1、Unit 5 Languages around the worldReading and ThinkingExplore the Chinese writing systemThe characters were written.Its history was about over 3000years.象象水水冰冰 月月 山山竹竹The Chinese writing systemConnecting the past and the present1,What s the main idea of the text?A.The writing system of the Shang Dyna
2、sty.B.The history of the Chinese language.C.The differences between old Chinese and modern Chinese.D.The wide use of Chinese all over the world.A A.Symbols developed well in the Shang Dynasty.B.B.Chinese writing system still plays an important role today C C.Written Chinese becomes an important mean
3、s.D.D.Chinese writing system is one of the factors of Chinese civilisation.E E.Chinese writing system developed in one direction in the Qin Dynasty.F.F.Written Chinese was a picture-based language.Para1._para2._para3._para4._para5._para6._1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a
4、time.(from para2-para4).The Qin DynastyOver the yearsBy the Shang DynastyAt the beginningEven todayThe Qin DynastyOver the yearsBy the Shang DynastyAt the beginningEven todayIn modern timesa picture-based language;a picture-based language;longgulonggua well-developed writing systema well-developed w
5、riting systemdifferentdifferent formsformsin one unified directionin one unified directioncommunicate in writingcommunicate in writingDevelopment of great importance of great importance an important means an important means an important part an important part of of the Chinese culture.the Chinese cu
6、lture.unite Chinese people and culture connect Chinas present and its past.writing system become an art form,known as calligraphy.attract more people to appreciate Chinas culture and history.connectsconnects the past and the the past and the present.present.connectsconnects language with art languag
7、e with artconnectsconnects people and culture people and cultureconnectsconnects China with the world China with the worldwritten Chinese written Chinese connects.connects.Does the author hold a positivepositive or a negativenegative attitude toward the Chinese writing system?high regard for he Chin
8、ese writing system an important part of Chinese culture appreciate Chinas culture and history this amazing language 1.What do you think is one of the main factors that have helped the Chinese language and culture survive?A.Chinese writing system,B.Chinese wisdom.C.Chinese hard work.D.Chinese spoken
9、language.2.What do foreigners appreciate the China s culture and history through?A.Classic works.B.Music.C.The Chinese language.D.A picture-based language.3,Which section is this passage likely to appear in the newspaper?A.Health.B.Culture C.Travel.D.Hobby.4.The passage is organized in order of _.A.
10、importance B.place C.time D.process Language points经典例句经典例句Despite the heavy traffic,he managed to arrive on time.=In spite of the heavy traffic,he managed to arrive on tiime.Although/Though the traffic was heavy,he managed to arrive on time.尽管交通拥挤，他还是设法准时到达了。despite=in spite of 引导让步状语从句引导让步状语从句意为“虽
11、然，尽管”，为介词，后加名词，或v-ing短语，不能加从句。although/though 为连词，接从句为连词，接从句despite ,people are still trying to find ways to help each other.,our team take an optimistic attitude to our work.经典例句经典例句The boat floated up and down on the water.小船在水面上下浮动。She was pacing up and down in front of her desk.她在办公桌前踱来踱去。My rel
12、ationship with him was up and down.我和她的关系时好时坏。ups and downs浮沉；兴衰；荣辱3）时好时坏结构类似短语day and night back and forth here and there 知识链接 up and down 1)上下波动，起伏 2）来回，往复 经典例句经典例句Your grade will be based on the final exam.你的成绩将根据期末考试决定He cut down the tree close at the base.他在近根处将树砍倒。basev.以为基础；be based on以为基础n.底
13、部；底座；基地；据点；总部；大本营归纳拓展归纳拓展 basis n.基础，准则 basic adj.基础的，基本的 basically adv.基本上symbol1.1.n.c n.c 象征；记号；符号象征；记号；符号a/the symbol of.a/the symbol of.的象征的象征I frequently use the flower as a symbol of belief.我经常用花朵来作为信念的象征。Almost in the whole word,the dove is considered as the symbol of peace.几乎在全世界，鸽子被认为是和平的象
14、征。symbolic adj.symbolic adj.象征象征性的性的 symbolise vt.symbolise vt.象征象征这么多年以来这么多年以来asas引导原因状语引导原因状语关系副词关系副词whenwhen引导的定语从句引导的定语从句现在分词短语作结果状语现在分词短语作结果状语经典例句经典例句Therere a largewide/great variety of goods in the shops.商店里有各式各样的商品。His writing lacks variety.他的文体缺乏变化。variety 2.a(wide/great)variety of/varietie
