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The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Reading and Thinking
What are the Four Great Ancient Civilisations
Lead-in
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient
India
Ancient
Babylon
Euphrates幼发拉底河
Mesopotamia
美索不达米亚
the Garden of Eden
伊甸园
The Hanging Garden
the Yellow River
Silk Road
compass
Confucius
pyramid
pharaoh
mummy
Why is Chinese civilisation the only one that has survived
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*Because of a splendidly (辉煌地) long history of China.
*Because of the Chinese writing system.
*Because of the largest population of China.
*Because of the firm (坚定的) belief of Chinese.
Thanks to the Chinese writing system, Chinese civilisation has survived despite many ups and downs.
The Chinese writing system has made a great contribution to the survival of the civilized (文明的) China.
An early form of Hanzi (the Chinese characters).
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象形文字
甲骨文
picture-based language ---- symbols carved on animal bones and shells
Prediction
What is the text probably about
How is the text developed
the past
the present
Chinese writing system
connect
It’s developed in order of time.
The text is about the development of the Chinese writing system.
Skim for the words and phrases that describe different times.
Reading for information
at the
beginning
over the years
in/during the
Qin Dynasty
today
by the
Shang Dynasty
a pictured-based
language
a well-developed
writing system
different forms
in one direction
an important part of Chinese culture
an important means
in modern times
The features of Hanzi at different periods of time:
Periods of time Stages Events
a pictured-based language
a ___________ writing system
_________ forms
in_____ direction
an important _____ of Hanzi Chinese calligraphy can be seen as
an_________ of the writing system.
an important part of ___________
by the
Shang Dynasty
in/during the Qin Dynasty
today/nowadays
_______ were carved on animal
bones and shells.
Qinshihuang united the seven major
states into one ________ country.
International students are beginning to __________China’s culture and language.
characters
over the years
well-developed
one
appreciate
different
Symbols
There were varieties of and
_________ as people were ________ geographically.
unified
at the beginning
means
Chinese culture
art form
in modern times
dialects
These symbols _____________ a
well-developed writing system.
had become
divided
Chinese writing system
Chinese characters
Chinese calligraphy
is composed of
is presented by
concrete form (具体形式)
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
n. 系统；体系
v. 追溯；回溯
v. 雕刻
adj. 经典的
n. 方式；方法
n. 文明
carve
What amazes/impresses you about Chinese calligraphy
has a splendidly long history
It amazes me that…/ It is amazing that…
Reading comprehension
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
2.Why are there an increasing number of international students beginning to learn Chinese
Thinking while reading
1. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Chinese people today can understand those in the past by reading classic works. For example, we can witness the talent and wisdom of ancient poets through ancient poems and pass them to next generations. We can communicate with our ancestors by reading books, such as 《论语》，《四书》,《五经》and so on.
2. Why are there an increasing number of international students beginning to learn Chinese
a means of communication
be impressed by the profound Chinese culture
appreciate the beauty of Hanzi
obtain more chances
…
Discussion after reading
Reasons
Chinese civilisation has continued more than 5000 years through into modern times. One of the main reasons for this is the Chinese writing system. It's our responsibility to inherit and spread it.
—Xi Jinping
How can we inherit and spread the Chinese writing system
Explore study
Practice Chinese calligraphy
watch some related (相关的) TV programs of high quality to urge (敦促) ourselves to have a better mastery of Chinese writing system.
join volunteer organizations to teach Chinese
Critical Thinking：What are some of the other factors that have helped the Chinese language and culture survive
Apart from (除……以外) the writing system of Chinese language,
the continuous development of agriculture featuring the continuous development of farming culture in China
a relatively powerful government
(prevent…from invasion so that…)
distinguished philosophical schools
(contribute to the integration [融合] of different ideas )
People with an open mind to embrace (拥抱) different cultures
(Chen Duxiu: La Jeunesse)
Cultural notes
When talking about the writing system, the pinyin system also helped the language thrive (繁荣兴盛 v.) in the modern world as it became possible to use Chinese characters on computers and phones, and also helped make it easier for speakers of other languages to learn Chinese.
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 the history. （Para.1）
be widely known for… 因……闻名于世
continue all the way through into 一直延续到……
despite (介词) + n./v.ing/the fact that +句子
which 引导的定语从句，从句缺主语。
in modern times 在现代
尽管历史跌宕起伏，中国因其延续至今的古代文明而闻名于世。
It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu ---animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. (Para.2)
date back to+时间点，several thousand years是时间段
on which引导的定语从句中介词on与先行词搭配。which替代先行词bones and shells.
它（汉字）往前追溯到数千年前龙骨的使用（时期），即一些动物骨头和贝壳，上面有古代中国人刻画的符号。
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. (Para.3)
develop into… 发展成为……
此处as 引导原因状语 （as还可引导时间状语）
when引导一个定语从句，从句完整，修饰time
lead to = bring about = give rise to 导致，此处leading to为非谓语伴随，主动。
varieties of… = a variety of… = various + n. 复数
随后的年代里，这一体系发展成不同的形式，这是由于当时是一个中国人被地域分割的时代，从而导致各种方言和汉字变体的产生。
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. (Para. 4)
unite… into… 统一……成为……
one unified (统一的) country
where 引导的定语从句完整，修饰country
in one direction 朝着同一个方向
(be) of + n. + in (doing) sth. 在（做）……上很……
(be) of + n. + to … 对……很……
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国，形成了一个汉字朝着一个方向发展的统一国家。这个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡意义。
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (Para. 5)
定语从句提前的介词by是与先行词means搭配，by means of 借助……
written Chinese 汉字
汉字也成为了一种借此让中国的现在与过去相连接的重要媒介。
classic works 经典作品 the classics 经典
the high regard for… 对……的推崇备至
play a greater role/part in global affairs 在国际事务中扮演更重要的角色
an increasing number of… 越来越多的…… （为复数）
appreciate China’s culture and history through… 通过……欣赏中国文化和历史

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