1、Reading and Thinking:Explore the Chinese writing system版本：人教 册别：必修一Learning ObjectivescontentsPre-readingLanguage PointsWhile-readingHomeworkPost-readingLead-inLead-inDear Sir or Madam,Im Mary,a leading teacher of the exchange students programme from New York.Our students are very interested in Chin
2、ese Culture,especially the Chinese writing system and Chinese characters.Im writing to ask for an exchange visit to acquire some knowledge of the Chinese writing system.During the visit,we would like to exchange our views and talk with your students.Were looking forward to your reply.Yours faithfull
3、y,Mary SmithQ1:What do you think can represent Chinese culture?Our friends from New York are going to visit us.They are very interested in Chinese culture.The Chinese writing system is one vital part of our profound culture.Lets embark on the wonderful trip of the Chinese writing system!Q2:What do y
4、ou know about the Chinese writing system?Pre-readingThe text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.Predict what the text will be aboutLook at the title and picture belowPre-reading(P62)PredictionWhile-readingTask 1:Reading for the main idea Wha
5、ts the main idea of the text?A.The writing system of Shang DynastyB.The history of the Chinese languageC.The differences between old Chinese and modern ChineseD.The wide use of Chinese all over the worldTask 2:Find out the main idea of each paragraphPara 1A.Written Chinese was a picture-based langua
6、ge at the beginning.Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Para 6B.The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.C.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.D.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and
7、 has become an art form.E.The writing system began to develop into one direction.F.The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.Task 3:Reading for detailsA.At the beginning,written Chinese is a hanzi-based language.B.The Chinese writing system.C.Its modern civili
8、sation.D.Its ancient civilisation.What is China widely known for?Para 1Answer the T or F questions below.(1)At the beginning,written Chinese was a hanzi-based language.(2)By the Qin Dynasty,these symbols carved by ancient Chinese people had become a well-developed writing system.(3)No matter where C
9、hinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.(4)By the Shang Dynasty,the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.Task 3:Reading for detailsPara 2-4Task 3:Reading for detailsPara 5-6(1)How do international students begin to appreciate Chinas
10、 culture and history?_.(2)What has become an important part of Chinese culture in the development of Chinese characters?_.Through the amazing Chinese language.Chinese calligraphy.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time and write down what happened at each of those important
11、times.Task 4:Reading for the structureAt the beginningComplete the outlinePastWritten Chinese is a _language.Symbols became a _writing system.The system developed into_.Chinese writingsystem began to_.picture-basedwell-developeddifferent formsdevelop in one directionIn the Qin DynastyOver the yearsB
12、y the Shang DynastyComplete the outlineChinese people canall still_in writing.People read_written by Chinese in ancient time,and regard_as an art form.Chinese writing isan important part of _.communicateclassic wordsChinese calligraphyChinese cultureEven todayIn the modern timesTodayPresentPost-read
13、ingThink and discussQ1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?Q2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?Q3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survi
14、ve.What do you think are some of the other factors?Think and discussQ1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?Q2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect t
15、hey had,to communicate with each other.Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.Think and discussQ3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other facto
16、rs?Except for the writing system of Chinese language,the continuous development of Chinas agriculture,a relatively powerful government,distinguished philosophical school developed,and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors.Besides,education is always emphas
17、ised in Chinas family traditions.Appreciate the following calligraphy worksDiscussionA.Chinese language might become a global language,becauseB.The Chinese literature might become a compulsory course in other countries,because FutureLanguage Points1connect the past and/with the present2be widely kno
18、wn for 3ancient civilisation4ups and downs5at the beginning6a picture-based language7date back to8a well-developed writing system9many varieties of dialects 因因而闻名而闻名古代文明古代文明浮沉；兴衰；荣辱浮沉；兴衰；荣辱起初；首先起初；首先以图片为基础的语言；以图片为基础的语言；象形语言象形语言追溯到追溯到一种发达的书写体系一种发达的书写体系Important phrases(P62 P63)连接过去与现在连接过去与现在种类繁多的方言种类
19、繁多的方言10unite.into.11in one direction12be of great importance13an important means14the high regard for 15Chinese characters16Chinese calligraphy17global affairs 18an increasing number of将将合并合并 /统一成统一成朝着一个方向朝着一个方向非常重要非常重要一种重要的工具一种重要的工具对对的高度关注的高度关注汉字汉字中国书法中国书法Important phrases(P62 P63)越来越多的越来越多的全球事务全球事
20、务19appreciate Chinas culture20specific information21carve symbols onto bones and shells22a beautiful art form 23be related to24be known as25increase your appreciation of Chinese culture欣赏中国文化欣赏中国文化具体信息具体信息把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上一种美妙的艺术形式一种美妙的艺术形式与与相关相关作为作为而闻名而闻名Important phrases(P62 P63)加强你对中国文化的理解加强
