1、Look at the title and picture below.Predict what the text will be about.THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENTtopicfocusthe origin of the Chinese writing systemthe evolution of the Chinese writing systemRead the first paragraph quickly to find the main idea.The Chinese writin
2、g system is one of the main reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.What will the author probably talk about in the following paragraphs?The author may talk about the origin of the Chinese writing system and its development in the following paragraphs.Read the following parag
3、raphs for the main idea.The Chinese writing system is one of the main reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.The writing system beg
4、an to develop in one direction.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art form.The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.Paragraph 1:Paragraph 2:Paragraph 3:Paragraph 4:Paragraph 5:Paragraph 6:Scan the text to find the words an
5、d phrases that describe a time.Then write down what happened at each of those important times.TimeWhat happenedmodern timesThe Chinese civilization still continues.at the beginningWritten Chinese was a pictured-based language.dates back several thousand yearsLonggu appeared.by the Shang Dynasty(arou
6、nd 1600-1046 BCE)Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system.over the yearsThe writing system developed into different forms,as the Chinese people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that
7、 describe a time.Then write down what happened at each of those important timesTimeWhat happenedthe Qin Dynasty(201-227 BCE)The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.even todayChinese people can all still communicate in writing.in modern timesChinese people can read the cl
8、assic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.todayThe Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.Read the text again and discuss the questions.1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese p
9、eople today with those of the past?It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.What does the Chinese writing system connect?Different RegionsPast&PresentWrit
10、ten ChineseLanguage&ArtChina&the WorldRead the text again and discuss the questions.3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors?The continuous development of Chinas agricul
11、tureA relatively powerful governmentAn open mind to embrace different culturesThe emphasis on education in Chinas family traditionsThe Pinyin system which makes it easier for speakers of other languages to learn ChineseHomework1.Copy the new words(system-CE).2.Read the first three paragraphs aloud.L
12、isten to the recording and read the text aloud.Word StudydespiteSynonyms:in spite of notwithstandingTranslate the following sentences.1.虽然有些重大的经费问题，这所学校一年来还是很成功。2.尽管天气恶劣，活动还是取得了巨大的成功。Despite/In spite of/Notwithstanding some major financial problems,the school has had a successful year.Despite/In spi
13、te of/Notwithstanding the bad weather,the event was a great success.The bad weather notwithstanding,the event was a great success.Word Studydate back toSynonyms:trace back to can be traced back toTranslate the following sentences.1.The origin of the expression no strings attached may date/trace/can
14、be traced back to ancient times.2.这些洞穴可以追溯到公元800年的维京时代(Viking times)。“无附加条件”这一说法的起源可以追溯到古代。The caves date/trace/can be traced back to Viking times in about 800 A.D.Word Study carveTry to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences.1.The statue was carved out of a single piece of st
15、one.2.I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.3.They carved their initials on the stone.4.Whos going to carve the turkey?5.She has carved a place for herself in the fashion world.6.People should remember that our proposals arent carved in stone.Word Study varietyvary(v.)varied(adj.)various(a
16、dj.)a variety of/varieties of Translate the following sentences.1.Susans idea of freedom was to have variety in her life style.2.我一直乐于尝试新的品种。3.这座岛屿有丰富多样的景色和野生动植物。苏珊对自由的理解就是拥有生活方式的多样化。Im always pleased to try out a new variety.The island offers a wide variety of scenery and wildlife.Word Study means(
17、sing.&pl.)means of sth 有没有什么办法和他取得联系？Is there any means of contacting him?by means of sth 这是一门通过讲座和研讨会形式讲授的两年制课程。This is a two-year course taught by means of lectures and seminars.by no means/not by any means 事情决不可能到此为止。That was by no means the end of the matter.by all means =of course/sureWord Stud
18、y regardTry to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences.1.Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of the senior citizens.2.I had great regard for his abilities.3.Give your brother my regards when you see him.4.He was regarded as the most successful president of mod
19、ern times.Phrases with regard to sth/in regard to sth =concerningas regards sth =concerningin this/that regard =concerning what has just been mentioned hold sb in high regard =highly respect sbWord Study appreciate Try to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences.1.His talents ar
20、e not fully appreciated in that company.2.I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.3.I dont appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.4.What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.5.We didnt fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.6.They dont have any confidenc
21、e that houses will appreciate in value.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,_ the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the m
22、ain _ has been the Chinese writing system.At the beginning,written Chinese was a _ language.It _ back several years to the use of longgu animal _ and shells on which symbols were _ by ancient Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.dates factors despite carved pi
23、cture-based bonesFill in the blanks with the appropriate words.By the Shang _(around 1600-1046 BCE),these _ had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were _ geographically,leading to many _ of dialects and charact
24、ers.This,however,changed under _ Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).divided Emperor Dynasty varieties symbolsFill in the blanks with the appropriate words.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven _ states into one _ country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That
25、 writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no _ where Chinese people live or what _ they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.matter dialect major unified Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.Written Chinese has also become an imp
26、ortant _ by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the _ works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high _ for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese _ as an art form,known as Chinese _,which has become an important
27、 part of Chinese culture.classic means characters calligraphy regardFill in the blanks with the appropriate words.Today,the Chinese writing _ is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global _,an increasing number of _ students are beginning to _ Chinas culture a
28、nd history through this amazing language.international system appreciate affairs Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase.(Ex.5)Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences.Then look in the text for the words they are related to.(Ex.6)Homework1.Read the last three paragraphs aloud.2.Analyze the importance of the Chinese writing system according to the text.
