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人教版2019必修第一册
Unit 5
Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
Learning objectives:
1.对汉字的发展及其重要性有了进一步的了解。
2.介绍汉字的发展
3.提高略读、浏览、分析语篇和逻辑思维的能力。
4.增强民族自信心和自豪感。
Lead-in:
Can you recognize the following symbols
鹿
鱼
马
鸟
Pre-reading:
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Pre-reading:
Please find the words and phrases that describe a time in the passage.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
past
present
Time order
古-------今
While-reading:
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
F
Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each Para.
Passage Structure Analysis
Introduction:
the topic
Body:
its history and development
Conclusion:
its importance
At the beginning
The Shang Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Today
Time order
While-reading:
what happened at each of those important times.
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.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期--古代中国人在这些骨头和壳上面刻画简单的符号。这些符号在今天的汉字中仍可看到。
Written Chinese was a _____________________.
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 (221-207 BCE).
到商朝(约公元前1600年-前1046年)时，这些符号已经演变成一套成熟的书写体系。在随后的年代里，这一体系发展成不同的形式，这是由于当时中国人居住地域的分隔，从而导致不同方言和汉字变体的产生。然而，这在秦朝(公元前221年一前207年)秦始皇统治时期发生了变化。
what happened at each of those important times.
While-reading:
Symbols became a ____________________ writing system.
While-reading:
Emperor Qinshihuangunited 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.
Qin Dynasty
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后，在这个统一的国家里，汉字开始朝着一个方向发展。这个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写(汉字)进行交流。
汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。现代中国人可以阅读古代中国人撰写的经典作品。中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式--书法。书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分
People can read the ____________ written in ancient times, and regard __________________ as an art form.
classic works
Chinese calligraphy
People in modern 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.
While-reading:
what happened at each of those important times.
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.
今天，汉字仍然是中国文化的一个重要组成部分。随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
Chinese writing system is still an _____________________________.
important part of Chinese culture
Listen to the tape and complete the following mind map.
At the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
It was a ___________ language.
It dates back several thousand years to the use of ______.
_______ are carved on _______________________.
The symbols had become ____________.
Over the years, the system developed into _____________ as people were divided ____________ then, leading to many varieties of ___________________.
The
Chinese
writing system
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilization
picture-based
longgu
Symbols
animal bones and shells
well-developed
different forms
geographically
dialects and characters
Listen to the tape and complete the following mind map.
the Qin Dynasty
Today
Qinshihuang ______ 7 states into one, so it began to develop ______________.
It was important in uniting ________________________.
It connects ________ with ____.
It’s an important part of ______________.
An increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate _______________________ through it.
The
Chinese
writing system
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilization
united
in one direction
Chinese people and culture
China's present
its past
Chinese culture
China’s culture and history
1. During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system
began to develop in one direction.
2. The symbols which were carved in longgu can
no longer be seen in today’s hanzi.
3. The Chinese writing system is one of the main reasons why Chinese ancient civilisation continued all the way through modern times.
4. Today, not many international students are learning Chinese writing system.
5. Qinshihuang plays an important role in uniting the Chinese writing system.
still
Qin
an increasing number of
True or False
F
F
F
T
T
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 by a brush.
civilisation
carving
system
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrases below.
n. 方式；方法；途径
adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的
n. 符号；象征
n. 骨头；骨(质)
Post-reading
It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _________ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE - 220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a ________ of showing that character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
dates back
classic
means
公元
Guess the meaning of the underlined word in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
1. Many Chinese characters symbolise their meaning, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
2. The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
v. 象征，代表
symbol n. 符号；象征
adj. 基础的，基本的，根本的
based adj. 以(某事)为基础的；以……为重要部分(或特征)的
3. A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
appreciate vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi. 增值
n. 欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏
adj. 开化的，文明的
civilisation n. 文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
人教版2019必修第一册
Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Languages Around the World

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