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Listening and Speaking
&
Listening and Talking
Unit 5 Languages around the world
1.Listen to a speech about learning foreign languages and talk
about reasons why people study a foreign language;
2.Know the differences between British and American accents;
3.Learn different kinds of English.
Lead-in
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. —Frank Smith
一种语言能带你进入人生旅途，两门语言为你开启人生旅途中的所有大门。 ——弗兰克·史密斯
How many languages are spoken in the world
A. More than 4,000.
B. More than 5,000.
C. More than 6,000.
D. More than 7,000.
Pre-listening
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China
China has more than 300 languages spoken. These languages are popular in Tibet, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. The popular language is Mandarin Chinese spoken by more than 955 million people. However, Standard Chinese is the official language. Cantonese is also very popular.
Exploring languages around the world
Before you listen, match each photo with the correct country name. Then discuss which languages are spoken in these countries.
Hello!
Bonjour!
Hallo!
здравствуйте!
iHola!
!
France
Germany
Canada
Russia
India
Spain
Listening and Speaking
Listen to a speech and tick the two languages with the most native speakers. Circle the official languages of the United Nations (UN).
Russian Chinese Korean Japanese
Spanish Arabic English French
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Six official languages used in the United Nations
English
Arabic
Chinese
Spanish
French
Russian
Listen to the speech again and answer the questions.
1. What is the main topic of this speech
2. How many languages are there in the world
3. How many billion people speak the UN’s official languages as their native or second language
4. What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning
There are nearly 7,000 languages in the world.
Learning a foreign language.
About 2.8 billion people.
It’s very useful to learn one or more foreign languages.
Listen to the speech again. What do the italicised words refer to in the sentences.
1. They think it means better job chances in the future.
2. They are spoken by around 2.8 billion people.
They: students who choose to study a UN language
it: studying a UN language
They: the six official UN languages
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish.
Reference
Pronouns (it,they,she,etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier. Pay attention to the context of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to.
Listening skills
To some students, it seems that the only foreign language to learn is English. There are, however, nearly 7,000 languages in the world. After Chinese, the language with the most native language speakers isn’t English—it’s Spanish! Learning English is very useful, but it is wise to learn at least one other foreign language, if possible.
There are many reasons why people learn a foreign language. Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN. As they think it means better job chances in the future. The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. They are spoken by around 2.8 billion people as their native or second languages. Some students, though, choose to study a language because of family or friends. One American girl chose to learn Danish because her grandparents were from Denmark. When she was little, her grandpa used to read letters to her in Danish from their relatives in Denmark. Another young lady started learning French because she had several friends from African countries where French is spoken. What do you think Which other language would you choose to study and why
Transcript
Work in pairs or groups. Discuss with you partners:
If you have the chance, what other language(s) do you want to learn Why
How do you understand Frank Smith’s words “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.”
Explore different kinds of English
How much do you know about American English and British English
Listening and Talking
Listen to the first part of the talk. What are the different kinds of English are mentioned
British English,
American English, and Australian English.
Listen to the second part of the talk. What are the two pairs of words that the student is confused by Tick them in the boxes.
semester/term restroom/toilet
gas/petrol subway/underground
n. 汽油；气味；燃气
n.汽油
n. 地铁
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LISTENING PART 1
As many countries speak English as a first language, there are many different kinds of English around the world: British English, American English, Australian English, and many others. Some English learners might ask, “Can English speakers from different countries all understand each other ” The answer is yes. People in these countries can usually understand each other with very few problems. There are differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, but those are usually not big problems. However, those differences can cause confusion for non-native English speakers. For example, a student who has learnt British English might not be familiar with the different vocabulary that an American might use. Listen to this conversation between a foreign language student and her American classmate.
Transcript
LISTENING PART 2
Amy: Thank you very much for helping me with my English.
Betty: You’re welcome! When are you free to meet This semester, I’m free on Tuesday and Thursday after lunch.
Amy: I’m sorry What does “semester” mean
Betty: You know, semester—half of a school year.
Amy: Oh, you mean like a term
Betty: Yes, like a term. The British say “term”. We usually say “semester” here in America.
Amy: Got it! My first English lesson with you, haha Ok, let’s meet on Tuesday. Where shall we meet
Betty: Let’s meet at a coffee shop near my home. It’s very convenient to get there by subway.
Amy: Subway Do you mean the Underground
Betty: Yes, the train that goes under the ground!
Amy: Ah, got it! Haha, my second English lesson—thank you!
Transcript
BrE & AmE
When you hear two native speakers of English, they may still not speak the same kind of English.
What Do you
mean this autumn
Do you have any plan this fall
American English British English
A: Do you want to come to my apartment
B: Your flat I don’t think so. Can we go to the pub
A: Wow, the bar is a nice place. We can go.
B: Great. I want a tin of Coke and some sweets.
A: Well, I want a can of beer and some candies.
B: Hey, I like football match very much.
A: OK. We can go and see a soccer game tomorrow.
