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Reading for writing
Unit 1
In this class, you will
learn about Liang Qichao and "The Young China" through reading;
get key information from the reading passage;
discuss the youth's role and responsibility in building China;
learn to write a passage about youth.
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Homework
Have you heard this famous poem before?
What’s its name ?
《少年中国说》The young China
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make history
hope
youth
take action
future
What do you think the poem is about?
It might be about _______. It tells us that young people are the ______ of China. They should ___________ to build a bright ________and______________.
Who is the writer?
What might he want young people to do?
He wants young people to take action and make China strong.
Liang Qichao
youth
hope
take action
future
make history
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Who he was
What he did
His famous work
1 Liang Qichao was a well-known writer and educator in China. He wrote many articles to encourage and guide young people. "The Young China" is one of his most famous works.
Read para 1. and fill in the table.
About Liang Qichao
Details
a well-known__________ and ___________ in China.
wrote articles to_____________ and __________ young people.
______________________________
writer
educator
encourage
guide
“The Young China”
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2 The turn of the 20th century was China's darkest moment. The country and its people faced great difficulties. Liang believed that young people were the hope of the nation. In "The Young China", he called on young people to shoulder the responsibility and take action to make China strong and energetic.
Read para 2. and complete the chart.
Cause: Why did Liang write "The Young China"?
China was in its 1________________ moment.
People faced 2_________________________.
Effect 1: What did he believe?
Young people were_____________________ 3__________________________
Effect 2: What did he call for?
To 4_______________________and 5_____________.
Result: What was the goal?
Make China 6________________________________.
darkest
great difficulties
the hope of the nation
shoulder the responsibility
take action
strong and energetic
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2 The turn of the 20th century was China's darkest moment. The country and its people faced great difficulties. Liang believed that young people were the hope of the nation. In "The Young China", he called on young people to shoulder the responsibility and take action to make China strong and energetic.
Why does para. 2 start with “ darkest moment” instead of directly saying “ young people are hope” ?
Liang wants to show the big problems China faced. Then he says young people are the hope. This makes readers feel: youth are really important.
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3 Liang strongly believed in the strength of young people. He described them as full of energy and hope. He was sure that they could build a bright future for China.
Read para 3. and choose.
What does "strength" mean in this paragraph?
A.The power to do things or deal with problems.
B.The time when someone is young and strong.
C.The length of a piece of string or rope.
How did Liang feel about young people?
A. He was worried that they were too lazy to work hard.
B. He was sure they could create a good future for China.
C. He was sorry that they had no time to enjoy their life.
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3 Liang strongly believed in the strength of young people. He described them as full of energy and hope. He was sure that they could build a bright future for China.
Read para 3. and choose.
Why does the writer use "believed", "described" and "was sure"?
A. To show Liang's feelings became stronger and stronger.
B. To tell readers what young people did every day.
C. To explain why China had a dark history at that time.
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4 Below are the best-known lines from "The Young China". The sentences are short, but the message is clear: when young people grow, the nation grows, too. Although it would be a hard task, Liang believed that China's youth would make history. His words still encourage today's teenagers to work hard for the future of the country.
What is the message of "The Young China" according to the paragraph?
Read para 4. and answer.
When young people grow, the nation grows, too.
What did Liang believe about China's youth?
He believed that China's youth would make history.
Why does the writer say "the sentences are short, but the message is clear"?
The poem looks simple but has deep meaning. Short sentences can still be powerful.
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Complete the file with words and expressions from the passage.
About “ The Young China”
Writer: Liang Qichao, a 1______________ writer and educator.
Main idea:
well-known
Young people were the 2 _________ of the nation. They should shoulder the responsibility and take action to make China 3_________________________. They could build a bright 4____________ for China. China’s youth would 5____________________.
hope
strong and energetic
future
make history
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a The duty of the times falls on us youth alone. If we are wise, China will be wise; If we are wealthy, China will be wealthy; If we are strong, China will be strong; If we are independent, China will be independent; If we are free, China will be free;
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b Blue sky over our heads, yellow earth under our feet. Deep history in our hearts, wide land before our eyes. Our future is as endless as the ocean. It will be great and bright.
c So beautiful is our young China. It will stand forever in the world! So strong are our Chinese youth. They will rise along with our motherland!
Shows admiration for the youth of China.
Describes the beauty of the country and the future of the young China.
Tells young people that they are important for China’s future.
Match the parts of the poem to their descriptions.
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What does the word “ we” refer to?
