Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and thinking The Chinese Writing System 课件-2025-2026学年人教版高中英语必修第一册

Unit5 Languages Around the World Period 2 Reading and Thinking Explore the Chinese Writing System Learning Objectives 1. Learn about the history of Chinese Writing System 2. Practice new words in the context Check your Homework civilisation carving system dates back means classic Several thousand ys ago By the Shang Dynasty Between SD and QD Qin Dynasty Today 1. Find words or phrases that describe a time. 2. Write down what happened at each time. Check your Homework Between SD and QD 1. Find words or phrases that describe a time. 2. Write down what happened at each time. Check your Homework picture-based language symbolic language different forms unified language popular language Para 1: ① China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. ② There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present acts as a bridge summary: The Chinese writing system is the main reason for the lasting Chinese civilisation. the relation between civilisation and WS continuous/ uninterrupted Para 2: ①At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.②It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu——animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. ③Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. spoken ,which Para 3: ①By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.②Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.③This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty. geography - geographical ,which led to because During/ As years passed by Para 4: ①Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. ②That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. ③Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. wherever whatever uni- unite united unify unified was important imfluential Para 5: ①Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. ②People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.③The 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. , (which was) Para 6: ①Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. ②As 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. growing What is the significance of Chinese Writing System? unite connect play a greater role in null 29074.482 null 22386.982 null 32966.8 null 28865.498 null 29832.05 null 23928.242 $