Lesson 3 Marco Polo
高中英语：unit8 lesson3 Marco Polo教案(北师大版必修3)
Lesson3 Marco Polo教案I. Teaching Aims:a.Knowledge Aims:1)To increase Students’ store of vocabulary related to beauty.2)To know more about the story of Marco Polo.b. Ability Aims:1) To develop Students’ reading skills: finding out topics; finding out deta iled information etc.2) To retell the story of Marco Polo.c. Moral Aim:1) Train the students to cooperate with each other2) To improve students’ understanding of spirits of Marco Polo and try to learn from him.d. Culture Awareness:To know the story of western traveller and his contributions.II. Key and Difficult Points:a.Teaching Important Points:1)To figure out the main idea of each paragraph.2)Practise the students’ oral English..b.Teaching Difficult Points:1)How to retell the story of Marco Polo.2)How to use the words and phrases to make sentences. .III. Teaching Methods: Task—based MethodIV. Teaching Aids: Multi-media setV. Teaching Time: One Period (40’)VI. Teaching Procedures:Pre-taskStep 1.Greetings and Lead-inShow students a short film about Marco Polo，stimulating their interests.Task-cycleTask1. Pre-readingBackground of Marco Polo (True or False)1.Marco Polo was a French traveller.2.He spent very short time in China.3.Marco Polo telling stories about China in the prison.4.He was very clever and skilful in language.5.China was less developed than Europe when Marco travelled in China.Task2. Fast reading:Step1. Read the whole article quickly. Find out the information about Marco Polo and fill out the following form:•Name: Marco Polo•Born (when/where):•Came to China (when):•Purpose:•Languages (how many):•Returned to Italy (when):•Age of his death:•The name of his book:Step2. Listen to the articleAfter listening, please match the paragraphs with the right topics.Topics: Paragraphs:Marco’s amazement at China 3People‘s reactions to Marco’s book 6Inventions and developments in China 4Marco Polo's return to Italy 5Marco’s arrival in China 2Marco Polo's early life 1Task3. Intensive readingPlease read the passage carefully for detailed information:1.Who was the Chinese emperor when Marco travelled to China?________, the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty2. Why was the emperor impressed by Marco Polo? Because Marco _______.A. was quite cleverB. was very powerfulC. could speak four languagesD. both A and C3. Why was Marco surprised to see people using paper money?Because in Europe people paid for goods with _____ and ______ .4. What were the black stones Marco saw people burning for fuel? The black stones were _____.A. woodB. gasC. coalD. diamonds5.Why was Marco put into prison when he went back to Italy?Because a _____ war _______and during the war he was _______ by the ______.6. Did all people believe Marco’s stories about China at tha t time? How did Marco Poloanswer?He replied “I have only told half of what I saw!〞Post-taskStep1. Group CompetitionPractise using the important new words and phrases. You will see some words and phrases later.Please make sentences with them. Four students a group, your group will get one point if the answer is right!1.travelled across, do trade with.Sentences from the book: He travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese.2.Emperor, be impressed by.Sentences from the book: The Emperor was impressed by him and they became friends.3.in turn, be amazed by China.Sentences from the book: Marco, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful China was.4.walls, be covered in.Sentences from the book: The walls were covered in gold and silver.5.surprised to see, paper money.Sentences from the book: Marco was surprised to see Chinese people using paper money in the markets.6.be confused by, burn for fuel.Sentences from the book: Marco was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel.Step2. Role-playStudents work in pairs, one student plays the role of Marco Polo, the other one playsthe role of a journalist. Then do the role-play.Hints: You can as k…… travelled across … ?… be amazed by… ?… be impressed by… ?… be confused by … ?… be surprised to see..?Step3. Summary and homework.Marco Polo was born in ______. He later travelled to ______ and was ________ by the Emperor _______. He served in China for _____ years and experienced many _______ things. Soon after he _______ to Italy, he was _______ prison, where he told his stories to a _______. The prisoner then_____ his stories in a book called _______________________.1.Write a report on Marco Polo from a journalist’s point of view.2.Retell the story according to the form.Reflection:。
unit8-lesson3-Marco-Polo
Structure
What is the clue of this story ? （=In what order is the story put together）
Before he got to China Time clue During his stay in China
In 1291, Marco, who was very _w_e_a_l_th_y_ at that time,
returned to Italy. Later, he severed as the _c_a_p_t_a_i_n of a warship in a local war but was caught. In the _p_r_is_o_n_, he met an author who wrote his stories in a book, which became one of the b_e_s_t_-s_e_l_li_n_gbooks in Europe. Many people didn’t believe the stories, but Marco always _s_t_o_o_d__ by his stories.
