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Unit 5 Reading and Thinking
---Explore the Chinese writing system
1. Can you recognize the following symbols
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
Lead in
基于图像的符号
characters carved on animal bones&shells
oracle bone
2. What do we call
this art form
Chinese calligraphy
3. Do you know how Chinese characters develop
Prediction
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
What will be talked about in the text
Jiaguwen
Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.
topic
focus
Chinese writing system
development and history
A. The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 5
Para 6
Para 4
D. Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.
B. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
E. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
F. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Read for the main idea of each para.
While-reading
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
_________________
of the Chinese writing system
________________of the topic
_______________
of the Chinese writing system
The development/history
The importance
The introduction
Time order
the Past
the Present
Underline the topic sentences and time to figure out the structure.
Written Chinese is a
_________
language.
Symbols became a
__________ writing system.
The system developed into
_____________.
(divided geographically)
Chinese writing system began to
______________
______________.
Chinese writing is an important part of ____________.
Time
Event
At the
beginning
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
Today
By the Shang Dynasty
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
develop in one direction
Chinese culture
What happened to Chinese writing system at each of those important times
Read for details
Qin Dynasty
Between the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynasty
By the Shang Dynasty
Several thousand years ago
Today
Among those times, which one played the most important role Why
With one unified writing system, Chinese people can communicate with each other then develop the culture together.
Ancient civilization can survive despite many ups and downs.
Para.4：
Written Chinese was of great importance to unite the Chinese people and culture.
Para.5：
1. Written Chinese has also become an important means to connect the China’s present with its past.
2. Chinese calligraphy as an art form, has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Para.6：
Written Chinese is an important part of Chinese culture. More international students appreciate China’s culture and history through Chinese.
Read Para 4-6 to find some sentences that show the importance of the Chinese writing system.
What does each “importance ” refer to
Importance Connection
of great importance(para4)
an important means(para5)
important part of Chinese culture (para5)
play a greater role in(para6)
connect_______and ______
connect ______and______
people
culture
the past
the present
connect_________and ____
connect______and ______
characters
art
China
the world
Part3(Para.5-6) Importance
Chinese is a bridge, which can connect... with...
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
Summary
Why do we still need to practice handwriting, even calligraphy
Word bank
Discussion
As a Chinese teenager, what will you do to spread Chinese culture
Post-reading
Improve our Chinese and English to guarantee smooth communication;
Have a good knowledge of Chinese culture and learn some traditional arts when interested;
Introduce Chinese art including Chinese calligraphy to foreigners if possible ;
To be a volunteer Chinese teacher for foreigners...
Explore more about Chinese character
China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into morden times, despite 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.
因...闻名
Para. 1
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
追溯于
Para. 2
on which= where 地点状语
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 geofraphically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207BCE).
因为
成熟的
曾经有一段时间...
现在分词短语作结果状语
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.
which引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在句中作主语
主语：高度关注
谓语:这体现在
“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
by which= by this means 用这种方式
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
a number of“许多，大量”作主语，谓语动词用复数
介词短语作方式状语
civilization
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
6. 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
civilization n. 文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
Learning Objectives
Have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance.
Introduce the development of Chinese characters in English.
Improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
Strengthen national confidence and pride.
1 connect the past and / with the present
2 be widely known for
3 ancient civilization
4 ups and downs
5 at the beginning
6 a picture-based language
7 date back to
8 a well-developed writing system
9 many varieties of dialects
因……而闻名
古代文明
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
起初；首先
以图片为基础的语言；象形语言
追溯到
一种发达的书写体系
Important phrases (P62 ~ P63)
连接过去与现在
种类繁多的方言
10 unite ... into ...
11 in one direction
12 be of great importance
13 an important means
14 the high regard for
15 Chinese characters
16 Chinese calligraphy
17 global affairs
18 an increasing number of
将……合并 / 统一成……
朝着一个方向
非常重要
一种重要的工具
对……的高度关注
汉字
中国书法
越来越多的……
全球事务
19 appreciate China’s culture
20 specific information
21 carve symbols onto bones and shells
22 a beautiful art form
23 be related to
24 be known as
25 increase your appreciation of Chinese culture
欣赏中国文化
具体信息
把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上
一种美妙的艺术形式
与……相关
作为……而闻名
加强你对中国文化的理解

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