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solve the energy problem

make a decision

in the name of the Chinese emperor

great masses ofa great deala state key project

be rich in

take possession ofdamage the relic

disturb the sleeping childeverything is available

dig up

risk one’s life

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3.Can we use Robots to take the place of human beings?

1.Can we take possession of other planets or resources on those planets?

2. Should we dig up the grave?

Present opinions

1. From my understanding, I find it possible that…2. In my opinion, nobody has the right to…3. For the sake of…, I believe…4. In respect for…, we should…

5. Everything has two sides, but I…

6. By no means should we sacrifice

people’s life in the name of

science…

Robots are ideal alternatives to replace human beings to accomplish the task on the Mars. First, the extreme condition makes it impossible for humans to land on it. Therefore, it is not ripe for human to land on the Mars. Second, lives are always valuable, and we should avoid

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unnecessary sacrifice since robots are perfect alternatives. We should make full use of it. Third, robots can do better jobs in photographing and data analysis. All in all, it is foolish to cause unnecessary deaths since we can avoid it.

1. Who were the real explorers long before?

2.Why were people interested in exploration?

3. How many Chinese explorers are mentioned in the text?

Brave merchants

Gan Ying

Du Huan

Zheng He

Trade & curiosity formed the foundation.

Marco Polo’s stories inspired explorers .

Why were people interested in exploration?

Gan Ying :

To:

Back:

An ambassador in 97 AD

East Roman Empire

Rhinoceros horns

Han Dynasty

Du Huan:

Be taken prisoner by the Arabic army;

Escaped;

Wrote a book Records of My Travels

wandered; returned;

751-762 Tang Dynasty

In Du Huan’s book “Record of My Travels” you can learn about ______.A. Marco Polo B. Many foreign countries C. Christopher Columbus D. Ways to make silk

Zhenghe :

Set sail across the Indian ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea;

Discovered the eastern coast of Africa;

Invited the African countries

Period Name Way of travel Goods

the earliest time(p2)

In 97 A.D.(p2)

In751-762(p4)

In the 11th

Century(p5)

In1405-1433(p7,8)

(Han Dynasty)

(Tan Dynasty)

(Song Dynasty)

(Ming)

Gan Ying Rhinoceros horns

Du Huan /

Bronze statue of a lion

Giraffes, zebras,shells, elephant, ivory, etc.

Chinese merchants Silk road spices and glass

over land

on land and by boat

The Africans by boat

Zheng He by fleet

India-------the middle east-----Rome

Silk roadcoasts of India Ocean---Ceylon(Sri Lanka)

The small bronze statue of a lion found in Shanga most probably came from______.A. China B. RomeC. Greece D. London

2. The exchange of goods had a symbolic meaning far more important than the value of the goods themselves. What was the symbolic meaning?

To show their friendship

between China and Africa over the centuries

the coastal towns were reaching the height of their power.

had a large navy and the will to use it.

The contacts:

In East Africa:

The Ming government:

1. What are the conditions for Zheng He’s expeditions?

“ In the east, China prospered under a new dynasty.” The Underlined part refers to ________.A. The Han DynastyB. The Song DynastyC. The Qin DynastyD. The Ming Dynasty

Discussion

We know China has entered WTO,What challenges and opportunities are Chinese companies/factories facing?

puzzle n. 难题；谜；迷惑困惑（通常单数）

Eg: be in a puzzle about the matter 对这件事迷惑不解Vt. 使…困惑，使…迷惑

Eg: The woman’s illness puzzled the doctor; he couldn’t find the cause.

puzzling adj. 令人迷惑的 puzzled adj. 感到迷惑的

1. …, the world map was a great puzzle.

in exchange for: receive one thing in place of another 交换 Eg: The child gave the old man five apples in exchange for five eggs.

exchange vt. 交换互换~ A for B ~ sth with sb

They exchanged hostages( 人质 ) with each other.

He exchanged the blue coat for a red one. ~ words : quarrel 争吵，争论They exchanged angry words before the meeting but were finally persuaded to agree.

exchangeable adj. 可交换的，可更换的

2. …, in exchange for spices and glass.

take … prisoner =keep sb. in prison

Eg: He was taken prisoner for a serious crime in 1999.

