opened up the New Worldthe American continentsto Europe. _2. His travels to the west of China helped open up Central Asia to China. _3.He went on seven trips to the Western Sea. _4. He travelled to China and wrot

3、e a book about his travels. _dcabMatch them with their achievementsdcbaWhat do you know about ?His voyages across the Atlantic opened up the New Worldthe American continentsto Europe. _dChristopher Columbusdiscovery n. the act of finding sth. a way from one place to anotherroute n.fleet n. a group o

4、f shipsHis travels to the west of China helped open up Central Asia to China. _cZhang Qianofficial n. a person who holds a position of authority.development n.growing larger or becoming stronger.trade n.the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services.He travelled to China and wrote

5、a book about his travels. _bMarco PoloHe went on seven trips to the Western Seas. _ ago on a tripZheng HeZheng He2.When and where was born?1.Who? 4.When were the voyages?5.Where he visited?6.When he died?3.How many voyages ?Look at the title and the first sentence of each paragraph.Then complete thi

6、s mind-map.While-readingP1P2Look at the title and the first sentence of each paragraph.P3P4Zheng He2.When and where was born?1.Who? 4.When were the voyages?5.Where he visited?6.When he died?3.How many voyages ?P1: Zheng He was a famous Chinese explorer.P2: Zheng He was born in Yunnan in 1371.P3: Fro

7、m 1405-1433, Zheng He went on seven trips and visited South-East Asia, the Middle East and even the east coast of Africa.P4: Zheng He died in 1433 during his last voyages.Zheng He2.When and where was born?1.Who? 4.When were the voyages?Where he visited?When he died?3. How many voyages ?A famous Chin

8、ese explorer.In Yunnan in 1371. Seven.South-East Asiathe Middle East the east coast of Africa.From 1405 to 1433.In 1433 during his last voyage.P1P2Follow the recording and get the main idea of each paragraph.P3P4A brief introduction to Zheng He.Zheng He was a famous explorer and his travels wont be

9、forgotten.Zheng Hes death and his achievements.General introduction to Zheng Hes seven great voyages.Read carefully and matchZheng HeHis voyagesThe voyages of Zheng HeWhile-reading Detailed informationZheng HeIn Yunnan in 1371 .In 1433.A trusted official of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.Vis

10、it and explore the lands outside China.Develop relations and set up trade routes with foreign countries.BirthYear of deathJobOrder from the emperorTasksHis great voyagesSouth-East Asiathe Middle East the east coast of Africa.From 1405 to 1433.7.Allow China to trade valuable goods.Bring back many thi

11、ngs.Encourage the exchange of cultures and technologies.Help the development of those countries and regions.WhenWhere How many tripsWhy greatPreparation for his voyagesA great fleet of ships, which carried 25,000 people and large quantities of goods. Summarize and retellThe voyages ofZheng HePost-re

12、adingWhenWhere How many tripsWhy greatBirthYear of deathJobOrder from the emperorTasksPreparationWhat else do you know about Zheng He and his voyages?Why is Zheng He called a “pioneer”?a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture,etc.Because he opened up cultural contacts between different peoples around the world.Because his first voyage in 1405 was near