15、s of 各种各种 the variety of.(谓语单数谓语单数).的种类的种类 1.n.【c】变体，种类】变体，种类There are also_(variety)developed to suit specific local conditions.varietiesvarieties 归纳拓展归纳拓展 3.various adj.多种多样的多种多样的由于各种各样的原因，他决定辞职。由于各种各样的原因，他决定辞职。4.vary v.相异；改变相异；改变 *vary from.to.从.到.不同 The ideas on whether people should attend trai
16、ning classes or not vary from person to person.人们应不应该参加补习班，每个人都有不同的观点。颜色从黄到红各不相同。Because of various reasons,he decided to quit.The colors vary from yellow to red.归纳拓展归纳拓展major adj.大的majority n.多数minor adj.较少的minority n.少数经典例句经典例句The major problem at present is how to overcome all the difficulties.目前
17、的主要问题是如何克服所有困难。She majors in English.她主修英语专业。majoradj.主要的，重大的 n.C主修课程；专业课 vi.主修 搭配：major in English That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.该书写体系对中国人民和中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。-be of value-valuable-be of use-useful你会发现这张地图对你周游上海很有用。你会发现这张地图对你周游上海很有用。You will find
18、it is _ for you to travel around You will find it is _ for you to travel around Shanghai.Shanghai.这种新药物的发现对心脏病患者来说非常重要。这种新药物的发现对心脏病患者来说非常重要。The discovery of the new drug is_ to The discovery of the new drug is_ to people who suffer from heart trouble.people who suffer from heart trouble.of useof use
19、of great of great importanceimportanceno matter+no matter+疑问词疑问词 引导让步状语从句不管/无论.相当于疑问词+-ever no matter who=whoeverno matter where=whereverno matter when=wheneverno matter how=however 无论如何no matter which=whichever 无论哪一个 No matter who/whoever points out our shortcomings,we will be grateful.无论谁指出我们的缺点，我
20、们都不胜感激。No matter where/wherever I go,I see people oon their cellphones messaging.无论走到哪，我都看见人们在手机上收发信息。No matter what/whatever happens,I will always carry this joy with me.不管发生什么，我都会让这份快乐一直伴随着自己。She leaves her bedrooms window open,no matter how/however cold it is.无论天气多冷，她都开着卧室的窗户。归纳拓展归纳拓展means n.方式，方
21、法（单复数同行）重点短语:by means of 借助手段by no means 决不;一点也不by all means 没问题;当然行 by this means=in this way=with this method 通过这种方式(1)mean v.mean to do 打算做 mean doing 意味着(2)meaning n.意思;意义 meaningful adj.重要的(3)adj.吝啬的，小气的;刻薄。be mean to sb.对某人刻薄I had meant to give you this book,but I forgot.我本来打算给你这本书的，可是我忘了。Succ
22、ess means working hard.成功意味着要付出努力。What do you mean by saying that?你那样说是什么意思。Don t be so mean to your little brother!别对你弟弟那么刻薄!1.She majored_ math and physics at university.2.stars apparently do not follow this_(base)principle of sportsmanship.3.Libraries will often hold reading-group session会议会议 tar
23、geted_(variety)age groups.4.However,a _(vary)of types is included here.5.The majority_ them take an online language test before starting their programme.6.I didnt mean _(eat)anything but the ice-cream look so good that I couldnt help trying it.7.So far,every possible means_(try)to solve the problem.
24、8.I feel that I have been given a second life to devote to something that is _(mean)and important.经典例句经典例句Please give my regards to your parents.请代我向你父母问好。We regard labor as a matter of honor.我们认为劳动是光荣的事。regard1）n.（c）尊重；关注 for 对.尊重2）v.看做 regardas/to be 把.看做.、认为归纳拓展归纳拓展 regardless of 不管 不顾Even to thi
25、s day,Lincoln _(被认为是)one of the most inspiring figures in the world.is regarded asis regarded ascharacter n C 常用单数常用单数 性格：性格：She has a cheerful but quiet character.U 特色；特性特色；特性 features：The whole character of the school has changed since he became the president.U（好的）品性；道德品质（好的）品性；道德品质 strong persona
26、l qualities：Sports can be good for character building.C 人物；角色：人物；角色：cartoon characters C 符号；文字符号；文字1.My mom is a woman of great character who puts everyones needs before her own._ 2.An unhappy childhood may have some negative effects on a persons character.（2011 湖北改）_ 3.At the last moment,Tom decide
27、d to put in a new character to make the story seem more fun.（2013 全国）_ 4.The town is so beautiful!I just love it.The character of the town is well preserved.（2013 江苏）_ 5.Truly elegant chopsticks might be made of gold and silver with Chinese characters.（2016 全国）_ 品性品性性格性格角色角色/人物人物特色特色文字文字affair n C用复
28、数事务用复数事务 important personal,business,national,etc.matters：常用单数事件；事情常用单数事件；事情 an event or situation：暧昧关系：暧昧关系：Vt.欣赏，赏识；理解，领会；感激，感谢；appreciate sb.doing 感激某人做 2)I would appreciate it if（it做形式宾语）如果，我将不胜感激appreciate归纳拓展归纳拓展 appreciation n.欣赏，感激，感谢 appreciative adj.可欣赏的，感激的 Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.她的才干没有得到雇主的充分赏识。I would appreciate it if you let me know in advance whether or not you will come.如果你能提前让我知道你是否要来，我将不胜感激。
