Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Unit 5 Languages around the world reading and thinking 1 Guessing game rat鼠 ox牛 tiger虎 rabbit兔 dragon龙 snake蛇 horse马 goat羊 monkey猴 rooster鸡 dog狗 pig猪 Jiaguwen (oracle bone script) 12 Symbolic Animals (十二生肖） They were usually carved on animal bones or shells. 马 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 picture-based symbols(象形符号) simplified Chinese characters(简体字) How did picture-based symbols develop into simplified Chinese characters? How do the Chinese characters develop over time? Skimming What’s the text type? A. Narration B. Argumentation C. Exposition 2. The text is mainly about the ________ of the Chinese Writing System. A. development B. different varieties of dialects and characters C. development and importance 3. How does the author organize the development of Chinese Writing System? A. Giving examples B. Following the order of time C. By reasoning Developed into ________________________ Be a part of______________ Became _____ ____________________________________ Began to develop __________________ _________ Began as __________________________ At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years In Qin Dynasty Today How did the Chinese writing system develop? a picture-based language a well- developed writing system different forms in one direction （unified） Chinese culture ... people were divided geographically, ... varieties of dialects and characters.(para.3) Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ... (para.4) Careful Reading 6 Reading materials about them Sharing what you read Presenting your recommendations Timeline (Para 2--4) the Chinese writing system at the beginning Para 2 by the Shang Dynasty Para 3 over the years Para 3 in the Qin Dynasty Para 3-4 today Para 4 a well-developed writing system pictured-based language different forms unified- -began to develop in one direction still communicate in writing What happened at each period of time? Thus, the Chinese writing system can connect the ________ and the __________ . The Chinese writing system has played an important role in the development of our Chinese culture. past present Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm 8 Focus on expressions of importance Connect _______ and ______ people culture connect the past and the present 2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(para.4) 1) Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.(para.5) 4) The high regard for the Chinese writing system …, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(para.5) 3)Today…is still an important part of the Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in global affairs…(para.6) calligraphy characters Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Explore the Chinese writing system Reading and Thinking Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Qin Dynasty Between the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynasty By the Shang Dynasty Several thousand years ago Today Among those times, which one palyed the most important role? Why? With one unified writing system, Chinese people can communicate with each other then develop the culture together. Ancient civilization can survive despite many ups and downs. 11 Chinese writing system Uniting the Chinese people and the culture Activity 3 discussion and sharing roles of the written Chinese of great importance important means an important part of Chinese culture Connecting the China’s present with its past High regard for the chinese writing system - calligraphy Appreciate China’s culture and history through Chinese Importance 12 Critical thinking What is the author’s attitude towards the Chinese writing system? A. positive B. negative C. objective/neutral D. unconcerened 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.P5L3 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. (P6L1) 13 How do the Chinese characters develop over time? Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 topic history and development importance Introduction Body Conclusion Time What happened The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided _____________, leading to many varieties of ___________________. the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one . over the years geographically dialects and characters direction 16 Time Event by the Shang Dynasty several thousand years ago (over the years) in the Qin Dynasty today picture-based symbols carved on longgu well-developed writing system different forms because of geography developed in one direction help to spread China’s culture and history to the world (in global affairs) began developed unified further develops Summarize the time- line of Chinese writing system. ① That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. people culture connects 这里 哪里 咁好 巷口 螳螂 Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm 18 1.How many expressions of importance are mentioned ? That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(para.4) Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.(para.5) The high regard for the Chinese writing system …, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(para.5) Today…is still an important part of the Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in global affairs…(para.6) Connect _______ and ______ people culture connect the past and the present Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm connect culture people connect the world China Thinking 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 high regard for education Thinking Guess the meaning of the underlined word in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to. 1. Many Chinese characters symbolize their meaning, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound. 2. The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters. symbol + ize v. 象征，代表 symbol n. 符号；象征 adj. 基础的，基本的，根本的 Explore the Chinese writing system Reading and Thinking Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Make a language a bridge, instead of a barrier(阻碍). 25 $$