必修一 Unit5 Language Around The World_Reading and Thinking 课件

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Unit 5 Language Around The World
Reading and Thinking
Lead in
Do you recognize these ancient Chinese characters
Lead in
Do you tell the styles of scripts
Oracle Bones Script
甲骨文
Regular Script
楷书
Running Script
行书
Cursive Script
草书
The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present
Pre-reading
1. Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
The text may be about the ____________________ and its history from__________ to _____________.
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
While-reading
2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
The Chinese writing system has a great effect on the ancient
civilization of China.
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.
The Chinese writing system developed into different forms.
The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture in modern times.
3. How many parts can we divide the passage into
Part. 1:_____
Part. 2:_____
Part. 3:_____
Para.1
Para.2-4
Para.5-6
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Topic
Development
Significance
the past
the present
Time order
Exposition（说明文）
4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
Reading skills: Scanning
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific(特定的，具体的） information, such as dates or numbers.
Scanning for research and study
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 engines.
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.
What happened at each of those important times
the present
the past
Development
At the beginning
Written Chinese was a ______________________.
picture-based language
Development
At the beginning
Symbols became a ____________ writing system.
well-developed
By the Shang Dynasty
Development
At the beginning
The system developed into ____________.
different forms
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
燕
齐
赵
魏
韩
楚
秦
秦统一后的文字
Development
At the beginning
Chinese writing system began to _________________.
develop in one direction
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
秦统一后的文字
Development
At the beginning
Chinese people can all still__________ in writing.
communicate
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
Development
At the beginning
People can read__________ written in ancient times, and regard _____________ as an art form.
classic works
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
In modern times
Chinese calligraphy
Development
At the beginning
Chinese writing system is still an
________________________.
important part of Chinese culture
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
In modern times
Today
Development
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
In modern times
Today
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
one direction
part of Chinese culture
communicate in writing
an art form
the present
the past
connected
5. What other things does the Chinese writing system connect
(para. 4-para. 6).
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.
Connect people with culture
Connect the past with present
Connect character with art
Connect China with the world
Importance
Written Chinese
people
past
character
China
culture
present
character
world
6. Read the text again and discuss the questions.
①. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
②. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people with those of the past
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they speak, to communicate with each other.
Chinese people 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
6. Read the text again and discuss the questions.
Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China’s agriculture, an increasingly powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always prioritized in China’s family traditions.
7. 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. 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-220CE). 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.
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
8.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.
The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
象征；代表symbol
基本的；基础的based
文明的civilisation
欣赏appreciate
After-reading
As a Chinese teenager, what will you do to spread Chinese culture
Hold a positive attitude towards Chinese culture
Improve our Chinese and English proficiency
Practice Chinese calligraphy diligently
Learn some traditional arts
Introduce Chinese culture to foreigners is possible
…
a bright future
cultural confidence
Homework
Retell the development of Chinese writing system and make a presentation in the next class.
Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
——Rita Mae Brown
语言是文化的路标。她告诉你人们来自哪里，他们将去往何方。
——丽塔·梅·布朗
Thanks for listening