book9一unit2一reading.ppt

New words encyclopedia exploration celestial horizon equator overhead knot log nautical 5 Write down the working principles of the following instruments: Bearing circle: Astrolabe: Quadrant: Consolidation . We may want to know (1)____seamen explored the oceans(2)_______ latitude appeared. (3)_______they didn’t have the modern navigational help, seamen could still control the sea by using some skills to explore seas and discover the new lands. (4)______ (use) nature is the first and most useful form of (5)_________(explore), such as using celestial bodies, using wildlife, using the weather, and using the sea. Because of these skill, sailors increased the ability(6)__ navigate new seas when they used instruments, (7)______ (include) longitude and latitude. Language study 1. We may well wonder how seamen explored the oceans before latitude and longitude made it possible to plot a ship’s position on a map. The minimum requirements for the job are a degree and two years’ experience. You must get a minimum of 40 questions right to pass the examination. Homework * UNIT 2 Question: How many oceans are there in the world ? Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean the Arctic Ocean the Indian Ocean the Pacific Ocean the Atlantic Ocean compass Astrolabe(星盘) Sextant(六分仪) sea/nautical chart early navigational instruments magnetic random awkward reference precise portable accurate secure theoretical Read about what navigation was like before modern instruments were used. Sailing the oceans Fast-reading How did seamen explore the oceans before latitude and longitude made it possible to plot a ship’s position? Page 1 Using nature Keeping alongside the coastline Using celestial bodies天体 Using wildlife Using the weather Using the sea Using celestial bodies to plot the positions to work out the latitude a special cloud formation indicates there is land close by Using wildlife If seaweed was fresh and smelled