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One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
—Frank Smith
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Vocabulary & Reading
Learning Objective:
1. Topic reading;
2. Vocabulary Learning
3. Reading & Thinking;
4. Homework.
Topic Reading
English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will dominate the internet—but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.
That’s because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don’t have to worry about their accent.
Users of social media already socialize in a number of different “Englishes” including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they’re now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language—English—to reach global customers.
The widespread communication in many forms of English is a great example of how languages grow. Languages do not stay fixed; they change as people use them.
Vocabulary Learning
Word meaning matching
( )1. factor A. n.方言
( )2. system B. n.王朝;朝代
( )3. vocabulary C. n.因素;要素
( )4. calligraphy D. n.词汇
( )5. dynasty E. n.体系;制度;系统
( )6. carve F. n.书法;书法艺术
( )7. dialect G. vt.& vi.雕刻
( )8. gap H. n.间隔;开口;差距
( )9. point of view I. (历史、人生的)沉浮;兴衰;荣辱
( )10. ups and downs J. 观点,看法
Word dictation
1. ___________ prep. 即使;尽管
2. ___________ n. 态度;看法
3. ___________ adj. 主要的;重要的;大的 n. 主修课程;主修学生 vi.主修;专门研究
4. ___________ n. 方式;方法;途径
5. ___________ n. 文字;符号;角色;品质;特点
6. ___________ vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会vi.增值
7. ___________ n. 同等的人;相等物 adj.相同的;同样的
8. ___________ n. 尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待
9. ___________ adj. 特定的;明确的;具体的
10. ___________ n. & vi. 斗争;奋斗;搏斗
11. ___________ adj. 出生地的;本地的;土著的 n. 本地人
12. ___________ vi. 提到;参考;查阅 vt.查询;叫……求助于
13. ___________ vt. 以……为据点;以……为基础 n. 底部;根据
14. ___________ n. 符号;象征
15. ___________ n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化
16. ___________ adj. 传统的;最优秀的;典型的 n. 经典作品;名著
17. ___________ adj. 全球的;全世界的
18. ___________ vt. 恳求;祈求;哀求
19. ___________ n. 要求;需求 vt.强烈要求;需要 vi.查问
20. ___________ vt. 联系;讲述
Reading & Thinking
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picturebased language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over 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. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The 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.
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As 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.
Vocabulary expansion
1. refer vi.提到;参考;查阅vt.查询;叫……求助于→ ___________ n. 指称关系;参考
2.___________ vt.以……为据点;以……为基础n.底部;根据→___________ adj.以(某事)为基础的;以……为重要部分(或特征)的→basic adj.基本的;基础的→basis n. 基础
3. vary vt.& vi.使多样化;变化→___________ n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化→various adj.不同的;各种各样的
4. globe n. 球体;地球仪;地球→___________ adj.全球的;全世界的
5.___________ vt.欣赏;重视;感激;领会 vi.增值→appreciation n. 欣赏;感激;感谢
6.___________ n. 同等的人;相等物 adj.相同的;同样的→equally adv.相同地;同样地→equality n. 平等
7. describe vt.& vi.描述;描写→___________ n. 描写(文字);形容
8.___________ adj.主要的;重要的;大的 n. 主修课程;主修学生 vi.主修;专门研究→majority n. 大部分;大多数
9.___________ n. 尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待→regarding prep.关于
10.___________ n. 要求;需求 vt.强烈要求;需要 vi.查问→demanding adj.要求高的;费力的;费时的;苛求的
11.___________ vt.联系;讲述→___________ n. 关系;联系→related adj.相关的;有联系的→relative adj.相对的;相比较而言的 n. 亲戚
Read again, and finish the following exercises.
Ⅰ. Main-idea matching
1. Para. 1
2. Para. 2
3. Para. 3
4. Para. 4
5. Para. 5
6. Para. 6
A. At the beginning,written Chinese was a picturebased language.
B. The Chinese writing system has a great effect on the ancient civilisation of China.
C. The Chinese writing system developed into different forms.
D. Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.
