Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 课件-高一英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

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system
bone
shell
symbol
carve
character
date back (to…)
specific
dynasty
CE
n. 体系；制度；系统
n. 骨头；骨(质)
n. 壳；壳状物
n. 符号；象征
vt.&vi. 雕刻
n. 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点
追溯到
adj. 特定的；明确的；具体的
n. 王朝；朝代
(Common Era) 公元
dialect
no matter where,
who, what, etc
based
base
variety
means
n. 地方话；方言
不论……；不管……
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
n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化
n. 方式；方法；途径
calligraphy
despite
ups and downs
regard
classic
appreciate
n. 书法；书法艺术
prep. 即使；尽管
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
n. 尊重；关注
v. 把……视为；看待
adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的
n. 经典作品；名著
vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会
vi. 增值
factor
major
global
affair
n. 因素；要素
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
adj. 全球的；全世界的
n. 公共事务；事件；关系
Can you recognize the following symbols
Picture-based symbols
人
Simplified Chinese characters
木
水
力
目
月
日
火
Do you know how Chinese characters originated and develop
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
P62 1
The text may be about ________________________ and its history from _________ to ___________.
Topic
Focus
the Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Now let's read the text to check your answers.
Read and finish the tasks
as quickly as possible.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
Written Chinese was a picture-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.
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
Para.
Main idea
Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
P62 1
Task 1
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Task 2
Read the text again, then write down what happened at each of those important times.
P63 3
Time
order
Time What happened
modern times
at the beginning
dates back several thousand years
by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE)
over the years
the Qin Dynasty (201—227 BCE)
even today
in modern times
today
The Chinese civilisation still continues.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Longgu appeared.
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.
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.
Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
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.
Check your answers.
1. During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
2. The symbols which were carved on 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. Emperor Qinshihuang played an important role in uniting the Chinese writing system.
True or False
still
Qin
an increasing number of
Some of the symbols
Task 3
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
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
Task 4
P63 4
1. 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.
What expressions about “important” are mentioned in the text
Task 5
What does each “importance” refer to
connect ______ with _______
connect ________ with __________
connect _________ with ___
connect ______ with _______
people culture
the past the present
language art
China world
So we can reach a conclusion: One of the main factors that affect Chinese civilisation is _______________________.
the Chinese writing system
Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
1 Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
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.
civilisation
symbol
based
appreciate
Task 6
P63 6
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 ________ 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
Task 7
P63 5
analysing
Introduction:
the topic
Body:
the history and development
Conclusion:
the importance
Passage Structure Analysis
general
specific
general
因……而闻名/广为人知
1. 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.
which 引导的限制性定语从句
状语
ups and downs
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
① The course of life never runs smoothly for it is full of ups and downs and twists and turns.
② The novel mirrors the ups and downs of the city.
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。
Sentence analysing for better understanding
人生之路从不一帆风顺，因为它充满了起伏与曲折。
这本小说反映了城市的兴衰。
2. 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.
as引导原因状语从句
when引导定语从句
① It was a time when people weren't so hung-up about health.
② I still remember the day when I first entered senior high school.
那时人们不太关注健康。
我还记得初次步入高中的那一天。
v-ing形式作结果状语，它与逻辑主语之间是主动的关系。
① The song is sung all over the country, making it the most popular song.
② Their car was caught in a traffic jam, thus causing the delay.
他们的车遇上了交通堵塞，因而耽误了时间。
这首歌全国上下都在唱，使它成为了最流行的歌曲。
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。
lead to 导致，造成（后果）
3. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.
no matter(what/how/where/when/whether)...引导让步状语从句，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。
① No matter how bad you feel, keep trying.
② I'll leave anyway, no matter what you say.
③ No matter who he may be, he must do his duty.
不管你感觉多么糟糕，继续努力。
不管你说什么，我都要离开。
不管他是谁，他都要尽他的责任。
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。
2. 我想重新回到生活简简单单的那个时代。
Translation
I want to return to a time when life was simple.
