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Unit 5 Language around the World
explore the Chinese writing system
Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
1. Maste words and expressions related to this topic;
2. Know about the development characterics of Chinese characters in different periods.
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Lead-in: What do you know about the pictures
The picture shows jiaguwen. Some symbols were carved on longgu by ancient Chinese people. Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.
How do Chinese characters develop
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based symbols
From:
To:
simplified Chinese characters
The changes of characters
Pre-reading: How to understand the title of the article
There are two parts in this title.
the Chinese writing system
connecting the past and the present
Topic
Focus
The text is organized _________________.
in time order
Predict what the text will be about
According to the title and the picture, the text may be about
__________________________
and
__________________________________________.
the Chinese writing system
its history from ancient times
to the present day
Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.
D. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese
civilisation has survived into modern times.
A. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
B. 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.
E. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
F. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture
and history to the world.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
While-reading
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
Time What happened
Para1:
China is widely known for its ancient civilization 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.
For example
modern times
The Chinese civilisation still continues
Time What happened
at the beginning Written Chinese was ________________________ language
dates back several thousand years _____________ appeared
a picture-based
longgu
Para2:
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.
Time What happened
by the Shang Dynasty Symbols became a _________________
writing system.
over the years The system developed into ________________.
Para3:
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).
well-developed
different forms
Para4:
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.
Time What happened
Chinese writing system began to
_____________________________.
Chinese people can all still ______________
in writing.
in the Qin Dynasty
even today
communicate
develop in one direction
Para5:
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. 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, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Time What happened
in modern times People read _______________ written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard ____________________ as an art form.
classic works
Chinese calligraphy
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.
Para6:
Time What happened
today The Chinese writing system is _____________________ of Chinese culture.
an important part
at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
over the years
in the Qin Dynasty
even today
in modern times
today
the past
the present
Post-reading
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
3. 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
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Apart from the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China’s agriculture, a relatively powerful government, the high regard for education, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors.
Exercises:
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
civilization
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Summary:
phrases of this part
1 connect the past and / with the present
2 be widely known for
3 ups and downs
4 a picture-based language
5 date back to
6 a well-developed writing system
7 varieties of, a variety of
8 unite ... into ...
连接过去与现在
因……而广为人知
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
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
各种各样的
将……合并 / 统一成……
9 in one direction
10 be of great importance
11 an important means
12 the high regard for
13 Chinese characters
14 Chinese calligraphy
15 global affairs
16 an increasing number of
17 a beautiful art form
phrases of this part
Summary:
朝着一个方向
非常重要
一种重要的方法/方式
对……的高度关注
汉字
中国书法
全球事务
越来越多的……
一种美妙的艺术形式
Homework:
1. Retell how the Chinese writing system develops according to the time line.
2. Surf the Internet and appreciate more famous calligraphy works.
Thank you!

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