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Unit 5 Lanugages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
Let's watch an interesting video.
What is the video about
1.This text will be about _____________________
and its history from the ________to the_______ .
2.What's the style of the passage
A. Narration (记叙文)
B. Exposition (说明文)
C. Argumentation (议论文)
The Chinese writing system:
connecting the past and the present
1.This text will be about _____________________
and its history from the ________to the_______ .
2.What's the style of the passage
A. Narration (记叙文)
B. Exposition (说明文)
C. Argumentation (议论文)
The Chinese writing system:
connecting the past and the present
the Chinese writing system
past
present
Para 1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times，despite the many ups and downs in its hstory.There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
The Chinese writing system:
connecting the past and the present
What is one of the main factors that makes Chinese civilisation continue into modern times
A. The long history of China
B. The Chinese writing system
C. The many ups and downs in history
D. The ancient culture of China
Paragraph 2
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.
Paragraph 2
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.
The beginning of the written Chinese.
What was written Chinese like at the beginning
A. A sound-based language
B. A character-based language
C. A picture-based language
D. A symbol-based language
Paragraph 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 (221-207 BCE).
Paragraph 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 (221-207 BCE).
The development of the Chinese characters.
Why did the Chinese writing system develop into different forms in ancient times
A. Because Emperor Qinshihuang unified the country
B. Because people were divided geographically
C. Because the Shang Dynasty ended suddenly
D. Because new characters were created constantly
Paragraph 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.
Paragraph 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.
The unification of
the Chinese characters.
What role did the unified Chinese writing system play
A. It made Chinese dialects disappear completely
B. It helped unify Chinese people and culture
C. It reduced the number of Chinese characters
D. It made China become a global power
Paragraph 5
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.
Paragraph 5
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.
The importance of the written Chinese.
How does written Chinese connect China’s present with its past
A. By allowing modern people to read ancient classic works
B. By making Chinese calligraphy popular worldwide
C. By creating new forms of Chinese characters
D. By teaching international students Chinese culture
Paragraph 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.
Why are more international students beginning to learn the Chinese writing system
A. Because it is easy to learn Chinese characters
B. Because China plays a greater role in global affairs
C. Because Chinese calligraphy is very beautiful
D. Because it is a requirement for international exams
Paragraph 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.
The role of the Chinese language in globa affairs.

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