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Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Languages around the World
Words Review
system
despite
ups and downs
factor
based
base
date back (to…)
bone
shell
n. 体系;制度;系统
prep. 即使;尽管
浮沉;兴衰;荣辱
n. 因素;要素
adj. 以(某事)为基础的;以……
为重要部分(或特征)的
v. 以……为据点;以……为基础
n. 底部;根据
追溯到
n. 骨头;骨(质)
n. 壳;壳状物
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
Words Review
n. 符号;象征
vt.&vi. 雕刻
n. 王朝;朝代
n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化
adj. 主要的;重要的;大的
n. 主修课程;主修学生
vi. 主修;专门研究
不论……;不管……
n. 地方话;方言
n. 方式;方法;途径
symbol
carve
dynasty
variety
major
no matter where,
who, what, etc
dialect
means
Words Review
classic
regard
character
calligraphy
global
affair
appreciate
specific
CE
adj. 传统的;最优秀的;典型的
n. 经典作品;名著
n. 尊重;关注
v. 把……视为;看待
n. 文字;符号;角色;品质;特点
n. 书法;书法艺术
adj. 全球的;全世界的
n. 公共事务;事件;关系
vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会
vi. 增值
adj. 特定的;明确的;具体的
(Common Era) 公元
Learning Objectives
Have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance.
Introduce the development of Chinese characters
Improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
Strengthen national confidence and pride.
Oracle bone inscriptions
They are symbols carved on animal shells or bones.
Ancient Chinese people created them as early as over 3000 years ago.
bone
shell
Lead in
Can you recognize the following symbols
口
水
日
力
田
火
月
山
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
基于图像的符号
简体字
Let’s guess
The text may be about the _________________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
topic
focus
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Prediction
According to the title, can you guess how the text is organized
Chinese writing system
connect
the past
the present
The text is organized in ______ order.
time
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
F
Skimming for main ideas
What’s the writing style of the text
Narration 记叙文
B. Argument 议论文
C. Exposition 说明文
Read for structure
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Part 1: _______
Para.1
Part 2: _______
Para. 2-4
Part 3: _______
Para. 5-6
Topic
Development
Importance
general
general
specific
2.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.
At the
beginning
Written Chinese was a _____________________.
picture-based language
Write down what happened at each of those important times.
Reading for specific information
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Symbols became a ____________________ writing system.
well-developed
Reading for specific information
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The system developed into __________________.
different forms
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Chinese writing system began to _______________________.
develop in one direction
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
Chinese people can all still ________________ in writing.
communicate
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
People can read the ____________ written in ancient times, and regard __________________ as an art form.
Chinese calligraphy
classic works
Even today
In modern times
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
In modern times
Today
Chinese writing system is still an _____________________________.
important part of Chinese culture
马
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
Written Chinese is a
__________language.
Symbols became a
_______
_______ writing system.
well-
picture-based
The system developed into
______________.
different
Chinese writing system began to
______________________.
develop in one direction
People read ___________written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard _____________________as an art form.
Chinese
Chinese writing is an important part of ______________.
Chinese
classic works
Even today
developed
forms
culture
calligraphy
Chinese people can all still _________ in writing
communicate
Past
present
Scan the text to find what happened at each of those times.
4. Read the text, decide the following sentence is true or false.
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
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
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
Thinking
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Thinking
3. 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
the continuous development of China's agriculture,
a relatively powerful government,
an open mind to embrace different cultures
education
Thinking
Who united the seven major states into one unified country
Emperor Qinshihuang
1
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography
01
founded the unified country
established(=build) the unified system
imposed(强制实行) severe严厉的 punishment
People can communicate in writing.
What expressions about “important” are mentioned in the text
What does each “importance” refer to
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para. 4)
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (Para. 5)
The high regard for the Chinese writing system…as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para. 5)
…the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs…(Para. 6)
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
people
culture
the past
the present
language
art
China
world
We can reach a conclusion:
one of the main factors that affect Chinese civilization is ______________________________________________.
the Chinese writing system
The Chinese Writing system
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
the past and the present
people and culture
language and art
China and world
Post-reading
Cherish our culture.
Take pride in our culture.
As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive longer
Post-reading
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Post-reading
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China’s ___________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by _________ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing __________, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy ___________ to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _______ of showing the character of the "man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the __________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Post-reading
Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
symbol
Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
based
Video Time
3. A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
civilisation
appreciate
How many types of calligraphy do you know
calligraphy
Seal script
篆书
隶书
Official script
草书
Cursive script
行书
Running script
楷书
Standard script
Ⅳ
Language points
1. is known for 2. be known as
3. all the way through into 4. ups and downs
5. date back 6. well-developed writing system
7. it was a time when 8. lead to
9. varities of 10. by....means/in a ...way
11. be of great importance 12. unite into
13. high regard 14. play a great role in
15. an increasing number of 16. amazing language
17. at the beginning 18. no matter where
19. global affairs
20. I would appreciate it if you can take my
suggestions into consideration.
因....出名
作为....出名
一直延续到
兴衰
追溯到
成熟的书写体系
曾经有段时间。。
导致;通向
各种各样的
以....方式
非常重要
把...结合
高度认可
扮演一个重要角色
许多
神奇的语言
一开始
无论何地
全球事务
如果你可以考虑我的建议,我将不胜感激。
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
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
动词的现在分词作状语,表示时间、条件、结果、原因和伴随的状态,表示正在进行的或主动的动作。此时分词的逻辑主语就是主句的主语,因此要注意人称、 时态和语态的一致性。
European football is played in more than 80 countries, __________(make) it the most popular sport in the world.
