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Words Review
1.billion n._____
2.native adj._________________________n._______
3.attitude n.___________
4.system n.__________________
5.despite prep.____________
6.factor n.____________
7.bone n.____________
8.symbol n.___________
9.carve vt.& vi.______
10.dynasty n.____________
11.means n.__________________
12.classic adj._______________ n.________________
十亿
出生地的；本地的；土著的
本地人
态度；看法
体系；制度；系统
即使；尽管
因素；要素
骨头；骨(质)
符号；象征
雕刻
王朝；朝代
方式；方法；途径
传统的；最优秀的；典型的
经典作品；名著
13.regard n.___________vt.____________
14.character n._______________________
15.calligraphy n.________________
16.affair n.______________________
尊重；关注
把…视为;看待
文字,符号,角色,品质,特点
书法；书法艺术
公共事务;事件;关系
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Unit 5 Languages around the world
By the end of the class, I will be able to：
1. use some important words and phrases to describe
the development of Chinese writing system.
2. apply prediction and scanning strategies for main
ideas in reading.
3. arouse the passion for Chinese and build up
the confidence in Chinese culture.
Learning objectives:
雨
火
山
水
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
Can you recognize the following symbols
Lead-in
How do the Chinese characters develop over time
Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
I think the text is mainly about
Pre-reading
the history of the Chinese writing
system.
Prediction
Read for structure
1. Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Topic
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Paras. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Paras. 5-6
While-reading
2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
B. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
F. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea.
3. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
(1)What is the type of the text
A．Narration(记叙文)．
B．Expository Writing(说明文)．
C．Argumentative Essay(议论文)．
D．Practical Writing(应用文)．
√
4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
The passage is organized in the order of _____.
time
China is widely known for its ___________________, which has continued into _____________, despite the many _____________ in its history. There are _____________ why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been _________________________.
ancient civilisation
Fill in the blanks.
modern times
ups and downs
many reasons
the Chinese writing system
Careful-reading
1. Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises.
What is the function of Para1.
2. Read Paras. 2-4 carefully and do the following exercises.
(1) Find out what happened at each of those important times to show how written Chinese developed.
At the beginning：______________________________
Date back several thousand years：_________________________________
By the Shang Dynasty：_____________________________________
Over the years：_______________________________
In the Qin Dynasty：_________________________________
Even today：_______________________
At the beginning
Complete the outline
Past
Written Chinese is a _________
language.
Symbols became a ____________
writing system.
The system developed into
___________.
Chinese writing
system began to
___________
___________.
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
develop in one direction
In the Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
Chinese people can
all still__________
in writing.
People read___________
written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard
__________________as an art form.
Chinese writing is
an important part of ________________.
communicate
classic words
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese culture
Even today
In the modern times
Today
Present
Complete the outline
(2) Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction
A．Because people wanted to live in peace.
B．Because Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C．Because people were willing to communicate in the language.
D．Because people were divided geographically.
√
(1) How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand the classic works from ancient times.
(2) Why is Chinese appreciated by international students
Because China plays a greater role in global affairs.
3. Read Paras. 5-6 carefully and do the following exercises.
summary
the past
Time order（线索一：明线）
Connect （线索二：暗线）
Chinese writing system
the present
Importance Connection
of great importance(Para.4)
an important means(Para. 5)
an important part of Chinese culture (Para. 5)
plays a greater role in(Para. 6)
connect ____________ with ______
connect _______ with _________
Chinese people
culture
the past
the present
connect _________ with ___
connect ______ and ________
characters
art
China
the world
Post-reading
Discussion
1．According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors？(Creative thinking)
paper
art
food
education
agriculture
powerful government
The main reason 1._______ China’s ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language，which 2.________(date) back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3.____________(crave) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years，there was 4.________ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically, 5.________ (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.
why
dates
were carved
a
leading
Summary
Emperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country, making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6.______ one direction. It was of great 7.____________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. People in modern times can read the classic 8._______(work) written by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in 9._______(globe) affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.__________(amaze) language.
in
importance
works
global
amazing
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……广泛著名
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
Language Points (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
Language Points (P62 ~ P63)
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
Language Points (P62 ~ P63)
加强你对中国文化的理解
Homework
Review what we have learned and preview language points
Thank you!

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