1、civilisation n._carve v._dynasty n._emperor n._calligraphy n._文明，文化文明，文化雕刻雕刻朝代，王朝朝代，王朝皇帝，君王皇帝，君王书法书法all the way through _ups and downs _over the years _Chinese character_global affairs _一直以来，自始至终一直以来，自始至终沉浮，兴衰，荣辱沉浮，兴衰，荣辱多年以来多年以来汉字汉字全球事务全球事务Language Ability1234Learn some important words and phrases t
2、o describe the development of Chinese writing system.Learning AbilityApply prediction,skimming and scanning strategies or main idea in reading.Thinking Quality Identify the main structure of the passage and talk about a topic through the timeline.Cultural AwarenessEnable to get familiar with the dev
3、elopment history of the Chinese writing system and cherish Chinese culture.Core CompetenceCan you recognize these symbols?Guess齿齿星星马马果果射射骑骑Lead-inRead the title and look at the picture on P62The Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the PresentPredictionsymbols carved on animal bones Oracle
4、1.Whats the main idea of this passage?A.China is well-known for its ancient civilisation.B.The Chinese language is a form of art.C.The Chinese written system has promoted the Chinese civilisation.D.More and more foreigners are beginning to learn Chinese.Reading for the main ideaSkim the text to answ
5、er the following questions.Skim Skimming needs to read the passage quickly and find out the answer.2.What is the type of the text?A.Narration（记叙文）（记叙文）B.Argumentation（议论文）（议论文）C.Exposition（说明文）（说明文）Reading for the main ideaAn expository essay is factual,which gives information on a subject.3.Skimmin
6、g for main idea of each paragraph.A.The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.Para 2Para 3Para 1Para 5Para 6Para 4D.Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.B.The Chinese language is helping to
7、spread Chinas culture and history to the world.E.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.C.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art form.F.The writing system began to develop in one direction.Topic Sentence Topic sentence u
8、sually appears in the first and last sentence of the paragraph.IntroductionDevelopmentImportancePart 1:_Para.1Part 2:_Para.2-4Part 3:_Para.5-64.How do you divide the text into three parts?Reading for the main ideaTopic Sentence Topic sentence usually appears in the first and last sentence of the par
9、agraph.Developed into_Be a part of_Became _ Began to develop_Began as _At the beginningBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsIn Qin DynastyToday a picture-based languagea well-developed writing system different formsin one direction（unified）Chinese cultureHow is the passage organized?(order)In order of
10、timeIn order of timeScan for the important times and finish the timeline.Reading for detailsScan Scanning is looking the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.How did the Chinese writing system develop?That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese pe
11、ople and culture.(Para.4)Chinese characters connects_ with _.Chinese peoplecultureWritten Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.(Para.5)Chinese characters connects_ with _.the pastthe presentReading for detailsThe Chinese writing system plays a
12、n important roleThe 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 of Chinese culture.（para.5）Chinese characters connects_ with _.Today,the Chinese writing system is still
13、an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China s culture and history through this amazing language.（para.6）Chinese characters connects_ with _.Chinathe worldcharactersartNowadays,pe
14、ople are depending too much on computers and phones.Many Chinese peoples ability of using the written Chinese has weakened.Some argue that there is no need to learn to write Chinese calligraphy.Whats your opinion?Inherit（继承）（继承）Written Chinese carries our culture and history.protectcarry forward（发扬）
15、（发扬）Post-reading:Group DiscussionThe development of the Chinese writing systemThe importance of the Chinese writing systemProtect the written ChineseSpread the Chinese culturesummaryKnowledge points:some words and expressionsReading and thinking:Development of Chinese writing systemImportance of Chi
16、nese charactersReading skills:PredictionSkimScanSummaryPost-reading:Scanning for details 细节理解题通常针对文章中叙述的人物，事件，现象等进行提问，题目难度不大，提干中一般会出现表述较为具体的关键词，考生在审题后可快速关键词并在文章中寻找相应细节的描述。通过时间的关键词来找答案The trouble started at 9：30 pm last New Years Eve,in Newmark.When the fire engines(消防车)arrived at the fire,a very old
17、 woman was sitting in a third floor window.The firefighters placed a ladder(梯子)against the wooden house,and 26yearold Marcus Reddick climbed 35 feet to the third floor.4What happened last New Years Eve in Newmark?AAn old woman was killed.BA fire engine was missing.CA firefighter was murdered.DA wood
18、en house caught fire.时间关键词时间关键词Over time,discovered that quite often,an element of surprise or absurdity（荒谬）might be the key to unlocking laughter.Heres one that I do;At one time I got into trouble.Im in the bedroom and sitting on my brothers head for half an hour.My dad comes in and he shouts,What
19、do you think youre doing?And I say,Im sitting on my brothers head for half an hour.And he says,I can see that!And I say,Well,if you can see it,why are you asking me?When the laughter comes,I feel relief.1.How did the writers father feel when saying What do you think youre doing?A.Happy.B.Angry.C.Doubtful.D.Painful.时间状语从句
