Unit 3 Sea exploration 课文填空 -（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册.docx

1、选择性必修4Unit3 Sea Exploration原文填空 Name _ Score _Trade and _(curious) have often formed the foundation of mankinds greatest _(achieve). To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion _ the people of early civilizations. Marco Polos tales inspired European explorers _(search)for sea routes

2、_ west to east. ( However/ But ? ), merchants and _(explore) from the East set sail from east to west many years _ Columbus first did.In ancient _(time), silk from China found _ (it) way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along _ became known as the Silk Road. A _(trade) route across the

3、sea was also _ (extend) along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, _ also led to more _ (aware) of each others cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more _(explore) of the

4、 regions to the west China, _ recorded in Du Huans Record of My Travels in _ _(eight) century.Later, the Ming Dynasty _ (far) developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 _ 1433, seven large fleets sailed west _ voyages of trade and _(explore). These fleets were a sight to behold and _ (be)

5、in a league of their own at that time. _ the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship _ return for gold, silk, an

6、d spices. Although China _ (withdraw) from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries._ (reach) out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes _ (travel) by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21

7、st Century Maritime Silk Road, _ is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the _ (history) Silk Road areas, and _ (strength) the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading _ (grow) greatly in recent years, and will co

8、ntinue to do so in years to come. China has invested billions in systems and _ (service) along these routes, which will help to greatly develop _ whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although th

9、e ancient sea routes of Zheng He _ (travel) many times, there are still many other places _ (leave) to explore. In recent years, China _(join) other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. From a _(science) point of view, there is _ urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understan

10、d climate change and its _( effect).Hundreds of years on, and _ the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach _ across the sea far into the future. (画出最后一个句子的主干 ）Textbook P 32 Read the two texts below and find the arguments and evi

11、dence in them.Text 1 文本一 When people talk of exploring the sea more, they_( usual) mean exploiting it. Sea exploration has caused many problems and will continue to cause more. Plastic pollution is also bad, _(kill) many birds and fish, and has even been found in our tap water.Mining for resources i

12、s very damaging, _(especial) in the Arctic. Because_ climate change, there is less ice now, which means we can look for more fossil fuels further north. But if we burn these, the ice will melt more and this negative cycle will continue. Climate change is warning us that something is very wrong.Overf

13、ishing is another problem. Whales and dolphins are also hunted for their meat or for so-called research. Although this was_( ban) in 1982, some countries are stillmurdering these intelligent creatures without mercy.The sea is home_ life, not human beings _(possession). It is huge, but it is _( sensi

14、tive) than we think. If we do not protect it, future generations will not forgive us.Text 2文本二 To _(true) understand our planet, we must explore the oceans which cover most of it. Opponents may be concerned, but sea exploration is important for our future. For example, scientific research ships can

15、help address important issues such as climate change. We need to understand _ is happening to our planet .Understanding more about the sea will also help us manage its resources better. Logging new species will improve our understanding of life on the earth. It may help us discover new medicines, as

16、 well as new sources of food and energy. Accessing the deep ocean may also help us to predict events such as earthquakes.There are_( probable) vast amounts of resources under the sea and ice. not just oil and gas but also valuable minerals.Of course, there are still environmental risks. However, these should be balanced with economic needs._(hopeful), _ technology improves, we may have more options for managing this balance.学科网（北京）股份有限公司