1 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the summer of 1405, Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships 1 (load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers. Zheng He's seven voyages had a farreaching impact 2 China and its neighbours. Zheng He's efforts helped develop and strengthen 3 (harmony) relations with these countries and regions. Zheng He's accomplishments are now 4 (wide) acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China's most influential explorers.
Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved sailing, and he showed great interest in geography, 5 inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Columbus insisted on 6 (search) for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. On 3 August 1492, he 7 (depart) from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 crewmen. Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed 8 (keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and 9 (brave) across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew spotted land in 10 distance. His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.