21、你对中国文化的理解1.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.(P62)Important sentences(P62 P63)2.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many dialects.(
22、P62)3.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can still communicate in writing.(P62)4.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 p
23、art.(P62)Important sentences(P62 P63)5.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.(P62)6.China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all
24、 the way through into modern times.(P62)7.It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.(P62)Important sentences(P62 P63)8.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where th
25、e Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.(P62)9.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.(P62)10.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.(P62)11.Many Chinese charac
26、ters symbolise their meanings,unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.(P63)本句是一个并列句，并列连词是本句是一个并列句，并列连词是_；其中前面的句子中；其中前面的句子中why引导的是引导的是_从句。从句。句式分析1.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.(P62)其存续的原因
27、颇多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。其存续的原因颇多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。Important sentences(P62 P63)but定语定语完成句子1.那就是他来得那么晚的原因。那就是他来得那么晚的原因。2.他生病的原因还不清楚。他生病的原因还不清楚。Important sentences(P62 P63)That was the reason why he came so late.The reason why he fell ill was not clear.即学即用2.Over the years,the system developed into different
28、 forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many dialects.(P62)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。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。本句是含有一个本句是含有一个_引导的状语从句的复合句；其中从句部引导的状语从句的复合句；其中从句部分中分中when又引导一个又引导一个_从句；从句；lead to意为意为 _，其逻辑主语是前
29、面的定语从句，故用主动形式其逻辑主语是前面的定语从句，故用主动形式leading。Important sentences(P62 P63)as定语定语导致；引起导致；引起句式分析Important sentences(P62 P63)即学即用完成句子1.曾经有一段时期我讨厌学习英语语法。曾经有一段时期我讨厌学习英语语法。2.那个时期女性不被允许参加奥运会。那个时期女性不被允许参加奥运会。There was a time when I hated to learn English Grammar.It was a time when women were not allowed to parti
30、cipate in the Olympics games.No matter how fast the rabbit ran,it could not escape the big grey wolf.Any person,no matter who they are,must go through an identity check.Ill leave,no matter what you say.3.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can still communi
31、cate in writing.(P62)即使在今天，不论住即使在今天，不论住 在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写（汉字）进行交流。在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写（汉字）进行交流。no matter(what/how/where/when/whether).是一个引导让步状语从句是一个引导让步状语从句的连词结构，的连词结构，意为意为“无论（什么、怎样、哪里、何时、是否等）无论（什么、怎样、哪里、何时、是否等）”,”,可置于句首、可置于句首、句中、句尾。句中、句尾。Important sentences(P62 P63)句式分析拓展 引导状语从句时，引导状语从句时，“
32、疑问词疑问词+-ever”可与可与“no matter+疑问词疑问词”互换；互换；引导名词性从句时，引导名词性从句时，“疑问词疑问词+-ever”不可与不可与“no matter+疑问词疑问词”互换。互换。Important sentences(P62 P63)1.Whatever happened,he wouldnt say a word.=No matter what happened,.2.You will have to pay at least 20 dollars,whichever dictionary you take.=,no matter which dictionary
33、 you take.3.Whoever smokes here will be punished.=No matter who smokes here,no matter(what/how/where/when/whether).Important sentences(P62 P63)即学即用完成句子1.无论你是谁，都要遵守规则。无论你是谁，都要遵守规则。2.你喜欢什么就可以拿什么。你喜欢什么就可以拿什么。3.他喜欢的任何东西都会给他。他喜欢的任何东西都会给他。Whoever/No matter who you are,you must follow the rules.You can tak
34、e whatever you like.Whatever he likes will be given to him.4.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.(P62)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
35、形式式 书法。书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。书法。书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。Important sentences(P62 P63)本句主干是本句主干是_;which 引导引导_ 从句；从句；known as Chinese calligraphy 修饰修饰 an art form,作作_。The high regard can be seen.后置定语后置定语定语定语句式分析5.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasin number of international students ar
36、e beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.(P62)随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学 生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。Important sentences(P62 P63)the number of 意为意为“的数字的数字/数目数目”，谓语动词用单数；，谓语动词用单数；a number of+可数名词复数，意
37、为可数名词复数，意为“一些，许多一些，许多”，谓语动词用复数。谓语动词用复数。a large/small/good/growing/increasing number of 拓展Important sentences(P62 P63)即学即用1.A number of factors _(decide)whether a movie will be successful or not.2.The number of articles published on smoking _(be)amazing.3.A growing number of people in China _(be)usin
38、g Internet to get information.4.我们班有我们班有45名学生。名学生。5.越来越多的美国学生开始学习汉语。越来越多的美国学生开始学习汉语。decideisareThe number of students in our class is 45.An increasing number of students in America begin to study Chinese.6.China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through int
39、o modern times.(P62)Important sentences(P62 P63)课文中的定语从句课文中的定语从句7.It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.(P62)8.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Ch
40、inese writing system began to develop in one direction.(P62)9.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.(P62)10.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.(P62)The use of light and dark
41、symbolises good and evil.He came to symbolise his countrys struggle for independence.Blue can also symbolise trust and dependability.11.Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings,unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.(P63)许多汉字都把它们的意思表示出来，不像英语单词是根据发音拼写出许多汉字都把它们的意思表示出来，不像英语单词是根据发音拼写出 来的。来的。本句中本句中which 引导引导_ 从句；从句；how 引导引导_ 从句，作从句，作_ 的宾语；的宾语；unlike English words 中中unlike是是_(词性词性)。Compare and Find介词介词宾语宾语to定语定语Important sentences(P62 P63)句式分析 HomeworkMake a hand-written newspaper about the Chinese writing culture.Thank You
