Unit 11 Fantastic Chinese Culture Lesson 4（课件） 2025-2026学年仁爱科普版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“丝绸之路的商人故事”展开，涵盖核心词汇、文化交流主题及阅读技能训练。课堂从新单词学习切入，通过图片讨论激活背景知识，再以课文填空、问答练习为支架，引导学生逐步理解文本，构建语言与文化知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质，通过三位商人的贸易故事展现古代路线的文化连接，结合“一带一路”拓展现代意义，培养家国情怀。采用角色扮演、图表分析等策略，提升语言运用与逻辑思维能力，既帮助学生深化文化理解，也为教师提供丰富的互动教学资源。

Lesson 4 Theme Reading UNIT 11 Fantastic Chinese Culture New Words trader /ˈtreɪdə(r)/ n.商人 warmly /ˈwɔːmli/; /ˈwɔːrmli/ adv.热情地；温暖地；亲切地 rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ v.依赖；依靠 camel /ˈkæml/ n.骆驼 transport /trænˈspɔːt/; /trænˈspɔːrt/ v.运输，运送 /ˈtrænspɔːt/; /ˈtrænspɔːrt/ n.交通运输系统 northwestern /ˌnɔːθˈwestən/; /ˌnɔːrθˈwestərn/ adj.西北的；西北方向的 tradition /trəˈdɪʃn/n. 传统 一、根据首字母或汉语提示补全单词。 1. The silk t_________ came from Chang’an, China. (商人) 2. His usual r_________ took him from Xizang to Sichuan. (路线) 3. They r_________ on camels to transport goods. (依靠) 4. The Silk Road c_________ people and different cultures. (连接) 5. The tea trader wanted to p_________ down the family tradition. (传承) rader oute elied onnects ass ​二、英汉互译 1. the Silk Road ___________ 2. trade between India and China _______________________ 3. rely on camels ____________ 4. pass down the tradition __________ 5. make a living ____________ 6. 体验新文化 ______________________ 7. 爬山涉水 ______________________ 8. 传承家族传统 _____________________________ 9. 向中东出售丝绸 ______________________ 10. 连接不同文化数百年 _________________________________ 丝绸之路 在印度和中国之间贸易 依靠骆驼 传承传统 谋生 experience new cultures cross rivers and mountains pass down the family tradition sell silk to the Middle East connect different cultures for centuries 熟读书本，根据课文内容填空。 Once, three __________ (trade) from different places rested in a small hotel in a desert. The silk trader from Chang’an traveled along the roads _____ the Middle East and Europe, selling Chinese products. People welcomed Chinese culture ________ (warm). The Indian horse trader crossed rivers and mountains from Xizang to Sichuan, and he ________(find) joy in experiencing new cultures. The old tea trader from Shanxi relied on camels and horses to ___________ ________ (运输货物) to northwestern China. For him, trading was not only to _________ ______ ________ (谋生), but also to _______ _______ (传承) family tradition. Today, these ancient routes are _________ (know) as the Silk Road, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and the Shanxi Traders’ Camel Road. And they have connected people and different cultures for centuries. traders to warmly found transport goods make a living pass down known Look at the pictures and answer the following questions. ◆ How did people travel on the Silk Road? ◆ What goods did Chinese traders carry? ◆ What did they bring back to China? Silk, tea, paper and china. Horses, glass, cucumbers and grapes. They ride camels. Look and discuss Look at the pictures about the Silk Road and discuss what you might experience as a trader in ancient times. Picture 1: Picture 2: Picture 3: I would travel with camels and horses, carrying silk and other goods. I would cross the vast desert, facing the hardship of a long journey. I would meet people from other countries and communicate with them. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. Skim and match. Choose suitable title for the text. Famous Traders in Ancient China The Silk Road and Its Stories How to Trade on the Silk Road Skim the text. Choose the best answer. What is the text type? What is the structure of this text? Practical writing(应用文). B. Narration(记叙文). C. Expository writing(说明文). 1 2 3 4 5 A. B. 1 2 3 4 5 Skim and answer. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. Skim and match. What is the main idea of the whole passage? A. How people lived in ancient desert hotels. B. Different kinds of goods sold on the Silk Road. C. Three ancient traders and the cultural value of ancient trade roads. D. The difficulties of travelling in the Tang Dynasty. Read P1 and complete the setting chart. The setting of the story When ______________ Where _________________ _________________ Who ______________ ______________ ______________ Once In a small hotel in a desert A silk trader A horse trader A tea trader Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. 01 The silk trader is from _________, China. The ___________ is from India The tea trader comes from _______, China. Read and answer. Where did each of the three businessmen come from? horse trader Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. Chang’an Shanxi 01 Read and answer. What can we infer from Paragraph 2? A. Chinese silk and goods were popular abroad. B. Traders only sold silk to Middle Eastern countries. C. No one welcomed foreign traders back then. D. The silk trader travelled alone all the way. