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Developing ideas — reading
Unit 3 The world meets China
目录
contents
Pre-reading
I
Language points
Ⅳ
Fast reading
II
Homework
Ⅴ
Intensive reading
III
Post-reading
Ⅵ
I
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
1. What are the Chinese names of these works
2. Why do you think these works are
popular outside of China
3. What other Chinese works do you
think people outside of China would
enjoy Why
Pre-reading
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
1. What are the Chinese names of these works
《易经》《论语》《孙子兵法》《西游记》《茶馆》
《射雕英雄传》《三体》
Pre-reading
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
2. Why do you think these works are
popular outside of China
Because more and more foreigners want to learn more about Chinese culture and everyday life in China, these works arouse their interest.
Pre-reading
3. What other Chinese works do you
think people outside of China would
enjoy Why
Maybe they enjoy Dream of the Red Chamber because it describes the life of the people in Qing dynasty and reveals social reality at that time ...
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
II
Fast reading
Fast reading
Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
1. Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
2. How did you get interested in Chinese literature
3. How do you select works to translate
The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar to us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder what works are read outside of China and how they are received Today, four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature with us .
They are:
Fast reading
Petko, aged 43 from Bulgaria
Annelous, aged 34 from the Netherlands
Joachim, aged 25 from France
Mai, aged 28 from Egypt
Fast reading
Q1_________________________________________
Petko: It all started with a movie I watched when I was a boy – The Shaolin Temple. That movie gave me so many reasons to fall in love with China. I was amazed by Chinese Kung fu, of course – everyone loves kung fu, don’t they I also thought the Chinese language sounded so beautiful and I found that I liked Chinese music, too – I just loved the movie’s theme tune, Song of the Shepherd.
...
How did you get interested in Chinese literature
Fast reading
Q2_________________________________________
Petko: I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. I fell in love with Dream of the Red Chamber the first time I read it, and was determined to translate it into Bulgarian. My next goal is to translate The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
...
How do you select works to translate
Fast reading
Q3___________________________________________
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Petko: Thirty-six Stratagems has sold more than 1,000 copies in Bulgaria. When you consider that here the best a writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller in Bulgaria!
...
Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
Fast reading
III
Intensive reading
Intensive reading
1. Petko a Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in its
culture. If only there was greater awareness of Chinese language and
literature in my country.
2. Annelous b I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture. I care
more about what writers have to say than who they are.
3. Joachim c I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much as I do,
especially stories from classical literature.
4. Mai d It’s important to read what interests you, not just what is recommended
by other people. The same goes for the literature that I translate.
Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Intensive reading
1. Petko
c I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much as I do, especially stories from classical literature.
I fell in love with Dream of the Red Chamber the first time I read it, and was determined to translate it into Bulgarian. Now that this dream has come true, my next goal is to translate The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Intensive reading
2. Annelous
a Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in its culture. If only there was greater awareness of Chinese language and literature in my country.
When I started high school, I …Chinese history and culture, and this inspired me to choose Chinese Studies as …
On the whole, I do have to admit that here, people’s knowledge of Chinese literature is rather limited.
Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Intensive reading
3. Joachim
d It’s important to read what interests you, not just what is recommended by other people. The
same goes for the literature that I translate.
I just go with what I like and what I am interested in.
Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Intensive reading
4. Mai
b I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture. I care more about what writers have to say than who they are.
I don’t care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work itself.
Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Intensive reading
1. If you had a chance to talk with the four Sinologists, what would you like to ask them
2. What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature Why
3. Which works of Western literature are popular in China What make them popular
4. In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit improve your understanding of China’s influence on the world
Ⅳ
Post-reading
Post-reading
Learning to learn
When faced with answering one big question, start by breaking it down into a series of smaller questions. Then consider how many of these questions you can answer and what evidence you can give to support these answers. Finally, identify what you still need to find out and how you will go about this.
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
1 Break the topic into smaller questions. Consider the following:
What types of literary works do you think should
be promoted (e.g. fiction, drama, poetry) Why
Post-reading
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
By what different methods could this be done (e.g. translation, advertising, film adaptation)
2 Do research to find more information to support your ideas.
3 Present your ideas to the class.
Post-reading
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
Post-reading
Language points
V
Language points
sino-
中国的
-logy
一门学科
sinology
汉学
sinologist
汉学家
-ist
……专业人员
1.
