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Unit 5
Languages Around the World
Period 2 Reading and Thinking
Do you know about Chinese writing system
课前自主预习
New words
bone
shell
symbol
carve
dynasty
calligraphy
character
The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory.
systematic adj.
Despite his cries,no one came to his assistance.
despite of
The course of life never runs smoothly for it is full of ups and downs and twists and turns.
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.
Please do remember that success is based on hard work.
basic adj.
The old town dates back to the late seventeenth century.
Susan′s idea of freedom was to have variety in her life style.
a variety of
There is a major problem with parking in London.
minor
For most people,the car is still their main means of transport.
by no means
We all have high regard for our English teacher.
be regarded as
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me a hand.
appreciation n.
Let′s play
1. It′s emerging from all the ______________ in life that makes us stronger.
2. The _________ worked well.
3. _________ the bad weather, they still went on climbing the mountain.
ups and downs
system
Despite
4. He used the house as a ___________ for his printing
business.
5. West Hampstead has a ___________ of good stores and
supermarkets.
6. I think that is one of the _______ factors in his success.
base
variety
major
7. My interest in stamp collecting dates __________ to
my school days.
8. Students build up their vocabularies by ________ of
reading.
from/back
means
课文呈现
Explore the Chinese writing system
1 Look at the title and picture below.
Predict what the text will be about.
2 Read the text quickly to find the main idea
of each paragraph.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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.
There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
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 16001046 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 (221-207BCE).
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.
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.
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.
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
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.
Paragraph 4:
Paragraph 5:
Paragraph 6:
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.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.
Know what you′re looking for. Decide on a few key words or phrases–search terms,if you will. You will be a flesh-and-blood search engine.
Scanning for research and study
Look for only one keyword at a time. If you use multiple keywords,do multiple scans.
Let your eyes float rapidly down the page until you find the word or phrase you want.
When your eye catches one of your keywords,read the surrounding material carefully.
3 Scan the text to find the words and phrases
that describe a time. Then write down what
happened at each of those important times.
Time What happened
modern times
at the beginning
dates back several thousand years
The Chinese civilisation still continues.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Longgu appeared.
Time What happened
by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 - 1046 BCE)
over the years
Symbols carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
The writing system developed into different forms,as the Chinese people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
Time What happened
the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE)
even today
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.
Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
Time What happened
in modern times
today
Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
4 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
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.
2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today
with those of the past
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
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
Except for the writing system of Chinese language,the continuous development of China′s agriculture,a relatively powerful government,distinguished philosophical schools developed,and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides,education is always emphasised in China′s family traditions.
5 Complete the passage with the correct words
and phrase below.
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China′s ___________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started.
civilisation
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
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).
carving
system
dates back
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
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.
means
classic
6 Guess the meaning of the underlined words
in the sentences. Then look in the text for the
words they are related to.
Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings,unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
symbol
2. The basic forms of the English writing system are
known as letters.
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.
based
civilisation
appreciate
考点精讲
语言点
Difficult Sentences
Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.
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、句中和句尾。
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.
a number of意为“很多;好些”,这时number还可被large、small、good、growing等形容词修饰。increasing在句中修饰number,表示“不断增加;持续增多”。
What is the difference between “the number of” and “a number of”
A number of是大量、很多的意思,等于a lot of一类,后接可数名词复数或代词,谓语动词用复数形式;
The number of意思是……的数字/数目,介词of同其后名词构成介词短语,修饰the number,当它作主语时,谓语动词用单数。
既学既练
No matter ______ fast the rabbit ran,it could not escape the big grey wolf.
Any person,no matter _____ they are,must go through an identity check.
I′ll leave anyway,no matter _______ you say.
A good number of my classmates ______(agree) with me.
how
who
what
agree
1. base vt. 以…为据点;以…为基础
n. 底部;根据
basis ___________________
basic _____________________
base…on/upon _________________________
be based on/upon _______________________
be based in _________________________
n. 基础
adj. 基本的;基础的
把…建立在…基础之上
以…为基础;依据
以…为基地;以…为总部
Eg. 这部电视剧是以一个真实的故事为基础的.
________________________________________
他把希望寄托在好消息上.
________________________________________
The TV play is based on/upon a true story.
He based his hopes on/upon the good news.
既学既练
1. I like this song. It′s ________an old folk tune.
A. base B. base on
C. based D. based on
D
2. ______ upon a true story,the film was very successful in our country.
A. Based B. To base
C. Basing D. Being based
A
2. date back to 追溯到
out of date ________________________
up to date (with…) _______________________________________
过时的
赶上(…的)潮流;与…保持同步;最新的
既学既练
1. My interest in stamp-collecting ________ my school days.
A. dated from B. dates back to
C. has dated to D. has dated back to
B
2. _______these coins are of different shapes, sizes and colors,they all date back to a long,long time ago.