B: Oh, time to go home, let’s go to the lift.
A: OK. Let’s go to the elevator together.
Look at the pairs of words below. Which words are British English and which are American English Try to think of more pairs of words like these.
n. 公寓套房
British English
American English
BrE AmE
The differences between BrE & AmE.
vocabulary
spelling
pronunciation
autumn fall
typhoon tornado
I think I guess
colour color
centre center
traveller traveler
dance dance
not not
Chinese BrE AmE
街区；邻近的地方 neighbourhood neighborhood
劳动力 labour labor
颜色 colour color
荣誉 honourable honorable
幽默 humour humor
特别喜爱的人（或物） favourite favorite
电影院 theatre theater
公里 kilometre kilometer
More pairs of words.
Chinese BrE AmE
电梯 lift elevator
汽油 petrol gas, gasoline
秋天 autumn fall
地铁 underground subway
大学 university college
垃圾 rubbish garbage
垃圾箱 dustbin trash can
假期 holiday vacation
两周 fortnight two weeks
More pairs of words.
Chinese BrE AmE
公寓 flat apartment
酒吧 pub bar
罐头 tin can
糖果 sweets candy
橡皮 eraser rubber
比赛 match game
足球 football soccer
电影 film movie
出租车 taxi cab
More pairs of words.
Wow, I want some
sweets. What about
you, Martin
Well, I want
some ______.
candy
Pair Work
Time to go home. Let’s go to the ____ together.
Oh no, the
_______
must be full
of people
this time.
lift
elevator
Read and role-play the conversation. What misunderstanding has happened
Martin: Hey, Zhou Wei, do you want to go shopping There’s a sale at my favourite store.
Zhou Wei: Oh, yes! I really need to buy some pants.
Martin: Pants That’s funny. I don’t usually go shopping with my friends for pants.
Zhou Wei: You don’t Don’t you like to have somebody tell you if the pants look good or not
Martin: Er…Not really…Hey, wait, do you mean trousers —what you and I are wearing on our legs right now
Zhou Wei: Oh, yes. That’s what I mean by pants! That’s American English, isn't it
Martin: Yes, it is! I knew what you meant, by the way. I was just joking with you. Did you know that in British English, “pants” means something very different
Zhou Wei: Really So what does it mean
Martin: In British English, the word “pants” means underwear…
What does Zhou Wei want to buy
Why does Martin feel puzzled about what Zhou Wei wants to buy
How do they misunderstand each other
How do they clear up the misunderstanding
Free Talk
Choose one pair and role-play it.
截止期限 time-limit /deadline
时间表 timetable/ schedule
城市 town/ city
裤子 trousers /pants
铁路 tube(London) /subway
工作时间 working day /workday
工厂 works /factory
Role Play
Choose one or two pairs of words in Activity 3 and make a conversation. The expressions below may help you.
Asking for clarification
Work in Groups
Do you mean... Does that mean... I’m sorry. Would you mind repeating... So am I right in saying… I’m sorry. What does…mean
I beg your pardon.
So what you’re really saying is…
Show time
Summary
Knowledge of language is the doorway to wisdom.
—Roger Bacon(共30张PPT)
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Unit 5 Languages around the world
At the end of this class, you will be able to;
1.read about the development of Chinese characters;
2.read for specific information and understanding words in the
context;
3.Analyze the complex sentences.
雨
火
山
水
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
Can you recognize the following symbols
Lead-in
How do the Chinese characters develop over time
Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
I think the text is mainly about the history of the Chinese writing system.
Pre-reading
Read for structure
1. Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Topic
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Paras. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Paras. 5-6
While-reading
2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
B. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
F. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea.
3. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
(1) What is the text mainly about
A．The development of Chinese writing system.
B．The effect of Chinese writing system.
C．The important role of Chinese writing system.
D．The development and effect of Chinese writing system.
(2)What is the type of the text
A．Narration(记叙文)．
B．Expository Writing(说明文)．
C．Argumentative Essay(议论文)．
D．Practical Writing(应用文)．
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4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
The passage is organized in the order of _____.
time
China is widely known for its ___________________, which has continued into _____________, despite the many _____________ in its history. There are _____________ why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been _________________________.
ancient civilisation
(1) Fill in the blanks.
modern times
ups and downs
many reasons
the Chinese writing system
Careful-reading
1. Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises.
(2)What is the function of Para. 1
Para.1 is the lead paragraph which introduces the topic of the text—Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
2. Read Paras. 2-4 carefully and do the following exercises.
(1) Find out what happened at each of those important times to show how written Chinese developed.
At the beginning：______________________________
Date back several thousand years：_________________________________
By the Shang Dynasty：_____________________________________
Over the years：_______________________________
In the Qin Dynasty：_________________________________
Even today：_______________________
Began as a picture-based language
The use of longgu—animal bones and shells
Became a well-developed writing system
Developed into different forms
Began to develop in one direction
Used in communication
(2) Why did the Chinese writing system develop into different forms over the years
Because it was a time when people were divided geographically，leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
(3) How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
Chinese people from different places are allowed to communicate with each other.
