Before listening to the tape, look at the map below. Then write down which new places Zheng He might have visited on his seven voyages.Listening 1By 刘超英Zheng Hes VoyageBy 刘超英By 刘超英nautical chartListen to the tape for the first time and tick those ports and islands mentioned in the text. Then check to see how many you got right out of the six in the pre-listening activity.1 _ 2 _ 3 _ 4 _ 5 _ 6 _ Read the statements and listen to the tape for the second time. Then complete the chart.23CalicutChampa SumatraHormuz AdenMogadishuStatementEvidence1 He is the only 15th century Chinese navigator we know.No reports of other navigators for this period have survived. 2 He came from Yunnan Province.3 His ships were very large.4 He was very important.It was written in documents. The writers mention it in the books. He made seven voyages and visited more than thirty countries. 5 Foreign kings liked Chinese porcelain and silk.6 He returned with strange presents for the Emperor. 12Zheng He remarks how much the foreign kings liked porcelain and silk. He brought a giraffe for the Emperor from Africa. He brought scarves of fine gold decorated with pearls and precious stones. Listen to the tape for the third time and finish these sentences so that they show cause and effect. 1 The Emperor wanted to demonstrate Chinese power abroad so 2 When he died Zheng He wanted people to know how successful he had been so 4he sent Zheng He with a large fleet of ships to visit new places in neighbouring countries.up a pillar describing all his achievements.he put3 The writers wanted people to believe that Zheng Hes ships were large so 4 The writers wanted people to believe Zheng He was very important would believe that he really had achieved great things and gone to many foreign countries.that theydescribed him as being eight feet tall.so theyTalkingMay the strangest argument win!The following information given may help you make your arguments well.Possible arguments for the voyages Possible arguments against the voyages The government can remove pirates from the seas. Then they can tax the traders more. Armies to the north of China are a constant and very real threat. They had wars with the Chinese army in the past and may do so again if China is not prepared. The voyages are very impressive and make people in distant lands recognize the greatness of China. To defend China against the armies from the north is very costly and needs many soldiers. There will be no money for a fleet. If we do not continue the voyages we will lose diplomatic and trading connections. There is little reason to continue foreign trade. China is so large that it does not need foreign trade to develop economically. Sample debate(Em = Emperor)Em: Those against the voyages may make their arguments now.S 1: Your Excellency, we would like to suggest that you do not continue with these voyages. They are expensive and take many soldiers, who could be protecting Chinese borders, away on trading expeditions. This means our people are left exposed to attacks by armies from the north.S2: We are a great country and do not need to trade with other foreign countries to succeed economically. Selling goods within our borders is quite enough to secure our future. So, Your Excellency, there seems to be no reason to continue these voyages.Em: Thank you. Now let me hear the arguments of those who want these voyages to continue.S3: Thank you, Your Excellency. These voyages are very impressive and many people are now able to recognize the greatness of China. They help build diplomatic relations with other countries. What is more, we can co-operate with other countries to clear the South China Sea of pirates and other troublesome people.S4: In addition these links can help us with our foreign trade. We can sell many things to these countries. Their rulers often ask for more silk and porcelain goods and are very eager for ourfriendship and co-operation. With our foreign trade connections we can increase our position in this area and spread our influence even wider.Em: Thank you for your advice. I have thought for a long time on this matter and I agree that trade with other countries is good. We can use this opportunity to spread the greatness of China and to increase our influence in this region. It would also help our people if we cleared the South China Sea of pirates. They cause difficulties to our fishermen and tradersand hurt many innocent lives. As for our northern border, I will secure that by using other troops and make sure we will be secure in the future. Thank you for your help. The voyages will continue!Look at each sentence. Complete it with a word opposite in meaning to the one underlined in the sentence. EXAMPLE:The return voyage was calm, but d