Language points
2. familiar adj. 熟悉的 unfamiliar adj. 不熟悉的;
sth be familiar to sb 某物对某人来说熟悉的
sb be familiar with sth 某人熟知某事物
1) 他的名字是我很熟悉的。
2) 我不了解他的性格。
3) 他是个新人,因此他不熟悉学校。
His name is familiar to me.
I am not familiar with his character.
He is a new comer, so he is unfamiliar with the school.
Language points
3. determined adj 坚定的;坚决的;果断的
be determined to do sth. 决心做某事(表示状态)
determine v. 决定;确定;(使)下定决心
determine to do sth. 决心做某事(表示动作)determine on / upon (doing) sth. 决定(做)某事
determination n. 决心;果断
Language points
1)我们下定决心,要在元旦前完成这项工作。
2)他决心成立一个俱乐部。
3)他决定早点动身了吗?
4)他表现得十分勇敢和果断。
We are determined to get the work done before New Year’s Day.
He determined to form a club.
Did he determine on an early start
He showed great courage and determination.
1. be familiar to _____________________
2. fall in love with _____________________
3. be amazed by _____________________
4. inspire sb to do sth _____________________
5. be exposed to ____________________
6. have a profound effect on ____________________
某物对某人来说是熟悉的
爱上
对……很惊异
激励某人做某事
Language points
使接触,暴露于……
对……有深远的影响
7. come true _____________________
8. as to _____________________
9. keep a close eye on _____________________
10. be highly thought of _____________________
11. have a lot in common _____________________
12. strike a chord _____________________
实现,成为现实
关于
密切注意
被高度评价
Language points
有共同之处
引起共鸣;打动
Language points
1. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had
been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
Paraphrase: Before that, the only great works about history that I had been introduced to were Homer’s epic poems.
Prior to 在……之前
Language points
1. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had
been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
You should have an entire plan ready prior to taking the first move.
第一步行动之前你应该有一个完整的计划。
Language points
1. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had
been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
be exposed to 使接触(新事物),暴露于……
Every time your baby is exposed to new toys, words, sounds, textures, tastes, smells, etc, she’s learning.
每次你的宝宝接触到新的玩具、单词、声音、质地、味道、气味等时,她都在学习。
Language points
1. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had
been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
be exposed to 使接触(新事物),暴露于……
The fisherman has been exposed to the sun for a whole day.
那个渔夫在阳光下晒了一整天。
Language points
2. In the Netherlands, the decision as to which works of Chinese literature get translated is largely influenced by the opinions of respected Sinologists.
There are different opinions as to what measures we should take.
同位语从句
关于我们采取哪些措施有不同的观点。
Paraphrase: In the Netherlands, the opinions of respected Sinologists have a great influence on which works of Chinese literature get translated.
关于
Language points
3. I also keep a close eye on what’s being self-published online by new, young authors – they have some good ideas.
Paraphrase: I also closely follow what new, young authors are themselves publishing online. They have some good ideas.
keep a close eye on 密切注意
Language points
3. I also keep a close eye on what’s being self-published online by new, young authors – they have some good ideas.
他将不得不密切注意天气情况,在多风地区周围航行。
He will have to keep a close eye on the weather and navigate around windy areas.
Language points
4. When you consider that here the best a writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller in Bulgaria!
Paraphrase: In Bulgaria, usually a writer’s best hope is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, so Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller!
when 引导时间状语从句中包含一个 that 引导的宾语从句
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5. Because of this, Chinese literary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
Paraphrase: Because of this, Chinese literary works evoke strong and familiar feelings in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
strike a chord 引起共鸣;打动
Language points
5. Because of this, Chinese literary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
感谢你的发言,你的话真是打动人心。
Thank you for speaking, your words really struck a chord.
The play struck such a responsive chord in the hearts of both the young and the old.
这部戏剧在年轻人和老年人心中都引起了如此强烈的共鸣。
Homework
VI
Homework
What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature Why
Please write an introduction to the work which is your favourite according to the above questions.