1、 The Chinese Writing System:Connecting The Past And The PresentboneNew wordsshellsymbolcarvecalligraphyPhrases 1.1.因为因为被熟知被熟知2.2.一直一直延续延续到到3.3.浮浮浮浮沉沉沉沉4.4.起初起初5.5.追溯到追溯到6.6.在在上雕刻上雕刻7.7.导致导致8.8.非常重要非常重要9 9.对对的高度重视的高度重视10.10.在在发挥更大的作用发挥更大的作用be widely known forall the way through intoups and downsat th
2、e beginningdate back tocarveonlead tobe of great importancethe high regard forplay a greater role鹿鹿鱼鱼马马鸟鸟Can you recognise the following symbols（符号）（符号）?马马鱼鱼鹿鹿牛牛simplified（简化了的）（简化了的）Chinese Lead-inIt dates back to nearly 3,600 years ago.They were usually carved(雕刻雕刻)on animal bones or shells(贝壳贝壳).
3、picture-based symbols基于图像的符号基于图像的符号Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about.THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENTPre-readingConnect:v.连接连接 用法：用法：connect with/and/to 把把和和连接起来连接起来symbols carved on animal bones I think the text is mainly about the
4、 history of the Chinese writing system.topic function written Chinese1.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）2.What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?3.How do you divide the text into three parts?Skim the text to answer the following q
5、uestions.An expository essay is factual,giving information on a subject.Read for structure Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.IntroductionBodyConclusionTopicIts history and development Its importancePart 1:_Para.1Part 2:_Paras.2-4Part 3:_Paras.5-6Skimming f
6、or structuren.体系体系;制度制度;系统系统Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.ScanScanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.The passage is organised in the order of _.timeAt the beginningBy the Shang DynastyThe Qin DynastyTodayTimeli
7、neOver the yearsthe presentthe pastFuture(1)Which sentence in Part 2 mentions the“importance”of Chinese writing system?Reading for detailsCan you find more sentences mention“importance/important”in Part 3?What are they?The Chinese writing system is important because it unites/connects the Chinese pe
8、ople and culture.(2)Why is the Chinese writing system important?Scan the text againScan the text again(1)What are the sentences mention“important”in Part 3?China and the worldReading for detailsthe past and presentthe character and artpeople and cultureChina and the worldThe Chinese writing system i
9、s important because it connects.(2)Why is the Chinese writing system important?(Because it connects.)Scan the text againScan the text againMake a language a bridge,instead of a barrier(阻碍).Analyze the key points of the textTHE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENTChina is widely
10、 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.一直，自始至终一直，自始至终which引导限制性定语从句，是关系代词，指代前面的引导限制性定
11、语从句，是关系代词，指代前面的civilisation，在句中作主语，在句中作主语介词，介词，“不管，不顾；尽管不管，不顾；尽管”why引导限制性定语从句，是关系副词，修饰前面的引导限制性定语从句，是关系副词，修饰前面的reasons转折连词转折连词沉浮；兴衰沉浮；兴衰Para.1be known for因因而著名而著名China is widely known for its ancient_ _ which has into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.中国以其古老的文明而闻名，它一直延续到现代，尽管
12、在历史上有许多起起伏伏。The Yangtze is one of the mother rivers of Chinese _.长江是中华文明的母亲河之一。/svlaz/vt.使文明；使开化；启发Knowledge can_ people.知识能够使人有教养。The wild child found in the forest was gradually_ 在森林里发现的野孩子逐渐被开化了。civilisecivilisationcivilisedcivilisation n.文明civilisationcivilisecivilised/svlazd/adj.文明的；有教养的despite