was confused by_t_h_e_b__la_c_k_ s_to__n_e_s_p_e_o_p_l_e_u_s_e_d__a_s__fu_e_l__
served in t_h_e__e_m_p_e_r_o_r_’s__c_o_u_rt
Marco Polo & His Travels (Part 3)
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Unit 8 Lesson 3 Marco Polo and His Travels 读译课文
2 Marco Polo and His Travels
Kublai Khan welcomed Marco and his father. He was very happy (meet) two foreigners and wanted to learn all about Europe. Marco and his father were guests at the Emperor's Palace. Marco was young, he was very clever and could already speak four languages. The Emperor (impress) by him and they became friends. He asked Marco to serve in his court and sent him to do many important tasks across the country.
4 Marco Polo and His Travels
There (be) inventions and developments in China were not available in Europe at that time. Marco was surprised (see) Chinese people using paper money in the markets. In Europe, people paid goods gold or silver. He could not understand people could pay for food and (value) things with paper! He was also confused by the black stones (that) people used to burn for fuel. The black stones were coal, Marco had never seen coal before!
北师大版高中英语必修三Unit 8 Lesson 3 Marco Polo(共17张PPT)
China
Warship in Marco’s time
Marco Polo telling stories about China in the prison
▪ Part Ⅲ: ▪ What happened to
Marco Polo when he returned to Italy.
Books published about Marco Polo in Chinese
to China.
Marco Polo
▪ Marco Polo (1254-1324), is probably ▪ the most famous Westerner traveled ▪ on the Silk Road. He excelled all the
other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. His journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He reached further than any of his predecessors, beyond Mongolia to China. He became a confidant of Kublai Khan (1214-1294). He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale.
▪ Who is he?
Have you heard about Marco Polo?
Which of the following do
you think is true?
▪ A. He was a French merchant who traveled
unit 8 lesson 3 marco polo 教学课件
persuade
11.persuade. Vt. to cause to do something by reasoning, arguing,begging,etc, 说服,劝 说. persuade sb to do sth. 说服了某人做某事 advise sb to do sth. 劝说某人做某事 She finally persuaded her son to go to college. I advised him to stop smoking, but he wouldn’t listen .
confuse
10. confuse. Vt. to mislead. cause to be mistaken.使人困惑,使弄错. The difficult question confused him. be confused by 对(因)---感到困惑 People were confused by a lot of information.人们被大量的信息搞糊涂了.
Useful words and Expressions
11.pay for 付---款 12.be confused by被---弄糊涂 13.faithful service to sb对---忠诚服务 14.break out (战争,火灾)突然爆发 15.be captured and imprisoned.被抓住关进监狱 16.one of the best- selling books最畅销的书之一. 17.be too fantastic to be true 太荒唐不切实际 18.stand by 支持,忠于. 19. reply to sth(sb) 回答. 20.be surprised to do sth 很吃惊地做某事
Lesson3 Marco Polo教案
Lesson3 Marco Polo教案Lesson 3 Marco PoloLesson3 Marco Polo教案前言：小泰温馨提醒，英语作为在许多国际组织或者会议上都是必需语言，几乎所有学校选择英语作为其主要或唯一的外语必修课。
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lesson3 marco polo教案i. teachingaims:a. knowledge aims:1）to increase students’ store of vocabulary related to beauty.2） to know more about the story of marco polo.b. ability aims:1）to develop students’ reading skills: findingout topics; finding out detailed information etc.2） to retell the story of marco polo.c. moral aim:1） train the students to cooperate with each other2）to improve students’ understanding of spiritsof marco polo and try to learn from him.d. culture awareness:to know the story of western traveller and his contributions. ii. key and difficultpoints:a. teachingimportant points:1） to figure out the main idea of each paragraph.2）practise the students’ oral english.. b. teaching difficult points:1） how to retell the story of marco polo.2） how to use the words and phrasesto make sentences. .iii. teaching methods: task—based method iv. teaching aids: multi-media set v. teaching time: one period （40’）vi. teaching procedures:pre-task step1.greetings and lead-inshow students a short film about marco polo，stimulating their interests. task-cycle task1.pre-reading background of marco polo （true or false）1.marco polo was a french traveller.2.he spent very short time in china.3.marco polo telling stories about china in the prison.4.he was very clever and skilful in language.5.china was less developed than europe when marco travelled in china.task2.fast reading:step1.read the whole article quickly. find out the information about marco polo and fill out the following form:•name: marco polo•born（when/where）:•came to china（when）:•purpose:•languages （howmany）:•returned to italy（when）:•age of his death:•the name of his book:step2.listen to thearticleafter listening, please match the paragraphs with the righttopics. topics:paragraphs:marco’s amazement atchina 3 people ‘s reactions to marco’sbook 6inventions and developments inchina 4 m arco polo's return toitaly5marco’s arrival inchina2 marco polo's earlylife1task3.intensive reading please read the passage carefully for detailed information:1.who was the chinese emperor when marco travelled to china?