(共21张PPT)
Reading and Thinking
Unit5
Languages around the world
1. Chinese writing system 中国书写体系2. be widely known for ... 因...而被广泛了解3. ancient civilization 古代文明4. all the way 一直5. ups and downs 起伏、荣辱、兴衰6. one of the main factors 一个主要的原因7. a picture-based language 一个基于图画的语言8. date back (to) 追溯到9. animal bones and shells 动物的骨头和壳10. by the Shang dynasty 到商代的时候
11. a well-developed writing system 一个发展成熟的书写体系12. over the years 历年来,多年以来13. develop into different forms 发展成不同的形式14. It was a time when... 这是一个...的时代(时候)15. be divided geographically 被地理区域分
16. lead to 导致18. seven major states 七个主要的诸侯国19. in one direction 朝着一个方向20. be of great importance in doing sth. 做某事具有非常重要的意义21. no matter where 无论何地22. by means of 以...的方法、凭借...的手段23. be connected with 把...联系起来24. in modern times 在现代25. read the classic works 阅读经典著作26. in ancient times 在古代27. the high regard for... 对...的高度重视28. Chinese characters 中国文字29. Chinese calligraphy 中国书法30. play a greater role in 扮演者越来越重要的角色31. global affairs 全球事务32. an increasing number of 越来越多33. appreciate China’s culture and history 欣赏中国的文化和历史
Lead-in
Can you recognize the following symbols
竹bamboo
象elephant
孝piety
Can you recognize the following symbols
马
鱼
鹿
牛
simplified
Chinese characters
Lead-in
picture-based
symbols
It dates back to nearly 3,600 years ago.
They were usually carved on animal bones or shells.
Prediction
Look at the title and picture, and predict what the text will be about.
topic
focus
Chinese writing system
development and history
Jiaguwen
Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.
Read for the main idea
Task 1:
Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
In most cases, the main idea of a paragraph lies either in the first sentence or in the last sentence of the paragraph.
Para 1:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:
Para 6:
Task 1: Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization continued all the way through into modern times.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction under Emperor Qinshihuang.
By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system and later developed into different forms.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past and has become an art form.
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
Read for the main idea
Para 1:
Para 2:
Para 3:
Para 4:
Para 5:
Para 6:
Task 2: Analyze the structure of the passage.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language..
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
The symbols had become a well-developed writing system and developed in different forms.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past and has become an art form.
history and development
importance
Read for the structure
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization continnued all the way through into modern times.
introduction
Read for the details
How does the author organize the developement of Chinese Writing System
A. Giving examples
B. Following the order of time
C. By reasoning(推理)
Read for the details
Task3. Scan and mark the words and phrases that describe a time.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Task3 . Scan and mark the words and phrases that describe a time.
Between the Shang dynasty
and the Qin dynasty
several thousand years ago
Today, ...
Qin Dynasty
Between the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynasty
By the Shang Dynasty
Several thousand years ago
Task4:Read and fill in what happened at each of the different time.
Today
Written Chinese was a ________
language and the symbols were _______on longgu by ancient Chinese people.
The system developed into _____________.
An increasing number of international students are begining to _________
China’s culture and history through Chinese.
These symbols had become a __________ writing system.
QSH ________ the seven major states , then the Chinese writing system began to develop
_______________.
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
united
in one direction
appreciate
carved
Qin Dynasty
Between the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynasty
By the Shang Dynasty
Several thousand years ago
Today
Among those times, which one palyed the most important role Why
With one unified writing system, Chinese people can communicate with each other then develop the culture together.
Ancient civilization can survive despite many ups and downs.
Para.4:
Written Chinese was of great importance to unite the Chinese people and culture.
Para.5:
1. Written Chinese has also become an important means to connect the China’s present with its past.
2. Chinese calligraphy as an art form, has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Para.6:
Written Chinese is an important part of Chinese culture. More international students appreciate China’s culture and history through Chinese.
Task5: Read Para 4-6 to find some sentences that show the importance of the Chinese writing system.
3. What does each “importance ” refer to
Importance Connection
of great importance(para4)
an important means(para5)
important part of Chinese culture (para5)
play a greater role in(para6)
connect_______and ______
connect ______and______
people
culture
the past
the present
connect_________and ____
connect______and ______
characters
art
China
the world
Part3(Para.5-6) Importance
Chinese is a bridge, which can connect... with...
Summary
Development
Importance
Introduction
well-developed
different forms
in one direction
use of longgu
picture-based
To introduce the topic: ___________________.
the Chinese writing system
connect people and culture
connect characters and art
connect China and the world
connect the past and the present
Do you think the Chinese might become a global language like English in the future Why
Opinion:
Reasons:
From my point of view,
I agree/ disagree that Chinese will become a global language.
Firstly, ...
Secondly, ...
Lastly, ...
Task 6 Critical thinking
Make a language a bridge, instead of a barrier(阻碍).
Homework
1. Make a mind map to present the development of Chinese writing system.
2. Write down your personal opinion about the future of Chinese formally on the paper.
(Opinion + reasons)
Thanks for your attention!