4. It was a major development that the Africans were reaching out to China.

Eg:He reached out for the dictionary.

3. In the year 751, … Du Huan was taken prisoner by the Arabic army.

Eg:The Africans were reaching out to China: The Africans got to/ arrived in China.

reach out: stretch out

awareness n. 意识明白aware adj. ~ of sb/ sth; ~ that… 意识到，对…知道明白

Eg: It happened without my being aware of it.

She became aware that something was burning.

5. The contacts between… led to the awareness of each other’s existence, …

6. By the beginning of the fifteenth century the time was ripe for a grand meeting.

ripe: adj. 成熟的 ripen Vt. 使…成熟 ripeness n. U

be ripe for: ready, prepared, fit 时机成熟，适宜the time is ripe for sth/ sb to do sth.

=it is the right moment for doing sth.

7. Under the command of Zheng He, the fleets set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, …

command n. 命令控制指挥at sb’s ~ : having been ordered by sb. 奉某人之命Vi & Vt 命令控制掌握set sail to/for… 出发前往……Eg: He decided to set sail to/for New York the next day.

under sail 在航行中 go for a sail 去坐船玩sail v. ~ up /along the coast go sailing the mouth of the Red Sea: the entrance

in return 作为回报Eg: Tom paid little attention to lessons, and in return he failed all the exams.

8. In return, the Ming court sent gold, …

P14 Word study:1.discover 2.equipment3.inspect4.possess5.ignore6.existence 7.accurate

discoveryequip

inspectionpossessionignoranceexist

accuracy

8.original9.correct10.evaluate11.contribute12.competition13.wealthy14.royal

origincorrectionevaluationcontributioncompetewealthroyalty

2. Fill in the blanks with some of the words form Ex 1, using their proper form.

1. Starting this year, an even greater number of volunteers will ________ to making th e2008 Olympic Games in Beijing a success.

2. Madame Curie’s __________ of radium is considered a great contribution to the world of science.

3. Whether to continue the project will depend on the __________ by a group of experts.

4. The boss of the company had ________ creative suggestions, which led to his business failure.

5. No accurate map of Africa _________ at that time.

contribute

discovery

evaluation

ignored

existed

6. The modern __________ of the studio cost the band a large sum of money.

7. That lovely cottage by the seaside has been in the __________ of their family for more than eight years.

8. Are you certain one of the top officials will __________ the construction site of Three Gorges Dam?

equipment

possessioninspect

3 Complete the following passage with the words or phrases form the box, using their proper form.

Born in 1731 in Yunnan Province and brought up in a family originally form Central Asia, Zheng He heard may stories of travel through foreign lands in his youth. In 1385, the 14-year-old Zheng He was made a servant at the __________ palace of the man who later became the Emperor Yongle. Emperor Yongle ordered him to sail to “the countries past the horizon” to demonstrate the power of the Ming court and collect all kinds of __________ from foreign countries.

royal

treasures

Between 1405 and 1433, the treasure fleet _________ across the Indian Ocean seven times. In all, at least 317 ships and 27,000 men were under his __________. Zheng He’s first stop was in what is today a part of Vietnam. He was surprised to find many Chinese living there. The ruler willingly offered presents to the Chinese emperor. __________, Zheng He presented the ruler with many gifts. Things did not always go on so well. The king of Ceylon showed no respect for the ________ from China, so Zheng He left the island quickly. Zheng He made several voyages during his lifetime and contributed greatly to the science of navigation in China.

set sail

command

In return

ambassador

Zheng He, in the year between 1405 and 1433, seven large treasure fleets sailed westwards on voyages of trade and exploration. Under the command of Zheng He, the fleets set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea, and then traveled further south, discovering the eastern coast of Africa. He renewed relations with the Kingdoms of

the East African coast.One African king sent the Ming emperor a royal present: two gifaffes.

Why was Zheng He’exploration important?

Silk Road

1. Which of the following became the world’s trading Center over a few centuries after Han Dynasty?

A. Ceylon B. India C. Swahili kingdoms D. Egypt