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The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Unit 5 Languages around the world
At the end of this class, you will be able to;
1.read about the development of Chinese characters;
2.read for specific information and understanding words in the
context;
3.Analyze the complex sentences.
雨
火
山
水
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
Can you recognize the following symbols
Lead-in
How do the Chinese characters develop over time
Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
I think the text is mainly about the history of the Chinese writing system.
Pre-reading
Read for structure
1. Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Topic
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Paras. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Paras. 5-6
While-reading
2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
B. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
F. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea.
3. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
(1) What is the text mainly about
A．The development of Chinese writing system.
B．The effect of Chinese writing system.
C．The important role of Chinese writing system.
D．The development and effect of Chinese writing system.
(2)What is the type of the text
A．Narration(记叙文)．
B．Expository Writing(说明文)．
C．Argumentative Essay(议论文)．
D．Practical Writing(应用文)．
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4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
The passage is organized in the order of _____.
time
China is widely known for its ___________________, which has continued into _____________, despite the many _____________ in its history. There are _____________ why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been _________________________.
ancient civilisation
(1) Fill in the blanks.
modern times
ups and downs
many reasons
the Chinese writing system
Careful-reading
1. Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises.
(2)What is the function of Para. 1
Para.1 is the lead paragraph which introduces the topic of the text—Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
2. Read Paras. 2-4 carefully and do the following exercises.
(1) Find out what happened at each of those important times to show how written Chinese developed.
At the beginning：______________________________
Date back several thousand years：_________________________________
By the Shang Dynasty：_____________________________________
Over the years：_______________________________
In the Qin Dynasty：_________________________________
Even today：_______________________
Began as a picture-based language
The use of longgu—animal bones and shells
Became a well-developed writing system
Developed into different forms
Began to develop in one direction
Used in communication
(2) Why did the Chinese writing system develop into different forms over the years
Because it was a time when people were divided geographically，leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
(3) How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
Chinese people from different places are allowed to communicate with each other.
(4) Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction
A．Because people wanted to live in peace.
B．Because Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C．Because people were willing to communicate in the language.
D．Because people were divided geographically.
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(1) What expressions about “important” are mentioned in the text
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(Para.4)
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.(Para.5)
The high regard for the Chinese writing system..., which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(Para.5)
Today，the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs...(Para.6)
3. Read Paras. 4-6 carefully and do the following exercises.
(2) What does each “importance” refer to
Importance Connection
of great importance(Para.4)
an important means(Para. 5)
an important part of Chinese culture (Para. 5)
plays a greater role in(Para. 6)
connect ____________ with ______
connect _______ with _________
Chinese people
culture
the past
the present
connect _________ with ___
connect ______ and ________
characters
art
China
the world
(3) How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand the classic works from ancient times.
(4) Why is Chinese appreciated by international students
Because China plays a greater role in global affairs.
1. Does the author hold a positive or negative attitude towards the Chinese writing system
Positive.
2. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
The author intends to raise our awareness of the importance of written Chinese and takes pride in Chinese language and culture.
Thinking
Post-reading
Discussion
1．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？(Creative thinking)
paper
art
food
education
agriculture
powerful government
2.Will Chinese become international language or not
Why (Critical thinking)
The main reason 1._______ China’s ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language，which 2.________(date) back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3.____________(crave) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years，there was 4.________ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically, 5.________ (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.
why
dates
were carved
a
leading
Summary
Emperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country, making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6.______ one direction. It was of great 7.____________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. People in modern times can read the classic 8._______(work) written by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in 9._______(globe) affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.__________(amaze) language.
in
importance
works
global
amazing
Analyze the key points of the text
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
be known for因……而著名
which引导限制性定语从句，是关系代词，指代前面的civilisation，在句中作主语
介词，“不管，不顾；尽管”
why引导限制性定语从句，是关系副词，修饰前面的reasons
转折连词
沉浮；兴衰
Para.1
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
“介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的animal bones and shells
追溯
Para. 2
Para.3
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE).
as引导原因状语从句，意思是“因为”
it was a time when…是一段……的时期，when引导定语从句
现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果
=varieties of 各种各样的
Para.4
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.
where引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的country，在句中作状语
朝着一个方向
be of (great)+抽象名词=be+形容词
“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句，相当于“疑问词+-ever”意为“无论……”
Para.5
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem 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.
“介词+关系代词which”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的means
be connected with和……相连接
which引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在句中作主语
主语
谓语
“作为……而出名”，过去分词作后置定语
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Chinese calligraphy
Para.6
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.
as引导时间状语从句，意为“随着”
在……起更大的作用
a number of“许多，大量”作主语，谓语动词用复数
介词短语作方式状语
Homework
Review what we have learned and preview language points

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