Question

【题目】 Europeans began exploring the world by sea in the 1400s. This period of discovery lasted from about 1418 to 1620.

Reasons for exploration.

A major reason for these voyages was the wish to set up sea routes between Europe and East Asia. Advances（进步）in knowledge and technology were another main reason behind these voyages of discovery.

Contributions

After they set sail on the vast ocean, explorers were able to bring the knowledge of a larger world back to Europe. In addition to the presence（存在）of hew lands, these explorations often led to the discovery of new species（物种）and new cultures of people. Those all helped open up a new world to Europe.

The Age of Exploration allowed more people to see and study the world. It brought great development to science as well as trade between East and West.

【1】How did Europeans explore the world in the 1400s?

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【2】How long did the exploration?

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【3】Where did Europeans set up sea routes?

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【4】What could explorers bring back to Europe after they on the vast ocean?

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【5】The Age of Exploration helped develop science and trade between East and West didn't it?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】By sea.

【2】For about 202years./ For about two centuries.

【3】Between Europe and East Asia.

【4】The knowledge of a larger world.

【5】Yes./ Yes, it did.

【解析】

短文讲述欧洲人从15世纪开始通过海洋探索世界，为欧洲开辟了一个新世界，给东西方的科学和贸易带来了巨大的发展。

【1】根据“Europeans began exploring the world by sea in the 1400s.”可知，通过海洋探索世界。故答案为By sea.

【2】根据“This period of discovery lasted from about 1418 to 1620.”可知，从1418年持续到1620年，长达202年（大约两个世纪）。故答案为For about 202years./ For about two centuries.

【3】根据“A major reason for these voyages was the wish to set up sea routes between Europe and East Asia.”可知，在欧洲和东亚之间建立海上航线。故答案为Between Europe and East Asia.

【4】根据“After they set sail on the vast ocean, explorers were able to bring the knowledge of a larger world back to Europe.”可知，探险家们可以将更广阔世界的知识带回欧洲。故答案为The knowledge of a larger world.

【5】根据“It brought great development to science as well as trade between East and West.”可知，探索的时代给东西方的科学和贸易带来了巨大的发展。故答案为Yes./ Yes, it did.