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. 02 Read and judge. The silk trader traveled alone from Chang'an. People in the Middle East welcomed Chinese silk and goods. Read and fill. 1. The silk trader and his group sold ______ and _________________ to the Middle East and parts of Europe. 2. Chinese culture and products were _________________ everywhere the silk trader went. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. silk welcomed warmly Chinese goods 02 Skim the text. Choose the best answer. Q1. What is the text type? Q2. What is the structure of this text? Practical writing(应用文). B. Narration(记叙文). C. Expository writing(说明文). 1 2 3 4 5 A. B. 1 2 3 4 5 Skim and answer. While-reading While-reading They rested in a small hotel in a desert. No. It was more about passing down the family tradition. Scan the text. Answer the following questions. 1. Where did the three businessmen rest? 2. What was the silk trader like? 3. How did the Indian horse trader learn Chinese? 4. Did the tea trader transport goods to northwestern China just for making a living? He was tall and thin. He learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. /trə'dɪʃn/n. 传统 The setting of the story When ______________ Where _________________ _________________ Who ______________ ______________ ______________ Once In a small hotel in a desert A silk trader A horse trader A tea trader While-reading Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. Read Para. 1 carefully and complete the setting chart. The silk trader is from _________, China. The ___________ is from India The tea trader comes from _______, China. While-reading Where did each of the three businessmen come from? horse trader Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. Chang’an Shanxi Read and judge. The silk trader traveled alone from Chang'an. People in the Middle East welcomed Chinese silk and goods. Read and fill. 1. The silk trader and his group sold ______ and _________________ to the Middle East and parts of Europe. 2. Chinese culture and products were _________________ everywhere the silk trader went. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. silk welcomed warmly Chinese goods While-reading 1. How did the horse trader learn Chinese? The horse trader learned Chinese through ______. school B. trade between India and China C. his friends D. books 2. How did the horse trader feel about the route? The horse trader’s route was ______, but he felt happy. easy B. short C. difficult D. boring Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. While-reading The tea trader and his group used ________ and ________ to transport goods. Read and fill. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. camels horses 1. How did the tea trader transport goods? 2. What was the tea trader’s purpose of trading on this route? For the old tea trader, trading was not only for making a living but also for passing down the __________________. family tradition While-reading Put the following sentences in the correct order according to the paragraph. ① These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. ② The three businessmen’s routes were in the Tang Dynasty. ③ Today, the three routes have special names. A. ①②③ B. ②③① C. ③②① D. ②①③ Read and order. Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. While-reading Read Para. 2-4 carefully and complete the following chart. Characters Characters’ Actions Characters’ Motives The silk trader _____________ The tea trader Sold __________________ To bring Chinese culture and products to other countries Traded between India and China To _____________________ ________________________ Did business with people ______________________ To make a living and ______ ________ the family tradition silk and Chinese goods The horse trader find joy in experiencing new cultures pass down in northwestern China While-reading Read part 2 (Para. 2-4) carefully. Pay attention to the underlined words and learn to monitor and clarify your comprehension. I stop and ask ... I do something ... Now I understand ... What is the significance of the routes they travel? I summarize each trader’s story. The routes connect people and different cultures. While-reading Step 1：Monitor-- Step 2：Clarify-- Step 3：Confirm I stop and ask ... I do something ... Now I understand ... I re-read the three traders’ story. It was really difficult for them to trade at that time, but they still tried their best and made a huge contribution to bringing different cultures together. Read part 2 (Para. 2-4) carefully. Pay attention to the underlined words and learn to monitor and clarify your comprehension. While-reading Why does the writer put “relied” here instead of “used”? Step 1：Monitor-- Step 2：Clarify-- Step 3：Confirm Read Para. 5 carefully and answer the questions. 