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Unit 3 Developing ideas
READING CHINA
解读中国
阅读课件
To review the passage and check the answer to preview tasks (the reading comprehension and Activity 2).
To analyze and compare the main opinions of the interviewees by matching and further discuss the reasons why Chinese classics spread to the world.
To accumulate some language points and be able to apply them to the context correctly.
Learning objectives
I Ching 《易经》 42
The Analects 《论语》 42
* Sinologist n. 汉学家 42
temple n. 庙宇,寺院 42
tune n. 曲调, 旋律 42
* shepherd n. 牧羊人 42
historian n. 历史学家 43
prior adj. 先前的;较早的 43
prior to 在……之前,先于…… 43
genius n. 天才,天赋 43
* chamber n. 房间 43
* romance n. 传奇故事 43
kingdom n. 王国 43
* stratagem n. 计谋,策略 44
enormous adj. 巨大的,庞大的 46
Words and expressions
重点词汇
1.I Ching
2.The Analects
3.Sinologist n.
4.tune n.
5.shepherd n.
6.chamber n.
7.stratagem n.
《易经》
《论语》
汉学家
曲调;旋律
牧羊人
房间
计谋;谋略
8. n.庙宇;寺院
9. adj.先前的;较早的
10. n.天才;天赋
11. n.历史学家
12. n.传奇故事
13. n.王国
14. adj.巨大的;庞大的
temple
prior
genius
historian
romance
kingdom
enormous
重点词汇
重点短语
1.have a profound effect on
2.translate...into...
3.come true___________
4.keep a close eye on
5.think highly of
6. 在……之前;先于……
7. 为……所熟悉
8. 爱上
9. 暴露;接触
10. 引起共鸣
对……有深远的影响
把……翻译成……
实现
密切注意……
高度赞扬
prior to
be familiar to
fall in love with
be exposed to
strike a chord
1
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
1 What are the Chinese names of these works
2 Why do you think these works are popular
outside of China
3 What other Chinese works do you think
people outside of China would enjoy Why
Pre-reading
I Ching 《易经》
Emperor
Zhou Wen
The Analects 论语
孔子
The Art of War 孙子兵法
孙武
Journey to The West
西游记
吴承恩
Pre-reading
老舍
Teahouse 茶馆
Legends of the Condo Heroes 射雕英雄传
金庸
The Three-body Problem 三体
刘慈欣
Pre-reading
CHINESE WORKS
POPULAR IN THE WEST
I Ching
The Analects
The Art of War
Journey to the West
Teahouse
Legends of the Condor Heroes
The Three-body Problem
...
Let's match the books with their Chinese names.
《射雕英雄传》
《孙子兵法》
《西游记》
《论语》
《三体》
《易经》
《茶馆》
Pre-reading
1
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
1 What are the Chinese names of these works
《易经》,《论语》,《孙子兵法》,《西游记》,《茶馆》,《射雕英雄传》,《三体》。
Pre-reading
1
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
2 Why do you think these works are popular outside of China
The Analects is involved in how to get along well with others and how to behave well to be an honest man. Some writings refer to the laws and principles of change in all things like I Ching and others include the absorbing plots of stories like Journey to the West. Especially The Art of War deals with the arts of war and theories of how to win a victory during the war, having a far-reaching effect on the modern war.
Pre-reading
1
Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
3 What other Chinese works do you think
people outside of China would enjoy Why
The Ordinary World
The Ordinary World by Chinese writer Lu Yao gives an account of the lives of cities and rural areas and the changes of people's emotion in the times of innovation.
Pre-reading
1 Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
2 How did you get interested in Chinese literature
3 How do you select works to translate
Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
2
Q1
Q3
Q2
While-reading
Scanning
Check your answers!
2. How did you get interested in Chinese literature
3. How do you select works to translate
1. Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
2
Scanning
Preface
The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar to us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder what works are read outside of China and now they are received Today, four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature with us.
