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水彩风格
JAPAN
Unit 5
Reading and Thinking
Can you recognise these Chinese characters
How do they develop over time
leading-in
The Chinese writing system
Look at the title and picture below.
Predict what is the topic of the text.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
its importance
its function
its development
its history
Task 1
Main Idea
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
Tip: Sometimes, the first sentence or the last sentence of a paragraph will give you some clues of the main idea.
Activity 1. summarize the main idea of each paragraph
Para 1: a leading part
( the opinions)
Para 2-6: supporting part
( opinions & facts )
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
topic
para 1: the author states
his/her opinion
facts to support his/her opinion (para2-6)
Task 1:Analysis of the topic
expository[ k sp z tri] writing(说明文)
This passage is an expository text
What is expository writing
Expository writing is a type of written discourse that is used to explain, describe, give information.
One important point to keep in mind for the author is to try to use words that clearly show what they are talking about.
Since clarity requires strong organization of a text, some expository organizational patterns are very useful in reading and writing an exposition.
Can you guess the writing style of this text
General-deduction
Scan para 2-6 to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scanning is looking at the
text quickly to find specific
information,
such as dates
or numbers.
Activity 2
At the beginning
in The Shang
Dynasty
Over the years
in The Qin Dynasty
Today
Written Chinese was a picture-based language.
These symbols had become a well-developed writing system.
The system developed into different forms.
Qin shihuang united the seven major states into one, so the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Written Chinese connects China's present with its past. The Chinese writing system is an important part of Chinese culture.
Scan the text to find what happened at each of those important times.
Task 3
1. During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
2. The symbols which were carved in longgu can no longer be seen in today’s hanzi.
3. The Chinese writing system is one of the main reasons why Chinese ancient civilisation continued all the way through modern times.
4. Today, not many international students are learning Chinese writing system.
5. Qinshihuang plays an important role in uniting the Chinese writing system.
still
Qin
an increasing number of
Task 5
Activity 4:
Read para2-6 and find sentences that show the great importance of the Chinese writing system.
Task 4: Exploring the writer's purpose for writing.
read para 2-6 and find sentences that show the great importance of CWS.
connects people and culture
connects present and past
connects language/characters and art
connects China and the world
Activity 5:
The Festival of Chinese Characters is coming. You’ve been invited to make a speech to stress the importance of the Chinese writing system and call on everyone to do something to promote and develop it. In your speech, include a leading point, supporting points (development, functions, and the importance of the Chinese writing system), and a conclusion.
1. Finish the exercises in your reference book.
2. Finish your speech before Friday.
Language Points
1. 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.
2.There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (P62)
3. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many dialects. (P62)
4. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. (P62)
Language Points: Important sentences (P62 ~ P63)
5. 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. (P62)
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)
Language Points: Important sentences (P62 ~ P63)
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)
11. 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)
Language Points: Important sentences (P62 ~ P63)
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.
be widely known for 以…广为人知 all the way 一路,自始
至终
ups and downs兴衰;浮沉;起落 despite prep.尽管
尽管生病了,他还是和往常一样去学校。
尽管在中国只待了一年,她的中文说得很好。
Despite his illness / Though he was ill, he went to school as usual.
She can speak Chinese very well despite the fact that she has been in China for only one year.
2. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
3. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many dialects.
原因状从
定从
非谓语作结果状语
曾经有一段时期我讨厌学习英语语法。
“It was a time when…”意为“那段时间……”,为固定句式。
“There was a time when…曾经有一段时间……
There was a time when I hated to learn English Grammar.
4. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.
no matter (what / how / where / when / whether) ...
引导让步状从
1.不管发生什么事,我都一直支持你。
No matter what happens, I’ll always stand by you.
Whatever happens, I’ll always stand by you.
2.不管一份工作多么普通,它都在社会中起作用,因此值得我们应有的尊重。
No matter how ordinary a job is / However ordinary a job is, it plays a part in society and therefore deserves our due respect.
5. 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.
regard n. attention or consideration that is shown towards sb. or sth.
尊重;关注
vt. 把……视为;看待
后置定语
S
V
regard…as 把……看作;认为…… with/in regard to 关于;有关
regarding prep. 关于;有关 regarding sb. 关于/至于某人
regarding sth. 就某事而论
regardless adv. 不加理会; 不顾 regardless of 不管;不顾
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) She said nothing ___________________ your request.
她对你的要求只字不提。
2) I _______ your suggestion ____ worth considering.
我觉得你的建议值得考虑。
3) The law requires equal treatment for all, ____________ race, religion, or sex.
法律规定人人平等,不分种族、宗教或性别。
regarding/in regard to
regard as
regardless of
6. 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意为“当……时,随着”,引导时间状语从句时,从句中多用表示动作的动词,一般不用be动词或表示心里活动状态的动词。
as引导时间状从 :“随着…”
S
V
S
V
随着夜色渐深(wear on),她越来越紧张。
As the evening wore on, she became more and more nervous.
an increasing number of 越来越多的…
越来越受欢迎 / 重要
随着生活水平的日益提高
increasingly popular / important
with increasing living standards
写出下列各句中as的含义
The girl dances as she sings on the stage. __________
Leave it as it is. ___________
Child as he was, he knew what the right thing to do. ___________
As we expected, he succeed in passing the exam. ___________
I don’t speak English as well as he. ____________
当……时;随着……
照……方式
尽管,虽然
正如,如同……
和……一样
【归纳】as的其他用法
1) as作“因为,由于”讲,引导原因状语从句。
2) as作“虽然,即使”讲,引导让步状语从句,从句用倒装结构。
3) as作“按照……”讲,引导方式状语从句。
4) as作“和……一样”讲,用于as/so…as…结构中,引导比较状语从句,从句常用省略形式。
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
eg: 1.我们班有54名学生。
2. 越来越多的美国学生开始学习汉语。
The number of students in our class is 54.
An increasing number of students in America begin to study Chinese.
appreciate vt. to understand how good or useful sb. or sth. is
欣赏;重视;感激;领会
vi. 增值
appreciation n. 感激
【注意】
(1) appreciate 后面只能接“事”作宾语,不 能接“人”作宾语。
(2) appreciate, hate, dislike, love, depend, rely on等后接宾语从句时,一般先加it,再加宾语从句。
I would appreciate it if…如果……,我将不胜感激
appreciate (one’s) doing sth. 感激(某人)做某事
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.
8. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
9. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
10. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
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
n. basis 依据,原则
adj. basic 基本的;基础的
adv. basically 基本上,主要地
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
Language Points: Important phrases (P62 ~ P63)
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
Homework
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