(4) Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction
A．Because people wanted to live in peace.
B．Because Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C．Because people were willing to communicate in the language.
D．Because people were divided geographically.
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(1) What expressions about “important” are mentioned in the text
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(Para.4)
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.(Para.5)
The high regard for the Chinese writing system..., which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(Para.5)
Today，the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs...(Para.6)
3. Read Paras. 4-6 carefully and do the following exercises.
(2) What does each “importance” refer to
Importance Connection
of great importance(Para.4)
an important means(Para. 5)
an important part of Chinese culture (Para. 5)
plays a greater role in(Para. 6)
connect ____________ with ______
connect _______ with _________
Chinese people
culture
the past
the present
connect _________ with ___
connect ______ and ________
characters
art
China
the world
(3) How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand the classic works from ancient times.
(4) Why is Chinese appreciated by international students
Because China plays a greater role in global affairs.
1. Does the author hold a positive or negative attitude towards the Chinese writing system
Positive.
2. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
The author intends to raise our awareness of the importance of written Chinese and takes pride in Chinese language and culture.
Thinking
Post-reading
Discussion
1．According to the writer，the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors？(Creative thinking)
paper
art
food
education
agriculture
powerful government
2.Will Chinese become international language or not
Why (Critical thinking)
The main reason 1._______ China’s ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language，which 2.________(date) back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3.____________(crave) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years，there was 4.________ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically, 5.________ (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.
why
dates
were carved
a
leading
Summary
Emperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country, making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6.______ one direction. It was of great 7.____________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. People in modern times can read the classic 8._______(work) written by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in 9._______(globe) affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.__________(amaze) language.
in
importance
works
global
amazing
Analyze the key points of the text
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
be known for因……而著名
which引导限制性定语从句，是关系代词，指代前面的civilisation，在句中作主语
介词，“不管，不顾；尽管”
why引导限制性定语从句，是关系副词，修饰前面的reasons
转折连词
沉浮；兴衰
Para.1
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
“介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的animal bones and shells
追溯
Para. 2
Para.3
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE).
as引导原因状语从句，意思是“因为”
it was a time when…是一段……的时期，when引导定语从句
现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果
=varieties of 各种各样的
Para.4
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
where引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的country，在句中作状语
朝着一个方向
be of (great)+抽象名词=be+形容词
“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句，相当于“疑问词+-ever”意为“无论……”
Para.5
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
“介词+关系代词which”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的means
be connected with和……相连接
which引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在句中作主语
主语
谓语
“作为……而出名”，过去分词作后置定语
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Chinese calligraphy
Para.6
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.
as引导时间状语从句，意为“随着”
在……起更大的作用
a number of“许多，大量”作主语，谓语动词用复数
介词短语作方式状语
Homework
Review what we have learned and preview language points
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Reading for Writing
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Teaching Objectives
1.Master the structure and the languages of a blog about English study.
2.Master the method of writing a blog about English study.
3.Practise writing a blog about English study.
目标一
文本深度理解
Activity 1 细节把握
1.Who put forward the question “What are your biggest problems with learning English？”
A.Liu Wen. B.Jia Xin.
C.Wang Le. D.Li Rui.
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2.Whose biggest problem is “How to be polite in English”？
A.Liu Wen. B.Wang Le.
C.Li Rui. D.Jia Xin.
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3.Which of the following statements is NOT true
A.Liu Wen has some trouble with listening.
B.Jia Xin recorded her voice and compared it with the radio host’s.
C.Jia Xin can neither remember all the new words nor use them
properly.
D.Li Rui answered Jia Xin’s problem according to her own
understanding.
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Activity 2 文章架构
1.What does the blog begin with
____________________________________________________
A question about problems in learning English.
2.What two parts do Liu Wen’s post，Jia Xin’s post and Li Rui’s post all include
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(1)They all answered the questions asked by the person just ahead of them.
(2)They all talked about their own problems and asked for help.
3.According to the posts in the blog，when we write a blog post about English study，we can learn to use the following outline.(写作模板)
Answer the question of the person ahead of you and give some advice(回答前面的问题，然后提出建议)...
Talk about your own problem(谈论自己的问题)...
Ask for advice(询问建议)...
Activity 3 增分靓句
1.Find out the sentences that describe difficulties in English listening.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(1)I used to get high marks in English，but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening.
(2)When I listen to native English speakers talking in a video，I can catch only a few words.
2.Find out the sentences that describe how to improve English listening.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(1)Listening to English radio programmes helps me get used to how fast native speakers talk.
(2)I also repeat what I hear to help myself to experience the feeling of the language.
(3)Sometimes I even record my voice so I can listen to myself and compare my pronunciation with the radio host’s!
写作技法指导
目标二
关于语言学习的博客
本单元的写作任务是写一个关于语言学习的博客。 写此类博客时，可以就自己学习语言中遇到的困难提出问题，也可以回复他人的博客，提出自己的建议帮助他人解决问题。
常用表达
1.首段常用句式
My name is...I’m writing the blog to you to offer you some practical suggestions.
