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人教版（2019）· 必修第一册 · Unit 5
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Reading and Thinking
文
Calligraphy: a tradition passed down by hand.
OBJECTIVES
In this period, you will be able to:
1
Read the title and the pictures, and predict the text.
2
Skim the text for the main idea of each paragraph.
3
Scan for more details.
4
Explain how the writing system links the past and the present.
5
Use the key words: system, symbol, dynasty, means, calligraphy.
The picture shows
some _______(符号) were________(雕刻) on longgu by ancient Chinese people. Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.
symbols
carved
What does the picture show
LEAD-IN
ACTIVITY 1
Predict by looking at the title and picture.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
What do you think the text will be about
It may be about how the characters began.
It may be about why they still matter today.
The text is about the________of the Chinese writing system.
A. history
B. future
C. weakness
D. disappearance
ACTIVITY 2
Read quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
SKILL Skim: read the first and last sentences of each paragraph.
Para 1
The writing system is a key ________ in the ________ of Chinese civilisation.
Para 2
Chinese writing began as ____________________on animal bones and shells.
Para 3
The Chinese writing system developed into________________ .
factor
continuity
a picture-based language
different forms
Para 4
The Chinese writing system began to develop________________ .
in one direction
Introduce the Chinese writing system
The past of the Chinese writing system
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
ACTIVITY 2
The main idea of Paragraph 5 and Paragraph 6.
Para 5
The writing system _____________China's present with its past, and led to _______________.
Para 6
Today it is still an important part of _________________, and is valued worldwide.
Main idea: one system, one civilisation — the past and the
present connected.
connects
calligraphy
Chinese culture
The present of the Chinese writing system
Para.5
Para.6
ACTIVITY 3
Scan the text and find more details.
Time
At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty Modern times Today
picture-based language a well-developed writing system began to develop into one direction
Ancient symbols can be seen today in Hanzi. developed into different forms, leading to varieties of dialects and characters become an important means and important part of culture
Development
Importance
uniting Chinese people and culture
Chinese calligraphy
plays a greater role in global affairs
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
ACTIVITY 4
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
Look at Paragraph 4.
ANSWER
People today can read classic works written long ago. The same characters carry the same ideas across thousands of years.
ACTIVITY 4
What other things does the Chinese writing system connect
present
past
people
culture
character
China
art
world
connect
ACTIVITY 5
What other factors helped Chinese culture survive
Think beyond the text — your own ideas are welcome.
ANSWER
The text gives one factor: the writing system. What else
A shared belief in the family and in education.
A unified currency, road system and government.
A strong tradition of recording history.
　　One of the main reasons 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 the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols 3.　　 　　 (carve) by ancient Chinese people.
why
dates
were carved
SUMMARY
Over the years,there was 4.　　　 　 time when the Chinese people were divided geographically,5.　　　　 (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states 6.　　　　 one unified country,making the Chinese writing system begin to develop in 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) which were 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.
a
leading
into
importance
works
global
amazing
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
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.
译文：尽管历史跌宕起伏，但是中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。
be known for 因……出名
be known as 作为……出名
despite=in spite of
ups and downs 起伏；兴衰
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
译文：其存续的原因颇多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。
main factors 主要因素
Chinese writing system汉字的书写体系
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
13 / 17
It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.
译文：它追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期----古代中国人在这些动物骨头和壳上面刻画简单的符号。
date back (to)=date from 追溯到
ancient Chinese people古代中国人
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
13 / 17
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.
译文：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，从而导致不同方言和汉字变体的产生。
develop into发展成为
lead to导致
varieties of=a variety of=kinds of各种各样的
[语境运用] 情境写作
(应用文写作之人物介绍) 在接下来的几年里,这位作家创作了许多新奇的故事。因为有很多人喜欢他的书,所以他受到激励,创作更多不同的作品。
In the following years,the writer produced many new amazing stories,
,
.
as there were many people who were fond of his books
inspiring him to
compose more different works
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
译文：秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后，在这个统一的国家里，汉字朝着一个方向发展。
unite...into..把……统一为
in one direction 朝一个方向
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
译文：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。
be of+抽象名词= be+adj.(说明主语的性质)
类似名词：importance、value、use、help、benefit、significance等
[语境运用] 完成句子
(读后续写之情感描写)When learning that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (这没用),I felt a lump in my throat,tears welling up in my eyes.
(应用文写作之投稿)From my point of view,keeping the balance between online learning and our lives 　　　　　　 (非常重要).
(应用文写作之感谢信)The advice you gave us proved to
　　　　　 　 (很有价值),without which we couldn’t have achieved our dreams.
it was of no use/it was not useful
is of great importance/is very important
be of great value/
very valuable
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.
译文：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。
no matter+特殊疑问词(what、who、where、when等)=特殊疑问词+
-ever(whatever、whoever、wherever、whenever等)
(应用文写作之人物介绍) 　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (不管什么时候我不高兴),it is always my friend who cheers me up.
Whenever/No matter when I am unhappy
[语境运用]
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
译文：汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。
by this means通过这种方法
by means of用……办法;借助……手段
by no means绝不;一点也不(位于句首时,句子用部分倒装)
by all means当然行;没问题;一定,务必;尽一切办法
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Analyze sentences
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.
译文：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——中国书法。书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。
regard...as...把……看作……;认为……是……
be regarded as...被看作……;被视为……
show/give one’s regards to sb代某人向某人问好
regardless of 不管;不顾
ACTIVITY 6
Complete the passage.
WORDS
system · dates back · classic · means · carving · civilisation
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's (1) ___________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by (2) ________ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing (3)___________, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush.
civilisation
carving
system
ACTIVITY 6
Complete the passage. (2)
WORDS
system · dates back · classic · means · carving · civilisation
It is believed that Chinese calligraphy (4) _____________ 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 (5) ________ of showing the character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the (6) ________ of Chinese calligraphy.
dates back
means
classics
ACTIVITY 7
Guess the meaning of the underlined words.
1
Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
= stand for; be a sign of · related: symbols (Para 2)
2
The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
= the simplest kind; the most necessary · related: based
ACTIVITY 7
Guess the meaning. (2)
1
A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
= developed and organised · related: civilisation (Para 1)
2
Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
= understanding and enjoyment · related: appreciate (Para 5)
CONNECTING THE PAST
AND THE PRESENT
Thank you!
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