1、Unit5 Languages around the worldP1 Reading and Thinking 1.Can you recognize these symbols?What characters are they?口口水水日日 力力田田火火 月月 山山picture-based symbols（象形符号）（象形符号）simplified Chinese characters（简体字）（简体字）Lead in 2.What do we call this writing art form?Chinese calligraphy(书法)/klgrf/3.Do you know ho
2、w Chinese characters develop?Lead in简体字简体字日月车马even strokes and beauty of pictograph(笔画均匀，有象形文字之美)Seal script 篆书 Official script 隶隶书书 short,wide,symmetrical(对称);stretch right and left(短，扁，对称，左右分展)Cursive script 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
3、)Standard script 楷书clear and strong,upright and foursquare(清晰有力，方正严整)Running script 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)The Chinese Writing System:connecting the past and the presentPredict(预测预测)what this passage will talk about.Topic(Topic(
4、主题主题)Focus(Focus(聚焦点聚焦点)the Chinese Writing System in the past and at presentjiaguwen:animal bone with characters on it the ancient charactersMain idea:The text may talk about the development of Chinese characters.Para 2Para 3Underline the topic sentence(中心句中心句)of each paragraph.Para 1Para 5Para 6Pa
5、ra 4A.By the Shang Dynasty,the symbols had become a well-developed writing system.F.In the Qin Dynasty,the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.D.The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.E.At the beginning,written Ch
6、inese was a picture-based language.B.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.C.The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.ScanScanning is looki
7、ng at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.The passage is organized in the order of _.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancie
8、nt Chinese people.some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.By the Shang Dynasty(around 16001046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading
9、 to many varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).Find out what happened at each of the important times.Emperor Qinshihuangunited the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to devel
10、op 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 dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.Qin DynastyPeople in modern times can read the classic works which were writte
11、n by Chinese in ancient times.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.Today,the Chinese Writing System is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global affairs
12、,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.TimeTransition(变化)At the beginninga picture-based language(象形文字象形文字)Date back several thousand yearsthe use of longguanimal bones and shellsBy the Shang Dynastya well-
13、developed writing systemOver the yearsdifferent forms are developedIn the Qin Dynastyin one unified directionEven todaystill communicate in writingDifferent periods China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and d
14、owns in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were c
15、arved by ancient Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geograp
16、hically leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207BCE).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
17、 was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modem
18、 times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.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 of Chinese culture.Today,the Chinese wri
19、ting system is still 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 Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.The passage is organized in the order of _.timeChoose the prop
20、er answer for each question.Choose the proper answer for each question.5.What is the text mainly about?A.The development of Chinese writing system.B.The effect of Chinese writing system.C.The important role of Chinese writing system.D.The development and effect of Chinese writing system.6.What does
21、the text probably come from?A.Storybook.B.Encyclopedia(百科全书).C.Brochure(宣传小册子).D.Newspaper.Read for structureIntroductionBodyConclusionTopic:Chinese civilization the Chinese writing systemthe development of the Chinese writing systemthe importance of the Chinese writing systemPart 1:_Para.1Part 2:_P
22、aras.2-4Part 3:_Paras.5-6Para.1:China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system
23、.中国以其古老文明而闻名于世，尽管历史上有许多跌宕起伏，但古老文明得以延续至现代。其延续的原因诸多，但其中一个主要因素是汉语书写系统。1.be widely known for=be known for 因而著名2.despite 介词，介词，“不不管，不顾；尽管管，不顾；尽管”3.ups and downs 沉浮；兴衰关系代词关系代词which引导限制性定语从句，指代前面的引导限制性定语从句，指代前面的civilisation，在句中作主语。在句中作主语。why引导限制性定语从句引导限制性定语从句,是关系副词是关系副词,修饰前面的修饰前面的reasons.转折连词转折连词1.China is
24、 widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.主干：China is widely known for its ancient civilisation.长难句分析微技能：找出修饰成分长难句分析微技能：找出修饰成分1.介词短语：从一个介词到一个名介词短语：从一个介词到一个名词结束；词结束；2.非谓语：非谓语：doing/done/to do开始，到标
25、点符号、下一修饰成开始，到标点符号、下一修饰成分或下一谓语动词结束；分或下一谓语动词结束；3.从句：从连接词开始，到标点符号、下一从句：从连接词开始，到标点符号、下一修饰成分或下一谓语动词结束。修饰成分或下一谓语动词结束。Para.2:At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient
