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Reading and Thinking
One language sets you in a corridor for life.Two languages open every door along the way. —Frank Smith
Explore the Chinese writing system
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Free Talk
1.Can you recognize the following symbols
牛
蛇
鸡
鼠
龙
猴
兔
羊
猪
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Free Talk
1.Can you recognize the following symbols
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based
symbols
simplified Chinese
characters
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Prediction
1.Can you predict what is mainly talked about in the text according to the title and pictures
The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.
Your Prediction:
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Skimming for the main idea
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
1. What’s the main idea of the text
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Scanning for the time line
The beginning
the Shang Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
The modern times
Today
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Fast reading
1. Match the main idea with each paragraph
Para.1 A.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Para.2 B.The Chinese writing system has a great effect on the ancient civilization of China.
Para.3 C.The rise of many varieties of Chinese dialects and characters.
Para.4 D.Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Para.5 E.The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Para.6 F.More and more people are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.
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Detailed reading
1. Choose the best answer according to the text.(Para 1)
(1)What is China widely known for
A.The many ups and downs in its history. B.The Chinese writing system.
C.Its modern civilization. D.Its ancient civilization.
(2)How are an increasing number of international students beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history
A.Through the amazing Chinese language.
B.By enjoying Chinese paintings.
C.By enjoying Chinese calligraphy.
D.By paying a visit to China.
D
A
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2. Answer the T or F questions below.(Para 2-4)
(1) At the beginning, written Chinese was a hanzi-based language.
(2) By the Qin Dynasty, these symbols carved by ancient Chinese
people had become a well-developed writing system.
(3) No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,
they can all still communicate in writing.
(4) By the Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to
develop in one direction.
F
F
F
T
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3. Answer the questions below.(Para 5-6)
(1) How do international students begin to appreciate China’s
culture and history
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(2)What has become an important part of Chinese culture in
the development of Chinese characters
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Through the amazing Chinese language.
Chinese calligraphy.
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2. Fill in the blanks according to the text.
The effect on the ancient (1)____________ of China Despite the many ups and downs in its (2)____________,China is widely known for its ancient civilization.
The period of longgu Written Chinese was a (3)____________ language.
The Shang Dynasty Over the years,the system developed into different (4)____________,as it was a time (5)____________ people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and (6)____________.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
civilization
history
picture-based
forms
when
characters
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2. Fill in the blanks according to the text.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
The Qin Dynasty That writing system was of great (7)____________ in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
Today The high (8)____________ for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese (9)____________,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.Today,the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese (10)____________.
importance
regard
calligraphy
culture
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1.Why do so many countries speak English
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2.Which language do you like better,Chinese or English?And why
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3.Group work:The Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.Do you know other factors
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Discussion
Because Britain was the most powerful empire in the world two or three hundred years ago,with many colonies all over the world.
I like Chinese better. It is the charm of Chinese itself that makes me love it.
The answer is open.
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Appreciate the following calligraphy works
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And do remember:
Among the so many countries and cultures, we should cherish (珍惜)our own cultures, because they’re our roots and beliefs. We should keep our roots in our hearts and soul and make our civilization better known.
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Be Proud of Our Language!
Be Proud of Our Culture!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR LISTENING!