我叫……，我写这个博客来给你提供一些实用的建议。
I’m writing a blog to you to do you a favor.
我写这个博客来帮助你。
I am terribly sorry to hear that you are having trouble speaking fluent English.
听说你在说流利的英语方面遇到了问题，我非常抱歉。
You have asked for my advice on...and I will try to make some suggestions.
你已向我寻求有关……的建议，我将尽力提供一些建议。
Learning that you have some difficulty (in)...，I am willing to help you out of difficulty.
得知你在……方面有困难，我乐意帮助你摆脱困境。
2.中段常用句式
Firstly/To start with/To begin with，you’d better...
首先，你最好……
Besides/Furthermore/What’s more，why not...？
另外，何不……？
Last but not least，it would be a good idea if you could...
最后但同样重要的是，如果你能……，这会是个好主意。
I strongly suggest that you (should)...
我强烈建议你……
I would like you to introduce some good ways to learn grammar.
我想让你给我介绍一些学习语法的好方法。
3.尾段常用句式
Faced with so many difficulties，I have to ask you for help.
面对这么多的困难，我不得不向你求助。
In the meanwhile/At the same time，I beg you to... so that... Also，I would like you to ...
同时，我恳求你……以便……我也想让你……
I have met with many difficulties in learning English.
在学习英语的过程中我遇到了许多困难。
I wonder whether you could do me a favor...
我想知道你是否能帮我一个忙……
I would appreciate it if you could offer me some practical suggestions.
如果你能给我一些实用的建议，我将不胜感激。
典例展示
在英语学习的博客上，请你以“How to improve oral English”为题写一篇英语博文，谈谈怎样才能学好英语，并就自己的问题——如何提高书面英语——寻求帮助。
范文赏读
How to improve oral English
Learning that many students have difficulty with oral English，I am willing to offer some practical suggestions.
To begin with，you’d better practise speaking English every day.Besides，watching English movies is of great use for improving your spoken English and broadening your horizons.Last but not least，you shouldn’t be afraid of speaking English in front of others or making mistakes.Only in this way can you make great progress in English.
My biggest problem is written English.I would appreciate it if someone could offer me some practical suggestions.
习作分步演练
目标三
在英语学习的博客上，Li Rui说进入高中后感觉高中有许多要背的单词，但是不知道怎样记单词。请你写一篇博客帖子， 给她提供一些记忆英语单词方面的建议。
要点：1.要学会读单词，而不是只会拼写；要学会背短语、造句子，单词在语境中才会记得更牢；尽量多读英文文章。
2.你的问题，并寻求建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第一步 审题谋篇
第二步 遣词造句
核心词汇(含本单元词汇)
1.给某人提供建议_____________________
2.观点_____________
3.另外___________
4.而不是__________
5.扩大某人的词汇量__________________________
6.造句__________________
offer sb. some advice
point of view
in addition
instead of
enlarge one’s vocabulary
make up sentences
7.语境________
8.感激___________
9.各种各样的______________________________
10.以……为基础_________________
context
appreciate
various/a variety of/varieties of
be based on/upon
连词成句(含本单元句型)
1.基于我自己的经验，我将为你提供一些有关如何记单词的建议。
，I will offer you some advice on how to remember words.
2.在我看来，你不应该只会拼写英语单词，你必须先学会读单词。
，you shouldn’t only be able to spell English words.You must learn to read them first.
Based on/upon my own experience
From my point of view
3.你应该多记短语、多造句。在语境中学单词会更好。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________4.阅读各种英文文章对扩大你的词汇量也很重要。
Reading various/a variety of/varieties of English articles is also very important for you .
You should remember more phrases and make up more sentences.
It’s better to learn words in context.
to enlarge your vocabulary
5.我的问题是我不会写作文。谁能给我一些好的建议，我将感激不尽。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My problem is that I can’t write well.I would appreciate it if someone could offer me some good advice.
第三步 句式升级
1.使用instead of改写句2。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.用be＋of＋n.改写句4。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
From my point of view，you must learn to read English words first instead of only being able to spell them.
Reading various/a variety of/varieties of English articles is also of great importance for you to enlarge your vocabulary.
第四步 组句成篇
用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。
参考范文
Based on my own experience，I will offer you some advice on how to remember words.
From my point of view，you must learn to read English words first instead of only being able to spell them.In addition，you should remember more phrases and make up more sentences because it’s better to learn words in context.Furthermore，
reading various/a variety of/varieties of English articles is also of great importance for you to enlarge your vocabulary.Do remember to take notes when you meet with some unknown words.
My problem is that I can’t write well.I would appreciate it if someone could offer me some good advice.
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Video Time
Chinese Characters
Unit 5 Languages around the world
1.Use strategies to guess the content of the video;
2.Talk about the written Chinese.
