Упр.11 Юнит 4 Step 9 ГДЗ Rainbow English 10 класс

Optional task. Use the Internet and try to find some information about Marco Polo, his life and travels. Share your information with your classmates. You may use this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and traveller. He was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy. When he was 17, he travelled with his father and uncle to Asia along the Silk Road.

They spent many years in the court of Kublai Khan in China. Marco Polo learned about Asian culture, trade, and geography. Later, he returned to Venice and told people about his travels.

His book, The Travels of Marco Polo, became very famous and inspired many explorers. Marco Polo died in 1324, but he is still remembered as one of the greatest travellers in history.