________, the first emperor of the yuan dynasty2.why was the emperor impressed by marco polo? because marco _______. a. was quite clever b. was verypowerful c. could speak four languages d. both a and c3.why was marco surprised to see people using paper money? because in europe people paid for goods with _____ and ______ .4.what were the black stones marco saw people burning for fuel? the black stones were_____. a. wood b. gas c.coal d. diamonds5.why was marco put into prison when he went back to italy? because a _____ war _______and during the war he was _______ by the ______.6.did all people believe marco’s stories about china at that time? how did marco poloanswer? he replied “i have only told half of what i saw!”post-taskstep1.group competitionpractise using the important new words and phrases. you will see some words and phrases later.please makesentences with them. four students a group, your group will get one point if the answer is right!1.travelled across, do trade with.sentences from the book: he travelled across europe and asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the chinese.2.emperor, be impressed by.sentences from the book: the emperor was impressed by him and they became friends.3.in turn, be amazed by china.sentences from the book: marco, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful china was.4.walls, be covered in.sentences from the book: the walls were covered in gold and silver.5.surprised to see, paper money.sentences from the book: marco was surprised to see chinese people using paper money in the markets.6.be confused by, burn for fuel.sentences from the book: marco was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel.step2.role-play students work in pairs, one student plays the role of marco polo, theother one plays the role of a journalist. then do therole-play. hints: you canask…… travelled across … ?… be amazed by… ?… be impressed by… ?… be confusedby … ?… be surpr ised to see..?step3.summary and homework.marco polo was born in ______. he later travelled to ______ and was ________ by the emperor _______. he served in china for _____ years and experienced many _______ things. soon after he _______ to italy, he was _______ prison, where he told his storiesto a _______. the prisoner then_____ his stories in a book called _______________________.1.write a report on marco polo from a journalist’s point of view.2.retell the story according to the form. reflection:-------- Designed By JinTai College ---------。
[北师大版必修三]Unit 8 Adventure Lesson 3 Marco Polo
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do trade with burn coal for fuel travel across Europe and Asia serve in the court was put into prison pay for goods with paper money be impressed by … break out take dictation
Unit 8 Adventure Lesson 3 Marco Polo
【Task 1】New Words Learning
Yuan Dynasty Emperor Kublai Khan Italy the Summer Palace court goods fuel coal
【Task 2】Put the main ideas of each
【Task 5】Match the expressions with their Chinese meanings.
travel across Europe and Asia serve in the court
pay for goods with paper money A war broke out be impressed by
was put into prison
在宫中服务 用纸币付货物款 横跨亚欧 投入监狱 战争爆发 对……印象深刻
【Task 6】Match the key expressions with the doers.
Marco Polo Kublai Khan
Chinese A war
A prisoner
【Task 7】Finish the summary.
Marco Polo _t_r_a_v_e_ll_e_d_a_c_r_o_s_s Europe and Asia with his father to _d_o__tr_a_d_e__w_i_th_ the Chinese. They arrived in Beijing and met the Emperor Kublai Khan. After that, Marco ___se_r_v_e_d__ in the court and did many important tasks across the country. Marco was surprised to find that Chinese people p_a_i_d__fo_r__g_o_o_d_s with paper! He was also confused that people burned ________c_o_a_l_f.oArfftueerlsome years, Marco returned to Italy. But a local war __________,bMroakrceoowutas caught by the enemy and ____________p_u_t. inItno prpirsiosnon, a prisoner ________t_o_o_k_dwichtialetioMnarco told all his stories to him.
