1、ReviewWords and expressions单词回顾学生早读时已预习过本单元单词，可利用几分钟时间带学生快速回顾温习。对单词的熟练度越高，阅读的速率也越高。in turn轮流break out(坏事)突然发生，爆发put into prison把关进监狱stand by坚持(某种说法)turn in break throughtravelleremperorcourtamazegoodsconfusefuelwealthyn.旅行者，旅客n.皇帝n.宫廷；法庭vt.使惊愕(惊奇)n.商品，物品vt.使困惑n.燃料adj.富有的，富裕的authordictationstatementq
2、uantityprofessorhunterskinn.作者n.口述；听写n.陈述n.量，数量n.教授n.猎人n.皮，皮肤Marco Polo was born in the Venetian Republic.His father was a merchant who traded with the Middle East.This is Marcos traveling map.In 1266,they reached the seat of the Kublai Khan at Dadu,present day Beijing,China.Khan received the brothe
3、rs with hospitality and asked them many questions regarding the European legal and political system.Map of China in Yuan DynastyMarco Polo traveled with his father to China during the Yuan Dynasty,when Kublai Khan ruled China.Marco was surprised at Chinese customs and skills such as using coal for h
4、eating,paper money,noodle-making and many other things.Kublai KhanMarco Polo telling stories about China in the prison.The Travel of Marco PoloLets watch a video clip about Marco Polos travel in China.objectivesTo get the main idea by skimmingTo get the specific information by scanningTo learn to us
5、e the expressions:Expressions:in turn be amazed bybe confused with be impressed by break out stand bySkimming for general ideas1.The author develops the passage mainly by _.A.providing typical examplesB.following the natural time orderC.comparing different opinionsD.presenting a cause and analyzing
6、its effectsChoose the best answer.SkimmingReading Comprehension I2.Whats the writers attitude in writing this passage?A.Defensive.B.Persuasive.C.Supportive.D.Objective.Find the topic for each paragraph.1234 56Marco Polo came to China.Kublai Khan welcomed Marco.Marco Polo was amazed by how beautiful
7、and powerful China was.Great inventions and developments in China.The book about the travel came into world.People doubted his book.SkimmingReading Comprehension IIScanningforspecific informationPut the sentences in right order.a.Marco Polo was captured and put in prison.b.Marco came to China with h
8、is father.c.Marco dictated his stories to an author and a famous book was written.d.Marco was impressed by the beautiful and powerful China.e.Kublai Khan sent Marco on many important missions across the country.Reading Comprehension IIIScanning1.Kublai Khan trusted Marco Polo very much.2.Chinese Peo
9、ple dont know how to use coal during the Yuan Dynasty.3.The Hall in the Summer Palace was big enough for 6,000 people to have dinner together.TFTReading Comprehension IVScanning4.China was more developed than Europe at that time when Marco traveled to China.5.It was not long before Marco Polo return
10、ed to Italy a local war broke out near his town.6.Marco Polo wrote The Description of the World before he died.TFF1.Why did Marco and his father travel to China?A.They wanted to do trade with the Chinese.B.They thought China was a wealthy country.C.They thought China was a mysterious country.D.Khan
11、invited them.Choose the best answer.Reading Comprehension VScanning2.Why was the Emperor impressed with Marco?A.Marco was very young and traveled with his father to the east.B.Marco said something unexpected while seeing the Khan.C.Marco was very clever and could already speak four languages.D.Marco
12、 could answer lots of questions about Europe.3.Why was Marco surprised to see people using paper money?A.Because people bought goods with paper.B.Because he didnt know whats that at all.C.Because in Europe people paid for goods with gold or silver.D.Because he thought only Europeans used paper money
13、.4.What were the black stones Marco saw people burning for fuel?A.Iron.B.Rock.C.Reef.D.Coal.5.How long was Marco away from Italy?A.24 years.B.10 years.C.20 year.D.17 years.6.Why was he imprisoned when he went back to Italy?A.Because he was captured by the enemy in a local war.B.Because he committed
14、a crime.C.Because he refused to hand in the treasure he had got in China.D.Because he demanded to use paper money.7.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A.Marco wrote The Description of the World.B.The Description of the World sold well all over the world.C.Marcos stories about China
15、 were unbelievable.D.Marco Polo became famous for The Description of the World.Match the words with the definitions.3in turnwealthyauthorbreak outstand bystartas a resultinsist that something is truewriterrichComplete the sentences.4Answers1.wealthy 2.author 3.stand by 4.break out 5.in turnNow 2 min
16、s to test your spelling.1.English-Chinesetraveller,emperor,court,goods,fuel,wealthy,author,statement,professor2.Chinese-English轮流，使惊奇，爆发，坚持When finished,exchange your papers to see who does the best.注：另附word文档，点此链接Fill in the blanksWhen Marco Polo was young,he traveled across Europe and Asia with hi
17、sfather.They wanted to(1)_ with the Chinese and eventually(2)_Beijing.Marco impressed the Emperor with his(3)_ and the talent for language.Marco(4)_ in the Emperors court and did many tasks across China.tradereachedclevernessservedMarco was amazed by the beauty and the(5)_ of China.Some Chinese(6)_
18、and developments surprised Marco.When returning to Italy,Marco had become a very(7)_ person.During a local war,Marco was(8)_ into prison,where he met anotherprisoner who enjoyed listening to his stories about China.powerinventionswealthyputKeep the words in mind:in turn amaze stand by confuseWrite a brief summary about Marco Polo and his travels.(120词左右）Useful words:traveller emperor amazebreak out author professor1.Read the sentences of exercise 5.2.Read the Grammar Summary on P93.