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The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Reading and Thinking
咄嗟 蹀躞 耄耋 饕餮 囹圄 蘡薁 觊觎 龃龉
狖轭鼯轩 怙恶不悛 其靁虺虺 腌臢孑孓
陟罚臧否 针砭时弊 鳞次栉比 一张一翕
我们中国的汉字 落笔成画留下五千年的历史
让世界都认识 我们中国的汉字 一撇一捺都是故事
Guessing Game
Can you recognize these pictures
吃瓜
菜鸟
吃土
单身狗
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
past
present
history
development
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
topic
focus
The text mainly talks about:the development and importance of the Chinese writing system in connecting the past with the present
Read the text quickly and match the main of each Para.
( )Para.1 A. Written Chinese connects China's present with its
past, and has become an art form.
( )Para.2 B.The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
( )Para.3 C.The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
( )Para.4 D.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
( )Para.5 E. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
( )Para.6 F. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
C
D
A
E
B
F
Task 3
Scan the text 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.
Read the whole passage quickly again
Find the words and phrases that describe a time
TIME
at the
beginning
several thousand
years ago
by the
Shang Dynasty
over the years
in the Qin
Dynasty
in modern times
today
Event
?
?
?
?
?
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe
a time and write down what happened.
Time What happened
modern times
the Chinese 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 had become 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
... are still an important part of Chinese culture
Task 4
Structure
Para 1
Para 2
Para 6
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
topic——what
development——how
function——why
Para 1
China is widely known for its ancient civilization 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.
尽管历史跌宕起伏,中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。其存续的原因颇多,但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。
Para 2
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.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期——古代中国人在这些骨头和壳上面刻画简单的符号。这些符号在今天的汉字中仍可看到。
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 (221-207 BCE).
到商朝(约公元前1600年一前1046年)时,这些符号已经演变成一套成熟的书写体系。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。然而,这在秦朝(公元前221年一前207年)秦始皇统治时期发生了变化。
is widely known for
all the way through
writing system
At the beginning
written Chinese
picture-based
well-developed
Over the years
develope into
lead to
varieties of= a variety of
因……而闻名
一直;自始至终
书写系统
最初
书面汉语
以图画为基础的
健全的;发展良好的
随着时间的推移
发展成……;
导致
多种多样的
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.
in ... direction 朝着……方向
in all directions 四面八方
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后,在这个统一的国家里,汉字开始朝着一个方向发展。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。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。
Para.5
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. People in modern 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.
by means of 通过……方法
汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。现代中国人可以阅读古代中国人撰写的经典作品。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。
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.
今天,汉字仍然是中国文化的一个重要组成部分。随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色,越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
朝着……方向
四面八方
通过……方法
经典作品
作为一种艺术形式
重要组成部分
of great importance
unite into
be connected with
in ancient times
global affairs
in ... direction
in all directions
by means of
classic works
as an art form
an important part of
非常重要
将……合并 / 统一成……
和---有关
在古代
全球事务
Reading and Thinking
课文思维导图
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
dated
were carved
a
leading
Summary
Emperor Qinshihuang united the 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
语法点精讲
Sentences Analysis
1. There are many reasons why this has been possible,
but one of the main factors has been the Chinese
writing system.
【句意】其存续的原因颇多,但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。
why 引导的定语从句
but 连接两个并列句
用why 引导的定语从句完成句子。
1. 那就是他来得那么晚的原因。
2. 他生病的原因还不清楚。
That was the reason why he came so late.
The reason why he fell ill was not clear.
牛刀小试
2. Over the years, the system developed into different forms,
as it was a time when people were divided geographically,
leading to many dialects.
【句意】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。
主语
谓语
as引导的状语从句的复合句;其中从句部分中when又引导一个定语从句
现在分词作结果状语
现在分词(短语)作结果状语
现在分词(短语)作结果状语时,放在句末,常用逗号和前面隔开,表示自然而然的结果,其逻辑主语可以是句子的主语,也可以是前面的整个句子,其与逻辑主语为主动关系。现在分词(短语)前可加副词 thus。
The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, allowing more patients to be treated.
The car was caught in a traffic jam, thus causing the delay.
特别注意
动词不定式(短语)作结果状语时常常表示出乎意料的结果,且经常在不定式(短语)前加only或never,用来强调惊讶或失望。从结构上来看,不定式(短语)前通常用逗号与前面隔开。常见的有only to find...(结果发现·……)和only to be told...(结果被告知………)。
It can be disheartening to spend a lot of time preparing a meal only to find your kids turning their noses up at it.
He hurried to the bus station, only to be told that the tickets had been sold out.
用---a time when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。
牛刀小试2
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.
3. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,
they can still communicate in writing.
【句意】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。
no matter where---or what---引导让步状语从句
主句
【句式总结】: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.
拓展
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。
一、在空白处填入1个适当的单词。
1.One can always manage to do more things, no matter_______ full one's schedule is in life.
2. Readers will benefit from this book, no matter_________ they come from and what they believe in.
3. ______________________we do,we must be careful.
4. ______________________you go, I will be right here waiting for you.
牛刀小试
how
where
No matter what /Whatever
Wherever /No matter where
二、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。
牛刀小试
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.
【句意】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。
主语
谓语
介词短语作定语
状语
过去分词作定语,修饰art form
which 引导的定语从句,修饰calligraphy
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.
【句意】随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色,越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
【讲解】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
Discussion
According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one of the factors that helps the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors
a relatively powerful government
continuous development of agriculture
high regard for education
open mind to embrace different cultures
1. Watch a video about Evolution of Chinese Character. And discuss more information about it.
Some argue that there is no need to learn to write Chinese calligraphy.
What's your opinion
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. 一门语言能带你进入人生旅途,,两门语言则为你开启人生旅途的所有。——弗兰克·史密斯
—Frank Smith
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