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Reading and Thinking
Unit 5
Languages Around
the World
Explore the Chinese writing system
人教版2019选择性必修第一册
Learning Objectives
Understand the history of Chinese writing system and its importance.
Improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
Perceive the beauty of Chinese characters and Chinese calligraphy with cultural confidence.
.
Contents
01. Lead in
02. Pre-reading
03. While Reading
04. Post Reading
05. Thinking
06. Language Points
07. Homework
01. Lead-in
Lead-in
1. Can you recognize the following symbols
雨
picture-based symbols(象形符号)
simplified Chinese characters(简体字)
山
水
火
simplified Chinese characters(简体字)
Lead-in
2.Can you tell the styles of scripts
Oracle Bones Script
甲骨文
Regular
Script
楷书
Running Script
行书
Cursive
Script
草书
02. Pre-reading
Can you predict the main idea of the text
The text may be about the ____________________ from _________ to __________and its ...
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
pronunciation
importance
appearance
structure
history
meaning
Pre-Reading
Can you predict the main idea of the text？
The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present
Pre-Reading
03. While Reading
While Reading
What aspects (方面) does the text
introduce
Skim and check your prediction
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
Tips: Skimming means to find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words and phrases, and topic sentences.
The importance
pronunciation
importance
appearance
structure
history
meaning
The history
Para 1:
Para 2：
Para 3：
Para 4：
Para 5：
Para 6：
Read and match the main idea of each paragraph.
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization continued all the way through into modern times.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction under Emperor Qinshihuang.
By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system and later developed into different forms.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past and has become an art form.
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
Topic Sentence
Topic sentence usually appears in the first and last sentence of the paragraph.
While Reading
Chinese writing system
introduction
body
conclusion
Topic
Its history and development
Its importance
Find out the structure of the whole passage.
While Reading
Scan for specific information (History and Development)
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
While Reading
Circle the time points of the history in the text.
Underline the expressions showing the importance.
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
_______________________.
4. The symbols had become ____________.
5. Over the years, the system developed
into _____________ as people were
divided ____________ then, leading to
many varieties of ___________________.
6.Qinshihuang ______ 7 states into one,
so it began to develop ______________.
7. It was of great important in uniting
________________________.
Today
8. It connects _____________ with _______.
9. It's an important part of ______________.
10. 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
While Reading
Read for details
The past
The present
connect
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Part3(Para.5-6) Importance
Careful reading
how
While Reading
Read for details
While Reading
Focus on expressions of importance
Connect _______ and ______
people
culture
connect the past and the present
2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(para.4)
1) Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.(para.5)
4) The high regard for the Chinese writing system …, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(para.5)
3)Today…is still an important part of the Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in global affairs…(para.6)
Connect _______ and ______
Connect _______ and ______
calligraphy
characters
04. Post
Reading
influence 影响
The Chinese writing system can help people better ... Chinese culture.
connect people and culture
connect China and the world
interpret 理解
Post Reading
inherit 传承
connect the present and the past
innovate 创新
connect characters and art
Why is the Chinese writing system one reason for the survival of Chinese civilisation
Post Reading
Besides the Chinese writing system, what do you think are other factors that has helped the Chinese culture survive Why
Think creatively and discuss in groups
papermaking
movable type printing
compass
gun powder
mandarin
temple
1.Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below. P63
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
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-220CE). 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.
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Exercise
Exercise
2.Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to. P63
Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
象征；代表symbol
基本的；基础的based
文明的civilisation
欣赏appreciate
05. Thinking
Why do we still need to practice handwriting, even calligraphy
Thinking
Thinking
You are what you write
字如其人
一笔一划，书写的是汉字，更是人生真谛。
Thinking
Each stroke of the Chinese character is not only a Chinese character, but also the truth of life.
Summary
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
An important part of Chinese culture
06. Language Points
教材原句p.62...despite the many ups and downs in its history. ……
尽管历史跌宕起伏。
1. despite prep. 即使；尽管（=in spite of）
All the people on the ship were in safety despite the storm.
虽然遇到风暴，但船上所有的人都安然无恙。
【点拨】
despite + v.-ing（√） despite + what 从句（√）
despite the fact + that 从句（√） despite + that 从句（×）
Trouble can arise despite forming a good relationship.
尽管建立了很好的关系，问题还是会出现。
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
尽管她认为物理枯燥无味，她却学得很好。
【归纳拓展】
（1）even if 即使；尽管（连词词组，后跟从句）
（2）regardless of 不管，不顾（介词短语）
Language Points
单句语法填空
（1）［2019·江苏卷］________ their many differences，all human beings share several defining characteristics，such as large brains and the ability to walk upright on two legs.
（2） Despite ________（apply） for hundreds of jobs，he hasn’t found one.
（3） Even ________ you exercise for only 30 minutes every day，it will be good for your health.