1. What are the three routes known as? 2. What do the three routes mean to us now? The Silk Road, the Ancient Tea Horse Road and the Shanxi Traders’ Camel Road. These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. While-reading Once, in a desert, three businessmen rested in a small hotel. They came from different places: a silk trader from Chang'an, China, a horse trader from India, and a tea trader from Shanxi, China. The silk trader was a tall and thin man. He traveled with a group from Chang'an. They sold silk and Chinese goods along the roads to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Everywhere they went, people welcomed Chinese culture and products warmly. The horse trader, an Indian man, learned Chinese through the trade between India and China. His usual route took him from Xizang to Sichuan. He crossed rivers and mountains. The route was difficult, but he found joy in experiencing new cultures. The tea trader, an old man from Shanxi, came with a long line of traders. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to northwestern China. For the old man, trading on this route was not just for making a living; it was more about passing down the family tradition. This is the story of the three businessmen and their routes during the Tang Dynasty. Today, these routes are known as "the Silk Road" "the Ancient Tea Horse Road", and "the Shanxi Traders' Camel Road". These routes connect people and different cultures for centuries. 在沙漠里 come from 来自 沿路 welcome…warmly 热烈欢迎,warmly adv. 温暖地；热情地 通过贸易 翻山越岭 find joy in… 在…… 中找到乐趣 rely v. 依赖；信赖；指望. rely on sb. / sth.=depend on 依赖某人/某物。rely on doing sth.依靠做某事。rely on sb. to do依靠/指望/相信某人做某事” 运输货物 make a living 谋生 pass down 传承 在唐朝 连接人们与文化 被称为 Activity 4 Fill in the blanks with the proper words from the text with the help of the first letters. 1. When Chinese traders reached Europe, people there all wanted to buy their p_________. 2. The main purpose of the Silk Road was to t________ goods. 3. Chinese c________ and products are very popular in other countries. 4. The horse trader traveled through many rivers and m_________ on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. roducts rade ulture ountains Post-reading Step 1: Get Ready Post-reading Activity 5 Group work. In group of three, act out the desert hotel scene with the three businessmen according to the text. Perform the desert hotel scene in front of the class. (在全班面前演绎沙漠酒店的场景) Speak loudly and clearly. (大声、清晰地表达) Follow the text strictly. (严格按照课文内容演绎) Step 2: Prepare Your Performance Step 3: Act Out the Scene Work in groups of 3. (3 人一组) Assign roles: Each student acts as one of the 3 businessmen. (分配角色：每位同学扮演一位商人) Find your lines: Mark all the lines of your character in the text. (在课文中标出自己角色的所有台词) Memorize your lines. (背熟台词) Add actions & feelings: Use body language and tone to show the businessmen's feelings (e.g. impatient, surprised). (加入动作和情绪：用肢体语言和语气表现商人的心情) Practice together: Make sure your lines flow naturally. (小组合练：确保对话衔接自然) In the past, the ancient routes connected people and different cultures. Today, the Belt and Road Initiative boost economic prosperity. Both of them aim to shape a brighter shared future! We learn: Summary • the stories of the three businessmen and their trade routes in ancient China. • how the Silk Road and other ancient trade routes connected people and cultures. • find out the details about the three businessmen, their actions and motives from the text. • complete the chart and fill in the blanks to organize information about the ancient trade routes. We can: Basic (基础) Improving(提升) Extend (拓展) 完成教材 Activity 3 人物图表、Activity 4 首字母填空练习，背诵本课核心词汇并能准确默写 3 个核心短语。 用英语写出三位商人的故事，每条用一般过去时，至少包含 3 个核心短语。 制作一张 “My Silk Road Map” 小卡片，画出丝绸之路路线图，用英文标注关键地点、商品与文化交流成果。 Homework The ancient Silk Road was not just a road for business. It was a road of communication, understanding and friendship. The Belt and Road carries on this same old spirit. the Silk Road 丝绸之路 The Belt and Road 一带一路 Well done! See you next class! Keep exploring the fantastic Chinese culture! Thank you! 2025 Blues 121290.555 Lavf59.14.100 $