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Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
— Frank Smith
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
---connecting the past and
the present
Our friends from New York are going to visit us.
They are very interested in Chinese culture.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Mary, a leading teacher of the exchange students programme from New York. Our students are very interested in Chinese Culture, especially the Chinese writing system and Chinese characters. I’m writing to ask for an exchange visit to acquire some knowledge of the Chinese writing system.
During the visit, we would like to exchange our views and talk with your students.
We’re looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Mary
What do you think can represent Chinese culture
3.Skimming for main idea of each paragraph.
A. The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 5
Para 6
Para 4
D. Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.
B. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
E. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
F. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Topic Sentence
Topic sentence usually appears in the first and last sentence of the paragraph.
Activity2 Read for structure
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 :_________
Para. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
Activity3 Scan for specific information (History and Development)
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time and write down what happened at each of those important times. .
Reading tip: Scanning
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or number.
The text is organized in ______ order.
time
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. _______ were 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 of great 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.
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
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilisation
Paragraph Main idea
1
2
3
4
5
6
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilisation has survived.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
Writing system became well-developed.
Writing system began to develop in one direction
Written Chinese connects China's past with its present.
Chinese writing system is an important part of Chinese culture
Main idea
Check your prediction and summarize the main idea of each para.
development
importance
Task 1: Reading for the main idea
What’s the main idea of the text
The writing system of Shang Dynasty
The history of the Chinese language
The differences between old Chinese and modern Chinese
The wide use of Chinese all over the world
Task 2: Reading for the development
How does the author organize the development of chinese writing system
Giving examples
Following the order of time
By reasoning(推理）
several thousand years ago
be a picture-based language
be carved on longgu
by the Shang Dynasty
had become a well-developed
writing system
（over the years）
in the Qin Dynasty
developed into different forms
many varieties
developed in one direction
(Qinshihuang united the 7 major states)
The development of Chinese writing system
Task 2: Reading for the development
Past
Complete the outline
Chinese people can
all still__________
in writing.
People read___________
written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard
__________________as an art form.
Chinese writing is
an important part of ________________.
communicate
classic words
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese culture
Even today
In the modern times
Today
Present
Activity 4 Read for thinking
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past And what other things does Chinese writing system connect
No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.
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.
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 culture.
connects people divided by geography
connects the past and the present
connects the language and art
connects China and the world
Activity 4 Read for thinking
According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive. Are any other factors
the continuous development of China’s agriculture
a relatively powerful government
a focus on education
an open mind to embrace different cultures
Activity 5 Discussion
Do you think Chinese language might become a global language like English in the future Why
When we are connecting with the world, we should keep our culture and character confident and make our civilization better known.
History and development
Importance
Introduction
well-developed
different forms
in one direction
picture-based
To introduce the topic: ___________________.
the Chinese writing system
connect people and culture
connect language and art
connect China and the world
connect the past and the present
Activity 6 Summary
An important part of Chinese culture
Task 3: Reading for details
Para 5-6
(1) How do international students begin to appreciate China’s
culture and history
___________________________________.
(2)What has become an important part of Chinese culture in
the development of Chinese characters
___________________________________.
Through the amazing Chinese language.(Classic works & Chinese calligraphy)
Chinese calligraphy.
connects
past
present
people
culture(art)
China
world
Task 4:Thinking
people
people
What else can Chinese writing connect
Task 4: Further thinking
Opinion:
Q: Do you think the chinese minght may become a global language like English in the future？ why
Reasons:
From my point of view,
I agree/ disagree that Chinese will beome a global language
Firstly,......
Secondly,....
Lastly,.......
Make a language a bridge,instead of a barrier

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