1、Unit 3 The world meets China Developing ideasThe world meets China了解中外文化交流活动了解中外文化交流活动深入了解中国文化的精华深入了解中国文化的精华让世界更好地了解中国让世界更好地了解中国Starting out 第第1课时课时Using language 第第3课时课时Listening: Cultural exchange第第4课时课时Understanding ideas:Welcome to Dunhuang!第第2课时课时Developing ideas:Reading China第第5课时课时Writing: Re
2、commending cultural highlights第第6课时课时Presenting ideas: Designing an opening ceremony for a cultural exchange exhibition第第7课时课时单元大观念单元大观念: 着眼中外文化交流，立足于中国本土文化，从不同的视角理解着眼中外文化交流，立足于中国本土文化，从不同的视角理解中国文化和中国文明，从更广阔的角度探讨中国如何更好地走向世界。中国文化和中国文明，从更广阔的角度探讨中国如何更好地走向世界。CHINESE WORKS POPULAR IN THE WESTI chingThe An
3、alectsThe Art of WarJourney to the WestTeahouseLegends of the Condor HeroesThe Three-body Problem.What are the Chinese name of these works?Matching Game：Lets match the books with their Chinese names. 射雕英雄传孙子兵法西游记论语三体易经茶馆Lets learn what these works are about. I ChingThe Analects The Art of WarJourney
4、 to the WestThe Analects are a collection of the teachings and thoughts of Confucius; they also contain fragments of dialogues between the great Chinese philosopher and his followers. Journey to the West is the story of the adventure of the monk Xuanzang, one of Chinas most famous religious heroes,
5、and his four supernatural disciples(信徒信徒), in search of Buddhist scriptures（经文）（经文）.The Art of War is an ancient Chinese text by Sunzi，dating from the Spring and Autumn period of the fifth century BC., which discusses a different aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics.
6、I Ching or Book of Changes, a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. TeahouseLegends of the Condor Heroes The Three-body ProblemTeahouse brings together over sixty characters, representing all walk
7、s of life in change，which is typical of Lao Shes art that seeks to provide a panoramic (全景的全景的) view of Chinese history and culture in their transformation from tradition to modernity. The Three-body Problemis a science fiction novel by Cixin Liu which traces the efforts of Chinese scientists who im
8、plore （恳求）（恳求）alien life to come to Earth to redeem or save humanity. Legends of the Condor Heroes is a martial art During the Song Dynasty, a Mongolian raised Han Boy begins a path to becomes a legendary national hero in China. Lets learn what these works are about. Independent thinking Why do you
9、think these works are popular outside of China?1. Chinese culture2. reading experience3. interesting characters and plotsWhat other Chinese works do you think people outside of China would enjoy? Why? Tips: Do those Chinese works have anything in common with the works we mentioned? In What ways?Maki
10、ng predictions-before readingLook at the title. What do you think this passage is about?Question: Who is reading what?What other Chinese works do you think people outside of China would enjoy? Why? First-time readingWe are going to read a passage of an interview on four Sinologists and translators s
11、haring their experience of Chinese literature with us. What does a Sinologist do?What other Chinese works do you think people outside of China would enjoy? Why? A person who studies or is an expert in sinology which refers to Chinese language, literature, history, society, etc. 1. Which works by Chi
12、nese writers are popular in your country?2. How did you get interested in Chinese literature?3. How do you select works to translate?Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.First-time reading：Task1Check your answers!2. How did you get interested in Chinese literature?3. How do you sele
13、ct works to translate?1. Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country?Language points P.32 Para.3 L.31. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homers epic poems.prior to :before be exposed to: someone or something is brought into contact with somethin
14、g elseeg. I want my children to be exposed to a wide variety of cultures and lifestyles. The fisherman has been exposed to the sun for a whole day.Paraphrase: Before that, the only great works about history that I had contact with/ come across were Homers epic poems.Language points P.33 Para.6 L.12.