26、 Chinese people.some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.起初，书面汉语是一种基于图形的语言。它可追溯至数千年前，古代中国人在龙骨动物的骨头和贝壳上面雕刻符号。这些古老符号仍可见于今天的汉字之中。1.at the beginning一开始2.at the beginning of.在的开端3.date back to 追溯到“介词介词+关系代词关系代词”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的引导的定语从句，修饰前面的animal bones and shells.2.It dates back several
27、 thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.主干：It dates back several thousand yearsPara.3:By the Shang Dynasty(around 16001046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into
28、 different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).到商朝（公元前1600公元前1046年左右）之时，这些符号已发展成一个完善的书写系统。随着岁月的迁移，这个系统发展出不同的形式，这是因为当时人们因地域分隔开，从而导致许多不同的方言和文字的
29、出现。然而，在秦朝（公元前221-207年）秦始皇时期，这种情况发生了变化。1.well-developed发展完善的2.develop into 发展成为3.over the years 随着岁月的流逝/迁移4.it was a time when.这是一段的时期5.lead to 导致6.varieties of 各种各样的=a variety of as引导原因状语从句，意思是引导原因状语从句，意思是“因为因为”。it was a time when 是固定句型，是固定句型，when引导定语从句。引导定语从句。lead to用现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。用现在分词短语作结
30、果状语，表示自然而然的结果。3.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.主干：The system developed into different forms.Para.4:Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unifie
31、d 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 dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.秦始皇统一七大诸侯国成为一个一体国家，中国
32、的书写系统开始朝着一个方向发展。这一书写系统对于团结中国人民和文化具有重要意义。即使在今天，不管身居何处，说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流。1.unite 动词：(使)联合/团结2.unite into 联合成为3.unify 动词：(使)联合/统一4.in one direction 朝着一个方向5.be of great importance=be important 重要的6.no matter 无论where引导定语从句引导定语从句,是关系副词是关系副词,修饰表地点的修饰表地点的country,在句中作状语在句中作状语be of(great)+抽象名词抽象名词=be+形
33、容词形容词“no matter+疑问词疑问词”引导让步状语从句，相当于引导让步状语从句，相当于“疑问疑问词词+-ever”意为意为“无论无论”4.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.主干：Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major statesPara.5:Written Chinese has also b
34、ecome an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chi
35、nese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.“介词介词+关系代词关系代词which”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的引导的定语从句，修饰前面的means。which引导定语从句，修饰前面的引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在句中作主语。，在句中作主语。“作为作为而出名而出名”，过去分词作后置定语，过去分词作后置定语which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Chinese calligraphy.Para.5:Written Chinese has also become an im
36、portant means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese callig
37、raphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.书面汉语也成为连接中国古今的重要媒介。现代人得以阅读中国古人撰写的经典作品。对汉字书写系统的高度重视，从汉字的发展中就可看出，汉字作为一种被称为中国书法的艺术形式，已经成为中国文化的重要组成部分。1.become an important means 成为一种重要的手段/媒介2.be connected with 和相连接3.in modern time 在现代4.classic works 经典作品5.in ancient times 在古代6.the high regar
38、d for.对的高度重视7.as an art form 作为一种艺术形式8.Chinese calligraphy 中国书法9.(be)known as 作为而出名5.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 of Chinese culture.主干：The high regar
39、d can be seen.主语谓语介词短语介词短语（）（）过去分词短语作定语过去分词短语作定语（）定语从句定语从句Para.6: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 international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history throug
40、h this amazing language.如今，汉字书写系统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。1.an important part of的一个重要部分2.play a great role in在方面扮演着重要的角色3.global affairs全球事务4.an increasing number of 越来越多的(是a number of的衍变)5.international students 国际学生6.appreciate 理解；欣赏as引导时间状语从句，意为引导时间
41、状语从句，意为“随着随着”。a number of“许多，大量许多，大量”作主语，谓语动词用复数。作主语，谓语动词用复数。介词短语作方式状语介词短语作方式状语6.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.主干：International students are beginning
42、 to appreciate Chinas culture and history.important?Do you think Chinese writing system is important for China?Find supporting sentences from the text.（汉语书写体系的重要性）（汉语书写体系的重要性）2.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.3.Written Chinese has also become an
43、important means by which Chinas present is connected with Chinas past.1.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.4.Today,the Chinese writing system is still an important part of the Chinese culture.important!connect characters/
44、language with artconnect China with the world connect people with cultureconnect the past and the present Figure out the function of Chinese writing system.(汉语书写体系的功能汉语书写体系的功能)ConnectconnectionChina is 1.(wide)known for its ancient civilisation.There are many reasons 2.this has been possible，but one
45、 of the main factors has been the Chinese 3.(write)system.4.the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language.By the Shang Dynasty，these symbols 5._(become)a well-developed writing system.By the Qin Dynasty，the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.6.writing system was of
46、 great 7.(important)in uniting the Chinese people and culture.By written Chinese Chinas present is 8._ (connect)with its past.Today，the Chinese writing system 9.(be)still an important part of Chinese culture.And more and more people are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this 10.(amaze)language.Fill in the blankswidelywhywritingAthad becomeTheimportanceconnectedisamazingThank you!
