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1、All around the world, people use compasses, coal, kites, paper money and noodles. Most people know these things came from China. But how did they reach the rest of the world? Ah! Thats story! Sit back and listen to the fascinating tale of Marco Polo.Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254. He
2、didnt meet his father until the age of 15. Why? Because his father and Uncle Maffeo had gone east to China and met the great ruler, Kublai KhanThe Polo brothers finally returned to Venice in 1269. Almost immediately, they planned another trip to China. In 1271, they ventured east, taking Marco with
3、them. For three years, they traveled by ship and camel. Their odyssey finally ended when they reached the courts of Kublai Khan.When he was 17 years old, he travelled When he was 17 years old, he travelled across Europe and Asia with his across Europe and Asia with his father.father.Finally, they ar
4、rived Beijing and Finally, they arrived Beijing and met the Emperor of Yuan Dynastymet the Emperor of Yuan DynastyKublai Kublai KhanKhan忽必烈忽必烈Marco was surprised by what he saw in China.Paper money“The greatest palace that ever was”The Summer Palaceblack stonesMarco Polo was awed by the Summer Palac
5、e . The walls were covered in gold and sliver and the Hall was so large it could easily dine 6,000 people. He was surprised to see Chinese people using paper money in the market. He was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel. The black stones were coal, but he had never seen
6、it before!They became friends and Kublai Khan asked Marco to serve in his court.He returned to Italy. A local war broke out and he was captured and put in prison.17 years laterHe met another prisoner, who is an author. And tell him all his stories.Marco Polo s Oriental knowledge brought a whole new
7、world to Europeans.He also expanded the geographical and spiritual vision as well as Europeans ambitions. . .His travel sparked Europeans desire for the East, and the two continents distance began to narrowLater the author wrote them in a book-The Description of the World.Was it all true?“I have only told a half of what I saw!”Doubt