13、/dspat/prep.=in spite of =regardless/despite of =in despite of Despite the many ups and downs in its history,.尽管在历史上有许多起起伏伏,.Despite all these differences,lifestyle changes may be affecting French eating habits.尽管有这些差异，生活方式变化可能在影响法国的饮食习惯。in spite of/despite+doing可以转换成though/although 引导的从句He always d
14、id well at school doing part-time jobs every now and then.=He always did well at school he did part-time jobs every now and then.尽管偶尔做兼职，他在学校总是学习成绩很好。despite/in spite of although/though ups and downs 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱When life gets hard and you want to give up,remember that life is full of ups and downs,and
15、without the downs,the ups would mean nothing.当生活很艰难，你想要放弃的时候，请记住，生活充满了起起落落，如果没有低谷，那站在高处也失去了意义。The relationship between China and America has seen ups and downs in the past fifty years.在过去的50 年里，中美两国关系跌宕起伏。China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into
16、 modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.尽管历史尽管历史跌宕起伏跌宕起伏，中国以其古老的文明中国以其古老的文明一直延续到一直延续到现代现代而闻名而闻名.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 C
17、hinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.“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追溯追溯Para.2based adj 办公地点在办公地点在的；以的；以为总部的：为总部的：the US-based customer service 2012 福建福建 构成复合词构成复合词 为基础的：为基础的：computer-based teachingAt the beginning,written Chine
18、se was a picture-based language.人教新必修人教新必修 5 At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.汉字汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。在最初是一种基于图形的语言。based adj.if one thing is based on another,it uses it or is developed from it 以以(某事某事)为基础的；以为基础的；以为重要部分为重要部分(或特征或特征)的的 【链接链接】base vt.以以为据点；以为据点；以为基础为基础 base on/u
19、pon.=be based on 以以为基础为基础/根据根据e.g.He based his ideas on/upon scientific experiments.This novel is based on historical facts.base n.底部；底部；根据根据搭配搭配:at the base of 在在底部底部 the air base 空军基地空军基地base+-ic basic adj.基本基本的的,基础的基础的;初级的初级的;必需必需的的basic+-ally basically adv.基本上基本上;从根本上从根本上说说【拓展拓展】【即学即练即学即练】写出下列句子
20、中写出下列句子中base的词性和含义。的词性和含义。1)Their relationship was based on trust._ _ 2)The base of the castle is solid rock._ _ 3)They decided to base the organization in Beijing._ _名词名词 底部底部，底座，底座 动词动词 以以为基础为基础/根据根据 动词动词 以以为为据点据点(或总部等或总部等),把把(总部等总部等)设设在在 Para.3By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symb
21、ols 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 to many varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207BCE).as引导原因状语
22、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是一段是一段的时期的时期，when引导定语从句引导定语从句现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果=varieties of 各种各样的各种各样的Para.4Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That writing sy
23、stem 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.where引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的引导定语从句，是关系副词，修饰表地点的country，在句中作状语，在句中作状语朝着一个方向朝着一个方向be of(great)+抽象名词抽象名词=be+形容词形容词“no ma
24、tter+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“疑问词疑问词+-ever”意为意为“无论无论”Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 秦始皇统一七个秦始皇统一七个诸侯国诸侯国 major adj.very large or important,when compared to other things or people of a similar kind 主要的主要的;重要的重要的;大大的的 e.g.The governments major concern