They are:
Petko, aged 43 from Bulgaria
Annelous, aged 34 from the Netherlands
Joachim, aged 25 from France
Mai, aged 28 from Egypt
Petko
佩特科
Annelous
安妮鲁斯
Joachim
若阿基姆
Mai
马伊
Careful reading
Preface
The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar to us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder what works are read outside of China and now they are received Today, four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature with us.
They are:
Petko, aged 43 from Bulgaria
Annelous, aged 34 from the Netherlands
Joachim, aged 25 from France
Mai, aged 28 from Egypt
Read Preface and answer the following question.
1. Where are the four Sinologists from
A. Petko, Egypt
B. Annelous, Bulgaria
C. Joachim, France
D. Mai, the Netherlands
2. Who is older when he/she gets
interested in Chinese literature
A. Petko. B. Annelous.
C. Joachim. D. Mai.
C
D
Careful reading
Q 1: How did you get interested in Chinese literature
It all started with a movie I watched when I was a boy---The Shaolin Temple. That movie gave me so many reasons to fall in love with China. I was amazed by Chinese Kung fu. I also thought the Chinese language sounded so beautiful and I found that I liked Chinese music, too---the movie`s theme tune, Song of the Shepherd.
Petko
佩特科
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
Annelous 安妮鲁斯
I became interested in language at a young age. When I started high school, I began reading books about Chinese history and culture, and this inspired me to choose Chinese Studies as my academic major at university.
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
Joachim
若阿基姆
When I was 15 years old, my mother bought me a copy of the classic Shi Ji, or Records of the Grand Historian. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems. Records of the Grand Historian was my first encounter with Chinese classical literature. After reading it , I realised the true genius of China`s “ Grand Historian”, Sima Qian. His writing had a profound effect on me, and I have this to thank for my passion for Chinese literature.
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
Mai
马伊
I gradually fell in love with Chinese literature when I started working as a translator. Most of the translated works of literature in Egypt are from the English-speaking world, so reading Chinese literature was a stimulating and
inspiring experience.
埃及职业作家、青年翻译家。毕业于开罗大学文学院中文系,参与翻译多部中文书籍和中文教学课程,2016年翻译并出版阿拉伯语版汪国真诗歌选集《希望的花蕾》,在《今日中国》、《AL DOHA》、《The Asian》等杂志上发表过多篇对华友好文章,并采访过周国平、方英文、雪小禅等著名中国作家。
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
1. Who learned about China from Song of the Sheepherd in the
movie Shaolin Temple And who relies on Records of the
Grand Historian
A. Petko, Annelous B. Joachim, Mai
C. Petko, Mai D. Joachim, Annelou
2. What factors in the film The Shaolin Temple made Petko like
Chinese literature
A. Chinese kung fu. B. The Chinese language.
C. Chinese music. D. All above.
C
Read Q 1 again and answer the following questions.
D
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
3. Petko’s interest in Chinese literature started with
__________________.
A a Chinese poem B a popular song
C a movie D Peking Opera
4. Who was deeply impressed by Sima Qian’s writing
A Petko. B Joachim. C Annelous. D Mai.
C
Read Q 1 again and answer the following questions.
A
Q 1(Para.1--4)
Careful reading
Q2: How do you select works to translate
Petko 佩特科
I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. I fell in love with Dream of the Red Chamber the first time I read it, and has translated it into Bulgarian. My next goal is to translate The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Q 2(Para.5--8)
Careful reading
Annelous
安妮鲁斯
In the Netherlands, the decision as to which works of Chinese literature get translated is largely influenced by the opinions of respected Sinologists. In addition, publishing houses tend to look to other countries to see which Chinese works have sold well there. I’ve so far translated the writings of Han Han, and I am now working on those of Xu Zechen.
Q 2(Para.5--8)
Careful reading
Joachim 若阿基姆
I just go with what I like and what I am interested in . I’ve translated several short stories by Mo Yan. Right now, I’m doing research into popular literature in Shanghai at the start of the 20th century.
Q 2(Para.5--8)
Careful reading
Mai
马伊
I don’t care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work itself. I’ve translated some works by authors such Xi Murong and Bi Shumin. I also keep a close eye on what’s being self-published online by new, young authors---they have some good ideas.
