1、Unit 5 Langages around the worldUnit 5 Langages around the world Period twoPeriod two 学习目标 1.To figure out the main structure of the passage. 2.To know the development of the Chinese writing system and increase the cultural confidence. 3.To judge the writing purpose and intended readers of the passa
2、ge. 4.To express ideas on the given topics by critical thinking. 课堂探究 Part Lead-in Can you recognise the following symbols? Part Discourse analysis 1.What is the theme of the text? 2.Whats the main idea of each paragraph? Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3: Paragraph 4: Paragraph 5: Paragraph 6:
3、3.What thread does the author use in this text? 4.What transition does the author use in this text? Part Pragmatic analysis 1.Why does the author write the article? 2.To whom does the author write this article? 3.What question in mind is the author trying to answer when writing the passage? 4.Does t
4、he author give you all the expected information? Part Critical thinking According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.Work in groups,and find out what you think are some of the other factors. Part Homework Briefly summarise
5、the passage based on the General-particular pattern with the help of the thread and transition. 参考答案 Part 水 日 家 明 Part 1.The Chinese writing system contributes to the survival and development of Chinese culture. 2.Paragraph 1:The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation
6、has survived into modern times. Paragraph 2:Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. Paragraph 3:The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms. Paragraph 4:The writing system began to develop in one direction. Paragraph 5:Written Chinese conn
7、ects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art form. Paragraph 6:The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. 3.The different period of Chinese characters at the beginningdate back several thousand yearsby the Shang Dynastyby the Qin Dynastytoday 4.The
8、development of Chinese characters a picture-based language longgu appeared the writing system well-developedthe system began to develop in one unified direction Chinese people can all still communicate in writing Part 1.To introduce the development and function of the Chinese writing system. 2.To th
9、ose who are interested in Chinese writing or Chinese culture. 3.The Chinese writing system contributes to the survival and development of Chinese culture. 4.The answer may vary. Part Continuous development of Chinas agriculture;relatively powerful government in history;distinguished philosophical sc
10、hools;high regard for education;the open mind to embrace different cultures. Part Several thousand years ago,Chinese characters began as picture-based symbols carved on longgu.By the Shang Dynasty,the symbols had become a well-developed system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms
11、.This,however,changed in the Qin Dynasty when the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction because Emperor Qinshihuang united seven major states.Even today,not only can Chinese people communicate well by means of it but also many foreign friends come to China to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.
