1、Unit 3 Our culture,our treasureUnit 3 Our culture,our treasureWelcome to the unitWelcome to the unit高中英语牛津译林版（高中英语牛津译林版（20202020）选修第三册）选修第三册BrainstormingRead the unit title and brainstorm about different aspects of Chinese culture by filling in the following mind map.foodarchitectureartfestivalsmusi
2、cliteraturelanguageDiscussionIn the long history,traditional Chinese culture,with its unique charm,has won praise from the world,and has been the pride of the Chinese people!Ji Xianlin Read and interpret the quote from Ji Xianlin on Page 29.This quote indicates that traditional Chinese culture deser
3、ves praise from the world due to its unique charm.It has long been the pride of all Chinese people.We should be proud of being Chinese and do our best to preserve our culture.Chopsticks:fostering etiquette and taboos of their own,creating a bond between food and family,and passing on _The giant pand
4、a:biologically unique to China,one of the worlds rarest wild species,and a symbol of _Beijing Opera:absorbing the essence of _ and being highly appreciated for the artistic value of Lianpu make-upWatch the video and finish the blank-filling exercise on Page 29.a variety of traditional operasChinese
5、family valuespeace and harmonyWhat other symbols of Chinese culture can you think of?Explain one of them briefly.I can think of Chinese crosstalk as a symbol of China.It is one of the most popular theatrical forms in China.It is traditionally performed in a teahouse or a small theatre.This form of a
6、rt,entertaining and comedic,often uses local dialects and slang to amuse the audiences,criticize misbehaviours and praise good deeds.The performer,well trained in the four skills of speaking,imitating,teasing and singing,has a sharp tongue and ready wit.It can be performed solo,as a duet or by a gro
7、up of three or more.What do you think makes Chinese culture unique and charming?One of the factors that contribute to the uniqueness and charm of Chinese culture is its long history.The uniqueness comes from thousands of years of Chinese civilization that includes many different dynasties,cultural e
8、xchanges,and the beliefs of different ethnic groups of people across China.Being one of the longest and best preserved civilizations in the world,many aspects of Chinese culture have been well developed,such as the language,writing system,traditions and customs,literature and arts.Overall,Chinese cu
9、lture is rich with meaningful traditions,focuses on important values such as peace and harmony and has stood the test of time,which sets an example for the rest of the world.ReadingChinese characters:foundation of a remarkable writing system1.What do you know about the development of Chinese charact
10、ers?Pre-readingI know that Chinese characters are one of the earliest forms of written language in the world,dating back over 3,500 years.I know that because of their long history,Chinese characters have evolved through a complicated process over time,so the very first characters are quite different
11、 from the ones we use today.2.What other writing systems are you familiar with?I am familiar with the Latin alphabet because I have learnt English at school.It is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world,the standard script of the English language and the languages of most of Euro
12、pe and those areas settled by Europeans.1.Skim the story and complete the chart below.ReadingPara.1:IntroductionPara.2:Originof ChinesecharactersPara.3:Para.4:Para.5:Para.6:Conclusion Different ways of forming Chinese characters Evolution of Chinese characters Importance of Chinese characters2.Scan
13、the short story and answer the following questions.(1)According to legend,how did Cang Jie invent the first Chinese characters?He saw animal tracks in the ground,and began drawing pictures of objects in nature.(2)Which group do most Chinese characters today belong to?The group of Chinese characters
14、that were created by combining meaning and pronunciation.Reading(3)What influence did the simplification and standardization of Chinese characters in the 1950s have?It promoted mass literacy.(4)How did Chinese characters influence the Japanese writing system?The Japanese writing system started to be
15、 developed only after Chinese characters spread to Japan.Reading What is the significance of the oracle bone inscriptions?The significance of these beautiful inscriptions lies mainly in three aspects.Firstly,since the discovery of them,the mystery surrounding the origin of Chinese characters has sta
16、rted to be revealed.Secondly,they are clear proof that the history of the Chinese writing system stretches back about 3,500 years.Finally,the complexity of these inscriptions suggests that earlier forms of Chinese characters are yet to be discovered.3.Read Paragraphs 12 and answer the following ques
17、tion.Reading4.Read Paragraph 3 and fill in the following table.ExamplesExamplesWays of forming Chinese characters Ways of forming Chinese characters shan（山）shang（上）xia（下）ming（明）hu（湖）Combining meaning and pronunciation Adding symbols to an existing pictographic character to indicate thingsPutting tog
