人教版（2019）必修 第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking 1 课件（共21张PPT）

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高一—人教版—英语—必修一第五单元
LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
UNIT 5
LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Lesson 2: Reading and Thinking (1)
Reading:
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Learning objectives
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
work out the structure of the text by skimming for the gist of each part and scan for detailed information that supports the main idea.
have a good command of the history of the Chinese writing system and understand its role in the survival of the Chinese civilization.
How many parts does the title have and which part is the topic of the text
What information about the Chinese writing system would you like to know
e.g. what, how, why
Do you think your curiosity will be satisfied after reading the text
Look at the title and the picture.
Skimming: Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has _______ into modern times.
Para. 2: Written Chinese was a ___________ language at the beginning.
Para. 3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into _____________.
Para. 4: The writing system began to develop ______________.
Para. 5: Written Chinese __________ China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para. 6: The Chinese language is helping to spread _____________________ to the world.
picture-based
survived
different forms
in one direction
China’s culture and history
connects
How many parts can the text be divided into
Skimming: Summarize the three parts based on the main ideas.
Part 1(Para. 1)
The Chinese writing system: a main _______ in the _________ of the Chinese civilization
Part 2(Para. 2-4)
The ___________ of the Chinese writing system
Part 3(Para. 5-6)
The __________ of the Chinese writing system
development
importance
factor
survival
Understanding the text and checking your predictions.
Let’s find out how the main idea is supported in each part.
Read Part 1 and answer the following questions. (2 minutes)
1. How are the two sentences connected
2. Which part of the second sentence is more important for the main idea, “many reasons” or “one of the main factors” And why
3. What’s the purpose of this paragraph
Read Part 1 and answer the following questions. (2 minutes)
1. How are the two sentences connected
The pronoun “this” links the survival of its ancient civilization in the first sentence with the reason in the second.
2. Which part of the second sentence is more important for the main idea, “many reasons” or “one of the main factors” And why
The second one.
3. What’s the purpose of this paragraph
It is used to introduce the topic of the text (the Chinese writing system) by telling us what it is (a reason for the survival of the Chinese civilization).
The use of “but” directs us to the main idea because the real intention of the author often comes after such words as but, however, etc.
Part 2:
Observe the changes of the character “马” and answer:
What order does the text follow to introduce the development of written Chinese
The order of time
Part 2: Please decide which of these statements are true (T) or false (F); then put the True statements in the correct order as they are mentioned in the text. (3 minutes)
1.The writing system developed in one direction after the Shang Dynasty.
2.The Shang Dynasty was a time when carved symbols were fully developed.
3.Emperor Qinshihuang played an important role in changing written Chinese.
4.Written Chinese came from the picture-like characters on longgu a long time ago.
5.In today’s hanzi the picture-based influence has been lost.
6.Over time different people wrote and spoke Chinese differently because of geographical division.
1. The writing system developed in one direction after the Shang Dynasty.
2. The Shang Dynasty was a time when carved symbols were fully developed.
3. Emperor Qinshihuang played an important role in changing written Chinese.
4. Written Chinese came from the picture-like characters on longgu a long time ago.
5. In today’s hanzi the picture-based influence has been lost.
6. Over time different people wrote and spoke Chinese differently because of geographical division.
Order:
4, 2, 6, 3
(F)
(T)
(T)
(T)
(F)
(T)
A closer look: Scan Paragraphs 2-4 to find more information about the development of written Chinese.
Time phrases Events(What happened)
At the beginning / ____________________ ago Picture-based _________ that were ________ on animal bones and shells
By the Shang Dynasty A _____________ writing system
Over the years / ________ the Qin Dynasty Different ________ and __________
The Qin Dynasty Development in one direction after all the states were ___________ .
________ Easy _____________ in writing
several thousand years
before
Today
united
characters
dialects
well-developed
carved
symbols
communication
Since the second part follows the time order, it’s natural to see far more time phrases in Paragraphs 2-4 than in Paragraphs 5-6.
Paragraphs 2-4:
At the beginning, date back, several thousand years, By the Shang Dynasty, Over the years, a time when, the Qin Dyansty, Even today;
Paragraphs 5-6:
in modern times, in ancient times, Today;
How: development of the Chinese writing system
By using a sentence that points to the importance of written Chinese in the past.
How does the text move from the second part to the last
Do you recognize the writing dating back to the Han and Tang dynasties
The Chinese writing system plays an important role in connecting us to the past.
Part 3: Read Paragraphs 5-6 and find all the sentences about the importance of the writing system. (1 minute)
Why is the system important
Why is the system important
It helps people read ___________
It’s led to the creation of __________.
It helps foreigners ____________ Chinese culture and history.
Read again and fill in the blanks. (1 minute)
classic works.
calligraphy
appreciate
In conclusion,
One main factor in the ________ (延续) of China’s ancient civilization, despite the ______________ (起起落落) in its history, has been the Chinese writing system.
Written Chinese started as a ___________________ (图画文字) , with ancient people using animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had formed a __________________________ (高度成熟的书写体系) , which, due to geographical division, gradually developed into_______________ (不同种类) . However, this changed under Emperor Qinshihuang, who united the major states into one unified country, making the writing system develop ______________ (朝一个方向).
survival
ups and downs
picture-based language
well-developed writing system
different varieties
in one direction
Summary
That writing system is as important now in _______________________ ____________ (统一中华民族和文化) as it was then. What’s more, it is an important means by which __________________________________ (中国的现在与过去联系在一起) . An important part of Chinese culture, calligraphy is an art form that shows the ____________ (崇高敬意) for the writing system. With the greater role China plays in global affairs, the depth and beauty of China’s culture and history will be __________ (欣赏) by an increasing number of international students thanks to this amazing language.
uniting the Chinese people
China’s present is connected with its past
high regard
appreciated
and culture
Summary
Please use what you have learned in today’s lesson to draw a mind map of the reading passage.
Assignment