Q 2(Para.5--8)
Careful reading
1. Which of the following is Petko’s next translation goal
A The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
B Dream of the Red Chamber.
C The Analects. D Teahouse.
2.Which of the following was not right according to the passage
A Annelous is working on the works of Xu Zechen.
B Petko translated the writings of Han Han.
C Joachim is interested in short stories by Mo Yan.
D The novels of Mo Yan and Yu Hua sell quite well in France.
A
Read Q 2 again and answer the following questions.
B
Q 2(Para.5--8)
Careful reading
Q3: Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
Petko佩特科
Thirty-six Stratagems has sold more than 1000 copies in Bulgaria. When you consider that here the best a writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller in Bulgaria!
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
Annelous 安妮鲁斯
Each year sees more works by Chinese writers published in the Netherlands, and they are well-received. The people that buy and read these books do so because they want to learn more about Chinese culture and everyday life in China. On the whole, I do have to admit that here, people’s knowledge of Chinese literature is rather limited.
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
Joachim 若阿基姆
The Novels of Mo Yan and Yu Hua sell quite well in France. Mo Yan was already hugely popular, but became even more so after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. Chinese literary works tend to be highly thought of.
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
Mai
马伊
Egyptians like literature that reflects human nature and experience. A couple of good examples of this are “Fond Memories of Autumn” by Shi Tiesheng and “Street Scene” by Zhou Guoping. Chinese literary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
1. Which works by Chinese writers is a best seller in Bulgaria
A The Three-body Problem.
B Legends of the Condor Heroes.
C Fond Memories of Autumn.
D Thirty-six Stratagems.
2. Which work is not mentioned in the passage
A. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
B. Dream of the Red Chamber.
C. Journey to the West.
D. Thirty-six Stratagems.
D
Read Q 3 again and answer the following questions.
C
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
3. What’s the main idea of the passage
A.The importance of Chinese literature.
B.The effects of Chinese literature on the world.
C.The contributions of Chinese literature to the world.
D.The understanding of Chinese literature from four
Sinologists and translators.
D
Read Q 3 again and answer the following questions.
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
4. From the description of Mai,we know that ______.
A. most of the translated works of literature in Egypt are from
Arabic-speaking world
B. Egyptians like literature reflecting human nature and
experience
C. Egypt and China have little in common because they are so
far apart
D. Egyptian Literature strikes a chord in the hearts of
Chinese readers
Read Q 3 again and answer the following questions.
B
Q 3(Para.9--12)
Careful reading
Post-reading
Match the people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
a. Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in its culture.If only there was greater awareness of Chinese language and literature in my country.
b. I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture. I care more about what writers have to say than who they are.
c. I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much as l do, especially stories from classical literature.
d. It's important to read what interests you, not just what is recommended by other people. The same goes for the literature that I translate.
1 Petko
2 Annelous
3 Joachim
4 Mai
3
evidence for the choice:
evidence for the choice:
evidence for the choice:
evidence for the choice:
Think & Share
1 If you had a chance to talk with the four Sinologists, what would you like to ask them
2 What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature Why
3 Which works of Western literature are popular in China What make them popular
4 In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit improve your understanding of China’s influence on the world
Post-reading
1 If you had a chance to talk with the four Sinologists, what would you like to ask them
2 What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature Why
I would like to ask them about their favorite Chinese literary genres and why.
I would recommend "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shi Ji) as an introduction to Chinese literature. It's a classic historical work that provides a comprehensive view of Chinese history and culture, and it's written by the renowned historian Sima Qian.
I’d like to recommend the novel The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which presents enormous battle scenes and military stratagems of Ancient China.
Or
Post-reading
Think & Share
3 Which works of Western literature are popular in China What make
them popular
Some popular Western literary works in China include classics such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. They are popular because they offer timeless themes, profound insights into human nature, and engaging storytelling.
Post-reading
Think & Share
4 In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit improve your understanding of China’s influence on the world
Dunhuang, as a world-class tourist destination boasting sites with UNESCO-protected heritage status as well as the gateway to the world, will be attracting masses of foreign visitors to China to promote the development of China’s tourism. In the meanwhile tourism’s promotion will naturally strengthen the national economy of China.
