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Unit 5 Languages around the world
Learning Objectives
1.Master掌握 the meaning and usage用法 of the words and expressions such as character, refer to, be based on in this unit by reading various contexts语境 about the topic;
2.Learn about了解 the development of English and Chinese and the culture behind them by reading the contexts;
3.Develop培养 cooperative合作 learning ability and critical批判性 thinking by discussing some questions concerning the topic.
Bonjour
Hola
Explore languages around the world
Lead in
What are the official官方的 languages in the United Nations?
French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian,__________,________
مرحباً -
Zdravstvuyte
你好
Hello
English
Chinese
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way沿途.
— Frank Smith
一门语言能带你进入人生旅途,
两门语言则为你开启人生旅途中的所有大门。
Explore different kinds/varieties of English
Actually事实上, the history of English is long and complex复杂的.
At the beginning, English came from the languages spoken by the Germanic tribes日耳曼部落 who settled in定居 England.
Over time随着时间的流逝, it was influenced by Latin, French, and many other languages.
种类
起初
During the colonial era殖民时期, English spread传播 around the world by ship. As a result结果, various Englishes emerged出现, of which British English and American English are two major forms形式.
Explore different kinds/varieties种类 of English
各种各样的
主要的
What’s the difference between British English and American English?
Look at the pairs of words below and tell the difference between British English and American English.
petrol sweet toilet flat garden
gas candy restroom apartment yard
The difference in _________.
vocabulary
公寓套房
Explore different kinds/varieties of English
differences
water 英 [ˈwɔːtə] 美 [ˈwɔːtər]
dance 英 [dɑːns] 美 [dæns]
hot 英 [hɒt] 美 [hɑːt]
Br.E
Am.E
colour
metre
realise
color
meter
realize
spelling
pronunciation
Explore different kinds/varieties of English
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At present现在, English is spoken as an official官方的language in many countries. Because they are based on British English, the English spoken in these countries can be well understood by native English speakers. However, these Englishes have been gradually changing in spellings拼写, pronunciation发音 and the usage用法 of vocabulary.
Explore different kinds/varieties of English
以......为基础
本地的
词汇
No matter how many varieties of Englishes there are, English has great international influence, playing an important role in _________(variety) fields领域 such as communication, business, education, media and so on.
在......中发挥重要作用
various
The Chinese writing system:
Connecting the past and the present
Can you recognize these symbols? What characters do they refer to?
口
日
水
田
火
月
山
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
象形字
简体字
Lead-in
符号
汉字
指的是
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The development of characters
Chinese characters have a long history that can date back to ancient times远古时期. _______________起初, written Chinese was a picture-based language, which means that it _____________以......为基础 the pictures of real things in the world. Besides, the __________符号 were usually carved on some bones and shells.
追溯到
At the beginning
is based on
Written Chinese was a _____________________.
picture-based language
At the
beginning
symbols
雕刻
骨头
贝壳
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-develpoed writing system系统. Over times, there were various不同的 forms形式 , leading to a unique独特的 cultural point.
The development of characters
导致;通往;形成
Symbols became a _____________ writing system.
well-developed
By the Shang Dynasty
Over times
The system developed into ______________.
various forms
Emperor Qinshihuang united统一 the seven _____主要的 states国家 into one so the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction方向, which is important in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
The Qin Dynasty
Chinese writing system began to develop________________.
in one direction
Even today
Chinese people can all still ________________ in writing.
communicate
major
方言
Chinese characters have become an important way/means to connect its present with its past. Meanwhile, Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture, by which we can admire欣赏 the classic经典 works of people in ancient times.Written Chinese is known for their complexity复杂 and beauty and _________________________扮演重要角色 the development of Chinese culture.
The development of characters
因......而出名
plays an important role in
书法
方式
When we refer 1.____提到 English, we know English is 2.______(wide) used in global affairs全球事物. No matter what kind of English people are speaking, native本地的 speakers can understand the words like gas, petrol, apartment and other words despite尽管 the small differences in vocabulary词汇.
