1、Reading and Thinking P62-63新新人教必修人教必修Book 1 Unit 5 Languages around the World 口口日日 水水力力田田火火 月月 山山Can you recognize these symbols?What characters are they?标志They are picture-based pictureRead the text quickly.While-reading THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT 汉语书写体系：连接古今 Try
2、 to find the main idea of each paragraph.Para 1:China is widely known for its ancient civilisation.Para 2:At the beginning Para 3:By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE).Para 4:Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into Para 5:Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and
3、has become an art form.Para 6:Today,the Chinese writing systeml China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs 浮沉 in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors
4、has been the Chinese writing system.定从:The reason whyl 中国因其古老文明一直延续至今而闻名于世，尽管despite历史跌宕起伏，其存续的原因有很多，但主要因素factors之一是汉字的书写体系system。_in spite of 语气强于despite，可与despite换用，口语或书面语中均可使用。despite 多用于诗歌或正式的文体中，属于书面用词，指不受某事或某种原因的阻碍，语气轻于in spite of。China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has co
5、ntinued all the way through modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.ups and downs 浮沉、兴衰例1：When life gets hard and you want to give up,remember that life is full of ups and downs,and without the downs,the ups would mean nothing.lAt the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based
6、language.It dates back（to）several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells（on which symbols were carved刻画by ancient Chinese people.）Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.起初，汉语是一种基于图形的语言。它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期古代中国人在这些骨头和壳上面刻画简单的符号。这些符号在今天的汉字中仍然可以看到。在上 on which By
7、the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.（variety）到商朝（约公元前1600年前1046年右）时，这些符号已经演变成一套完善的书写体系。在随后的年代里，这一体系发展成
8、了不同的形式，这是由于当时中国人居住地域的分隔，从而导致不同的方言和汉字变体的产生。_ Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as因为it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.句意：随着时间的推移，这个文字系统又发展成 不同的形式，因为那是一个人们在地理上 割据一方从而产生大量方言和文字的时期。geographically adv.地理上地地理上地
9、geography n.地理 Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 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 di
10、alect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后，在这个统一的国家里，汉字书写体系开始朝着一个方向发展。这一书写体系对于团结中国人民和中国文化具有重要意义。即使在今天，不管住在哪里，也不管说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流。Written Chinese has also become an important means手段 （by which Chinas present is connected with its past）.（by means of 借助）借助）People in
11、modem times can read the classic 经典的经典的 works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard推崇推崇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 of Chinese culture.中国人对其书
12、写体系推崇推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式书法。书法已经成为中国文化的重要组成部分。句意：这个文字系统对统一中华人民以及中华文化 有着极其重要的作用。甚至在今天，无论中 国人住在哪里，说着什么方言，他们仍然可 以用汉字交流。That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture,of great importance=very important 极其重要的例1：It is of great importance to learn English well.学好英语是极其
13、重要的。be of+名词=形容词 of great help/use=no matter(what/how/where/when/whether).是一个引导让步状语从句的连词结构，意为“无论(什么、怎样、哪里、何时、是否 等）”，可置于句首、句中和句尾。例1：No matter how fast the rabbit ran,it could not escape the big grey wolf.无论这兔子跑多快，都无法逃过那大灰 狼。例2：Any person,no matter who they are,must go through an identity check.任何人，无论
14、是谁，都要接受身份检查。例3：Ill leave anyway,no matter what you say.不管你说什么，我都要离开。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（more and moe）international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture an
15、d history through this amazing language.如今，汉字书写体系仍然是中国文化的重要组成部分。随着中国在全球事务中扮演着越来越重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉字这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.Then write down what happened at each of those important times.Scan 扫描扫描 Scanning is looking at the text quickly
16、to find specific特定的特定的 information,such as dates or numbers.7000 years agothe Shang Dynastythe Qin Dynasty In modern timesnowA picture-based languageA well-developed writing system A united writing system Chinese calligraphy A globallanguage The development of Chinese characters:Complete the passage
17、 with the correct words and phrase below.Chinese calligraphy 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
18、 brush.It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE-220 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 enjo
19、y practising the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.system carving meansdates back classic civilisationcivilisationcarvingsystemdates backmeansclassicPost-readingGuess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences.Then look in the text for the words they are related to.1.Many Chinese characters sym
20、bolise their meanings,unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.2.The basic forms 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 appr
21、eciation of Chinese culture.symbolbasedcivilisationappreciate At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.句意：起初，书面文字是一种象形文字。base v.if one thing is based on another,it uses it or is developed from it;containing something as an important part or feature 以为据点，以为基础be based on 以为基础例1：De
22、cisions about your children should be based on the practicalities of everyday life.有关孩子们的决定，应该从日常生活的 实际情况出发。l The movie is based a real-life incident.这部电影是根据真实事件改编的。I am based New York although my job involves a great deal of travel.我的据点在纽约，不过工作需要 经常出差。on in It dates back several thousand years to t
23、he use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.句意：它可以追溯到几千年前使用龙骨的时期 古代中国人刻上符号的动物骨骼和贝壳。在 当今的汉字中仍然可以看到一些古代符号。date back 常和to搭配,意为“追溯到”，相当于date from。例1：His family history dates back to the 1700s.他的家族历史可以追溯到18世纪。例2:The college dates back to medieval times.
24、这所学院创办于中世纪。It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.symbol n.a person,an object,an event,etc.that represents a more general quality or situation 符号，象征例1：The cross is _ Christianity.十字架是基督教的象征。例2:White has
25、 always been _ purity in Western culture.在西方文化中，白色一向象征纯洁。the symbol ofa symbol of 完成下列句子完成下列句子(where,what,when,how)1 Mankind has always struggled forward no matter difficulty lies in its way.2 No matter or why you travel,there is always something new to be found.3 No matter _ you call on me,you are
26、welcome.4 He is game for anything no matter _ dangerous it is.whatwherewhenhow句意：汉字也成为中国当下与过去相联系的重要途 径，现代人可以阅读古代人书写的经典著作。Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.means a method of doing something.方式，方法，途径by means of 依靠方法，借助手段例1：Is there an
27、y means of contacting your husband?有办法联系上你的丈夫吗？例2：We express our thought by means of words.我们用词句来表达思想。Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.be connected with 与连接；与联系例1：Well be connected with that factory by this means.例2：There is a bran
28、ch of the science of linguistics known as semantics which is connected with the meaning of words.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.句意：随着中国在国际事务中扮演越来越重要的角 色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过这种让人 惊叹的语言来欣赏中华文化和中国历史。appreciate v.to understand how good or useful sb.or sth.is;to be grateful for sth.that sb.has done 欣赏；理解；感激I would appreciate it if 如果，我将不胜感激
