Unit 2 Understanding each other：Integrated skills (II)课件-2023-2024学年高中英语译林版(2020)选择性必修第四册

nit 2 Understanding each other Integrated skills (II) 1 Step 1 Lead-in When it comes to Chinese, I started learning it at high school, and I enjoyed it so much that I continued studying it at the university of Leeds. We learnt to speak, as well as to read and write Chinese. Thomas I sigh up for an evening course to learn a little bit of Chinese at the local community center near where I live in Melbourne. I am pleasantly surprised that speaking is easier than I have expected. Jenny I learn Chinese through an online course, and I think the hardest is the pronunciation. But to help me during the trip to China next year, I stil best. Pedro When it comes to Chinese, I started learning it at high school, and I enjoyed it so much that I continued studying it at the university of Leeds. We learnt to speak, as well as to read and write Chinese. Thomas I sigh up for an evening course to learn a little bit of Chinese at the local community center near where I live in Melbourne. I am pleasantly surprised that speaking is easier than I have expected. Jenny I learn Chinese through an online course, and I think the hardest is the pronunciation. But to help me during the trip to China next year, I still try my best. What can you know from these messages? Actually around the world, the number of people learning Chinese at schools, universities, community centers or online is growing. ... Step 2 Brainstorming Why are more and more people starting to learn Chinese across the world? Help get more job opportunities Know more about Chinese history and culture Broaden their minds to the outside world Help them see life from a new perspective Chinese is a charming language Help them travel in China Enrich their lives in many different ways China develops rapidly and improves its strength Step 3 Group discussion Do you think learning Chinese will continue to be popular in the future? Why or why not? E.g. There is no doubt that learning Chinese will continue to be popular in the future. Because it opens doors for both Chinese and foreigners, not only economically, but also culturally and academically. Step 4 Before writing 1.Learning about the structure To talk about the popularity of learning Chinese, how will you develop the article? The popularity of learning Chinese Introduce the phenomenon (adding some typical examples) Analyze the reasons behind the phenomenon Predict the future about the popularity of Chinese learning Step 3 Before writing 2.Learning about the language • It is claimed that over 4,000 overseas universities offer Chinese language courses and about 25 million people are learning Chinese outside China. • It is found that studying Chinese provides access to wonderful Chinese history and culture. • It is estimated that learning Chinese is becoming so popular that the language has been included in the education systems of more than 75 countries. • It is reported that many foreigners learn Chinese to have a better understanding of China. • It is expected that learning Chinese will remain popular in the future because it opens doors for both Chinese and foreigners. • It is known that with the development of Chinese economy, a lot of foreigners come to China to learn its culture and language. • It is understood that more and more foreigners choose to study Chinese at a Chinese university. When introducing a phenomenon, a formal and objective tone is often used, and the structure “it+be+verb-ed form+that -clause” is often a good choice. E.g. It is claimed/ found/estimated/ reported/ expected/ known/ understood that ... 2.Learning about the language Step 5 Writing Please make a draft by yourselves within 12 minutes. •Proper structure •Formal & objective tone •Proper linking words •Beautiful handwriting Requirements Step 6 Sharing and peer review •Does the introduction sound objective and convincing? •Are there any grammar mistakes in the writing？ •Are there any proper linking words to make the writing logical? •Is the handwriting beautiful? Evaluate the writing according to the requirements: A language for life It has been found that around the world, the number of people learning Chinese at schools, universities, community centres or online is growing. The language has been included in the education systems of more than 75 countries. Over 4,000 overseas universities offer Chinese language courses and it's estimated that about 25 million people are learning Chinese outside China. Never has the demand been greater. As a Chinese, it's interesting that foreigners find our native language fascinating.However, I can understand their fascination, because Chinese is a charming language filled with a long history, beautifully written characters, rich culture and considerable depth in its meaning. Any foreigner who masters the Chinese language would feel that it is a worthy accomplishment. One possible version There are several other reasons why foreigners are choosing to learn Chinese. Tourists may choose to take courses in Chinese before their trip. By learning useful travel expressions, they can navigate their way around the city and carry out basic tasks such as ordering food or negotiating prices. Other foreigners might choose to study Chinese at a Chinese university so that they can apply for jobs that may require a good knowledge of the Chinese language. For example, the China Belt and Road Initiative has created thousands of local jobs in many countries along the Silk Road.Working together with Chinese engineers may require people who can speak Chinese.So possible job applicants would be motivated to learn Chinese as an additional language. There is no doubt that learning Chinese will continue to be popular in the future.Knowing Chinese can lead to many opportunities for both Chinese people and foreigners. Moreover, learning Chinese can broaden people's minds and enrich their lives in many different ways. Homework 1. Surf the Internet to know more about the popularity of learning Chinese. 2. Polish your writing according to the evaluation that has been mentioned in the class. 感谢您的观看 $$