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vered more than 30 countries and areas. The journeys which /that were to develop trade and friendship between China and other countries covered more than 30 countries and areas. 2 Work in groups and talk about Zheng He with the information in 1a and 2. Try to use as many attributive clauses as possible. A greatest explorer in China’s history Name Zheng He Birth was born in 1371 Profession captain, palace official, a great explorer Journey seven ocean journeys during28 years sailing to the east coast of Africa more than half a century earlier than Columbus’ first journey to America Death died of illness on his way home from Africa Zheng He is really the pride of China. 3 Sentences: 1. He was a Ming dynasty explorer whom we Chinese people are proud of. 2. It’s hard to believe! 3. What a great explorer! 1. Write a passage to introduce Zheng He according to the information in 1a and 2. Use as many attributive clauses as possible. 2. Search some information about Columbus. Compare him with Zheng He.