The phone rang, ________________(interrupt) the flow of his thoughts. 电话响了,打断了他的思绪。
The child fell, __________(strike) his head against the door and _________(cut) it.
那孩子跌倒了,头碰在门上磕破了。
Both planes crashed near Hatfield, __________(kill) their crews.
两架飞机在哈特菲尔德相撞,结果机组人员全部丧生。
She was so angry that she threw her new doll on the floor, ___________(break) it into pieces.
她大怒,把她新买的娃娃扔在地上,摔得粉碎。
His parents died, __________(leave) him an orphan.父母去世了, 他成为孤儿。
He hurried to the station (find)the singer had left.
他匆匆赶到车站,却发现歌手已经走了。
making
interrupting
cutting
striking
killing
breaking
leaving
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only to find
no matter +疑问词 引导让步状语从句,表示无论...
________________________, he would not mind. 无论发生了什么事情,他都不会介意的。
When anyone does something for you,_______________ small and ___________________ he's a superior or servant, it's proper to say“Thank you”. 只要任何人替你做了一件事,不管事情多么微不足道,也不管他是你的上司还是你的仆人,你都应该说声“谢谢”。
No matter what happened
no matter how
no matter whether
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Whatever, whenever, wherever, whoever, however,whichever…
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By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BC), 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 BC).
到商朝(约公元前1600-1046年),这些符号已经成为一个发展良好的书写系统。多年来,这个系统发展成不同的形式,因为这是一个人们在地理上被分开的时代,导致了许多不同的方言和字符。然而,这在秦朝秦始皇(公元前221-207年)统治下发生了变化。
商朝,表示朝代的名词,首字母大写,前面使用定冠词the
多年来
as因为,引导原因状语从句
定语从句, 先行词为a time
under:在……掌权期间
许多不同种类的
现在分词表示结果
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despite prep. 尽管,即使,不管;介词后接名词
although/though: conj. 虽然;尽管;然而;可是;引导让步状语从句(后接完整句子)
_______________________ , she could not find a job. 尽管她已经做出了努力,但是仍然找不到工作。
______________________________, she could not find a job. 尽管她已经做出了努力,但是仍然找不到工作。
________________________________, she couldn't find a job. 尽管她已经做出了努力,但是仍然找不到工作。
Despite her efforts she made
Despite the fact that she made efforts
Though/Although she made efforts
瑞士以制表业和美丽的风景而闻名。
中国以其悠久的历史和古老的文明而闻名世界。
Switzerland is famous for its watchmaking and beautiful scenery.
China is famous for its long history and ancient civilisation in the world.
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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.
最初,书面汉语是一种象形语言。它可以追溯到几千年前龙骨的使用—古代中国人在动物骨头和贝壳上雕刻符号。一些古老的符号在今天的汉字中仍然可以看到。
起初,最初
date back to 追溯到...
定语从句, 先行词为animal bones and shells
符号
这一传统可以追溯到20世纪60年代。
这些洞穴可以追溯到公元800年的维京时代。
水银的化学符号是什么?
This tradition can date back to the 1960s.
The caves date back to early Viking times in about 800 A.D..
What's the chemical symbol for mercury
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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.
秦始皇将七个主要国家统一成一个统一的国家,中国的书写系统开始向一个方向发展。这种书写体系对于团结中国人民和中国文化至关重要。即使到了今天,不管中国人住在哪里,说什么方言,都还可以用文字交流。
unite...into one把...合并成一个
定语从句,先行词为united country
具有重要性/重要意义
no matter+提问词 引导让步状语从句,表示无论...
in one direction朝着一个方向
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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.
书面汉语也成为中国现在和过去联系的重要手段。现代人可以阅读古代中国人写的经典作品。对中国文字体系的高度重视可以从汉字作为一种艺术形式的发展中看出,它被称为中国书法,已经成为中国文化的重要组成部分。
by means of通过某种方法
by which引导的定语从句,先行词为means
关系代词引导的定语从句,先行词为the classic works
非限定性定语从句,先行词为Chinese calligraphy
regard 关注,注意
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Today, the Chinese writing system is stll 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,中国的文字系统仍然是中国文化的重要组成部分。随着中国在国际事务中扮演越来越重要的角色,越来越多的国际学生开始通过这门神奇的语言欣赏中国的文化和历史。
as引导的原因状语从句,因为...
扮演重要角色
全球事务affair表示“事务,事情”之意时,要用复数形式
欣赏
appreciate v. 感激,欣赏;作不及物动词时表示“增值”之意
appreciate doing sth
appreciate one's doing
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means n. 方式,方法;手段;过程;单复数同形
means of transportation 交通方式 by means of 通过某种方法
by all means 当然可以 by no means 绝不
regard n. 尊重,关注 ;have regard for sb/sth: show respect for sb or care about sb/sth 尊重某人/重视某事
Best regards / With kind regards 表示对某人的良好祝愿,多用于书信中
as/with regard to sth/ in regard to sth 关于,至于
in this regard 就这点而言
regard v.看待;regard...as...把...看做是...
classic adj.经典的,最优秀的,传统的;n. 典范,经典
works n. 作品;工厂;工程结构
works of art 艺术品 water works自来水厂 selected works 选集
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