1、Unit 1 Languages Around the WorldReading and ThinkingCONTENTSLeading-inWhile-classAfter-classPart 1Part 1Part 2Part 2Part 3Part 3Part.1Leading-inLeading in.单词认读关(先填后记诵)1_/sstm/n.体系；制度；系统2civilisation/svlazen/n._ _/svlazd/adj.文明的；有礼貌的3_/dspat/prep.即使；尽管system文明；文明世界文明；文明世界civiliseddespiteLeading in4_
2、/fkt(r)/n因素；要素5_/bes/vt.以为据点；以为基础n.底部；根据 _adj.以(某事)为基础的；以为重要部分(或特征)的6_/smbl/n.符号；象征_/smblaz/vt.象征；用符号表示7_/kv/vt.&vi.雕刻8_/dnsti;/n王朝；朝代factorbasebasedsymbolsymbolizecarvedynastyPart.2While-classStep 1PrereadingIt is a fact that more and more foreigners are taking an interest in the Chinese language a
3、nd culture.Why is Chinese becoming so popular with the foreigners?_ A strong and powerful China is playing an important role in international affairs.China has a long history and rich culture.Its profound civilisation can date back to 5，000 years ago.The Confucius Institute Program works to convey t
4、he Chinese language and culture.Step 2Whilereading Task 1:Fast readingSkim the text for the main idea.1Whats the main idea of the passage?The development of and 2Find out the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1:The Chinese writing system is one of the (1)_ why Chinese civilisation has survived into m
5、odern times.the Chinese writing systemits functionreasonsPara.2:Written Chinese was a(2)_language at the beginning.Para.3:The writing system became(3)_ by the Shang Dynasty.Para.4:The writing system began to develop(4)_in Qinshihuang period.Para.5:In modern times,written Chinese connects Chinas(5)_
6、with its(6)_Para.6:Today,international students are beginning to(7)_ Chinas culture and history.picturebasedWelldevelopedin one directionpresentpastappreciateTask 2:Intensive readingRead the text and choose the best choice.()1What is the first written Chinese like?AIt is a kind of picture painted on
7、 longgu.BIt can date back to the Shang Dynasty.CIt is a symbol carved on animal bones and shells.DIt has a variety of dialects.C()2Which of the following is NOT true?AWritten Chinese has a history of more than 3，600 years.BWritten Chinese had different forms before.CForeign people like Chinas cultur
8、e and history better now.DThe ancient symbol language cant be seen in todays hanzi.D()3The passage expresses that China has continued its civilisation all the way because _ AChina plays a great role in global affairs Bthe Chinese writing system plays an important role Cthe Chinese writing system can
9、 unite the Chinese people DQinshihuang made the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one directionBTask 3：Further readingDiscussion：1What has become an important part of Chinese culture in the development of Chinese characters?_2Why does the author write this text?_ _ _Chinese calligraphy.The
10、author writes this text to show us the development process of the Chinese writing system and its importance in modern times.Part.3After-classStep 3PostreadingTask 1：赏语言：赏语言1形象表达形象表达 (1)文章第一段第一句中用文章第一段第一句中用“widely”形象表达出了中国古代文形象表达出了中国古代文 明对人类的广泛影响。明对人类的广泛影响。(2)文章第四段最后一句文章第四段最后一句“Even today,no matter w
11、here Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.”用用“no matter疑问词疑问词”引导的让引导的让 步状语从句突出了书写在人们交流中的重要作用。步状语从句突出了书写在人们交流中的重要作用。(3)文章最后一句中用文章最后一句中用“amazing”一词形象地表达出了汉语的一词形象地表达出了汉语的博博大大精深。精深。2逻辑运用逻辑运用(1)第一段第一句中的第一段第一句中的“despite”在此处是介词，表示在此处是介词，表示“尽管尽管”。此处用作让步状语。
12、此处用作让步状语。(2)第一段最后一句第一段最后一句“There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.”承上启下。承上启下。Task 2：析结构：析结构本文是本文是“总总分分总总”模式，首段点题，说明汉字书写体系的模式，首段点题，说明汉字书写体系的重大意义，然后以时间为线索分段讲述它的发展演变，尾段回扣重大意义，然后以时间为线索分段讲述它的发展演变，尾段回扣主题。注意这种结构的文章在提炼主旨大意时要从首尾段着手。主题
13、。注意这种结构的文章在提炼主旨大意时要从首尾段着手。Task 3：理文化：理文化中国的书法拥有五千年的发展历史，它是历代书法家精神的中国的书法拥有五千年的发展历史，它是历代书法家精神的结晶，是我国宝贵的文化遗产。中国书法是以汉字为基础的文结晶，是我国宝贵的文化遗产。中国书法是以汉字为基础的文化艺术，是记录汉语的书写符号，在历史发展进程中经历了字化艺术，是记录汉语的书写符号，在历史发展进程中经历了字形、结体、笔画的演变，逐渐具有了特殊的审美意义，并且造形、结体、笔画的演变，逐渐具有了特殊的审美意义，并且造就了中国书法造型多变、种类繁多、颇具特色、美不胜收的艺就了中国书法造型多变、种类繁多、颇具特
14、色、美不胜收的艺术发展史。联合国教科文组织将中国的汉字书法列为人类非物术发展史。联合国教科文组织将中国的汉字书法列为人类非物质文化遗产之一，是对中国汉字书法文化及其作为书法源头的质文化遗产之一，是对中国汉字书法文化及其作为书法源头的最具说服力的肯定性评价。最具说服力的肯定性评价。Step 4Summary Writing根据课文内容写一篇根据课文内容写一篇60词左右的概要。词左右的概要。_ China is wellknown for its ancient civilization mainly because of the Chinese writing system.At first,w
15、ritten Chinese was a picturebased language.By the Qin Dynasty,the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.By written Chinese,Chinas present is connected with its past.Today,more and more international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.Thank you！