15、 In the Netherlands，the decision as to which works of Chinese literature get translated is largely influenced by the opinions of respected Sinologist.as to : about eg. As to the matter at hand, we must act firmly and without delay.Paraphrase: In the Netherlands, the opinions of respected Sinologists
16、 have a great influence on which works of Chinese literature get translated.Language points P.33 Para.8 L.43. I also keep a close eye on whats being self-published online by new, young authors- they have some good ideas.keep a close eye on : pay close attention toeg. farmers tend to keep a close eye
17、 on weather conditions because it has a huge impact on the harvest.Paraphrase: I also closely follow what new, young authors are themselves publishing online. They have good ideas.Language points P.33 Para.9 L.24. When you consider that here the best writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hund
18、red copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagem 三十六计三十六计 is a best-seller in Bulgaria! Paraphrase: In Bulgria, a writer can usually only hope to sell a few hundred copies of their work, so Thirty-six Stratagem 三十六计三十六计 is a best-seller!Language points P.33 Para.12 L.65. Because of this, Chinese liter
19、ary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.strike a chord :If something strikes a chord, it makes you respond in an emotional way, usually because you understand and identify with it. eg. I knew the film Nihao, Lihuanying would strike a chord with people because everyone loves
20、 their mother.Paraphrase: Because Egypt and China have a lot in common, Egyptian readers are really able to identify with Chinese literary works.Second-time Reading: Task 1：Match the people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.a. Studying Chinese language was what first got me in
21、terested in its culture.If only there was greater awareness of Chinese language and literature in my country.b. I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture. I care more about what writers have to say than who they are.c. I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as m
22、uch as l do, especially stories from classical literature.d. Its important to read what interests you, not just what is recommended by other people. The same goes for the literature that I translate.1 Petko2 Annelous3 Joachim4 Maievidence for the choice:evidence for the choice:evidence for the choic
23、e:evidence for the choice:Post reading-Task1：Lets think！1. What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature? Why?Type; Content; ReasonsLanguage support:classical/ancient/modern Chinese literature; works from . dynastieslearn about/ reflect(s) Chinese culture and everyday life i
24、n Chinareflects human nature and experienceNobel Prize in LiteraturePost reading-Task1：Lets think！Possible answers1. What work would you recommend as an introduction to Chinese literature? Why? I would recommend Teahouse, a masterpiece of modern Chinese literature by Lao She, which brings together o
25、ver sixty characters, reflecting Chinese culture and everyday life in China. The play not only provides a detailed picture of Chinese history and culture but also it reflects human nature, which manages to strike a chord with people of all walks of life. Thats why I think people outside of China wou
26、ld enjoy reading it.Post reading-Task2：How to promote Chinese literaturethroughout the world.When faced with answering one big question, start by breaking it down into a series of smaller questions. Then consider how many of these questions you can answer and what evidence you can give to support th
27、ese answers. Finally, identify what you still need to find out and how you will go about this.Post reading-Task2：How to promote Chinese literaturethroughout the world.TypesMethodsContent 1234.fictiondramapoetrytranslationfilm adaptionadvertisingeveryday lifeculture/historysupernatural fantasyHomewor
28、k: Write an article on promoting a Chinese literature masterpiece.Imagine you were an Chinese cultural ambassador, choose a Chinese literature materpiece and promote it to the rest of the world in form of an article.Language SupportPhrase bankclassical/ancient/modern Chinese literature; works from .
29、 dynastiesreading sth is/was a stimulating and inspiring experiencelearn about/ reflect(s) Chinese culture and everyday life in Chinareflects human nature and experienceNobel Prize in LiteratureIn terms of type/ method/content, .Sentence bank The reason why. is that.That is due to On the wholeTo sum
30、 up,.In short,.ReflectionPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 61. What is your understanding of the relationship and communication between China and the rest of the world?2. What text types have you learnt about? What are their features?3. What words, expressions and structures have you learnt?4. What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures?5. What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning?6. What improvement have you made in analyzing and solving problems?7. One thing I need to improve next time.
