(共31张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
Where are the characters from Can you guess
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
印章文字
象形文字
Step 1. Lead-in
Ancient China
Ancient Babylon
甲骨文
楔形文字
Where are the characters from Can you guess
Look at the title and picture below.
Predict what the text is about.
This text is probably about
the development and importance
of Chinese characters.
Step 2. Pre-Reading
Step 3. While-Reading
1.What’s the main idea of the text
The writing system of Shang Dynasty.
The history of the Chinese language.
The differences between old Chinese and
modern Chinese.
The wide use of Chinese all over the world.
2.Read the text and match the main of each Para.
( )Para.1 A. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past.
( )Para.2 B. Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
( )Para.3 C.Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China's culture and history.
( )Para.4 D.At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
( )Para.5 E. One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.
( )Para.6 F. Chinese writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
C
D
A
E
B
F
3. Find out the words and phrases that describe
a time and write down what happened.
e.g para1
modern times
ancient civilisation continued
Time What happened
modern times
the Chniese civilisation still continues
at the beginning
dates back several
thousand years
written Chinese was a picture-based language
Longgu appeared
by the Shang
Dynasty
Symbols carved ... became a ... writing system
over the years
writing system developed into different forms
the Qin Dynasty
the ... began to develop in one unified direction
even today
people can all still communicate in writing
in modern times
people can read the classic works ...
today
the Chinese characters are still an important
part of Chinese culture.
小粉P109
1. How did the written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Step 4. Post-reading
课本P63
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
Step 5. Discussion
Finish exercise 5 on page 63 in the textbook.
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Thank You
Language Points
1 connect the past and / with the present
2 be widely known for
3 ancient civilisation
4 ups and downs
5 at the beginning
6 a picture-based language
7 date back to
8 a well-developed writing system
9 many varieties of dialects
因……广泛著名
古代文明
浮沉;兴衰;荣辱
起初;首先
以图片为基础的语言;象形语言
追溯到
一种发达的书写体系
Language Points: Important phrases (P62 ~ P63)
连接过去与现在
种类繁多的方言
10 unite ... into ...
11 in one direction
12 be of great importance
13 an important means
14 the high regard for
15 Chinese characters
16 Chinese calligraphy
17 global affairs
18 an increasing number of
将……合并 / 统一成……
朝着一个方向
非常重要
一种重要的工具
对……的高度关注
汉字
中国书法
越来越多的……
全球事务
19 appreciate China’s culture
20 specific information
21 carve symbols onto bones and shells
22 a beautiful art form
23 be related to
24 be known as
25 increase your appreciation of Chinese culture
欣赏中国文化
具体信息
把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上
一种美妙的艺术形式
与……相关
作为……而闻名
Language Points: Important phrases (P62 ~ P63)
加强你对中国文化的理解
1. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 其存续的原因颇多,但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。(P62)
本句是一个并列句,并列连词是_________;其中前面的句子中why引导的是_______从句。
Language Points: Important sentences (P62 ~ P63)
but
定语
句式分析
完成句子。
1. 那就是他来得那么晚的原因。
2. 他生病的原因还不清楚。
即学即用
That was the reason why he came so late.
The reason why he fell ill was not clear.
2. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many dialects. 在随后的年代里,这一体系发展成不同的形式,这是由于当时中国人居住地域的分隔,从而导致不同方言和汉字变体的产生。(P62)
本句是含有一个______引导的状语从句的复合句;其中从句部分中when又引导一个_______从句;lead to意为 ____________,其逻辑主语是前面的定语从句,故用主动形式leading。
as
定语
导致;引起
完成句子。
1. 曾经有一段时期我讨厌学习英语语法。
2. 那个时期女性不被允许参加奥运会。
即学即用
There was a time when I hated to learn English Grammar.
It was a time when women were not allowed to participate in the Olympics games.
No matter how fast the rabbit ran, it could not escape the big grey wolf.
Any person, no matter who they are, must go through an identity check.
I’ll leave, no matter what you say.
3. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. 即使在今天,不论住在哪里,也不论说何种方言,中国人仍然能通过书写(汉字)进行交流。 (P62)
【句式分析】
no matter (what / how / where / when / whether) ... 是一个引导让步状语从句的连词结构,意为“无论(什么、怎样、哪里、何时、是否等)……”, 可置于句首、居中、句尾。
no matter (what / how / where / when / whether) ...
1. Whatever happened, he wouldn’t say a word.
= No matter what happened, he wouldn’t say a word.
2. You will have to pay at least 20 dollars, whichever dictionary you take.
= You will have to pay at least 20 dollars, no matter which dictionary you take.
3. Whoever smokes here will be punished.
= No matter who smokes here, he will be punished.
① 引导状语从句时,“疑问词 + -ever”可与“no matter + 疑问词”互换;
② 引导名词性从句时,“疑问词 + -ever”不可与“no matter + 疑问词”互换。
完成句子。
1. 无论你是谁,都要遵守规则。
2. 你喜欢什么就可以拿什么。
3. 他喜欢的任何东西都会给他。
即学即用
No matter who you are, you must follow the rules.
= Whoever you are, you must follow the rules.
You can take whatever you like.
Whatever he likes will be given to him.
4. 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. 中国人对其书写体系推崇备至,这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式——书法。书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。(P62)
本句主干是__________________________________; which 引导_______ 从句;known as Chinese calligraphy 修饰 an art form, 作___________。
The high regard can be seen ...
后置定语
定语
5. 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. (P62)
the number of 意为“……的数字 / 数目”,谓语动词用单数;
a number of + 可数名词复数,意为“一些,许多”, 谓语动词用复数。
a large / small / good / growing / increasing number of
1. A good number of my classmates ________ (agree) with me.
2. The number of articles published on smoking ________ (be) amazing.
3. A growing number of people in China ________ (be) using Internet to get information.
4. 我们班有45名学生。
5. 越来越多的美国学生开始学习汉语。
agree
is
are
The number of students in our class is 45.
An increasing number of students in America begin to study Chinese.
6. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times ... (P62)
7. It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu — animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. (P62)
8. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. (P62)
9. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (P62)
10. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. (P62)
课文中的定语从句:
The use of light and dark symbolises good and evil.
He came to symbolise his country’s struggle for independence.
Blue can also symbolise trust and dependability.
11. Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound. 许多汉字都把它们的意思表示出来,不像英语单词是根据发音拼写出来的。(P63)
【句式分析】
本句中which 引导_______ 从句;how 引导________ 从句,作______ 的宾语;unlike English words 中unlike是______ (词性)。
介词
宾语
to
定语