Unit 5 Languages around the World Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高一上学期英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Unit 5 Languages around the World Reading and Thinking Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT topic focus the origin of the Chinese writing system the evolution of the Chinese writing system Read the first paragraph quickly to find the main idea. The Chinese writing 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 paragraphs 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 began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s 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 and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Time What happened modern times The Chinese civilization still continues. at the beginning Written Chinese was a pictured-based language. dates back several thousand years Longgu appeared. by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system. over the years The 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 describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times Time What happened the Qin Dynasty (201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. in modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture. Read the text again and discuss the questions. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people 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 Regions Past & Present Written Chinese Language & Art China & the World Read 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 China’s agriculture A relatively powerful government An open mind to embrace different cultures The emphasis on education in China’s family traditions The Pinyin system which makes it easier for speakers of other languages to learn Chinese Homework Copy the new words (system-CE). Read the first three paragraphs aloud. Listen to the recording and read the text aloud. Word Study despite Synonyms: in spite of notwithstanding Translate the following sentences. 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 spite of/Notwithstanding the bad weather, the event was a great success. The bad weather notwithstanding, the event was a great success. Word Study date back to Synonyms: trace back to can be traced back to Translate the following sentences. The origin of the expression "no strings attached" may date/trace/can 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 carve Try to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences. The statue was carved out of a single piece of stone. I picked up a piece of wood and started carving. They carved their initials on the stone. Who's going to carve the turkey? She has carved a place for herself in the fashion world. People should remember that our proposals aren't carved in stone. Word Study variety vary (v.) varied (adj.) various (adj.) a variety of/varieties of Translate the following sentences. Susan's 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。 I'm always pleased to try out a new variety. The island offers a wide variety of scenery and wildlife. Word Study means (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/sure Word Study regard Try to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences. Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of the senior citizens. I had great regard for his abilities. Give your brother my regards when you see him. He was regarded as the most successful president of modern times. Phrases with regard to sth/in regard to sth =concerning as regards sth =concerning in this/that regard =concerning what has just been mentioned hold sb in high regard =highly respect sb Word Study appreciate Try to figure out the meaning of the word in the following sentences. His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities. We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill. They don't have any confidence 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 main ______ 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 today’s hanzi. dates factors despite carved picture-based bones Fill 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 characters. This, however, changed under ______ Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE). divided Emperor Dynasty varieties symbols Fill 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 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 important ______ by which China’s 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 part of Chinese culture. classic means characters calligraphy regard Fill 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 ______ China’s culture and 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) Homework Read the last three paragraphs aloud. Analyze the importance of the Chinese writing system according to the text. null, track 6 185427.42 $$