25、 is with preventing road accidents.Smoking is one of the major causes of cancer.the major developments in computer technologyn.the main subject that a student studies at college or university 主修课程主修课程 someone studying a particular subject as their main subject at college or university 主修主修学生学生 e.g.W
26、hat is your major,English or French?She is a history major.vi.to study something as your main subject at college or university 主修主修 e.g.Laura is majoring in physics.to pay particular attention to one subject or thing 专门研究专门研究 e.g.The company is planning to major on offering the machines we need.Even
27、 today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写中国人都仍能通过书写(文字文字)进行交流。进行交流。no matter意意为为“不管不管,无论无论”,与与what/how/who/where/when等疑问词连用等疑问词连用,引导引导让步状语让步状语从句从句,相当相当于于whatever/however/whoev
28、er/wherever/whenever等等,可可置于句首、句中和句尾。置于句首、句中和句尾。e.g.No matter how complicated the situation was,he could deal with it successfully.No matter what happens,IIl always be there for you!No matter where I want to go,it must be quiet and could make me regain the strength.【语境应用语境应用】完成完成句子句子 1)不管不管在哪里在哪里,他都养
29、成了早餐前散步的习惯。他都养成了早餐前散步的习惯。_,he makes it a rule to go for a walk before breakfast 2)无论无论发生什么发生什么,我们都必须保持镇定。我们都必须保持镇定。_,we must keep calm.No matter where he isNo matter what happenedPara.5Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in mod
30、em 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.“介词介词+关系代词关系代词which
31、”引导的定语从句，修饰前面的引导的定语从句，修饰前面的meansbe connected with和和相连接相连接which引导定语从句，修饰前面的引导定语从句，修饰前面的works，在从句中作主语，在从句中作主语主语主语谓语谓语“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 calligraphymeans n 单复数同形单复数同形 手段；方法手段；方法 a way of doing sth or achieving sth：a means of transportation by all mean
32、s 尽一切办法；务必；尽一切办法；务必；表示答应表示答应 当然可以当然可以(of course)：Please by all means hand in the report on time.by means of 正式用语正式用语 借助；依靠：借助；依靠：This is a two-year course taught by means of lectures.by no means/not by any means 决不；一点也不决不；一点也不 not at all：Punishment is by no means a wise choice to help students grow
33、up mentally and physically.2011 陕西书面表达陕西书面表达注注：by no means 位于位于句首时，句子多用句首时，句子多用部分倒装部分倒装语序。语序。Ive tried very hard to improve my English.But by no means is the teacher satisfied with my progress.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an a
34、rt form,known as Chinese calligraphy,中国人中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术种艺术形式形式-书法，书法，regard n.respect and admiration for someone or something 尊重尊重 attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something 关注关注常常pl.问候问候;致意致意vt.to think about someone or something in a part
35、icular way 把把视为；视为；看待看待搭配搭配:regardas 把把看作；认为看作；认为是是e.g.We always regard him as a friend,but he showed his colours in the current emergency.搭配搭配:have a high regard for 钦佩钦佩 hold sb./sth.in high regard 敬重敬重 give ones regards to 代代某人向某人向问候问候 with/in regard to 关于关于;有关有关e.g.I have a high regard for Tom b
36、ecause hes so wonderful.Please give my regards to your parents【金句金句】Even to this day,Lincoln _(被认为是被认为是)one of the most inspiring figures in the world.（2012 浙江书面表达）浙江书面表达）亚伯拉罕亚伯拉罕林肯林肯（Abraham Lincoln，18091865），美国第），美国第16任总统。任总统。is regarded as【语境应用语境应用】语法填空语法填空1)Please give my _(regard)to your mother
37、 if you see her.2)He has no regard _ other peoples feeling.3)Mountains are regarded _ spiritual places by many cultures.regardsforascharacter 词源词源character 来自希腊语来自希腊语 kharakter“刻下的印记刻下的印记”，词源同，词源同carve。由此产生。由此产生了了 character 的词源义的词源义“符号符号”、“印记印记”。古希腊人认为，环境和人的成长经历会在人的身心留下印记，从而使其具古希腊人认为，环境和人的成长经历会在人的身心
