Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading 课件(共23张PPT)-2025-2026学年人教版（2019）必修第一册

(共23张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages around the World
Chinese Writing System
Do you know what this symbol is
What does it mean
the ancient Chinese character of “车”
It looks like an ancient carriage(马车). It is picture-based.
Guess and Think
What do you think helped us recognize it
Where do you think the picture-based symbols can be seen
What is the name of these symbols
They were carved on animal bones and shells. So these ancient characters are called “oracle bone inscription”(甲骨文).
Do you know how the character “车” developed
Try to put the characters of “车” below in the correct time order from the past to the present.
车
Do you know how the Chinese writing system developed
Standard script楷书
Seal script篆书
Bronze inscription
金文
Oracle bones inscription
甲骨文
Official script隶书
Cursive script草书
Running script行书
车
Prints
印刷字体
1 min
Look at the title and picture below. Can you predict the order and the type of the text
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Order of the text:
Time Place
Text Type:
A. Narrative writing记叙文
B. Expository writing说明文
C. Argumentative writing议论文
Expository writing说明文
Topic
Pre-reading
Look through the whole passage, and try to divide the passage into three parts.
While-reading
Part 1 the brief introduction of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
1
Part 2 the development of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
2-3
Part 3 the importance of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
4-5
TIPs:
1. Underline the topic sentence or the key words;
2. Circle the adversative conjunction（转折连词).
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
What
How
Why
General总
Specific分
General总
the past
the present
Time order
While-reading
Part 1 the brief introduction of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
1
Part 2 the development of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
2-3
Part 3 the importance of the Chinese writing system: para. ( )
4-5
Look through the whole passage, and try to divide the passage into three parts.
While-reading
Scan the text to find the expressions that describe a time, and find out what happened at those important times.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
What happened at each of those important times
Draw a time line to show the development of the Chinese writing system
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
At the beginning
The system developed into ____________.
different forms
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
燕
齐
魏
韩
楚
秦
赵
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
At the beginning
Chinese characters developed as an form
art
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
At the beginning
Chinese writing system is still an
________________________.
important part of Chinese culture
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Today
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
in one direction
part of Chinese culture
became an art form
Try to retell the development of the Chinese writing system according to the time line.
the present
the past
connected
In modern times
Today
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.
para.4
Chinese Writing System
Connect people with ________
para.5
Connect the past with present
Connect character with ________
para.6
culture
art
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 China with ________
the world
While-reading
Summary
Learn about the development of the Chinese writing system and its importance;
Know more about scanning reading skills;
Learn to draw a mind map to summarize the structure and key information of the passage;
Gain national pride of our Chinese culture
Nowadays Chinese is increasingly popular among the rest of the world. More and more foreigners begin to learn Chinese. Do you think Chinese will become a global language(全球性语言) like English in the future
Think and Discuss
Written Chinese is a picture-based language, so it’s easy to understand.
Unlike English, written Chinese is really difficult to write.
China is becoming more and more powerful in the world.
... ...
Yes
No
Nowadays Chinese is increasingly popular among the rest of the world. More and more foreigners begin to learn Chinese. Do you think Chinese will become a global language(全球性语言) like English in the future
Think and Discuss
Discuss with your classmates about whether Chinese will come a global language and list your reasons or evidences. Next lesson we will have a debate competition.
Homework:
谢谢！