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Magellan(麦哲伦)was a brave but fierce (explore). He turned a business trip into an exciting adventure, exploring a big world many Europeans at that time couldn't even imagine. When he set off, people thought it was impossible to sail around the whole world and worried all kinds of (danger), from sea monsters deadly fogs.

Back then, Portugal and Spain were in fierce competition to find and take over new lands to get spices(香料)that European nobles loved. In 1505, Magellan joined this race, going to India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. But his time(serve)Portugal(葡萄牙)didn't last long: He (charge)with illegal trading and had a falling out with Manuel I, who rejected his plan to find a new spice route.

After Magellan died, his crew kept going in the one ship left, (lead)by the Basque Juan Sebastian Elcano. They got back to Spain in September 1522. Along the way, they found a new ocean, made new trade routes for Europe and (successful)paved the way for modern globalism. After sailing 60,000 miles and losing 80% of the people on the trip, the expedition showed the world could be circled by ship opened the door to European colonization of the New World for business.

Mrs. Pearce2 cups of tea for everyone and offered delicate pastries. Her daughter, Serena, held her cup, with one finger in the air, as if she was trying to seem3. It seemed strange to Bernie that anyone would want to drink tea, yet here, drinking tea seemed to be a special4.

Uncle Arthur5 Bernie's tiredness. "Jet lag, I guess. I'll make you a special cup of tea tonight to help you rest," he said. "Try it. It6 well for me," Serena added. Bernie was too tired to7. He was at the point of just agreeing to everything.

Clara and Arthur continued their small talk, sharing8. Bernie managed to seem9, but his mind kept wandering back to his video games back home.

Dinner was roast beef and apple pie with ice cream, which really captured Bernie's heart. The delicious food made him feel a bit more10.

As bedtime11, Arthur remembered his plan to make a12 cup of tea for Bernie. By now, Bernie could13 keep his eyes open. As he settled into his bed, Mrs. Pearce brought him the steaming cup of hot tea.

"I hope you have a pleasant sleep," said Mrs. Pearce. Bernie held the warm cup of tea in his hand and14 gratefully. Everything was good, and the tea was15.