Unit-8-lesson-3-Marco-Polo教学教材
Unit 8 lesson 3 Marco Polo （2013-3-13）教学目标：(1)Read the text and know something G8(2)Read and recite new words and phrases(3Active voice and Passive voice单词部分chat闲谈，聊天1.chatted chatting(1)chat with/to sb和某人聊天(2)chatting on line在线聊天2.affair 事情，事件Current affairs时事What I do in my free time is my affair 私事3.political adj 政治的/politics n 政治4.electricity n 电/ electrical adj 与电有关/electric adj 靠电提供动力5.reform改革，改良political reform 政治改革6.demand v 要求，请求demand sth of /from sb向某人要求某物demand to do 要求做demand that 坚决要求（虚拟）Even though he has already worked himself, he still demands money of/from his parents.He demands that he( should) be told everything (坚决要求)=he demands to be told everything.n demand 需要，需求in demand需求大on demand 一经需求meet one’s demand 满足某人的需求7.belief n 信仰，信心，信任believe v 相信，信任，认为believe sb相信某人说的话believe in 相信，信任，信仰，赞成8.stand for代表（字母代表意思是）支持主张stand out 突出，引人注目stand by 坚持，袖手旁观stand up起立，竖立stand up for支持9host n主办，主人vt 主办host the party主办晚会10.annouce v 宣布announcement n 宣布（1）announce预告性公开或宣布大家关心的事announce the news declare 正式官方宣布declare war(2)announce sth to sb 向某人宣布某事It is announced that据宣布The teacher announced the news to us.It was announced that Brazil would host the 2016 Olympic Games11.apply 运用，应用，申请application申请applicant申请人apply (…)to 应用，适用apply (to sb) for sth(向某人)申请12.delight n快乐，高兴，高兴事delighted adj 高兴地，快乐的to one’s delight =to the delight of sbbe delighted to do高兴做be delighted that高兴be delighted at/by 对/因…高兴13.publish/come out出版14.evident/proof n证据15.explanation n 解释explain v 解释explain sth to sb=explain to sb sth课文部分课前if sowhat forstand forreact to正文Scotland第一段be formed bybe made up ofconcern the whole world第二段be remembered asasin detailmeanof great concernextremely important第三段have been demandedall over the worldcancelso thatbe prevented from being getting any worseescape their painful pastsLondon第一段host citybe being announcedhas the distinction ofthe first city to host the event第二段in the endcome down to第三段be being celebrated bycheering peoplecan be seen everywherebe delighted thatbe held（hold held held）look forward to课后at the momenthitrush hourbe responsible forcollect evidence要求某人做________ serve in the court______ across the county__________ 第三段ever与最高级连用意为_________ 用…覆盖__________（1）Marco, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful china was.in turn_______ 学生们每天轮流打扫教室_____________________________ Theory is based on practice and in turn serves practice_________________________ be amazed at/by_________________________（2）He was very impressed by beijing and the emperor’s palace, especially the summer palace which he discribed as“The greatest palace that ______was…The walls _____________gold and silver and the Hall was so large it could easily seat 6,000 people for dinner”seat __________﹙名词﹚seat____________(动词)Please be seated.______________________________next to the beautiful girl, he looked nervous.(seat)(做非谓语seated=_____) 第四段pay for____________ pay off______________ pay back____________see people______ paper money(use) see people burning the black stones for fuel go back to Italy _________________（1）There were inventions and developments in china______ were not available in Europe at that time.which引导____________ available___________（2）He was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel.people 前可加__________ 引导___________ 修饰__________ 在定从中作__________可以______________.第五段return to Italy___________ be caught by _______ put sb into prison __________ 记录______________ 畅销书____________(1).Not long after his return, a local war broke out near his townbreak out______________It is 3 years since the war___________.(爆发)（2）However, Macro was lucky_____to meet another prisoner____enjoyed listening ________ his stories about china.足够的食物____________ 足够小心_____________听音乐________________ 喜欢集邮______________(enjoy)(3)The prisoner then wrote the stories in a book called the The Description of the World, which became one of the best- selling books in Europe.which 引导__________从句限制性定从与非限制定从的区别_(1)__________________(2)________________ 第六段喜欢读书___________ too fantastic to be true_______________stand by________ I can’t stand _______________.(laugh at) stand for_________ (1)Although people enjoyed reading his book, many of them thought that Macro’s stories about china was too fantastic to be true.although不与______________ 连用It is too small a car to carry all of us.He can’t be too careful.=He can’t be careful enough.I regret to say that his words are only too true./I’d be only too pleased to help you.(2)I have only told a half of_________I saw.what 引导_____从句,同时在从句中充当__________,可以翻译成_________(注：what引导名词性从句在从句中充当成分,有意思)。
Lesson 3 Marco Polo
rich adj. 富有的，富裕的 wealthy the writer of a book, article, play, etc. author n. 作者 when someone dictates sth. for someone else to write down; a test in which a piece of writing is dictated to students learning a foreign language, to test their ability to hear and write the language correctly dictation n. 口述；听写 sth. that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion statement n. 陈述
Venice
It is said that Marco Polo was born there.
