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1、 REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEATrade and_ （curious） have often formed the _(found) of mankinds greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was _ strong passion_ the people of early civilisations（ ）. Marco Polos tales inspired European explorers _（search） _ sea routes from west to east
2、. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first _（do）.In ancient _(time), silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along _ became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended a
3、long the coasts of the Indian Ocean, _(centre) around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also _（lead） to more _(aware) of each others cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the
4、 west of China, as _(record) in Du Huans Record of My Travels in _ eighth century. Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations _ these regions. Between 1405 and1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and_（explore）. These fleets were a sight _(behold) and were_ a league of th
5、eir own at that time. _the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes _gestures of friendship in return _ gold, silk, and spices. _ China _(w
6、ithdraw) from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes _(remain) active channels between other cultures for centuries. To reach out across the sea_（remain） remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes _（travel） by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime
7、Silk Road, _ is part of the Belt and Road Initiative （）. The aim of this initiative is_(encourage) cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading _(grow) greatly in recent years, and _ （continue） to do so in years
8、_(come). China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, _ will help to greatly develop the whole area _ the benefit of future trade and _(culture) exchange（）. China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zhe
9、ng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places _(leave) to explore. In recent years, China has joined other nations _ several expeditions to explore the Arctic. _ a scientific point of view, there is _ urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects. Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology_ hand, the need _（trade） trade and the desire _(enhance) relationships will drive China _(reach) out across the sea far into （） the future. 3 / 3学科网（北京）股份有限公司学科网（北京）股份有限公司学科网（北京）股份有限公司