The Master Thief of Unknown World
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. Helen Keller (US deafblind author)
What is he famous for? Where did he travel? How did he travel?
- Plymouth - the Golden Hind (Золотая лань) - the Pacific - the New World - the Moluccas Islands - Africa - Elizabeth I
Ex. 3 A 2 B 6 C 4 D 1 E 5 F 3 G 7
Ex. 5 On board – on the ship (на борту) remaining – left (оставшихся) route – way (путь,маршрут) violent – strong (сильный) ports – harbours (порты) treasure – valuable objects (сокровища) eventually – in the end (в конце концов) fortune – sum of money (состояние)
1) In 1577 five ships left Plymouth with Frances Drake as a captain. 2) He crossed the Atlantic and found a new route around the South America. 3) After that they reached the Paсific. 4) Next, the Golden Hind sailed north along the coast of South America. 5) There he attacked Spanish ports.
6) Finally, Drake sailed to North America and crossed the Pacific. 7) He sailed round the southern tip of Africa. 8) Drake's expedition arrived in England in September, ) Francis Drake made many discoveries and had brought an amazing treasure.
1) Left Plymouth; 2) crossed, found a new route; 3) reached; 4) along the coast 5) attacked 6)finally, crossed 7) round the southern tip 8) September, 1580; 9) made discoveries and brought treasure