Have you heard this song
Could you recognize these Chinese characters
Lead-in
The Chinese writing system has evolved from ancient times. Learning Chinese characters can connect us with people from long ago. Written Chinese has also been adapted so it can be used by future generations.
Chinese Characters
What is the earliest form of written Chinese
How was jiaguwen created
Who played an important part in the unification of the Chinese writing system
Why do we say China’s present is connected with its past by means of written Chinese
Why are so many international students coming to China to learn Chinese
Before you watch
1.Ancient Chinese people _________ symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals.
2.Many of today’s characters have their _______ in the observations of ancient Chinese people.
Task 1: Complete the sentences with the words below.
carved classics era origins radicals
3.About 80 percent of Chinese characters are made up of smaller parts, called ________.
4.If you can read Chinese characters, you can read Chinese _______ from thousands of years ago.
5.Chinese characters have been adapted into digital form in the modern _______.
carved classics era origins radicals
While you watch
1.Ancient Chinese people _________ symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals.
2.Many of today’s characters have their _______ in the observations of ancient Chinese people.
carved classics era origins radicals
carved
origins
Check your answers.
3.About 80 percent of Chinese characters are made up of smaller parts, called ________.
4.If you can read Chinese characters, you can read Chinese _______ from thousands of years ago.
5.Chinese characters have been adapted into digital form in the modern _______.
carved classics era origins radicals
radicals
classics
era
1.Ancient Chinese people _______ symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals.
carved
2.Many of today’s characters have their _______ in the observations of ancient Chinese people.
origins
3.About 80 percent of Chinese characters are made up of smaller parts, called _______.
radicals
4.If you can read Chinese characters, you can read Chinese _______ from thousands of years ago.
classics
5.Chinese characters have been adapted into digital form in the modern _____.
era
Task 2:Watch the video and choose the correct answers.
1. How many tales or legends about the origin of Chinese characters are mentioned in the video
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
2. Today, written Chinese is the ______ system of writing in the world.
A. most complicated B. oldest continuously used C. hardest
3. The character jia probably originated from the idea that ____.
A. animals should live in family homes
B. a good family home has plenty of food
C. ancient homes always kept pigs
4.China’s unified writing system forms a strong bridge linking _______.
A. China with the rest of the world
B. Asia, Africa, and Europe
C. the present and the past
5. Written Chinese spreads ________ wherever it goes.
A. Chinese culture
B. Chinese classics
C. tales and legends
While you watch
1. How many tales or legends about the origin of Chinese characters are mentioned in the video
A. Three B. Four C. Five
2. Today, written Chinese is the ______ system of writing in the world.
A. most complicated B. oldest continuously used C. hardest
3. The character jia probably originated from the idea that ____.
A. animals should live in family homes
B. a good family home has plenty of food
C. ancient homes always kept pigs
√
√
√
Check your answers.
4.China’s unified writing system forms a strong bridge linking _______.
A. China with the rest of the world
B. Asia, Africa, and Europe
C. the present and the past
5. Written Chinese spreads ________ wherever it goes.
A. Chinese culture
B. Chinese classics
C. tales and legends
√
√
1.How many tales or legends about the origin of Chinese characters are mentioned in the video
A.Three B. Four C.Five
2. Today, written Chinese is the ___ system of writing in the world.
A.most complicated B.oldest continuously used C.hardest
3.The character jia probably originated from the idea that ____.
A.animals should live in family homes
B.a good family home has plenty of food
C.ancient homes always kept pigs
4.China’s unified writing system forms a strong bridge linking ___.
A.China with the rest of the world
B.Asia, Africa, and Europe
C.the present and the past
5.Written Chinese spreads ________ wherever it goes.
A.Chinese culture B.Chinese classics
C.tales and legends
date back to
ancient oracle bones
practice of knot-tying
continuously used system
picture-based writing systems
express their observations
international community
known as radicals
tales and legends
inseparably linked
Task 3：Complete the passage with the words in the box.
Task 3：Complete the passage with the words in the box.
The history of Chinese characters _____________ ancient times, with a history of at least several thousand years. There are many _____________ about the origin of hanzi, Chinese characters: there is Chang jie, the legendary inventor of Chinese characters; the ancient _____________; the eight trigrams; and ancient painting legends, to name a few. It is generally agreed that hanzi began as simple pictures, images that the ancient Chinese people drew, painted, or carved to describe nature or their lives. Other ancient cultures developed _____________ as well, such as the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt or the script of the ancient Mayan civilisation. Hanzi, however, is the only one of these ancient writing systems to survive.
Today, Chinese characters are the oldest _____________ of writing in the world. Researchers generally agree that the oldest symbols recognisable as Chinese characters are those found on _____________ . These 3,000-year-old symbols, known as jiaguwen, were carved on turtle shells or bones of animals. The jiaguwen can give all of us in the modern era insight into how ancient Chinese saw the world around them and into their great creativity in _____________. Take, for example, the modern character jia, meaning home or family. The jiaguwen character looks like a house with a nice pig inside, originating from the ancient idea that a good family home has plenty of food. Over thousands of years, this Hanzi evolved into a variety of different forms but finally developed in a more stable manner after the unification of China under Emperor Qinshihuang.