A.Since B.Unless
C.Once D.While
D
考查连词:
A. Since自从,既然B. Unless除非C. Once一旦D. While当…时候,虽然
句意是:虽然这些硬币形状颜色大小不同,但它们都可追溯到很远很远以前。选D。
3. The old building dates back to 1296 AD. It is ______.
A. very worth visiting
B. well worth visiting
C. well worth to visit
D. very worth to visit
B
3. variety n. (植物、语言等的)变体;
异体;多样化
a variety of ____________
variety store _____________
多种的
杂货铺
既学既练
1. We need a life full of change and ________.
A. vary B. various
C. varied D. variety
D
2. We can do it in a great ________ of ways.
A. different B. variety
C. difference D. many
B
in a great variety of ways=in many ways
4. major 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
majority ______________________
major in _______________
in the majority _________________
the majority of ___________________
n. 多数;大多数
主修
占大多数
…的大多数
“the majority of+复数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词常用复数;
“the majority of+不可数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词用单数;
“a majority of+复数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词通常用复数。
既学既练
1. --- Why did you major ______ Literature
--- I should have listened to my mother. She wants me to major in Business.
A. on B. in
C. with D. at
B
2. Our classmates who prefer to hold a party for him are
________ the majority.
A. at B. in
C. on D. to
B
5. means n. 方式;方法;途径
means 是单复数同形的名词,其谓语动词的数要根据 means 前的修饰语来决定。
by this means __________________________
by all means ___________________________
by no means ___________________________
___________________________
by means of ___________________________
用这种方法
当然可以;没问题
决不;一点也不(放句首时,句子用部分倒装语序)
用…的方法
1. Only with this _______ can you solve the problem.
A. way B. means
C. approach D. method
“用这种方法”有多种搭配:
with this method,in this way, by this means.
D
既学既练
2. I tried every ________ to make him give up smoking.
A.mean B.ways
C.meaning D.means
D
6. regard n. 尊重;关注
vt. 把…视为;看待
have regard for __________________
regard sb as ____________________
pay/show regard __________________
with/in regard to___________________
send one′s regards ______________
尊敬…
把…看作
尊重
关于
问候
1. regard 表示“关心”“关怀”等,是不可数名词;
表示“尊重”“赞赏”,也是不可数名词,但有时可
与不定冠词连用。
2. regard 表示“问候”,要用复数形式。
Please give him my (best) regards. 请代我向他问好。
1. Now,people regard drinking tea ________ a culture more than a habit.
A.as B.by
C.of D.with
A
既学既练
2. When you write to him,please _____ him.
A. give my loves to
B. give my regard to
C. remember me to
D. give my wishes for
C
remember sb. to sb.“代某人向另一人问好”。
句意“当你给他写信时,请代我向他问好。”
7. appreciate vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会
vi. 增值
(1) appreciate表示“感激;赞赏”时,通常为及物动词,其后可接名(代)词、动词 -ing 形式、名词性从句等做宾语,但不能接不定式。
(2) 当 appreciate 后接宾语从句时,一般先加 it,再接宾语从句。
类似的词还有 hate, dislike,love,like,depend/rely on 等。
1. If we learn to appreciate _____ is new and different,we will be well-prepared for ____ the future may have in store.
A.that;whatever B.what;whatever
C.that;whichever D.which;that
B
既学既练
2. I appreciate ______ the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
A.giving B.to give
C.being given D.to be given
C
appreciate doing sth. 感激做某事,根据语境主语我与给于机会为被动关系,故选C
随堂练习
Exercise
把会话中划线的部分翻译成中文。
A:Hey,I′m going to ①sign up for a Chinese calligraphy class at that new language school. ②Do you want to join me
① 报名参加书法课
②你想和我一起(报名)吗?
B:You know,I′m learning Chinese at my school,and ③to be honest,my teacher′s method is really boring.
B: I′m not sure I want to take another Chinese class.
③老实说,老师的方法真是枯燥无味。
A:I think learning calligraphy will help you feel better about Chinese! ④Calligraphy is regarded as an art form. Many people enjoy it.
④ 书法被认为是一种艺术形式。
B:I guess it would be good to learn! ⑤After all there′re over a billion people who speak and read Chinese. OK,I′ll find some time in my schedule and try the class.
⑤ 毕竟,有10多亿人会说中文并且看得懂中文。
Homework
Write an essay about
“the Chinese writing system”.
本课结束
This lesson is over
THANKS!