Unit 3 Our culture, our tresaure Reading Chinese characters 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语译林版选修第三册

Our culture,our treasure Reading Chinese characetrs: foundation of a remarkable writing system 1 Oracle bone inscriptions Lead in 泪 雨 心 酒 鹿 孕 鸟 老 Para. 1: Introduction Para. 2: _____of Chinese characters Para. 4: Para. 5: Para. 6: Conclusion Para. 3: ____________of forming Chinese characters _________ of Chinese characters __________of Chinese characters Origin Different ways Evolution Influence Fast reading What is the significance of the oracle bone inscriptions? The significance of these beautiful inscriptions lies mainly in three aspects. Firstly, since the discovery of them, the mystery surrounding the origin of Chinese characters has started to be revealed. Secondly, they are clear proof that the history of the Chinese writing system stretches back about 3,500 years. Finally, the complexity of these inscriptions suggests that earlier forms of Chinese characters are yet to be discovered. Read Paragraphs 1–2 and answer the following question. Careful reading Read Paragraph 3 and fill in the following table. Examples Ways of forming Chinese characters shan（山） shang（上） xia（下） ming（明） hu（湖） Combining meaning and pronunciation Adding symbols to an existing pictographic character to indicate things Putting together different characters to indicate a new meaning A drawing of something Careful reading Read paragraph 2 and 4 fill in the following table. The evolution of Chinese characters Time Chinese characters Significance Maybe about 5,000 years ago The first characters The earliest Chinese characters were the fruits of our ancestors’ careful observation and striking imagination. The Shang Dynasty The earliest form of Chinese characters ever found to this day The Qin Dynasty _____________________________of the Qin Dynasty The official writing system The oracle bone inscriptions Xiaozhuan Careful reading The evolution of Chinese characters Time Chinese characters Significance The Han Dynasty Lishu A mainstream style of writing in the Han Dynasty; The process of the evolution from Xiaozhuan to Lishu______________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ The Tang Dynasty It eventually progressed into what we now consider to be the standard script. A far-reaching change which promoted __________________________________ In the 1950s marked a revolutionary transformation from ancient characters into modern characters. Kaishu The simplified and standardized Chinese characters mass literacy Careful reading Careful reading Read paragraph5 and fill in the table. Areas Influence of Chinese characters Conclusion China Asia Stories of our ancestors have been passed down in a form that remains accessible to us today and the glorious history of our country has been preserved. Chinese characters have greatly influenced the writing systems in many Asian countries such as Japan and Vietnam, forming the “Chinese character cultural sphere”. Educated people in these countries carefully studied Chinese literary and philosophical texts. Chinese characters hold the key to promoting the transmission of Chinese culture. Critical thinking Why does the author present Yu Guangzhong’s opinion in the last paragraph? The author uses Yu Guangzhong’s opinion to show that Chinese characters are the carriers of Chinese culture, making the reader feel proud to use Chinese characters. Discussion As students,what can you do to help preserve the Chinese culture? As students, it is our responsibility to sustain the development of Chinese culture. First, we can be more responsible by cultivating a deeper understanding of our culture. By taking the time and putting in the effort to learn more about our traditions and customs, we will learn about the history of those traditions and customs, the impact they had on the development of our civilization, and most importantly,their values and wisdom. With this knowledge, we can sustain Chinese culture for generations to come. Second, we should be confident about our culture. We should recognize the uniqueness and advantages of Chinese culture.Especially when encountering foreign cultures, we should notice the similarities and differences between different cultures and be proud of our own. Third, we should take the responsibility to promote Chinese culture both domestically and abroad. For instance, we can make online videos introducing fun facts about Chinese culture, such as the authentic foods of different cities. Besides, we can support excellent Chinese literature works to be translated and spread in other countries. The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the world. $