同义句转换
（4） Although she was disabled，she became a brilliant pianist.
→ She became a brilliant pianist _____________________ her disability.
Despite
applying
if
in spite of/despite
Language Points
教材原句p.62 At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language. 汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。
2. based adj. 以（某事）为基础的；以……为重要部分（或特征）的
the US-based customer service 总部在美国的客户服务部
computer-based teaching 计算机化教学
3. base vt. & n.
（1）vt. 以……为据点；以……为基础
搭配：base... on/upon... =be based on 以……为基础 / 根据
base one’s opinions on facts 以事实为依据发表观点
The film is based on a short story by Thomas Mann.
这部电影是根据托马斯 曼的短篇小说改编而成的。
Our opinion is based on facts. 我们的观点是以事实为基础的。
Language Points
（2）n. 底部；根据
at the base of... 在……底部
the air base 空军基地
have a broad base of the masses 有广泛的群众基础
At the base of the pine tree was a nest containing four eggs.
在松树底下有一个窝，里面有四个鸡蛋。
【词语积累】
base+-ic → basic adj. 基本的，基础的；初级的；必需的
basic+-ally → basically adv. 基本上；从根本上说
搭配
Language Points
单句语法填空
（1）［2019·北京卷］A lot of business is still done over the phone，and much of it is based ________ trust and existing relationships.
（2） They settled down ________ the base of the mountain.
（3）The research group produced two reports ________（base）on the survey，but neither contained any useful suggestions.
（4）These programmes are __________（basic）bad television programmes，but people watch them.
完成句子
（5） His first book to be published next month ________________（以……为基础）a true story.
（6）［2019·全国Ⅰ卷］位于底部的是一片热带雨林。（倒装结构）
_____________________________________________
on
at
based
basically
is based on
At the base is a rainforest.
Language Points
to
dating
dates
教材原句p.62 It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu... 它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
4. date back to 追溯到（=date from=go back to）
The classic architecture can date back to the 12th century. 这座古典建筑可以追溯到12 世纪。
单句语法填空
（1） All the objects are from the same excavation site in Sanxingdui and can be dated back ________ between 3，000 and 5，000 years ago.
（2） The old building ________（date） back to the Tang Dynasty is still in good condition.
（3） It’s a tradition that ________（date） back at least 300 years.
Language Points
教材原句p.62 ...no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing. ……不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写（文字）进行交流。
【分析】本句中no matter where为“no matter +疑问词”结构，意为
“不论……；不管……”。
5.“no matter + 疑问词”引导让步状语从句
no matter 意为“不管,无论”,与what/who/when/where/how 等疑问词连用，引导让步状语从句,相当于 whatever/whoever/whenever/wherever/however等。
Language Points
No matter how complicated the situation was，he could deal with it successfully. 不论情况多么复杂，他都能应付自如。
No matter what happens，I’ll always be there for you!
不管发生什么，我永远都会在你身边！
No matter where I want to go，it must be quiet and could make me regain the strength.不管是去哪儿，它一定是安静的能够让我重新获得力量的地方。
【点拨】
whatever，whichever，whoever 既可以引导让步状语从句，又可以引导名词性从句，引导名词性从句时，不可以替换为“no matter+what/which/who”形式。
Whatever David says sounds right to Helen. That’s why she has made up her mind to be with him whatever/no matter what happens.
对于海伦来说，无论戴维说什么都是对的。那就是她决心无论发生什么事都要和他在一起的原因。
Language Points
单句语法填空
（1） One can always manage to do more things，no matter ________ full one’s schedule is in life.
（2） I will lend my e-dictionary to__________ wants to look up words and promises to take good care of it.
完成句子
（6） 不管在哪里，他都养成了早餐前散步的习惯。
_______________________________，he makes it a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.
（7） 无论发生什么，我们都必须保持镇定。
___________________________________，we must keep calm.
how
whoever
No matter where/Wherever he is
Whatever/ No matter what happened
Language Points
Assessment
Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1. After learning, I am able to understand the history of Chinese writing system and its importance.
2.After learning, I am able to master reading strategies, such as skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse, thinking logically, etc.
3.After learning, I am able to perceive the beauty of Chinese characters and Chinese calligraphy with cultural confidence.
5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能
07.Homework
Homework
1. Draw a mind map to retell the passage.
2. Write an English speech with the theme "Chinese Characters Inherit Chinese Civilization and Spread Chinese Culture", including:
① Language development ②How to inherit ③How to spread.
Dear friends,
Chinese characters, evolving from oracle bone scripts, carry our civilization. To inherit, let’s practice calligraphy and read classics. To spread, share their stories online and teach foreigners. Each character is a cultural gem. Let’s pass them on, letting the world know China through them. Thank you!
Thank You!
Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
——Rita Mae Brown
语言是文化的路标。她告诉你人们来自哪里，他们将去往何方。
——丽塔·梅·布朗

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