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

Unit5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 1 Lead-in Can you recognize these symbols? What characters are they? 口 日 水 力 田 火 月 山 Chinese Calligraphy Official script Seal script Running script Standard script Cursive script Inscription on bones Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT Activity 1 Reading tip1:Predicting The Chinese writing system Topic Connecting the past and the present Main idea: the passage is mainly about the of the writing system. Focus history Words Review system despite ups and downs factor based base date back (to…) bone shell n. 体系；制度；系统 prep. 即使；尽管 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱 n. 因素；要素 adj. 以(某事)为基础的；以…… 为重要部分(或特征)的 v. 以……为据点;以……为基础 n. 底部；根据 追溯到 n. 骨头；骨(质) n. 壳；壳状物 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. Words Review classic regard character calligraphy global affair appreciate specific CE adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的 n. 经典作品；名著 n. 尊重；关注 v. 把……视为；看待 n. 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点 n. 书法；书法艺术 adj. 全球的；全世界的 n. 公共事务；事件；关系 vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi. 增值 adj. 特定的；明确的；具体的 (Common Era) 公元 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 7 The past The present connect Chinese people in modern times can read and understand classic works from ancient times. Part3(Para.5-6) Importance Careful reading Careful reading how Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Explore the Chinese writing system Reading and Thinking Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. The text is mainly about the ____________ and __________ of Chinese characters. development importance Style 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. The Chinese writing system is one of the 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 gradually developed into different forms. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form. The writing system began to develop in one direction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Skimming: Read the passage and match the main idea of each paragraph. Scanning Read for details Today China plays a greater role in______________, Chinese characters have been more popular among an increasing number of _____________________. global affairs international students How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 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. Thinking What does each “importance” refer to? 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 its past. (Para. 5) The high regard for the Chinese writing system…as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para. 5) …the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs…(Para. 6) connect _____________ with ____________ connect _____________ with ____________ connect _____________ with ____________ connect _____________ with ____________ people culture the past the present language art China world 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 What happened even today Chinese people can all still ____________ in writing. Chinese people can read the classic works were written by Chinese in ancient times. today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of . in modern times communicate which Chinese culture 17 定语从句 1) China is widely known for its ancient civilization ________ has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. 2) There are many reasons ________this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 3) It dates back several thousands years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on ________ symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. which why which 根据reason在句中所作的成分 Can you tell me the good reason_________ he gave you? that 18 4) Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time _________people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.5) Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ____________the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.6) Written Chinese has also become an important means by ______ China's present is connected with its past. when where/in which which 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 3. A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilized society. 4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture. appreciate vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi. 增值 n. 欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏 civilization n. 文明社会；文明，文化 civilized adj. 文明的，开化的 Thanks 22 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 第一册 2019-08-09 273364.16 $$