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Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
The Chinese writing system:
connecting the past and the present
Video Time
Activity 1 : Can you guess what they mean
picture-based symbols （基于图像的符号）
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
simplified Chinese characters （简体字）
马
作者编号：33007
Look at the title and photos below and guess what is the text about Then read and check if you are right.
The text may be about the _____________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
focus
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Pre-reading
作者编号：33007
According to the title, can you guess how the text is organized
Chinese writing system
connect
the past
the present
The text is organized in ______ order.
time
Pre-reading
language points
Analyze the key points of the text
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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 its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
一直，自始至终
which引导限制性定语从句，是关系代词，指代前面的civilisation，在句中作主语
介词，“不管，不顾；尽管”
why引导限制性定语从句，是关系副词，修饰前面的reasons
沉浮；兴衰
Para.1
be known for因……而著名
There are many reasons why this has been possible.
There are many reasons.
For these reasons , this has been possible.
for these reasons = why
The Yangtze is one of the mother rivers of Chinese ____________.
长江是中华文明的母亲河之一。
/ s v la z/
Knowledge can__________ people. 知识能够使人有教养。
The wild child found in the forest was gradually__________ 在森林里发现的野孩子逐渐被开化了。
civilize
civilized
civilization n. 文明
civilization
civilize
civilized / s v la zd/ adj.
文明的；有教养的
vt.使文明；使开化；启发
despite /d spa t/ prep. 即使；尽管
despite 为介词，+n./doing短语
even if/though,although 为连词，后跟从句
= regardless of
= in spite of
尽管下着大雨，他还是出去了
He went out ____________________ the heavy rain.
__________________________ it’s raining heavily,he went out.
尽管他在哭，却没有人来帮助他。
Despite , no one came to his aid.
Even if ,no one came to his aid
despite/ in spite of
Even if/though, Although
his cries
he was crying
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.
“介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的animal bones and shells
基于图像的语言
Para. 2
追溯
It dates back to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved.
It dates back to the use of longgu.
Symbols were carved on longgu.
It dates back to the use of longgu which symbols were carved on.
It dates back to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved.
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.
“介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的animal bones and shells
基于图像的语言
Para. 2
追溯
a/the symbol of ... ……的象征
Para.3
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 (221-207BCE).
as引导原因状语从句，意思是“因为”
it was a time when…是一段……的时期，when引导定语从句
现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果
=varieties of 各种各样的
by+过去时间，到过去某个时间为止，用过去完成时
Para.4
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. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
where引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的country，在句中作状语
朝着一个方向
be of (great)+抽象名词=be+形容词
“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句，相当于“疑问词+-ever”意为“无论……”
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
In this country, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
in this country = where
Para.4
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. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
where引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的country，在句中作状语
朝着一个方向
be of (great)+抽象名词=be+形容词
“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句，相当于“疑问词+-ever”意为“无论……”
Para.5
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem 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, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
“介词+关系代词which”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的means
be connected with和……相连接
which引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在句中作主语
主语
谓语
“作为……而出名”，过去分词作后置定语
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Chinese calligraphy
Para.6
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.
as引导时间状语从句，意为“随着”
在……起更大的作用
increasing adj.越来越多的
介词短语作方式状语
作者编号：33007
Find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Time order
What’s the writing style of the text
Narration记叙文
B. Argumentation 议论文
C. Exposition说明文
Pre-reading
Activity 1：Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system became well－developed, and later developed into different forms.
F. The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
B. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
C. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
E. Written Chinese was a picture－based language at the beginning
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
D. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
While-reading
Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Topic:
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Para. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
the Chinese writing system
Activity 2: Read for structure
(1)Which Dynasty does Chinese ancient civilisation continue into (Para1)
A. Shang Dynasty. B. Qin Dynasty.
C. Tang Dynasty. D. Modern times.
Why is it possible for Chinese culture to last for such a long time
There are many reasons why this has been possible，but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Its history and development
Part 2 :_________
Para. 2-4
Activity 2: Read for structure
Activity 3: Scan the text to find how many periods of time are mentioned. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
At the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Qing Dynasty
Modern times
Today
Exploration while reading
At the beginning
Features:
Written Chinese was a _____________ language.
The symbols were carved on ____________ and __________
picture- based
animal bones
Development
shells
Exploration while reading
By the Shang Dynasty
Symbols become a ______________writing system.
Features:
well-developed
Development
Exploration while reading
Over the years
Features:
The system developed into ______________.
different forms
Development
Why does the system develop into different forms
It was the time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
Exploration while reading
The Qin Dynasty
Features:
Emperor Qinshihuang ______Chinese characters and the Chinese writing system began to develop ___________________.
in one direction
Development
united
Exploration while reading
Even today
People can communicate in__________ .
Features:
writing
Development
Exploration while reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Today
A picture-based
language
A well-developed
writing system
Different forms
A united writing system
Communicate in writing
The Chinese writing system
Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Activity 2: Read for structure
Its importance
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
Can you find some sentences (Para 4-6) that show the importance of the Chinese writing system(汉字书写体系）
Discussion
1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para.4 Line 2-3)
2.Written Chinese(汉字）has also become an important means(工具）by which China’s present is connected(连接) with China’s past. (Para.5 Line 1)
3.The high regard(高度关注）for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters(汉字）as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy(书法), which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para.5 Line 3-5)
4.Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of the Chinese culture. (Para.6 Line 1)
1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para.4 Line 2-3)
Why does the author say so
Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.
2.Written Chinese(汉字）has also become an important means(工具）by which China’s present is connected(连接) with China’s past. (Para.5 Line 1)
How does Chinese character connect the past and the present
People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
3.The high regard(高度关注）for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters(汉字）as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy(书法), which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para.5 Line 3-5)
4.Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of the Chinese culture. (Para.6 Line 1)
What is the reason
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.
Thinking
As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive (存在）longer
cherish
respect
appreciate
honor
treasure
admire
have a good command of languages
recommend
Attitude
Action
be proud of
spread
…
…
c
r
r
a
h
t
a
c
s
e
herish
onor
ppreciate
pread
ecommend
njoy
espect
reasure
dmire
heer for
Characters

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