Marco’s Traveling Map
Map of China in Yuan Dynasty
Marco 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 heating, paper money, noodle-making and many other things.
Kublai Khan
Marco Polo telling stories about China in the prison.
高中英语必修三北师大版：Unit8lesson3MarcoPolo课件
Read the passage again and Choose the best answer.
1. 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 invited them.
How many parts can we divide the passage into? 3 parts Part 1: When Marco came to China Part 2: After Marco came to China Part 3: After Marco returned to Italy
Lesson 3 Marco Polo
1. To summarize the main idea of the passage 2. To learn about Macro Polo and his travel 3. To learn the new words and expressions in this passage
This is Marco’s traveling map.
for general ideas
In what order does the author mainly develop the passage? The author mainly develops the passage in the time order.
2. 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 could answer lots of questions about Europe.
Unit 8《Adventure》Lesson3 Marco Polo教案4(北师大版必修3)
B. He was an Italian merchant who traveled toChina.
S: B
T: Yes. He was a very famous foreigner inChina, many people know about his story. He came fromItaly.Venicewas his hometown.(show the pictures ofVeniceand the building where he was born)It is said that Marco Polo was born there. Marco Polo wrote a very famous book. Do you know its name?( then give the cover of the book and the book’s affection)
Step 3Reading
Task1Read the text. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?
2.情感态度与价值观: (Ethical goal:.). Let the students experience the spirit of group workeach other by teacher-student and student-student activities.
2. To help the Sslearn the spirit of MarcoPolo as an adventurer.
教学方法
Teaching methods:
北师版必修3 unit 8 part 3 lesson 3 marco polo
Part ⅢLesson 3 Marco PoloⅠ.重点单词1．court n．宫廷；法庭2．fuel n．燃料3．dictation n．口述；听写4．statement n．陈述5．quantity n．数量6．professor n．教授7．hunter n．猎人8．skin n．皮，皮肤9．goods n．商品，物品10．traveler n. 旅行者，旅客→travel v．旅行11．amaze vt. 使惊愕(惊奇)→amazing adj.令人惊奇的→a mazed adj.(人)感到惊奇的→amazement n．惊奇12．confuse vt.使困惑→confusing adj.令人困惑的→confused adj.(人)感到困惑的→confusion n．困惑13．wealthy adj. 富有的，富裕的→wealth n．财富14．author n．作者→authority n．权威人士Ⅱ.核心短语1．in__turn 轮流2．put__into__prison 关进监狱3．stand__by 坚持(某种说法)4．break__out (坏事)突然发生，爆发5．do trade with 与……做生意6．leave out 省略7．be impressed by 对……印象深刻Ⅲ.经典句式1．Although people enjoyed reading his book，many of them thought that Marco’s stories about China were too fantastic to be true.尽管很多人喜欢读他的书，但他们认为马可关于中国的故事太离奇而不可信。
2．Just before he died，aged 70，Marco was asked the question，“Was it all true？”，to__which he replied，“I have only told a half of what I saw！”马可70岁去世，临终前，有人问他：“你讲的故事都是真的吗？” 他回答道：“我讲的只是我所看到的一半。
北师大版高中英语必修三Unit 8《Lesson 3 Marco Polo》课件 1
After he left China
_re_t_u_r_n_e_d_t_o Italy and b__e_c_a_m_e__ the captain of a warship
_w_a_s__c_a_u_g_h_t and put into prison
_to_l_d__a_ll_h_i_s_s_t_o_r_ie_s__to_ another prisoner who was an author …
Name: Marco Polo
Basic informTatoiontellwaassbotornriyn_o__f__a_ tinr_a_v__e_l_l_e_r_,
Before hewhat tirnavfeollerdmaacrtoisosn___s_h__o__u_l_d be got to Chiinnacludtoe__d__?_____with the Chinese
Questions and answers:
2. What did the Emperor ask Marco to do? He asked Marco to serve in his court .
The place where the Emperor lives and works.
