Unit5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 课件 -2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“汉字书写系统：连接过去与现在”，系统呈现汉字从象形文字起源到现代发展的历程，通过词汇复习、图片符号与简体字对比表格导入，帮助学生直观理解汉字起源，构建“过去-现在”的时间脉络学习支架。 其亮点在于融合阅读策略（预测、扫读）与文化探究，通过梳理商朝甲骨文、秦朝统一文字等时间节点培养思维品质，强调书法艺术与文化传播提升文化意识，语言点总结助力语言能力。学生能增强文化自信，教师可高效落实读写目标与核心素养培养。

Words Review 1.billion n._____ 2.native adj._________________________n._______ 3.attitude n.___________ 4.system n.__________________ 5.despite prep.____________ 6.factor n.____________ 7.bone n.____________ 8.symbol n.___________ 9.carve vt.& vi.______ 10.dynasty n.____________ 11.means n.__________________ 12.classic adj._______________ n.________________ 十亿 出生地的；本地的；土著的 本地人 态度；看法 体系；制度；系统 即使；尽管 因素；要素 骨头；骨(质) 符号；象征 雕刻 王朝；朝代 方式；方法；途径 传统的；最优秀的；典型的 经典作品；名著 13.regard n.___________vt.____________ 14.character n._______________________ 15.calligraphy n.________________ 16.affair n.______________________ 尊重；关注 把…视为;看待 文字,符号,角色,品质,特点 书法；书法艺术 公共事务;事件;关系 2 The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present Unit 5 Languages around the world By the end of the class, I will be able to： 1. use some important words and phrases to describe the development of Chinese writing system. 2. apply prediction and scanning strategies for main ideas in reading. 3. arouse the passion for Chinese and build up the confidence in Chinese culture. Learning objectives: 4 雨 火 山 水 picture-based symbols simplified Chinese characters Can you recognize the following symbols? Lead-in 5 How do the Chinese characters develop over time? Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT I think the text is mainly about Pre-reading the history of the Chinese writing system. Prediction Read for structure 1. Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage. Introduction Body Conclusion Topic Its history and development Its importance Part 1 :________ Para. 1 Part 2 :_________ Paras. 2-4 Part 3 :_________ Paras. 5-6 While-reading 8 2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. A. The writing system began to develop in one direction. B. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. C. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world. F. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea. 3. Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1)What is the type of the text? A．Narration(记叙文)． B．Expository Writing(说明文)． C．Argumentative Essay(议论文)． D．Practical Writing(应用文)． √ 10 4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Scan Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. The passage is organized in the order of _____. time 11 China is widely known for its ___________________, which has continued into _____________, despite the many _____________ in its history. There are _____________ why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been _________________________. ancient civilisation Fill in the blanks. modern times ups and downs many reasons the Chinese writing system Careful-reading 1. Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises. What is the function of Para1.? 2. Read Paras. 2-4 carefully and do the following exercises. (1) Find out what happened at each of those important times to show how written Chinese developed. At the beginning：______________________________ Date back several thousand years：_________________________________ By the Shang Dynasty：_____________________________________ Over the years：_______________________________ In the Qin Dynasty：_________________________________ Even today：_______________________ At the beginning Complete the outline Past Written Chinese is a _________ language. Symbols became a ____________ writing system. The system developed into ___________. Chinese writing system began to ___________ ___________. picture-based well-developed different forms develop in one direction In the Qin Dynasty Over the years By the Shang Dynasty Chinese people can all still__________ in writing. People read___________ written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard __________________as an art form. Chinese writing is an important part of ________________. communicate classic words Chinese calligraphy Chinese culture Even today In the modern times Today Present Complete the outline (2) Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction? A．Because people wanted to live in peace. B．Because Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country. C．Because people were willing to communicate in the language. D．Because people were divided geographically. √ (1) How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past? Chinese people in modern times can read and understand the classic works from ancient times. (2) Why is Chinese appreciated by international students? Because China plays a greater role in global affairs. 3. Read Paras. 5-6 carefully and do the following exercises. summary the past Time order（线索一：明线） Connect （线索二：暗线） Chinese writing system the present Importance Connection of great importance(Para.4) an important means(Para. 5) an important part of Chinese culture (Para. 5) plays a greater role in(Para. 6) connect ____________ with ______ connect _______ with _________ Chinese people culture the past the present connect _________ with ___ connect ______ and ________ characters art China the world Post-reading Discussion 1．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？(Creative thinking) paper art food education agriculture powerful government The main reason 1._______ China’s ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning，written Chinese was a picture-based language，which 2.________(date) back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3.____________(crave) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years，there was 4.________ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically, 5.________ (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. why dates were carved a leading Summary 20 Emperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country, making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6.______ one direction. It was of great 7.____________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. People in modern times can read the classic 8._______(work) written by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in 9._______(globe) affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.__________(amaze) language. in importance works global amazing 21 1 connect the past and / with the present 2 be widely known for 3 ancient civilization 4 ups and downs 5 at the beginning 6 a picture-based language 7 date back to 8 a well-developed writing system 9 many varieties of dialects 因……广泛著名 古代文明 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱 起初；首先 以图片为基础的语言；象形语言 追溯到 一种发达的书写体系 Language Points (P62 ~ P63) 连接过去与现在 种类繁多的方言 10 unite ... into ... 11 in one direction 12 be of great importance 13 an important means 14 the high regard for 15 Chinese characters 16 Chinese calligraphy 17 global affairs 18 an increasing number of 将……合并 / 统一成…… 朝着一个方向 非常重要 一种重要的工具 对……的高度关注 汉字 中国书法 Language Points (P62 ~ P63) 越来越多的…… 全球事务 19 appreciate China’s culture 20 specific information 21 carve symbols onto bones and shells 22 a beautiful art form 23 be related to 24 be known as 25 increase your appreciation of Chinese culture 欣赏中国文化 具体信息 把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上 一种美妙的艺术形式 与……相关 作为……而闻名 Language Points (P62 ~ P63) 加强你对中国文化的理解 Homework Review what we have learned and preview language points Thank you! 26 $