E. The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
F. The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture in modern times.
Ⅱ. Read the text and choose the best answer.
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. The development of Chinese writing system.
B. The effect of Chinese writing system.
C. The important role of Chinese writing system.
D. The development and effect of Chinese writing system.
2. What do you think is one of the main factors that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive?
A. Chinese writing system. B. Chinese wisdom.
C. Chinese hard work. D. Chinese spoken language.
3. What is China widely known for?
A. The many ups and downs in its history.
B. The Chinese writing system.
C. Its modern civilisation.
D. Its ancient civilisation.
4. Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction?
A. People wanted to live in peace.
B. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C. People were willing to communicate in one language.
D. People were divided geographically.
5. How do foreigners appreciate China’s culture and history?
A. Through classic works. B. Through music.
C. Through the Chinese language. D. Through a picturebased language.
Homework
1. Write a passage according to the following information.
Suppose you are Li Hua. Your school’s English newspaper is holding a writing contest themed “Languages Around the World”. Please submit an article. Your writing should cover:
Languages are carriers of cultures;
The significance of respecting language diversity.
Note:
About 80 words.
Languages Around the World
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Search some information about Frank Smith.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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$One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
—Frank Smith
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Vocabulary & Reading
Learning Objective:
1. Topic reading;
2. Vocabulary Learning
3. Reading & Thinking;
4. Homework.
Topic Reading
English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will dominate the internet—but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.
That’s because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don’t have to worry about their accent.
Users of social media already socialize in a number of different “Englishes” including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they’re now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language—English—to reach global customers.
The widespread communication in many forms of English is a great example of how languages grow. Languages do not stay fixed; they change as people use them.
Vocabulary Learning
Word meaning matching
( )1. factor A. n.方言
( )2. system B. n.王朝;朝代
( )3. vocabulary C. n.因素;要素
( )4. calligraphy D. n.词汇
( )5. dynasty E. n.体系;制度;系统
( )6. carve F. n.书法;书法艺术
( )7. dialect G. vt.& vi.雕刻
( )8. gap H. n.间隔;开口;差距
( )9. point of view I. (历史、人生的)沉浮;兴衰;荣辱
( )10. ups and downs J. 观点,看法
【答案】1—5 CEDFB 6—10 GAHJI
Word dictation
1. ___________ prep. 即使;尽管
2. ___________ n. 态度;看法
3. ___________ adj. 主要的;重要的;大的 n. 主修课程;主修学生 vi.主修;专门研究
4. ___________ n. 方式;方法;途径
5. ___________ n. 文字;符号;角色;品质;特点
6. ___________ vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会vi.增值
7. ___________ n. 同等的人;相等物 adj.相同的;同样的
8. ___________ n. 尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待
9. ___________ adj. 特定的;明确的;具体的
10. ___________ n. & vi. 斗争;奋斗;搏斗
11. ___________ adj. 出生地的;本地的;土著的 n. 本地人
12. ___________ vi. 提到;参考;查阅 vt.查询;叫……求助于
13. ___________ vt. 以……为据点;以……为基础 n. 底部;根据
14. ___________ n. 符号;象征
15. ___________ n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化
16. ___________ adj. 传统的;最优秀的;典型的 n. 经典作品;名著
17. ___________ adj. 全球的;全世界的
18. ___________ vt. 恳求;祈求;哀求
19. ___________ n. 要求;需求 vt.强烈要求;需要 vi.查问
20. ___________ vt. 联系;讲述
【答案】1. despite 2. attitude 3. major 4. means 5. character 6. appreciate 7. equal 8. regard
9. specific 10. struggle 11. native 12. refer 13. base 14. symbol 15. variety 16. classic 17. global 18. beg 19. demand 20. relate
Reading & Thinking
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picturebased language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over 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. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The 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.
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As 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.
