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5、spite 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. 1 1 Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates
6、 back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi. 2 2 The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. By the Shang Dynasty
7、 (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols 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 Qinshihuan
8、g of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). 3 3 The writing system began to develop in one direction. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chine
9、se people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. 4 4 Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas pres
10、ent is connected with its past. People in modem 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 impor
11、tant part of Chinese culture. 5 5 The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. Today, 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 be
12、ginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. 6 6 China is widely 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
13、of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 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 Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be s
14、een in todays hanzi. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols 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,
15、however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and cul
16、ture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by C
17、hinese 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. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese cu
18、lture. 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. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. Writt
19、en Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. The writing system began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. The Chinese language
20、is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. Detail1 Detail2 Detail3 Detail4 Detail5 General a picture-based language Longgu appeared. a well-developed writing system. in one unified direction still communicate in writing. General 2 3 4 5 6 1 Particular StructureStructure the Chines
21、e writing system THEME The writing system began 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. The writing system became well- developed, and later deve
22、loped in different forms. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. The Chinese writing system contributes to the survival and development of Chinese culture. Major elements
23、 in Paragraph 2 Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todaytodays hanzi.s hanzi. At the beginning, written Chinese was a pictureAt the beginning, written Chinese was a picture- - based language.based language. It dates back several thousand
24、 years to the use of It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgulongguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. carved by ancient Chinese people. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Patter
25、n Major elements in Paragraph 3 This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221the Qin Dynasty (221- -207BCE).207BCE). By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600- -1046 BCE), these symbols had 1046 B
26、CE), these symbols had become a wellbecome a well- -developed writing system. Over the years, the developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided as it was a time when people were di
27、vided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects geographically leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.and characters. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern Major elements in Paragraph 4 Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or Even today, no mat
28、ter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in municate in writing. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the
29、 Chinese writing system began to unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.uniting the Chinese peopl
30、e and culture. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern Major elements in Paragraph 5 The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an seen in the development of Chinese ch
31、aracters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.become an important part of Chinese culture. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Written Chinese has also become an i
32、mportant means by which ChinaChinas present is connected with its past.s present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.which were written by Chinese in ancient times
33、. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern Major elements in Paragraph 6 Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs,
34、 an As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinabeginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history s culture and history through this amazing language.through this ama
35、zing language. Major Elements Detail General-Particular Pattern a picture-based language Longgu appeared. a well-developed writing system. in one unified direction still communicate in writing. Thread at the beginning dates back several thousand years by the Shang Dynasty the Qin Dynasty today 2 3 4
36、 5 6 1 Transition Different period the development of Chinese character 1. How does the written Chinese connect the past and the present? . read the classic works written by Chinese in ancient times. 2. What else is also connected by written Chinese? people and culture language and art China and the
37、 world in uniting . . be seen an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, connect characters/ language with art connect China with the world connect people with culture connect the past and the present the Function of Chines writing system Connect Connect To whom does To whom does the author the auth
38、or write this write this article?article? Why does Why does the author the author write this write this article?article? To To those who are those who are interested in interested in Chinese writing Chinese writing or Chinese or Chinese culture.culture. Does the author Does the author give you all g
39、ive you all the expected the expected information? information? To introduce the To introduce the devlopment and devlopment and function of the function of the Chinese writing Chinese writing systemsystem. . What question What question is the author is the author trying to trying to answer when answ
40、er when writing the writing the article?article? The Chinese The Chinese writing system writing system contributes to the contributes to the survival and survival and development of development of Chinese cultureChinese culture. Critical Thinking According to the writer, the Chinese writing system i
41、s 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. high regard for education the open mind to embrace different cultures continuous development of Chinas agriculture relatively powerful government in histor
42、y distinguished philosophical schools Topic- the Chinese writing system Topic- a picture-based language Topic- develop in one direction Topic- spread Chinas culture and history 2 3 4 5 6 Topic-a well-developed form and varieties 1 Topic-connection and an art form. Goodall made groundbreaking achieve
43、ments. Topic- The Chinese Writing System China is widely 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 wr
44、iting system. Topic- the Chinese writing system Topic- a picture-based language Topic- develop in one direction Topic- spread Chinas culture and history 2 3 4 5 6 Topic-a well-developed form and varieties 1 Topic-connection and an art form. ancient civilisation all the way through ups and downs Chin
45、ese writing system a picture-based language, date back to, longgu, symbols, carve a well-developed writing system, different forms, be divided geographically, varieties unite.into a unified country, unite people and culture present be connected with past read classic works an art form Chinese callig
46、raphy play a greater role in global affairs appreciate Chinas culure and history an amazing language Goodall couldnt resist Africa. Goodall made groundbreaking achievements. AssignmentAssignment Briefly summarize the passage based on the General-Particular pattern with the help of the thread and transition. Goodall couldnt resist Africa. Goodall made groundbreaking achievements. THANK YOUTHANK YOU