1. He has had many ups and downs in his career.
他在整个职业生涯中也面临过许多起起落落。
3. No matter where you work, you should do your duty.
不管你在哪里工作，都要尽你的责任。
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilisation
The
Chinese
writing system
Several thousand years ago
1. Written Chinese was a ______________ language. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols on _________________________.
___________
__________
2. The symbols had become a well-developed writing system.
In the following years
3. The writing system developed into different forms and many varieties of ______________________ appeared.
In the Qin Dynasty
4.The writing system began to develop ___________________.
5. The Chinese writing system is an important part of _______________.
picture-based
animal bones and shells
By the Shang Dynasty
dialects and characters
in one direction
Chinese culture
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
Discuss the question.
P63 4
Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the following factors are all possible and important.
the continuous development of China's agriculture
a relatively powerful government
distinguished philosophical schools developed
an open mind to embrace different cultures
education is always emphasised in China's family traditions
The strong vitality(生命力) of Chinese characters comes from history and culture, from the life records of hundreds of millions of Chinese people. On the other hand, the Chinese characters also record the history of the development of Chinese civilization, including the glory and disasters, the joy and hardness, understanding and confusion.
1. at the beginning
2.a picture-based language
3. ups and downs
4. date back (to…)
5. over the years
6. be of great importance
7. no matter where,
who, what, etc
8. develop into different forms
9. in one direction
10. in modern times
11. read the classic works
12. Chinese calligraphy
起初
一种基于图形的语言
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
追溯到
多年来
非常重要的
不论……；不管……
发展成不同的形式
朝一个方向
当今；现代；近代
阅读经典著作
书法
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Ⅰ. 选用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空，每个单词限用一次。
1. There seems to be something wrong with the ___________. Can you help me with that
2. When buying a house, you should consider many important ____________.
3. In the eyes of the Miao, the dragon is a ____________ of good luck.
4. There are many ___________ of plants and flowers in the garden.
variety, symbol, classic, system,
affair, factor, character, major
system
factors
symbol
varieties
5. In fact, food waste is a ___________ problem for the whole world.
6. It is well known that there are four great _________ works in the history of Chinese literature.
7. Seeing Chinese ___________ in a foreign country made me feel back at my hometown.
8. Tony is a junior high school student, but he is quite interested in national and international ___________.
variety, symbol, classic, system,
affair, factor, character, major
major
classic
characters
affairs
Ⅱ. 根据首字母写出单词的正确形式。
1. If you want to pass the exams, you’d better change your a_________ towards study.
2. The money will be used for a s_______ purpose - helping the disabled.
3. She tried to explain by m______ of sign language, but we couldn’t understand that.
4. In ancient times, humans made themselves tools from sharp stones and animal b_________.
5. She speaks English fast and fluently, and you would think she is a n________ speaker.
ttitude
pecific
eans
ones
ative
III. 以下为课本第62页文章的缩写，请认真阅读，并在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation that has continued all the way through into modern times. The Chinese writing system is one important factor that makes this possible.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years 1._____ the use of longgu - animal bones and shells on which symbols 2.______________(carve).
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different 3._________ (form), as it was a time when people were divided 4._______________ (geographical).
to
were carved
forms
geographically
Later, Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 5.__________ the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in 6.__________ (unite) the Chinese people and culture.
Written Chinese has also become 7.______ important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works 8.___________ (write) by ancient Chinese people.
Today, the Chinese writing system 9._____ (be) still an important part of Chinese culture. An increasing number of international students are beginning to learn this 10.___________ (amaze) language to appreciate China’s culture and history.
where
uniting
an
written
is
amazing
1. Can you describe the history and development of
Chinese writing system to your classmates
2. Have you realised the importance of Chinese writing system
3. Can you list other factors that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive besides the Chinese writing system
Search for some information about the history and development of English and write a short passage.