1、 The Chinese Writing System:Connecting The Past And The Presenthttps:/ to the title,can you guess how the text is organized?Chinese writing systemconnectthe pastthe presentThe text is organized in _ order.timeScan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.Then write down what happe
2、ned at each of those important times.develop in _ direction _ in writingAt thebeginningBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsIn the Qin DynastyEven todayA _ writing systemA _languagedifferent formswell-developedpicture-basedonecommunicate China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has cont
3、inued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.be known for 因因.而出名而出名 all the way 一直一直 ups and downs 起起伏伏起起伏伏那个女孩一直保持沉默。那个女孩一直保持沉默。The girl kept silent_.生活是曲折的。生活是曲折的。Life is full of _.尽管历史跌宕起伏，中国因其古老文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。尽管历史跌宕起伏，中国因其古老文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。.There are man
4、y reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.one of+复数名词复数名词做主语，谓语动词用做主语，谓语动词用单数单数其存续的原因有很多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。其存续的原因有很多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写体系。It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved
5、by ancient Chinese people.它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期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古代中国人在这些骨头和壳上面刻画的符号骨头和壳上面刻画的符号。介词+关系代词引导定语从句 一先二动三意义1.I never forget the day _ which I came to this school.2.Is this the car _ which you paid for a high price？3.He is the man _ whom I think you can depend.4.The woman wrote a thank-y
6、ou letter to the solider whom she was rescued.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.1.The player who became known _“Air Jordan”changed basketball with his graceful moves a
7、nd jumps.2.One of my friends _(be)ill.3.They come on time _ the heavy rain.4.The Great Wall,_(date)back to over 400 years ago,is a wonder in the world.5.People are divide _(geography)7.His parents died,_(leave)him an orphan.8.He studied hard,only_(fail)in the exam.9.The factory_which my father works
8、 is not far away here.10.The woman _whom you shake hands is my English teacher.11.This is a pair of glasses,_ which I cant see clearly.12.You can taste _(各种各样的)fresh local food.13.Lack of exercise will _（导致）overweight.14.All roads lead to Rome.15.生活充满曲折，但是我们应该对生活保持积极、乐观的态度。16.其存续的原因有很多，但主要因素之一是汉字的书写
9、体系。17.多年以来，这个系统发展成不同的形式，因为这是一段人们在地理上被隔开的时期，导致许多各种各样的方言和汉字。1.specific 特定的、明确的、具体的 adv_2.fluent 流利的；在方面流利_;n_3.app(application)v._ 4.attempt to do sth 尝试、试图做某事 make an attempt to do sth 5.career=profession 6.describe v.描述 description n.7.struggle v/n.斗争、奋斗 struggle to do sth struggle for/with 8.hesita
10、te v.犹豫 hesitation n.without hesitation9.inspire sb to do sth inspiration n.10.private 私有的、私人的 privately 11.legal 合法的 反义词_12.beg 乞求、恳求 Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.unite v.（使）统一、使联合使）统一、使
11、联合minor adj 较小的、次要的较小的、次要的 unify v.（使）统一、使联合使）统一、使联合major adj 主要的、重大的；主要的、重大的；v.主修主修(in)majority 多数多数 minority 少数少数2.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.be of+n.=be+adj.(1)“be of+(great/much/some/no/little)+抽象名词抽象名词”:人或物具有某种特性。人或物具有某种特性。此句中此句中of grea
12、t importance=greatly/very important。(2)可用于此结构的抽象名词还有：可用于此结构的抽象名词还有：use、help、value、benefit、interest等等 valuable beneficialThese dictionaries are of much help to learners of English.这些词典对英语学习者有很大的帮助。这些词典对英语学习者有很大的帮助。This medicine is of no use.这种药吃了没有效果。这种药吃了没有效果。这一书写体系对于中国人民和中国文化的统一具有重要意义。这一书写体系对于中国人民和
13、中国文化的统一具有重要意义。Forming a good habit _（很重要）（很重要）.I hope my suggestions will _（对（对你有用你有用)to you.is of great importancebe of use Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.no matter where=whereverno matter what=whatever“no matter+疑
14、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“疑问词疑问词+-ever”,意为意为“无论、不管无论、不管”无论你是谁，我都会帮你学习英语。_，I will help you learn EnglishNo matter who/Whoever you are1.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.means 方式、方法、途径（单复数同行）by means of 依靠、利用方式be connected with；与
15、有联系be closely connected with；与有密切的联系介词+关系代词引导定语从句People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.classic adj 传统的、典型的、经典的；n.经典作品、名著work n.作品 v.起作用、奏效write-wrote-wrotewritten writingThe high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the devel
16、opment of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.regard n.尊重、关注 v.把视为、看待n.regard for 对的尊重 inwith regard to 关于、至于v.regardas 把看做；认为是中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式式书法。书法已经成为中国文化的重要组成部分。书法。书法已经成为中国文化
17、的重要组成部分。calligraphy n.书法 calligrapher n.书法家geography n.地理 geographer n.地理学者 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.play a rolepart in 在在中起作用中起作用扮演角色扮演角色global 全球的、全世界的全球的、全世界的 global warming 全球变暖全球变暖affair C 公共事务、事件、关系公共事务、事件、关系appreciate v.欣赏、感激欣赏、感激 apprecaition n.appreciative adj.Id appreciate it if you could do sth 如果你能做如果你能做我将不胜感激我将不胜感激globe n.地球、地球仪地球、地球仪
