(共21张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
Vocabulary
1. system
the solar system 太阳系
the education system 教育制度
a system of education 教育体制
练习:By that time the new ___________ should be up and running.
system
2. be known for
固定搭配: be known for its beautiful scenery 因其美丽景色而出名
练习:The result of the ballot will not be _________ for two weeks.
known
3. all the way
by the way 顺便问一下/说一下
in a way 在某种程度上
by way of 经由,经过,为了
in many ways 在许多方面
练习:I'll support him _________.
all the way
4. base
base sth on/upon sth. 以……为基础/根据
练习:The family _______ was crucial to my development.
base
5. variety
a variety of=varieties of 许多的,大量的
练习:This tool can be used in a _________ of ways.
variety
Lead-in
Do you know the Chinese character
The Chinese Writing System:
connecting the past and the present
Predict what will talk about in this passage.
Skimming for main ideas.
The Chinese Writing System:
connecting the past and the present
The type of this text is _______________.
The structure of this text is _____________
exposition
总-分-总
Read passage quickly and find the main idea of each paragraph
总
分
总
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Written Chinese was a pictured-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.
Read for details Para2-6
The Chinese Writing System ( time & event)
connection
① China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, ... but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (Paragraph 1)
② 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. (Paragraph 2)
③ Even today, no matter where people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. (Paragraph 4)
④ 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. (Paragraph 5)
⑤ Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. (Paragraph 6)
Could you find some sentences including words indicating “the past and the present”
P4 That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
P5 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.
P6 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.
→ connect people with culture
→ connect characters/language with art
→ connect China with the world
The functions of the Chinese writing system
Can you find some sentences showing the importance of the Chinese writing system directly
① That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
②Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.
③ 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.
④ The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.
The structure of the passage
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
Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasized in China's family traditions.
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