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Reading and
Thinking
1 Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
Explore the Chinese writing system
This text may be about the Chinese writing system
and its history from ancient times to the present day.
Before Reading
Watch and know about the evolution of Chinese characters.
2 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 civilisation has survived into modern times.
Para 2: Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
Para 3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
Para 4: The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Para 5: Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para 6: The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
While Reading
3 Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
Scanning
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
3 Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened ateach of those important times.
Time What happened
the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.
even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
in modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
7000 years ago
the Shang Dynasty
the Qin Dynasty
In modern times
now
A picture-based language
A well-developed writing system
A united writing system
Chinese calligraphy
A global
language
The Chinese Writing System
The development of Chinese characters
4 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 today with those of the past
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in China's family traditions.
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
5 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 _______ 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.
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
After Reading
a picture-based language
Connecting China and the world
a well-developed writing system.
in one united direction
connecting the past and the present；
becoming an art form
opinion
2
3
4
5
6
1
Supporting points
Topic
the Chinese writing system
facts
Connecting the past and the present
Distinguish
Activity 1: Predict the content
What order is the passage arranged in
Time order.
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
Even today
past
present
A picture - based
symbols
Event:
Time:
A well-developed writing system
different forms
develop in one direction
still used in communication
Emperor Qinshihuang
divided geographically
began
developed
unified
develops further
The development of Chinese writing system
Find
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
At the beginning
The Shang
Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Today
The
Chinese
writing system
At the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
the Qin Dynasty
1. It was a ____________ language.
2. It dates back several thousand
years to the use of ______.
3. _______ are carved on
_______________________.
1. The symbols had become ____________.
2. Over the years, the system developed
into _____________ as people were
divided ____________ then, leading to
many varieties of ___________________.
1.Qinshihuang ______ 7 states into one,
so it began to develop ______________.
2. It was important in uniting
________________________.
Today
1. It connects _____________ with ____.
2. It's an important part of ______________.
3. An increasing number of international
students are beginning to appreciate
_______________________ through it.
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilisation
picture-based
longgu
Symbols
animal bones and shells
well-developed
different forms
geographically
united
in one direction
Chinese people and culture
dialects and characters
China's present
its past
Chinese culture
China’s culture and history
Complete the graphic organizer and then retell the text according to it.
During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
2. The symbols which were carved in 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. Qinshihuang plays an important role in uniting the
Chinese writing system.
Task 5
still
Qin
an increasing number of
Post-reading: Group Work
What other aspects of Chinese culture can you think of
Kungfu...
dragon
Porcelain
Traditional Chinese medicine
Conficious
Post-reading
Complete the passage with the correct words & phrase below.
system carving means dates back classic civilization
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinese . 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. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form, but also a of showing the characters of the “man behind a brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the art of Chinese calligraphy.
civilization
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
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