However, the major主要的 language which 3._________(call) PuTongHua in China is hard to learn, let alone更不用说 various各种各样的 dialects方言. Secondly, Chinese 4.__________ (character汉字) are abstract抽象的 symbols符号 for them. The writing system系统 can date back to追溯到 the Shang Dynasty when people 5._________(carve雕刻) something on bones or shells, 6.______ is like strange pictures. However, based on以......为基础 the common 7.____________ (appreciate欣赏;感激;理解) of these characters, some classic经典的 works are still read now. Besides, calligraphy书法 is also 8._____ art form形式 closely related to与......相关 Chinese culture.
Both languages are of equal同样的 9._____________(important).We should learn them well 10.____________(bridge) 消除 the gap隔阂 between cultures.
Summary
characters
appreciation
to
widely
is called
carved
which
an
importance
to bridge
Post-reviewing
If emperor Qinshihuang really united the whole world, there is only one language---Chinese now, what do you think of it? Are you happy or sad?
Post-Reading
The possibility of Chinese becoming the only global common language has both advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- Chinese has a large number of native speakers. If it becomes the global language, it can improve communication. People can refer to Chinese to do various activities smoothly顺利地.
- Chinese characters are symbols of a long history and rich culture. As a global language, it can promote the spread传播 of Chinese culture and enhance global appreciation鉴赏 for it. Chinese can play a role in promoting cultural exchanges文化交流 and understanding.
Disadvantages:
- Despite its beauty and value, making Chinese the only language would lead to the loss of the variety of other languages and cultures. The world is various, and various languages contribute to有助于 this variety.
- For non-native speakers, learning Chinese can be challenging. It may cause difficulties as the only global language and may lead to resistance反抗. In a global context, a single language may not be able to meet满足 all the needs.
Post-Reading
On one hand, having a single language could bring certain advantages. Communication across the globe would be extremely efficient. It would facilitate the exchange of ideas, promote cultural understanding, and accelerate scientific and technological progress. Trade and cooperation would be greatly enhanced as language barriers disappear.
On the other hand, the loss of diverse languages is a tremendous loss to human civilization. Each language is a unique treasure of culture, history, and wisdom. Different languages give birth to different literary masterpieces, philosophical thoughts, and artistic expressions. The disappearance of other languages would mean the loss of human creativity and heritage.
In conclusion, it's a complex question and it's hard to simply be happy or sad. While a single language might bring some benefits, the sacrifice of linguistic diversity is a significant cost that cannot be ignored.
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way沿途.
— Frank Smith
一门语言能带你进入人生旅途,
两门语言则为你开启人生旅途中的所有大门。
课后作业
1.整理笔记
2.完成本单元素养突破训练阅读A,B(P266)
3.运用本单元单词和表达给秦始皇写一封信,沟通关于统一语言的利与弊。
THANKS
When 1.__________(refer) to English,we know English is widely used in global 2.______ (affair). No matter what kind of English people are speaking,native speakers have no trouble understanding the words like “gas” “petrol” “subway” “apartment” “pants” and other words despite the small differences in vocabulary. But students whose mother tongue is not English 3.____(be) struggling with billions of words.On the other hand,from foreigners’ point of view,Chinese is regarded as a 4. __________(demand) language. Firstly,the major language which is called PuTongHua in China is hard enough to learn,let alone 5. __________(variety) of dialects. Secondly,Chinese 6.__________ (character) are abstract symbols for them. The writing system, 7._______ (date) back to the Shang Dynasty when people carved something with specific meanings on bones or shells,is like strange pictures. However,based on the common 8.____________ (appreciate) of these characters,some classic works are still read now. Besides,calligraphy is also an art form closely 9. __________ (relate) to Chinese culture. Both languages are 10.____ equal importance.We should learn them well to bridge the gap between cultures.
课文语篇填空
referring
affairs
are
demanding
varieties
characters
dating
appreciation
related
of
状语从句的省略,when we are referring to ...
可数名词复数
主语是students,复数
demanding adj.要求高的,严格的
varieties of=a variety of=various 各种各样的
可数名词,复数 “中国汉字”
形容词common修饰名词appreciation
be related to 与......相关
be of +抽象名词相当于形容词用法
Post-Reading
As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive longer?
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Characters
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE)
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE)
In the modern times
past
present
Even today
Today
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