1、 Explore the Chinese writing systemR e a d i n g&T h i n k i n gHow many types of calligraphy do you know?5 main types of calligraphy(书法书法)Calligraphy n.书法；书法艺术Seal script篆书隶书Official script草书Cursive script行书Running script楷书Standard script Seal script (Zhuanshu)篆书篆书 even strokes and beauty of pictog
2、raph(笔画均匀，有象形文字之美)Official script(Lishu)隶隶书书 short,wide,symmetrical(对称);stretch right and left(短，扁，对称，左右分展)Cursive script(Caoshu)草书草书 link strokes into short form(连笔画);more flexible,random,lively and dynamic(更灵活随意，活泼及动感)Standard script 楷书楷书clear and strong,upright and foursquare(清晰有力，方正严整)Running sc
3、ript(Xingshu)行书行书 combine the merits of cursive script and standard script,clear and lively(兼具草书和楷书优点，清晰又活泼)Today Id like to talk about the important Chinese art of writing-calligraphy.The Chinese written language began to develop more than _ years ago.It eventually developed into five basic script
4、types.All of them are still in use today.The _ writing looked like detailed _.They represented entire ideas and were cut onto rocks and _.The written language then took the more standard form of the“seal script”.It is also called zhuanshu in Chinese.It was usually used in the _ seals of important pe
5、ople.By the late Han Dynasty,a new standard form know as Lishu,or the“official script”,was being used by government clerks.3000earliestpicturesbonespersonalFlexible brushes came into regular use.And more artistic effects were _ for the first time.Two“handwritten”writing forms-the“running script”or X
6、ingshu and the“cursive script”or Caoshu,also developed around this time.In the“cursive script”,individual characters were written in short form.And two or more characters could be linked together in a single _ of the brush.As the“official script”became more and more artistic,the“standard script”or K
7、aishu was _.In this elegant form of writing,the movement of the brush is _ and strong.So,it resulted in the most balanced one of all calligraphy _.possiblemovementbornclearstyles1 Look at the title and picture below.Predict what the text will be about.The text may be about the Chinese writing system
8、 and its history from ancient times to the present day.2 Read the text quickly to match the main idea with each paragraph.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6A.Qingshihuang united the states and its effect on Chinese culture.B.Development of different forms of hanzi.C.Chinese writing system for Chin
9、ese continued civilizationD.Earlier origin of hanzi.E.Written Chinese connects the past and present.F.Written Chineses importance in todays world.Part 1 Part 2Part 3Para.1 Chinese writing system for Chinese continued civilization.Para.2-5 Development of the Chinese writing system.Para.6 Importance o
10、f the Chinese writing system nowadays.Divide the passage into three parts.3 Scan the text to find the words and phrases that described a time.Then write down what happened at each of those important times.TimesWhat happenedmodern timesat the beginningdates back several thousand yearsby the Shang Dyn
11、astyover the yearsthe Qin Dynasty even todayin modern times todayThe Chinese civilisation still continues.Written Chinese was a picture-based language.Longgu appeared.Symbols carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing systemThe writing system developed into different forms.The Chinese writ
12、ing sysytem began to develop in one unified direction.Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.Chinese people can read the classic works.The Chinese characters are still a vital part of culture.1.Which factor is mentioned for Chinese continued civilisation?A.Chinese writing system.B.Chine
13、se people.C.Geography in China.D.Chinese history.Choose the correct answer.A 2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Written Chinese was a picture-based language.B.Written system developed into different forms in Shang Dynasty.C.Geographical division led to various dialects and characters.
14、D.Wring system was of little importance in uniting.D Why is Chinese appreciated by international students?Because China plays a greater role in global affairs.adj.全球的；全世界的n.公共事务；时间；关系Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinas _.It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started.Chinese
15、 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 by a 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
16、beautiful art form but also a _ of showing that character of the“man behind the brush”.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.system carving means dates back classic civilisation5 Complete the passage with the correct words and phrases be
17、low.civilisationcarvingsystemdates backclassicmeansTimeWhat is the clue of the passage?4 Read the text and discuss the questions.1.How did written Chinese unity Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How dose written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?3.According
18、 to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors?6 Guess the meaning of the underlined word in the sentences.Then look in the text for the words they are related to.1.Many Chinese characte
19、rs symbolise their meaning,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.v.象征，代表symbol n.符号；象征adj.基础的，基本的，根本的base vt.以为据点；以为基础 n.底部；根据3.A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.4.Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi.增值n.欣赏;赏识;鉴赏adj.开化的，文明的civilisation n.文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