When you first look at Chinese characters, you will most likely feel that they are very complicated. However, if you know just a little about how these characters are formed, you will find that they are not nearly as difficult as they seem. About 80% of Chinese characters are composed of smaller parts, _____________, which are combined in many different ways to form tens of thousands of hanzi. Fortunately, you need to know only about two or three thousand characters for use in daily life! Chinese characters and Chinese culture are _____________. China’s unified writing system forms a strong bridge linking the Chinese people and culture of the present with those of the past. No matter when or where you live, if you can read Chinese, you can read ancient Chinese classics. It is truly an amazing thing to be able to hear the thoughts and observations of people from thousands of years ago.
As China takes its place in the _____________, the Chinese writing system has spread to other countries. Today, many international students are studying Chinese, both the spoken and written language, and are coming to appreciate Chine’s fascinating culture. And, as China’s culture and society have continued to develop, the amazingly versatile in Chinese characters have been adapted for use in digital format on computers and other devices. And so written Chinese lives on, spreading Chinese culture wherever it goes.
The history of Chinese characters dates back to ancient times, with a history of at least several thousand years. There are many tales and legends about the origin of hanzi, Chinese characters: there is Chang jie, the legendary inventor of Chinese characters; the ancient practice of knot-tying; the eight trigrams; and ancient painting legends, to name a few. It is generally agreed that hanzi began as simple pictures, images that the ancient Chinese people drew, painted, or carved to describe nature or their lives. Other ancient cultures developed picture-based writing systems as well, such as the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt or the script of the ancient Mayan civilisation. Hanzi, however, is the only one of these ancient writing systems to survive.
Task 4: Read together.
Today, Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used system of writing in the world. Researchers generally agree that the oldest symbols recognisable as Chinese characters are those found on ancient oracle bones. These 3,000-year-old symbols, known as jiaguwen, were carved on turtle shells or bones of animals. The jiaguwen can give all of us in the modern era insight into how ancient Chinese saw the world around them and into their great creativity in expressing their observations. Take, for example, the modern character jia, meaning home or family. The jiaguwen character looks like a house with a nice pig inside, originating from the ancient idea that a good family home has plenty of food. Over thousands of years, this Hanzi evolved into a variety of different forms but finally developed in a more stable manner after the unification of China under Emperor Qinshihuang.
When you first look at Chinese characters, you will most likely feel that they are very complicated. However, if you know just a little about how these characters are formed, you will find that they are not nearly as difficult as they seem. About 80% of Chinese characters are composed of smaller parts, known as radicals, which are combined in many different ways to form tens of thousands of hanzi. Fortunately, you need to know only about two or three thousand characters for use in daily life! Chinese characters and Chinese culture are inseparably linked. China’s unified writing system forms a strong bridge linking the Chinese people and culture of the present with those of the past. No matter when or where you live, if you can read Chinese, you can read ancient Chinese classics. It is truly an amazing thing to be able to hear the thoughts and observations of people from thousands of years ago.
As China takes its place in the international community, the Chinese writing system has spread to other countries. Today, many international students are studying Chinese, both the spoken and written language, and are coming to appreciate Chine’s fascinating culture. And, as China’s culture and society have continued to develop, the amazingly versatile in Chinese characters have been adapted for use in digital format on computers and other devices. And so written Chinese lives on, spreading Chinese culture wherever it goes.
1.Why do you think written Chinese has survived for so long
2.Why do you think an increasing number of international students become interested in learning the Chinese language
After you watch
Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1.Why do you think written Chinese has survived for so long
It is because written Chinese is a unified system that forms a strong bridge linking the Chinese people and culture of the present with those of the past. Written Chinese is representative of Chinese culture, and since China’s culture and society continues to develop, hence written Chinese will continue to survive.
2.Why do you think an increasing number of international students become interested in learning the Chinese language
The rich history and culture of China is a big draw to international students. Also, with China being one of the major powers in the world, international students may hope to have the chance to live and work in China, so learning the Chinese language will be beneficial to them.
Summary
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way.
—Frank Smith
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Listening and Speaking
&
Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Languages around the world
1.Learn the following important languages points：attitude，refer，variety，major，means，appreciate，be of＋抽象名词，no matter＋疑问词.
2.Do some exercises to strengthen these important language points.
Teaching Objectives
attitude
n.态度；看法
1
对……的态度
(对……)持有……的态度
attitude towards/to...
hold/take an...attitude to/towards...
(1)It was made your parents boil with anger.
正是你对学习的消极态度使你的父母怒火中烧。
(2)From my point of view，despite ups and downs in our life，we should .
