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Unit 3 Back to the past
Reading
Chinese characetrs:
foundation of a remarkable writing system
Oracle bone inscriptions
Lead in
泪
雨
心
酒
鹿
孕
鸟
老
Para. 1: Introduction
Para. 2: _____of Chinese
characters
Para. 4:
Para. 5:
Para. 6: Conclusion
Para. 3: ____________of forming Chinese characters
_________ of Chinese characters
__________of Chinese characters
Origin
Different ways
Evolution
Influence
Fast reading
What is the significance of the oracle bone inscriptions
The significance of these beautiful inscriptions lies mainly in three aspects. Firstly, since the discovery of them, the mystery surrounding the origin of Chinese characters has started to be revealed. Secondly, they are clear proof that the history of the Chinese writing system stretches back about 3,500 years. Finally, the complexity of these inscriptions suggests that earlier forms of Chinese characters are yet to be discovered.
Read Paragraphs 1–2 and answer the following question.
Careful reading
Read Paragraph 3 and fill in the following table.
Examples Ways of forming Chinese characters
shan（山）
shang（上）
xia（下） ming（明）
hu（湖）
Combining meaning and pronunciation
Adding symbols to an existing pictographic character to indicate things
Putting together different characters to indicate a new meaning
A drawing of something
Careful reading
Read paragraph 2 and 4 fill in the following table.
The evolution of Chinese characters Time Chinese characters Significance
Maybe about 5,000 years ago The first characters The earliest Chinese characters were the
fruits of our ancestors’ careful observation and striking imagination.
The Shang Dynasty The earliest form of Chinese characters ever found to this day
The Qin Dynasty _____________________________of the Qin Dynasty
The official writing system
The oracle bone inscriptions
Xiaozhuan
Careful reading
The evolution of Chinese characters Time Chinese characters Significance
The Han Dynasty Lishu A mainstream style of writing in the Han Dynasty; The process of the evolution from
Xiaozhuan to Lishu______________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
The Tang Dynasty It eventually progressed into what we now consider to be the standard script.
A far-reaching change which promoted
__________________________________
In the 1950s
marked a revolutionary transformation from ancient characters into modern characters.
Kaishu
The simplified and standardized Chinese characters
mass literacy
Careful reading
Careful reading
Read paragraph5 and fill in the table.
Areas Influence of Chinese characters Conclusion
China
Asia Stories of our ancestors have been passed down in a form that remains accessible to us today and the glorious history of our country has been preserved.
Chinese characters have greatly influenced the writing systems in many Asian countries such as Japan and Vietnam, forming the “Chinese character cultural sphere”.
Educated people in these countries carefully studied Chinese literary and philosophical texts.
Chinese characters hold the key to promoting the transmission of Chinese culture.
Critical thinking
Why does the author present Yu Guangzhong’s opinion in the last paragraph
The author uses Yu Guangzhong’s opinion to show that Chinese characters are the carriers of Chinese culture, making the reader feel proud to use Chinese characters.
Discussion
As students,what can you do to help preserve the Chinese culture
As students, it is our responsibility to sustain the development of Chinese culture. First, we can be more responsible by cultivating a deeper understanding of our culture. By taking the time and putting in the effort to learn more about our traditions and customs, we will learn about the history of those traditions and customs, the impact they had on the development of our civilization, and most importantly,their values and wisdom. With this knowledge, we can sustain Chinese culture for generations to come. Second, we should be confident about our culture. We should recognize the uniqueness and advantages of Chinese culture.Especially when encountering
foreign cultures, we should notice the similarities and differences between different cultures and be proud of our own. Third, we should take the responsibility to promote Chinese culture both domestically and abroad. For instance, we can make online videos introducing fun facts about Chinese culture, such as the authentic foods of different cities. Besides, we can support excellent Chinese literature works to be translated and spread in other countries. The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the world.

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