1、Unit 5 Language around the world Reading and thinking To master some reading skills including prediction, skimming and scanning. Goals 1 2 To master important words and phrases in this part. Work in groups. Discuss the questions. Can you recognize these symbols? What characters are they? 口口日日 水水 力力
2、田田火火 月月 山山 Leading-in Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. It is about the history of Chinese character. Before Reading 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
3、 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 picturebased language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carv
4、ed by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols call still be seen in todays hanzi. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BC), 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 geo
5、graphically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221- 207BC). Before Reading THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified count
6、ry 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 als
7、o become in important means by which Chinas 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
8、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 Chinas culture a
9、nd history through this amazing language. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. 1. China is well-known for its ancient civilization. 2. The beginning of Chinese character. 3. The writing system in Shang Dynasty. 4. Chinese character begins to develop in one direction under Q
10、inshihuangs rule. 5. Written Chinese connected ancient China and Chinas present. 6. Writing system today is still an important part in Chinese culture. After Reading At the beginningpicture-based language Qinshihuangs rule Chinese character begins to develop in one direction Today Writing system is
11、still an important part in Chinese culture. Shang Dynastylead to different dialects and characters Scan Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. 3 Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at
12、 each of those important times. 7000 years ago the Shang Dynasty the Qin Dynasty In modern times now A picture-based language A united writing system A global language A well-developed writing system Chinese calligraphy The Chinese Writing System The development of Chinese characters 1 How did writt
13、en Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 2 How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past? People in modern time can read the classic work in ancient times. It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to comm
14、unicate with each other. 4 Read the text again and discuss the questions. 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? For the writing system of Chinese language, the con
15、tinuous development of Chinas agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions. Chinese calligraphy
16、has developed along with Chinas_ . 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 le
17、ast the Han Dynasty (202 BCE220 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. carvin
18、g system dates back means civilisation classic 5 Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below. system carving means dates back classic civilisation 1 Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound. 2 The basic fo
19、rms of the English writing system are known as letters. 3 A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society. 4 Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture. 象征；代表symbol 基本的；基础的based 文明的；civilization 欣赏 appreciate 6 Guess the meanin
20、g of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to. Language points 经典例句经典例句 In spite of/ Despite the heavy traffic, he managed to arrive on time. Although/Though the traffic was heavy, he managed to arrive on time. Heavy as/ Though the traffic was, h
21、e managed to arrive on time. 尽管交通拥挤， 他还是设法准时到达了。 despite 归纳拓展归纳拓展 in spite of/despite=although/though/as引导的让步状语从句 意为“虽然，尽管”，为介词，后加名词，代词或v-ing,不能加从 句。 相对于in spite of, 但本身是介词，不能和of连用。 经典例句经典例句 The boat floated up and down on the water. 小船在水面上下浮动。 She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. 她在办公桌前
22、踱来踱去。 My relationship with him was up and down. .我和她的关系时好时坏。 ups and downs浮沉；兴衰；荣辱 3）时好时坏 结构类似短语 day and night back and forth in and out here and there 知识链接 up and down 1)上下波动，起伏 2）来回，往复 经典例句经典例句 We must base ourselves on the interests of the people. 我们一定要从人民的利益出发。 He cut down the tree close at the
23、base. 他在近根处将树砍倒。 base v. 以为基础；baseon/upon以为基础 （被动形 式： be based on ） n. 底部；底座；基地；据点；总部；大本营 归纳拓展归纳拓展 basic adj. 基础的，基本的 baseless adj. 无根据的 basically adv. 基本上 经典例句经典例句 Dont forget to date your letter. 别忘了给你的信写日期。 Is he still dating Mary？他还在和玛丽约会吗？ The history of hockey can date back to thousands ago. 曲
24、棍球的历史可以追溯到数千年前。 date 2) 和约会 归纳拓展归纳拓展 date back to 追溯到 make a date with sb. 与某人约会 be out on a date 出去约会 up to date 最新的 1) 标注日期 归纳拓展归纳拓展 a variety of 各种 various adj. 多种多样的 vary v. 相异；改变 in 在某方面不同 from.to 从.到不同 with 随而变化 经典例句经典例句 Therere a large variety of goods in the shops. 商店里有各式各样的商品。 His writing l
25、acks variety. 他的文体缺乏变化。 variety n.U n.U 变化，多样化变化，多样化;C;C品种品种 归纳拓展归纳拓展 major adj. 大的 majority n. 多数 minor adj. 较少的 minority n. 少数 经典例句经典例句 The major problem at present is how to overcome all the difficulties. 目前的主要问题是如何克服所有困难。 She majors in English. 她主修英语专业。 major adj. 主要的，重大的 n.C主修课程；专业课 vi.主修 搭配：ma
26、jor in 归纳拓展归纳拓展 means n. 方式，方法（单复数同行） 重点短语: by means of 借助手段 by no means 决不;点也不(置于句首时，句子部分倒装) by all means 没问题;当然行 by this means = in this way= with this method 通过这种方式 (1) mean v. mean to do 打算做 mean doing 意味着 (2) meaning n.意思;意义 meaningful adv.重要的 (3) adj.吝啬的，小气的;刻薄。 be mean to sb.对某人刻薄 经典例句经典例句 I
27、had meant to give you this book, but I forgot. 我本来打算给你这本书的，可是我忘了。 Success means working hard. 成功意味着要付出努力。 What do you mean by saying that? 你那样说是什么意思。 Don t be so mean to your little brother!别对你弟弟那么刻薄! 经典例句经典例句 Please give my regards to your parents. 请代我向你父母问好。 We regard labor as a matter of honor. 我
28、们认为劳动是光荣的事。 regard 1）n.（复数）问候；致意 2） v. 看做 regardas / to be 把看做 归纳拓展归纳拓展 regardless adv. 不顾 不加理会 regardless of 不管 不顾 1)Vt.欣赏，赏识；理解，领会；感激，感谢； appreciate sb. doing 感激某人做 2) I would appreciate it if （it做形式宾语）如果，我将不胜感激 appreciate 归纳拓展归纳拓展 appreciation n.欣赏，感激，感谢 appreciative adj. 欣赏的，感激的 经典例句经典例句 We appr
29、eciate that caring for children is an important job. 我们意识到照顾小孩是一个重要的工作。 Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer. 她的才干没有得到雇主的充分赏识。 I would appreciate it if you let me know in advance whether or not you will come. 如果你能提前让我知道你是否要来，我将不胜感激。 3. 预习 Unit 5-Discovering useful structures 1. Recite new words and phrases. 2. Write a composition: The development of Chinese character Bye-bye!