在我看来，尽管我们的生活中有起起伏伏，我们应该对我们的生活持有积极的态度。
your bad attitude towards/to your studies that
hold/take a positive attitude towards/to our life
refer
vi.提到；参考；查阅
vt.查询；叫……求助
( n.指称关系；参考)
2
reference
指的是；描述；提到；查阅
把……称/当作……
参考书
关于
refer to
refer to...as...
reference books
in/with reference to
(1)The official several times at the meeting.
这名官员在会议上几次提到救援人员。
(2)They always .
他们总是把太阳和它的行星称作太阳系。
referred to the rescue workers
refer to the sun and its planets as the solar system
(3)Here are when you are delivering a speech.
当你做演讲的时候，这儿是一些关键点供你参考。
(4)I have nothing to comment .
关于那件事，我无可奉告。
some key points for your reference
in/with reference to that matter
variety
n.(植物、语言等的)变体；异体；多样化
( adj.各种各样的 v.变化；不同)
3
various
vary
各种各样的
由于种种原因
随着……变化
由……到……不等；在……到……之间变动
a variety of/varieties of
for various reasons
vary with
vary from...to...
(1)(应用文之邀请信)I am writing to invite you to come to our city in March，when ___________________________________________
.
我写信邀请你三月来我们城市，届时将展览各种各样的风筝。
(2)(应用文之道歉信) ，I can’t go to the bookstore on Sunday with you.So please accept my sincere apology.
由于种种原因，周天我不能和你一起去书店，请接受我诚挚的歉意。
various/a variety of/varieties of kites will be on
exhibition
For various reasons
(3)The extra-curricular activities our school organizes __________
.
我们学校组织的课外活动随季节而变化。
(4)The theme class meeting focuses on traditional Chinese cultures，which .
本次主题班会聚焦中国传统文化，从剪纸到古筝等等。
vary with
the season
vary from paper-cutting to guzheng
major
adj.主要的；重要的；大的
vi.主修；专门研究
n.主修课程；主修学生 ( n.大多数)
4
majority
主修……
大多数
占多数
major in
a/the majority of
in a/the majority
(1)(应用文之申请信)I ，so I am confident that I can be a qualified volunteer.
我在大学主修书法，因此，我相信我能够成为一名合格的志愿者。
(2) the nearest shelters.
大多数幸存者已被送往最近的避难所。
majored in calligraphy at university
The majority of the survivors have been sent to
(3) so far.
迄今为止大多数设备已被修理。
(4)Students who are in favour of the monitor’s point of view ___
.
支持班长观点的学生占多数。
The majority of the equipment has been repaired
are
in a/the majority
means
n.方法；方式；途径
5
可以；当然行；没问题
借助……手段；依靠……方法
决不；无论如何也不；一点都不(置于句首时，句子要用部分倒装)
by all means
by means of
by no means
(1) calm the woman down.
为了使这位女士镇静下来，各种方法都用过了。
(2)—Do you mind if I have a look at the summary？
— .
——你介意我看你的总结吗？
——可以。
Every means has been used to
By all means
(3)Ancient Chinese people recorded some important things ____
.
古代中国人借助在骨头或壳上雕刻符号来记录一些重要的事情。
(4) give up his dream of becoming a champion.
这位运动员决不放弃他成为冠军的梦想。
by
means of carving symbols on bones or shells
By no means will the athlete
appreciate
vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会
vi.增值
( n.感激；欣赏 adj.感激的)
6
appreciation
appreciative
喜欢/感激做某事
感激某人做某事
如果……我将不胜感激。
appreciate doing sth.
appreciate one’s doing sth.
I would appreciate it if...
(1)I am writing to for all the efforts you made to help me out.
你努力帮我摆脱困境，我写信表达我的感激。
(2)I greatly to serve the students.
我非常感激给了我一个如此好的机会为学生服务。
express my appreciation
appreciate being given such a great chance
(3)The boy when he was faced with trouble.
当面对困境时，男孩感激格林女士的陪伴。
(4) and make necessary corrections.
如果您能浏览我的论文并做些必要的修正，我将不胜感激。
appreciated Ms Green’s being there with him
I would appreciate it if you could look through my paper
be of＋抽象名词
7
教材原句
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
这个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。(P62)
此句含有“be of＋抽象名词”的句型，其用法如下：
“be of＋抽象名词”相当于“ ”，这一结构可以说明主语的性质。
常用于这一结构的修饰语有great，little，some，any，no，much等，常见的抽象名词有importance，value，use，help，benefit，significance等。
be＋形容词
(1)His positive attitude to life is ____________________________
.
他对生活的积极态度对他的生存非常重要。
(2)Your effort to solve the challenging problem .
你对解决这个有挑战性的问题所付出的努力非常有价值。
(3)From my point of view，regretting for the past ______________
.
在我看来，为过去而后悔对你的发展没好处。
of great importance/significance
for his survival
is of great value
is of little benefit
to your development
no matter＋疑问词
8
教材原句
Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.
即使在今天，不管住在哪里，也不管说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写(汉字)进行交流。(P62)
此句中的“no matter＋疑问词”结构在句中作状语，其用法如下：
“no matter＋疑问词(what，who，where，when，...)”引导让步状语从句，可放在主句前或主句后，相当于“疑问词＋ever(whatever，whoever，wherever，whenever，...)”。
(1) ，I will always keep in touch with you.
