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4、 end of this period, you will be able to 6T6T STRATEGYSTRATEGY The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups
5、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. 1 1 Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thous
6、and years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi. 2 2 The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046
7、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 Dynast
8、y (221-207BCE). 3 3 The writing system began to develop in one direction. 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 cultu
9、re. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. 4 4 Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected wi
10、th its past. People in modem 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 Chines
11、e culture. 5 5 The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. 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 apprecia
12、te Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. 6 6 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
13、 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 longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi
14、. 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 un
15、der Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). 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, n
16、o 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 Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient t
17、imes. 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 pla
18、ys a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. Written Chinese was a pi
19、cture-based language at the beginning. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. The writing system began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. The Chinese language is helping to sprea
20、d Chinas culture and history to the world. Detail1 Detail2 Detail3 Detail4 Detail5 General a picture-based language Longgu appeared. a well-developed writing system. in one unified direction still communicate in writing. General 2 3 4 5 6 1 Particular StructureStructure the Chinese writing system TH
21、EME The writing system began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. The writing system became well- developed, and later developed in different
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26、 the years, the become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided as it was a time when people were divided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects geographi
27、cally leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.and characters. Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern in Paragraph 4 Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still what dialect they spe
28、ak, they can all still communicate in municate in writing. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop
29、 in one direction.develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.uniting the Chinese people and culture. Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern in Paragraph 5 The high regard for the C
30、hinese writing system can be The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an imp
31、ortant part of Chinese culture.become an important part of Chinese culture. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem tim
32、es can read the classic works People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.which were written by Chinese in ancient times. Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern in Paragraph 6 Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part Today,
33、the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are increasing number of international students are beginn
34、ing to appreciate Chinas culture and history beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.through this amazing language. Detail General-Particular Pattern a picture-based language Longgu appeared. a well-developed writing system. in one unified direction still com
35、municate in writing. Thread at the beginning dates back several thousand years by the Shang Dynasty the Qin Dynasty today 2 3 4 5 6 1 Transition Different period the development of Chinese character 1. How does the written Chinese connect the past and the present? . read the classic works written by
36、 Chinese in ancient times. 2. What else is also connected by written Chinese? people and culture language and art China and the world in uniting . . be seen an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, connect characters/ language with art connect China with the world connect people with culture conne
37、ct the past and the present the Function of Chines writing system ConnectConnect To whom does To whom does the author the author write this write this article?article? Why does Why does the author the author write this write this article?article? To To those who are those who are interested in inter
38、ested in Chinese writing Chinese writing or Chinese or Chinese culture.culture. Does the author Does the author give you all give you all the expected the expected information? information? To introduce the To introduce the devlopment and devlopment and function of the function of the Chinese writin
39、g Chinese writing systemsystem. . What question What question is the author is the author trying to trying to answer when answer when writing the writing the article?article? The Chinese The Chinese writing system writing system contributes to the contributes to the survival and survival and develop
40、ment of development of Chinese cultureChinese culture. Critical Thinking According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.Work in groups, and find out what you think are some of the other factors. high regard for education the
41、 open mind to embrace different cultures continuous development of Chinas agriculture relatively powerful government in history distinguished philosophical schools Topic- the Chinese writing systemTopic- a picture-based language Topic- develop in one direction Topic- spread Chinas culture and histor
42、y 2 34 56 Topic-a well-developed form and varieties 1 Topic-connection and an art form. Goodall made groundbreaking achievements. Topic- The Chinese Writing System China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and d
43、owns in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. Topic- the Chinese writing systemTopic- a picture-based language Topic- develop in one direction Topic- spread Chinas culture and history 2 34 5 6 Topic-a well-dev
44、eloped form and varieties 1 Topic-connection and an art form. ancient civilisation all the way through ups and downs Chinese writing system a picture-based language, date back to, longgu, symbols, carve a well-developed writing system, different forms, be divided geographically, varieties unite.into
45、 a unified country, unite people and culture present be connected with past read classic works an art form Chinese calligraphy play a greater role in global affairs appreciate Chinas culure and history an amazing language Goodall couldnt resist Africa. Goodall made groundbreaking achievements. AssignmentAssignment Briefly summarize the passage based on the General-Particular pattern with the help of the thread and transition. Goodall couldnt resist Africa. Goodall made groundbreaking achievements.