A. old people
B. Chinese youth
C. teachers
What kind of China do young people need to build?
wise(睿智的)
故今日之责任,不在他人,而全在我少年。
少年智则国智;少年富则国富;少年强则国强;少年独立则国独立;少年自由则国自由。
wealthy (富足的)
strong(强健的)
independent (独立的)
free (自由的)
Part a
a The duty of the times falls on us youth alone.
If we are wise, China will be wise;
If we are wealthy, China will be wealthy;
If we are strong, China will be strong; If we are independent, China will be independent;
If we are free, China will be free;
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Why does Liang repeat “ If we are..., China will be” five times?
故今日之责任,不在他人,而全在我少年。
少年智则国智;少年富则国富;少年强则国强;少年独立则国独立;少年自由则国自由。
Part a
a The duty of the times falls on us youth alone.
If we are wise, China will be wise;
If we are wealthy, China will be wealthy;
If we are strong, China will be strong; If we are independent, China will be independent;
If we are free, China will be free;
Repeating makes the words more powerful. The more repeats, the stronger the message feels.
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Blue sky over our heads, yellow earth under our feet.
Deep history in our hearts, vast land before our eyes.
Our future is as endless as the ocean. It will be great and bright.
Where are we?
Above us: __________ sky.
Below us: __________earth.
Inside us: ___________history.
Before us:___________land
blue
yellow
deep
wide
Part b
Where will we go?
Our future is _______________
It will be ______and _______.
as endless as the ocean
great
bright
纵有千古,横有八荒。
前途似海,来日方长。
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c So beautiful is our young China. It will stand forever in the world! So strong are our Chinese youth. They will rise along with our motherland!
美哉我少年中国,与天不老!
壮哉我中国少年,与国无疆!
Part c
What emotion(情感) does Part c mainly express?
A. sadness about China's past sufferings
B. worry about future challenges
C. admiration and pride for young China and its youth
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Think and share
What inspired Liang to write this work?
The turn of the 20th century was China's darkest moment.
Liang wrote it out of love for his motherland.
He wanted to encourage young people to save the nation.
What responsibilities should young people take on according to Liang?
Young people should make China wise, wealthy, strong, independent, and free.
As a teenager, what are your duties in building modern China today?
Study hard
Respect others
Protect the environment
Be responsible citizens
Contribute to our country’s development
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Imagine Liang Qichao is standing in front of you. He asks...
What would you say to him?
I wrote 'The Young China' over 100 years ago. Do you think my hopes have come true?
Yes, Mr. Liang, your hopes have come true. China is no longer the "sick man of East Asia." We have built a strong, prosperous modern country. And we, the young generation, will continue to shoulder the responsibility to make China even greater. The young China is forever young!
Do you know another work about youth?
Writing
Write an introduction to Li Dazhao’s “ Youth”.
审人称:_________________
审时态:_________________
Step 2: 列提纲
Beginning
Step 1: 审题
Introduce the writer and the main idea
Body
Share your favourite lines and the writer’s view on youth
Ending
State your own thoughts on youth
第一人称
一般现在时
Write an introduction to Li Dazhao’s “ Youth”.
Who is the writer?
Li Dazhao. He was a great thinker in China.
What is the main idea of the work?
The poem talks about young people should be brave. They should break old rules and go to the light.
What are your favourite lines from the work? Why do you like them?
My favourite line is “Break through all the nets of history.” I like it because it tells us not to be afraid of old things. We can make a new future.
Write an introduction to Li Dazhao’s “ Youth”.
What does the writer think about young people?
The writer thinks young people are strong. They can change the country.
What do you want to say to finish your introduction?
I want to say: let‘s be brave like Li Dazhao said. Study hard and help China be strong.
Writing
Sample
Youth” is a famous work by Li Dazhao. He was a great thinker in China.The main idea is young people should be brave. They should not be afraid of old rules. They should break the nets of history and go from darkness to light.
My favourite line is “Break through all the nets of history.” I like it because it gives me courage. It tells me to move forward and not look back.Li Dazhao believes that young people have power. They can change the country and make a bright future.
I think every student should remember his words. Let‘s take action and be strong. As Liang Qichao said, “If we are strong, China will be strong.”
Para1:Introduce the writer and the main idea
Para2:Share your favourite lines and the writer’s view on youth
Para3:State your own thoughts on youth
Homework
Must do:
Polish your writing.
Choose to do:
Prepare a 1-minute speech: “If I want to make China stronger, I will...”
Reading for writing
Unit 1
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