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Unit 5 Languages around the world
人教版2019必修一
---Reading and Thinking
（Explore the Chinese writing system）
Learning aims
① To master the main idea of the text and know more about the Chinese writing sysytem.
② Develop students’ comprehension and the ability to solve the problem.
Can you recognize these symbols What characters are they
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based symbols &
simplified Chinese characters
Lead-in
Pre-reading
Ⅰ Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Main idea: The passage talks about the _________ of ____________________.
history
Chinese writing system
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　　A.Symbols developed well in the Shang Dynasty.
Para.2　　B.Chinese writing system still plays an important role today.
Para.3　　C.Written Chinese has become an important means.
Para.4　　D.Chinese writing system is one of the factors of Chinese civilisation.
Para.5　　E.Chinese writing system developed in one direction in the Qin Dynasty.
Para.6　　F.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
While-reading
答案:Paras.1~6　DFAECB
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.
at the beginning
by the Shang
Dynasty
over the years
Qin Dynasty
time
Today
A____________
language carved on____________.
picture-based
bones and shells
A _______________
writing system.
well-developed
The system with _____________.
different forms
The system began to develop ________________.
in one direction
The Chinese writing system is _____________________
_______________________.
an important part of Chinese culture.
1.What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to
A.Chinese ancient civilisation’s appearance.
B.The Chinese writing system appeared very early.
C.Chinese ancient civilisation’s continuing all the way.
D.There were many ups and downs in China’s history.
√
Choose the correct answers.
A.They looked like pictures.
B.They were carved on wood.
C.They date back to 1046 BCE.
D.They can’t be seen in today’s hanzi.
√
2.What do we know about Chinese characters at the beginning
3.When did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction
A.In the Xia Dynasty.
B.In the Shang Dynasty.
C.In the Zhou Dynasty.
D.In the Qin Dynasty.
√
4.What does the author mainly tell us in the last two paragraphs
A.The history of the Chinese writing system.
B.Why the Chinese writing system is popular.
C.How the Chinese writing system will develop.
D.The importance of the Chinese writing system.
√
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 of the factors that helps the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors
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
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.
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
3. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one of the factors that helps the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors
a relatively powerful government
continuous development of agriculture
high regard for education
open mind to embrace different cultures
Post-reading
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
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 with a brush. 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 the character of the "man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the __________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
1. Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, 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.
3. A unified writing system is considered to be an improtant part of civilised society.
4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
symbol; based; civilisation; appreciate
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.
　　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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
汉语书写体系:连接过去与现在
尽管历史跌宕起伏,中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。其存续的原因颇多,但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。
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然可以看到。
到商朝(约公元前1600-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,从而导致不同的方言和汉字变体的产生。然而,这在秦朝(公元前221-前207年)秦始皇统治时期发生了变化。
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后,在这个统一的国家里,汉字书写体系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,中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)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。
今天,汉字仍然是中国文化的重要组成部分。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。
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