(
课件网) Unit 3 新人教版选择性必修四Unit 3 UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION The ocean is a mighty harmonist. — William Wordsworth REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA To identify essay types. To summerize the main idea of each paragraph. To assess the significance of sea exploration. What do you think of when you see the photos harmony, invader, living under the sea, beautiful dreams… They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. -- Xi Jinping How do you understand the quote They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. -- Xi Jinping Can you describe ocean using your own language The ocean is the cradle of life. (metaphor) The ocean hides secrets like mankind. (simile, personification) The ocean gave my face a salty slap as his tides rose. (personification) What sea animals and plants do you know What words would you use to describe the sea What do you know about sea exploration What do you want to know about sea exploration Do you know any stories about sea voyages Share your story with a partner. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer whose journeys kicked off centuries of exploration and exploitation on the American continents. Ferdinand Magellan Portuguese navigator and explorer who sailed around South America, discovering the Strait of Magellan, and across the Pacific. Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo, a book that described to Europeans the then mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world. Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and explorer who led several voyages around the Indian Ocean. The first voyage started in Yongle three years (1405), and the last voyage ended in Xuande eight years (1433), totaling seven times. Zheng He's voyage to the west is the largest and longest sailing voyage in China in ancient times. Look at the title and skim the text. Decide what type of essay it is A title usually covers the main point of the subject or keywords of the essay. It shares the theme of the essay and tells the reader what to expect. It is an expository essay. An expository essay normally has the purpose of explaining or giving information about something. While a descriptive essay normally describes something concrete, an expository essay usually tells information about something abstract. For example, an expository essay will talk about the value of subways systems, while a descriptive essay may talk about subway trains. A narrative essay is a story with a beginning, middle, and end. A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details. An expository essay is factual, giving information on a subject. An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader. There are four major types of essay: narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentati ... ...
