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Christopher Columbus Four masterpieces of China Some western Literature Why was Columbus keen on discovering new lands as well as other explorers in western countries ? Why weren’t Chinese at that time ? Key words: science/economy/trade route/Marco polo’s accountadventure/harmony Backgroundthe development of science and technology economy development trade route Marco polo’s account finding gold/silk//precious stone/china Background: Ming and Qing Dynasty Western culture conquer the nature the spirit of adventure explore the new land Chinese culture nature and man in one live in harmony with nature Western culture conquer the nature the spirit of adventure explore the new land Chinese culture nature and man in one live in harmony with nature Step5 Consolidation * * In this class you will be able to… get the idea of literature. understand the content of the journal. find the vivid descriptions of the views . master the literary style of narration. experience different cultures. Step 1 Lead-in  What’s literature ?  Journey to the WestA Dream of Red MansionsHeroes of the Marshes the Romance Of The Three Kingdoms  What’s literature ? novels, plays, and poetry and so on are referred to as literature, especially when they are considered to be good or important or valuable.  Christophe Columbus （1451～1506） Journal of the First Voyage to America 1.He is an Italian sailor and explorer who discovered the New World in 1492. 2.Queen of Portugal, Isabella, offered money to help Columbus’s first voyage . 3.He didn’t read