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

Book 1 Unit 5 Language Around the World Period 2 Reading and thinking Activity 1 :Can you guess what they mean? picture-based symbols 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 simplified Chinese characters 马 Style Analyze What’s the writing style of the text? Narration (记叙文) Argumentation (议论文) Exposition (说明文) Description (描写文) To tell a story To describe sb./sth. To convince sb. of one’s views To explain sth. Brainstorm Look at the title and picture . Predict what the text is about. The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day. Activity2：Skimming for main ideas The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times. Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. Para 2 Para 3 Para 1 Para 5 Para 6 Para 4 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. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. 02 Scanning Find out the key words! The passage is organized in the order of . 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's 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, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE). picture-based 2.What happened at each of the important times? picture-based language ;longgu a well-developed writing system many varieties of dialects and characters different forms 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 Emperor Qinshihuangunited 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 culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. 2.What happened at each of the important times? in one unified direction Qin Dynasty communicate in writing People in modern 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. read classic works 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 单击此处编辑母版标题样式 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 beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language. 2.What happened at each of the important times? An important part of Chinese culture Activity 6 Summary By the Shang Dynasty At the beginning The development of Chinese writing system Today In modern times even today the Qin Dynasty Over the years a picture- based language. a well-developed writing system. different forms develop in one direction People read classic works written by Chinese in ancient time Chinese writing is an important part of Chinese culture Chinese people can all still communicate in writing Careful reading 1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese divided by geography and dialects? (Para.4) It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other. Part 2 Read for “connecting” 1. The Chinese writing system connects Chinese who lived in different places or speak different dialect. Careful reading 2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past? (Para.5) Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times. Part 2 Read for “connecting” 2. The Chinese writing system connects Chinese today and those of the past. Careful reading 3. What is the relationship between the Chinese writing system and Chinese calligraphy? (Para.5) 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. Part 2 Read for “connecting” 3. The Chinese writing system connects language and art. Careful reading 4. How does the author prove “Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.” in the last paragraph? (Para.6) Because more and more international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through it. Part 2 Read for “connecting” 4. The Chinese writing system connects China and the world. 03 Detailed reading Para.4-6 What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the passage? Connect connect the past and the present connect people and culture connect language with art connect China with the world Function 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? For the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in China's family traditions. Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China’s _________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by ________ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing ________, it also developed as a form of art done by a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy __________ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE-220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a ________ of showing that character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _________ art of Chinese calligraphy. system carving means dates back classic civilisation 5 Complete the passage with the correct words and phrases below. civilisation carving system dates back classic means Thank you! Lavf57.62.100 $$