Chinese culture runs a long history and has a profound theory in our hearts. Literature, as the carrier of culture, plays an important role in conveying Chinese civilisation to the world. The works of literature, music, arts, translations and paintings will present a thoroughly new image to the rest of China. We’re aimed at our culture being blooming everywhere in the world to make the world more clearly know Chinese civilisation and industrious and great Chinese people.
Post-reading
Think & Share
4
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
1 Break the topic into smaller questions. Consider the following:
What types of literary works do you think should be promoted (eg fiction, drama, poetry) Why
By what different methods could this be done (eg translation, advertising, film adaptation)
2 Do research to find more information to support your ideas.
3 Present your ideas to the class.
Post-reading
Presentation
4
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
1 Break the topic into smaller questions. Consider the following:
What types of literary works do you think should be promoted (eg fiction, drama, poetry) Why
By what different methods could this be done (eg translation, advertising, film adaptation)
Fiction.
Fiction, with thoughtful theories and deep foundation, has a far- reaching effect on Chinese literature. Furthermore, it can help improve the levels of enjoying literary works and the abilities of understanding.
Film adaptation.
Post-reading
Presentation
4
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
2 Do research to find more information to support your ideas.
By international foreign affairs; Exchange students from middle school and colleges or universities; Carry out official or civil literary organisations concerning cross- cultural communication; Blend into Chinese literary elements in the international economical cooperation.
Post-reading
Presentation
4
Work in groups. Discuss how to promote Chinese literature throughout the world.
3 Present your ideas to the class.
Chinese fiction is more often adapted to films , which will exert a subtle influence on their characters. Apart from this , we may also adopt some available approaches to conveying our ideas such as by attending international fiction activities.
Post-reading
Presentation
Now think about what effective measures you have taken to give an answer to a big question.
Break a big question into smaller questions and then solve every smaller question step by step.Do further research to find more information or resources to deal with these small questions.Integrate them using reasonable methods and present own ideas or suggestions to the class.
Post-reading
Presentation
Four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature with us .
Petko got interested 1______ Chinese literature after he watched the movie---The Shaolin Temple. He was amazed by Chinese kung fu and found the Chinese language and music so beautiful. He 2____________ (particular) likes classical Chinese literature. The first time he read Dream of the Red Chamber, he was 3______________(determine) to translate it into Bulgarian.
Annelous was 4_____ interested in Chinese history and culture that he chose Chinese Studies as his academic major at university. So far, he 5______________ (translate) the writings of Han Han.
in
particularly
determination
so
has translated
Grammar Filling
Consolidation
After Joachim’s first encounter with the Chinese classic Shi Ji, he loved Chinese literature. He just goes with 6_______ he likes. He thinks literature has a lot of 7_______________(significant) to the French and Chinese literary works tend 8___________(be) highly thought of .
Mai fell in love with Chinese literature when he started working as a translator. __________(read) Chinese literature was a stimulating and 10___________(inspire) experience. He thinks Egypt and China are closely connected and both have a lot in common.
what
significance
to be
Reading
inspiring
Consolidation
Grammar Filling
应用文写作
假如你是李华,在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子。美国中学生John想来中国旅游,不知道去哪儿更好,你打算向他推荐苏州市。请根据以下提示写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.自我介绍;
2.推荐理由(从历史、文化等角度阐述……);
3.你的祝愿。
注意:
1.词数80词左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Homework
Dear John,
I'm very glad to have read the post that you put on the English Forum. I am strongly convinced that Suzhou is your best choice.
I'm Li Hua, a native of Suzhou. And now I am a senior school student here. The reason why I recommend the city is that Suzhou is not only a city with a long history but also has many places of interest, where you can enjoy yourself. Next, people here are outgoing, friendly and helpful, which can make your visit comfortable and pleasant. Last but not least, you can experience different cultures and enjoy various delicious snacks in Suzhou.
I do hope that you will have a good time in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
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