3. Read the article and find out what the numbers mean. 1371 1433 7 25,000 1405 2 Read and say

4. Read Paragraph 1 and fill in the chart. 3 While you read

5. Read Paragraph 1 and fill in the chart.

6. Read Paragraphs 2 and 3 and complete the table. (be) known as

8. 1371 Yunnan a trusted official of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to visit and explore the lands outside China · to develop relations with foreign countries · to set up trade routes with foreign countries 14051433 7 South-East Asiathe Middle East the east coast of Africa trade valuable goods like gold, silver and silk the exchange of cultures and technologies the development of those countries and regions

9. Read Paragraph 4 and answer the questions.

10. Because he opened up cultural contacts between different peoples around the world. No, he didn’t. Because he died during this voyage. That he was a pioneer. Read Paragraph 4 and answer the questions.

11. D1 What do the italicized words in the following sentences refer to? Read the article on page 3 to find the answers. Comprehension seven great voyages treasure ships Silk a giraffe the exchange of cultures and technologies 4

12. D3 In groups, discuss the following questions. Discuss

13. Retell the story according to the key words. 6 Retell the story WhoWhenWhatWhereHowwhy The voyages of Zheng He The voyages of Zheng He