＝ ，I will always keep in touch with you.
无论将来我去哪里，我将永远和你保持联系。
(2) ，I’m going to finish the work ahead of time.
＝ ，I’m going to finish the work ahead of time.
无论有多么困难，我都打算提前完成工作。
No matter where I go in the future
Wherever I go in the future
No matter how difficult it is
However difficult it is
(3) ，by no means will I give up.
＝ ，by no means will I give up.
无论我遇到什么困难，我决不放弃。
No matter what difficulties I come across
Whatever difficulties I come across
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Reading for Writing
&
Other Parts
Unit 5 Languages around the world
1.Learn the following important languages points：struggle，equal，demand，the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...，have trouble/difficulty with sth.
2.Do some exercises to strengthen these important language points.
Teaching Objectives
struggle
n.& vi.斗争；奋斗；搏斗
1
为……而斗争/奋斗
与……斗争；同……搏斗
艰难地做某事；努力做某事
挣扎着站起来
struggle for
struggle with/against
struggle to do sth.
struggle to one’s feet
(1)I determined to .No matter what difficulties
I came across，I would .
我决定为我的家人而奋斗。无论我遇到什么困难，我将与之作斗争。
(2)In the dark forest，frightened Jane .
在黑漆漆的树林里，恐惧的简努力保持镇静。
(3)(读后续写之肢体动作描写)Despite the serious injury，Lucy
and limped to the entrance.
尽管受伤严重，露西挣扎着站起来，一瘸一拐地向入口走去。
struggle for my family
struggle with/against them
struggled to keep calm
struggled to her feet
equal
n.同等的人；相等物
adj.相同的；同样的
v.等于；敌得过
( adv.相等地；同样地 n.平等)
2
equally
equality
等于……；与……相等；胜任(做)某事
无与伦比
在(做)某事上比得过、敌得过某人/物
be equal to (doing) sth.
be without equal/have no equal
equal sb. /sth. in (doing) sth.
(1) is that you should change your negative attitude.
同样重要的是你应该改变你消极的态度。
(2)(应用文之申请信)My calligraphy _________________________
in our city now，so I am sure that .
我的书法水平现在在我们市是无与伦比的，因此我相信我能胜任这个职位。
Equally important
is without equal/has no equal
I am equal to the position
(3)Nobody a variety of
emergencies，so I recommend him to be our chairman of the Student Union.
没人在处理各种突发情况上比得过我们的班长，因此我推荐他作为学生会的主席。
equals our monitor in dealing with
demand
n.需求；要求
vt.强烈要求；需要
vi.查问
( adj.要求高的；挑剔的)
3
demanding
(迫切)需求
满足
某人的需求
要求做某事
要求……(从句中的谓语动词用“should＋动词原形”，
should可省略。)
be in (great) demand
meet/satisfy one’s demand(s)＝ meet/satisfy the demand(s) of sb.
demand to do sth.
demand that...
(1) ，I felt as if I were sitting on pins and needles.
面对如此高要求的工作，我感觉如坐针毡。
(2)The rescue workers in the area which was struck by the earthquake.They will make every effort to ___________
.
在受地震袭击的地区急需营救人员。他们将尽全力满足灾区人们的需求。
Facing such a demanding job
are in great demand
meet/satisfy
the demand(s) of the people of the disaster area
(3)The government official about the damage the flood had caused.
＝The government official _______________________________
about the damage the flood had caused.
政府官员要求他应当被告知关于洪水造成损害的一切事情。
demanded to be told everything
demanded that he(should) be told
everything
the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...
4
教材原句
...the more I learnt of a language，the more my brain would grow.
……我学的语言越熟练，我的大脑就会越强大。(P64)
本句中的“the more...，the more...”属于“the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...”句型，意为“ ”。
拓展：比较级＋and＋比较级，意为“ ”。
越……越……
越来越……
(1)The more I thought of what had happened just now，_________
.
我越想刚才所发生的事情，我越感到害怕。
(2)The longer she waited， .
她等待的时间越长，她变得越不耐烦。
(3)With the development of science and technology，___________
.
随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越好了。
the more
frightened I felt
the more impatient she became
our life is
becoming better and better
have trouble/difficulty with sth.
5
教材原句
I used to get high marks in English，but now I’m having a lot of trouble with my listening.
以前我的英语成绩还挺好的，但是现在我的听力有很大的麻烦。(P66)
have trouble/difficulty with sth. =________________________________
在(做)某事上有困难
have trouble/ difficulty (in) doing sth
(1) ，I am willing to aid you.
得知你在发音方面有困难，我乐意帮助你。
(2)If you ，you can write to me as soon as possible.
如果你在与朋友的相处上有些困难，你可以尽快给我写信。
Learning that you have trouble with your pronunciation
have some trouble (in) getting along with your friends
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