18、ether different characters to indicate a new meaningA drawing of somethingReading5.Read Paragraphs 2 and 4 and fill in the following table.The evolution of Chinese charactersThe evolution of Chinese charactersTimeTimeChinese charactersChinese charactersSignificanceSignificanceThe first charactersThe
19、 earliest Chinese characters were the The Shang DynastyThe earliest form of Chinese characters ever found to this dayThe Qin Dynasty of the Qin DynastyThe official writing system Maybe about 5,000 years agofruits of our ancestors careful observation and striking imagination.The oracle bone inscripti
20、onsXiaozhuanReadingThe evolution of Chinese charactersTimeChinese charactersSignificanceLishuA mainstream style of writing in the Han Dynasty;The process of the evolution from The Tang DynastyIt eventually progressed into what we now consider to be the standard script.The simplified and standardized
21、 Chinese charactersA far-reaching change which promoted mass literacyIn the 1950sThe Han DynastyXiaozhuan to Lishu marked a revolutionary transformation from ancient characters into modern characters.KaishuReading6.Read Paragraph 5 and complete the table below.Areas Influence of Chinese charactersCo
22、nclusionIn China Stories of our ancestors _ that remains accessible to us today.The glorious history of our country _.Our writing system helps _ and holds the key to promoting _.In Asia Chinese characters have greatly influenced the writing systems in many other Asian countries such as Japan and Vie
23、tnam,_.Educated people in these countries carefully studied _ and learnt the art of Chinese calligraphyhave been passed down in a formhas been preservedforming the“Chinese character cultural sphere”Chinese literary and philosophical textsshape Chinathe transmission of Chinese cultureReadingPost-read
24、ingSuppose you are chosen as a cultural ambassador of your school and you are going to deliver a speech about Chinese characters to a group of exchange students,please write a short speech transcript within 200 words.Good morning,distinguished guests,ladies and gentlemen!It is a great honour for me
25、to be here and share some stories with you about Chinese characters.Lets begin with the origin of Chinese characters.It is believed that Cang Jie was the person who invented the first characters by simply drawing pictures about 5,000 years ago.However,the oracle bone inscriptions are actually the ar
26、chaeological evidence of the earliest form of Chinese characters ever found to this day.Post-reading There have been many ways of forming different Chinese characters,among which the most common one is to combine meaning and pronunciation.Since their creation,Chinese characters have continued to evo
27、lve and have been simplified.Thanks to Chinese characters,the stories of our ancestors have successfully been passed down and the glorious history of our country preserved.Their influence can be witnessed across the world,especially in East Asia.Not only are they part of Chinese culture,but they als
28、o hold the key to promoting the transmission of Chinese culture.Thank you for listening.I hope you are enjoying your stay in China,and I suggest you learn how to write some Chinese characters.It will certainly be a wonderful experience to remember.When Chinese characters were first created,our ances
29、tors used them to pass on information about nature and their life.Through various dynasties,the characters evolved to eventually reach the point of becoming standardized and passed on Chinese history and culture.Though the characters have consistently evolved,they are still practical for communicati
30、on today.The simplification and standardization of Chinese characters helped promote mass literacy and made it easier for people to communicate with each other.Post-readingHow do you understand Chinese characters as a communicative tool?The word“sustain”here means“making something continue for some
31、time without becoming less”.Therefore,we can understand the sentences from at least two aspects.Firstly,Chinese characters help pass down the stories of our ancestors and preserve the history of our country.In this way,the Chinese civilization continues in these characters themselves.Secondly,with t
32、he development Chinese characters,the essence of Chinese civilization develops simultaneously.Placed in these characters are the values of Chinese people,as well as the philosophy of Chinese people.How do you understand“Chinese characters have sustained the Chinese civilization”?Finish B1 on Page 33
33、 and answer the following questions.Pinyin,a system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Latin alphabet,has transformed the lives of more than billions of people.Before this(1)_ system,there were many different ways of writing Chinese phonetically,but they were not(2)_ to use.In the 1950s,Zh