Vocabulary expansion
1. refer vi.提到;参考;查阅vt.查询;叫……求助于→ ___________ n. 指称关系;参考
2.___________ vt.以……为据点;以……为基础n.底部;根据→___________ adj.以(某事)为基础的;以……为重要部分(或特征)的→basic adj.基本的;基础的→basis n. 基础
3. vary vt.& vi.使多样化;变化→___________ n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化→various adj.不同的;各种各样的
4. globe n. 球体;地球仪;地球→___________ adj.全球的;全世界的
5.___________ vt.欣赏;重视;感激;领会 vi.增值→appreciation n. 欣赏;感激;感谢
6.___________ n. 同等的人;相等物 adj.相同的;同样的→equally adv.相同地;同样地→equality n. 平等
7. describe vt.& vi.描述;描写→___________ n. 描写(文字);形容
8.___________ adj.主要的;重要的;大的 n. 主修课程;主修学生 vi.主修;专门研究→majority n. 大部分;大多数
9.___________ n. 尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待→regarding prep.关于
10.___________ n. 要求;需求 vt.强烈要求;需要 vi.查问→demanding adj.要求高的;费力的;费时的;苛求的
11.___________ vt.联系;讲述→___________ n. 关系;联系→related adj.相关的;有联系的→relative adj.相对的;相比较而言的 n. 亲戚
【答案】1. reference 2. base; based 3. variety 4. global 5. appreciate 6. equal 7. description 8. major 9. regard 10. demand 11. relate; relation
Read again, and finish the following exercises.
Ⅰ. Main-idea matching
1. Para. 1
2. Para. 2
3. Para. 3
4. Para. 4
5. Para. 5
6. Para. 6
A. At the beginning,written Chinese was a picturebased language.
B. The Chinese writing system has a great effect on the ancient civilisation of China.
C. The Chinese writing system developed into different forms.
D. Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.
E. The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
F. The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture in modern times.
【答案】1—6 BACEDF
Ⅱ. Read the text and choose the best answer.
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. The development of Chinese writing system.
B. The effect of Chinese writing system.
C. The important role of Chinese writing system.
D. The development and effect of Chinese writing system.
2. What do you think is one of the main factors that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive?
A. Chinese writing system. B. Chinese wisdom.
C. Chinese hard work. D. Chinese spoken language.
3. What is China widely known for?
A. The many ups and downs in its history.
B. The Chinese writing system.
C. Its modern civilisation.
D. Its ancient civilisation.
4. Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction?
A. People wanted to live in peace.
B. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C. People were willing to communicate in one language.
D. People were divided geographically.
5. How do foreigners appreciate China’s culture and history?
A. Through classic works. B. Through music.
C. Through the Chinese language. D. Through a picturebased language.
【答案】1—5 DADBC
Homework
1. Write a passage according to the following information.
Suppose you are Li Hua. Your school’s English newspaper is holding a writing contest themed “Languages Around the World”. Please submit an article. Your writing should cover:
Languages are carriers of cultures;
The significance of respecting language diversity.
Note:
About 80 words.
Languages Around the World
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Languages Around the World
Languages are precious treasures that carry different cultures and civilizations across the globe. Each language records a nation’s history and reflects its unique customs and values.
Nowadays, countless languages exist worldwide, making our world diverse and lively. Respecting different languages helps bridge cultural gaps and promote global communication.
Therefore, we should value every language. Only by embracing linguistic diversity can we better understand the world and live in harmony.
2. Search some information about Frank Smith.
Frank Smith
Frank Smith is a wellknown figure in modern business consulting. With over thirty years of practical experience, he has founded and run several companies covering manufacturing, retail and professional services.
He devotes himself to improving workplace culture. Many firms under his guidance achieve much higher employee engagement than the national average. As a popular public speaker and trainer, he shares practical ideas to help businesses grow healthier and motivate their staff.
Frank believes meaningful work can lift people’s lives. His speeches and business courses attract audiences from different industries, making him an influential voice in modern corporate management.
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