1、Reading and thinkingUnit 5 Language Around the World1.system2.despite3.factor4.based5.symbol6.carve7.dynasty8.variety9.character10.major11.appreciate12.ups and downs13.date back(to)14.refer to 15.no matter where,ho,what,ect.16.a number of17.the number ofn.系统，体系，制度prep.即使；尽管n.因素；要素adj.以.为基础的n.符号；象征vt
2、/vi.雕刻n.王朝；朝代n.变体；多样化n.文字；角色；特点n.主修课程；adj.主要的；vi 主修v.欣赏；重视；感激浮沉；兴衰；追溯到.谈到；提及；指的是不论.;不管.许多；大量.的数量Learning Objectives：To predict what the text is mainly about To find out the main idea of each paragragh.100%The Chinese Writing System:connecting the past and the presentBefore readingWatch a video and l
3、earn about the Chinese characters how to develop over time 雨雨火火山山水水picture-based symbolssimplified Chinese charactersActivity 1:Can you recognize the following symbols?Activity2:Predict what the text is mainly about.THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENTPre-readingMake predic
4、tions:Look at the titles and pictures and think about the contentTopicFocusRead and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.While reading Read for structure 1.Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.IntroductionBodyConclusionTopicIts history and development Its
5、importancePart 1:_Para.1Part 2:_Paras.2-4Part 3:_Paras.5-6While-reading2.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.A.The writing system began to develop in one direction.B.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.C.The Chinese writing syst
6、em is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.D.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.E.The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.F.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become
7、an art form.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea.3.Choose the correct answer according to the text.(1.)What is the China widely known for?A.The many ups and downs B.The Chinese writing system C.It
8、s modern civilization.D.Its ancient civilization.(2.)When did symbols become a well-development writing system?A.The Qin dynasty B.The Shang dynasty C.Today D.The ancient time(3.)How many states Qinshihuang united?(Para.4)A.221 B.7 C.207 D.300(4.)How are an increasing number of international student
9、s beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history?A.Through the amazing Chinese language.B.By enjoying Chinese paintings.C.By enjoying Chinese calligraphy.D.By paying a visit to China.4.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.ScanScanning is looking at the text quickly to
10、 find specific information,such as dates or numbers.The passage is organized in the order of _.timeSummaryAfter reading The main reason 1._ Chinas ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system.At the beginning，written Chinese was a pictu
11、re-based language，which 2._(date)back several thousand years to longgu.Symbols 3._(crave)on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people.Over the years，there was 4._ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically,5._(lead)to many varieties of dialects and characters.whydateswere carve
12、daleadingSummaryEmperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country,making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6._ one direction.It was of great 7._(important)in uniting the Chinese people and culture.People in modern times can read the classic 8._(work)written by Chine
13、se in ancient times.Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in 9._(globe)affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this 10._(amaze)language.inimportanceworksglobalamazingWith the development of Chinese culture,Chinese character becomes more and more important.Lets enjoy the song about character together.Enjoy a song.Thank you for watching.