Questions and answers:
3) He was also confused by the black stones people used to buHrencfoourldfuneolt. What were the black stones? understand …
anything that can be burned to make heat or power
Lesson3 Marco Polo优质课件
Marco’s amazement at China
People ‘s reactions to Marco’s book
Inventions and developments in China
Marco was welcomed in China
Marco Polo's early life
Self Evaluation课堂分层自我评价
Well done!! You are great！
运用三种阅读方法 较熟练复述课文
Good! Pass!
Sorry！ You fail!
了解三种阅读方 分不清三种阅
法
读方法
基本复述课文 不会复述课文
Homework
Write a short passage about Marco Polo or another great traveler whom you admire, introducing his/her
3) insist that something is true
4) rich
5) the chief palace of the emperor/ king
6) as a result
7) unable to understand or think clearly
Group work
Work in pairs. Prepare a short introduction to Marco Polo and tell each other.
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Story telling: Marco Polo and His Travels
❖ was born in…in… ❖ traveled across… ❖ was amazed by… ❖ was impressed by… ❖ was surprised to see … ❖ was confused by … ❖ served in… ❖ returned to… and became… ❖ caught and put into prison... ❖ told all his stories to…
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Marco’s Traveling Map
Map of China in Yuan Dynasty Marco 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 heating, paper money, noodle-making and many other things.
Kublai Khan
Marco Polo telling stories about China in the prison
The Travels of Marco Polo
Reading
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Reading Comprehension I
Marco Polo is probably the most famous Westerner to travel on the Silk set out Road. In 1271, Polo ______from Venice to China. The clever youth was welcomed Kublai Khan, who ruled _________by China at that time, and was asked to serve in his court. Marco Polo was _____ impressed by many inventions and _________ developments in China which were not ________ available in Europe. He was _________ surprised to see people using paper money
QuizⅡ Complete the passage using the words in the box.
set out impressed available surprised confused returned broke out However best-selling serve welcomed
2. 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 could answer lots of questions about Europe.
4. China was more developed than Europe at that time when Marco traveled to China. T 5. It was not long before Marco Polo arrived in Italy a local war broke out near his town. F 6. Marco Polo wrote The Description of the World before he died. F
Have you ever heard of Marco Polo?
Which of the following do you think is true about Marco Polo? A. He was a French merchant who traveled to Venice. B. He was an Italian merchant who
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Find the topic for each paragraph. 1 Marco Polo came to China. 2
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5 6
Kublai Khan welcomed Marco. Marco Polo was surprised by beautiful and powerful China. Great inventions and developments in China. The book about the travel came into world. People doubted his book.
traveled to China.
Marco Polo (1254-1324), a Venetian trader and explorer who gained fame for his worldwide tris said that Marco Polo was born there.
2. What’s the writer’s attitude in writing this passage? A. Defensive.（防御的）
B. Persuasive.（有说服力的）
C. Supportive. （支持的， 拥护的） D. Objective.（客观的）
Reading Comprehension Ⅱ Put the sentences in right order. a. Marco Polo was captured and put in prison. b. Marco came to China with his 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 bedac country.
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Reading Comprehension Ⅲ True or False. 1. Kublai Khan trusted Marco Polo very much. T 2. People began using coal as fuel during the Yuan Dynasty. F 3. The Hall in the Summer Palace was big enough for 6,000 to have dinner together. T
5. How long was Marco away from
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 a crime. C.Because he refused to hand in the treasure he had got in China. D.Because he demanded to use paper money.
Activity
Retell the story in pairs
was born traveled across… was impressed by… was amazed by… was surprised to see… was confused by… return… captured and imprisoned dictated…
3. Why was Marco surprised to see people using paper money? A. Because people bought goods with paper. B. Because he didn’t know what ’s that at all. C. Because in Europe people paid for goods with gold or silver. D. Because he thought only Europeans used paper money.
4. What were the black stones Marco
saw people burning for fuel?
A. Iron. B. Rock. C. Reef. Italy? A. 24 years C. 20 year B. 10 years D. 17 years D. Coal.
confused in the markets. He was also ________ by the black stones known as coal. In 1291, Marco ________to returned Italy, where a local war _________ broke out soon after his return. He was caught and put into However he was lucky to prison. ________, share a cell(牢房) with an author, who took dictation and later wrote the then best-selling The Description of the __________ World. Popular as the book was, many thought the stories in it were too fantastic to be true.