38、留下印记，从而使其具有与众不同的性格特征，因此有与众不同的性格特征，因此 character 又衍生出又衍生出“性格、个性、特征性格、个性、特征”的含义。在文学、戏剧等艺术作品中，作者通过对人物性格的刻画，从而的含义。在文学、戏剧等艺术作品中，作者通过对人物性格的刻画，从而塑造出个性鲜明的人物，这种塑造出个性鲜明的人物，这种“人物角色人物角色”也被称为也被称为 character。楔楔形形文文字字甲甲骨骨文文竹竹简简character 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 the quali
39、ties that make sb/sth different from others(nature)：The whole character of the school has changed since he became the president.U（好的（好的）品性；道德品质）品性；道德品质 strong personal qualities：Sports can be good for character building.C 人物；角色：人物；角色：cartoon characters C 符号；符号；文字文字 character 性格（基本义）character语义网络图人的人
40、的性格性格事物与众不同事物与众不同的的性格性格体现人体现人性格的的符号符号性格性格由人到物由人到物特色；特性特色；特性符号；文字符号；文字character根据根据句意句意写写出画线部分的出画线部分的汉语汉语释义。释义。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
41、,Tom decided to put in a new character to make the story seem more likely.（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
42、文字Para.6Today,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 through this amazing language.as引导时间状语从句，意为引导时间状语从句，意为“随着随着”在在起
43、更大的作用起更大的作用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.affairaffair n C用复数事务用复数事务 important personal,
44、business,national,etc.matters：current/international/business affairs常用单数常用单数事件事件；事情；事情 an event or situation：the Watergate affair 暧昧关系；通奸；私通：暧昧关系；通奸；私通：a love affair state of affairs正式正式用语情况；局势用语情况；局势；事态：；事态：The state of affairs should no longer be ignored.辨辨matter,affair,event三者都有“事情”之意。matter 通常指客
45、观存在的或有待处理的问题，常用于“a matter of”结构中。It is a matter of time.affair 可用于描述严肃认真的公共或政治“事务”，也可描述与个人生活密切相关的“小事”。foreign affairs We are friends,but I dont know much about their private affairs.event 通常指“重要事件”“大事”。The election was the main event of 2020.选出适当的单词，并用其正确形式填空。(affair,event,matter)1.They talked about
46、 business _ at the meeting.2.Chinas image is improving,with more countries recognising its role in international _.（2019 江苏）3.The evening meal is a time when all the family can get together and discuss the days _.affairmatters/affairsaffairsevent(s),an increasing number of international students are
47、 beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.,越来越多的国际越来越多的国际学生学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言欣赏言欣赏中国的文化和中国的文化和历史。历史。appreciate vt.to understand how good or useful someone or something is 欣赏欣赏;重视重视 to be grateful for sth.that sb.has done 感激感激 to understand that sth.is
48、 true 领会领会 vi.to increase in value over a period of time 增值增值appreciate理解理解；明白明白（基本（基本义）义）appreciate语义网络语义网络图图“理解理解”“”“明白明白”事情的状况或形势事情的状况或形势“理解理解”“”“明白明白”人或事物的优点和人或事物的优点和价值价值“理解理解”“”“明白明白”别人为自己所别人为自己所做的事，表示感激做的事，表示感激理解；明白理解；明白欣赏；赏识欣赏；赏识感激；感谢感激；感谢程程度度递递进进【归纳归纳】appreciateappreciate your help 感激你的帮助感激你
49、的帮助I would appreciate it if如果如果，我将不胜感激，我将不胜感激 appreciate(ones)doing sth.感激感激(某人某人)做做某事某事e.g.I would appreciate it if you could point out my shortcomings.Houses will appreciate in value.【拓展拓展】appreciation n.感激感激【注意注意】1)appreciate后面只能接后面只能接“事事”作宾语，不能接作宾语，不能接“人人”作宾语。作宾语。2)appreciate后后不接不接to do作宾语作宾语,也也
50、不能直接跟从句不能直接跟从句,需先接形式宾语需先接形式宾语it,再接从句再接从句,构成构成 I would appreciate it if 句型。句型。欣赏；赏识欣赏；赏识感激；感谢感激；感谢欣赏；赏识；鉴赏欣赏；赏识；鉴赏appreciateappreciation感激；感谢感激；感谢理解；明白理解；明白理解；认识理解；认识【词汇拓展词汇拓展】【语境应用语境应用】翻译句子。翻译句子。1)You cant really appreciate foreign literature in translation.2)We didnt appreciate that he was seriousl