34、ou Youguang,now widely acknowledged as the“Father of Pinyin”,was asked to join a language reform committee devoted to solving this problem.It was an enormous task which took a team of about 20 researchers several years to complete.In 1958,the Pinyin system was adopted.remarkableconvenient(3)_ the si
35、mplification of Chinese characters,Pinyin has revolutionized education in China.After it was incorporated into the education system,literacy rates rapidly increased.(4)_ learnt how to read Chinese characters and speak putonghua with relative ease.Because of this,the system has become a universally a
36、ccepted part of Chinese language teaching,even outside China.From Tokyo to Buenos Aires,foreign students use Pinyin to learn the pronunciation of Chinese characters.Since more and more people in other countries have started to learn Chinese,Pinyin(5)_ making the Chinese language and culture more acc
37、essible to the world.Therefore,it is plain to see why Pinyin can(6)_ cultural exchanges and is viewed as a bridge that connects China with other countries.Alongside The masses holds the key to sustainIn the digital age,Pinyin continues to have a(n)(7)_ impact on peoples lives.As it is now the mainst
38、ream way of typing Chinese characters on computers and mobile phones,its contribution to the development of Chinese(8)_ and the spread of Chinese culture will surely grow.far-reachingcivilizationDiscuss the writing techniques of the article by answering the following questions.1.How does the author
39、explain different ways of forming Chinese characters?Firstly,the author explains the ways of forming Chinese characters by giving specific examples.These examples are simple and can help make abstract ideas more concrete,thus helping the reader understand the formation of the characters.Moreover,the
40、 author uses many expressions like“for example”and“for instance”when introducing each example.Secondly,the author uses linking words such as“however”,“so”and“gradually”to make the explanation coherent and logical,helping the reader understand why there are so many different ways of forming Chinese c
41、haracter.Appreciation2.Why does the author present Yu Guangzhongs opinion in the last paragraph?The author uses Yu Guangzhongs opinion to show that Chinese characters are the carriers of Chinese culture,making the reader feel proud to use Chinese characters.As students,it is our responsibility to su
42、stain the development of Chinese culture.First,we can be more responsible by cultivating a deeper understanding of our culture.By taking the time and putting in the effort to learn more about our traditions and customs,we will learn about the history of those traditions and customs,the impact they h
43、ad on the development of our civilization,and most importantly,their values and wisdom.With this knowledge,we can sustain Chinese culture for generations to come.Second,we should be confident about our culture.We should recognize the uniqueness and advantages of Chinese culture.3.As students,what ca
44、n you do to help preserve Chinese culture?Especially when encountering foreign cultures,we should notice the similarities and differences between different cultures and be proud of our own.Third,we should take the responsibility to promote Chinese culture both domestically and abroad.For instance,we
45、 can make online videos introducing fun facts about Chinese culture,such as the authentic foods of different cities.Besides,we can support excellent Chinese literature works to be translated and spread in other countries.The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the world.Gramm
46、ar and compositionEuphemism1.Read the article on Page 34 and fill in the following table.Exploring the rulesDynastiesBlue-and-white porcelain(1)_OriginatedSongSaw a(2)_ in productionYuanImproved(3)_late MingIncorporated elements of Chinese(4)_ techniquesQingReached another(5)_Tangdeclinesignificantl
47、ypaintingpeak2.Read the article again and fill in the table of Part A on Page 34.EuphemismsMeaningsleave a lot to be desiredbe not good enoughpast its primehaving a lot of moneythe man in the streetno longer strong and powerfulwell offaverage or ordinary peopleExploring the rules3.Finish“Working out
48、 the rules”on Page 34.A euphemism is an expression used to replace words or phrases that might make people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.We use euphemisms to talk politely and indirectly about subjects that are _(sensitive/uninteresting),such as the status of someone or something.sensitiveExplor
49、ing the rules4.Go through“Grammar and composition notes”on Page 92.Give explanations if necessary.Exploring the rules 1.Finish B1 on Page 35.(1)The well-off couple has a priceless collection of Chinese porcelain.(2)Simon might have been economical with the truth when he said he didnt know who broke
50、the vase.(3)This museum has many facilities designed for people who are physically challenged.(4)While David was between jobs,he used his free time to read some books.Applying the rulesrichliedisabledunemployed(1)What did the Ottoman Empire do?Mr Li planned to visit the museum with his wife when he
