（浙江）高中英语热身和阅读课件2新人教版选修9.pptVIP

Comprehending 1. Read the passage and answer the following questions. What is the use of a bearing circle, astrolabe, quadrant or sextant? ( ) What is the use of a compass? ( ) A. To set the course of the ship B. To measure the position of the ship C. To measure the speed of the ship D. To tell the time 2) Why are speed and time important in working out the longitude of a ship? Speed and time are important in finding out the longitude of a ship because the earth moves fifteen degrees westwards every hour. If you know your direction, speed and time, you