1、Unit 5 Languages Around The WorldReading and Thinking Reading and Thinking()Lead-inGuess:What does these symbols mean in Chinese?Look at the title and picture below.Predict what the text will be about.1.1Look and predictI predict this text may be about the development of the Chinese writing system t
2、hat connects the past and the present.Chinese characters,ancient symbols Review Main ideaThe 1st sentence:presenting the topic directlyThe 2nd sentence:connecting the proceeding and the following partThe last sentence:making a conclusionRead the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.2
3、Read and find Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.Read
4、 the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.2Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art form.The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and histo
5、ry to the world.Read and find Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.3Scan the textScan:Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.Time expression:1.Year(2020)2.Dynasty(the Qin Dynasty)3.Time phrase(at the beginning)4.Time
6、period(in modern times)5.Noun(today)Scan the textScan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.3Timemodern timesthe Qin Dynasty(227-201 BCE)at the beginningeven todaydates back several thousand yearin modern timesby the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE)todayover the yearsThen wr
7、ite down what happened at each of those important times.3Scan the textTimeWhat happenedmodern timesThe Chinese civilization still continues.at the beginningWritten Chinese was a picture-based language.dates back several thousand yearLonggu appearedby the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE)Symbols ca
8、rved on longgu had become a well-developed writing systemScan the textScan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.3TimeWhat happenedover the yearsThe system developed into different forms,as the Chinese people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and
9、 characters.the Qin Dynasty(227-201 BCE)The system began to develop in one unified direction.even todayChinese people can all still communicate in writing.in modern timesChinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.todayThe Chinese characters are still a v
10、ital part of Chinse culture.Read and discussRead the text again and discuss the questions.41.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing sys
11、tem is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors?detailssubjective answerRead and discussRead the text again and discuss the questions.41.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?It allowe
12、d Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.Read and discussRead the text again and discuss the questions.42.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?People in modern times can read the classic works which we
13、re written by Chinese in ancient times.Read and discussRead the text again and discuss the questions.43.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?1.Political reason:China h
14、as been a unified country ever since Qin Dynasty.2.Geographical reason:China is located mostly in great plain,so the communications between areas are active.Key wordsdespite dspat prep.尽管;虽然;不由自主;=in spite of e.g.Her voice was shaking despite her efforts to control it.尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，声音仍然在颤抖。factor fkt(
15、r)n.因素；因子；economic factor 经济因素 key/crucial/deciding factor 关键的/至关重要的/决定性的因素e.g.Geographical distance is also a factor.地理距离也是个因素。Key wordsbase bes n.基础；基地；根据；vt.基于；把建立在；a military base 军事基地 e.g.She used her familys history as a base for her novel.她以她的家族史作为小说的素材。bone bn n.骨头；尸骨；骨质；e.g.He survived the
16、accident with no broken bones.他在事故中幸免于难，没有骨折。This fish has a lot of bones in it.这种鱼多刺。Key wordssymbol smbl n.象征;标志;符号;记号;symbol of/for sth 的象征e.g.White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures.在西方文化中，白色一向象征纯洁。carve k:v vi./vt.切；切开；雕刻；创制 a carved doorway 雕花的门道e.g.The wood had been carve
17、d into the shape of a flower.木头雕成了花朵状。They carved their initials on the desk.他们把自己姓名的首字母刻在书桌上。Key wordsdynasty dnsti n.王朝；朝代 Qin Dynasty 秦朝秦朝e.g.The Yuan Dynasty established its capital in Dadu,now Beijing.元代建都于大都,即今之北京。variety vrati n.多样;种类;杂耍;变化，多样化;variety of sth（同一事物的）不同式样e.g.This tool can be us
18、ed in a variety of ways.这一工具有多种用途。I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer.所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我心动。Key wordsmajor med(r)adj.主要的;重要的;大调的;主修的（课程）;n.主修科目;大调;陆军少校;主修学生;to play a major role in sth 在某事中起重要作用e.g.Her major is French.她的专业课是法语。I was a major in the war,you know.你知道，战争期间我是一名陆军少校。We have encounte
19、red major problems.我们遇上了大问题。Key words means mi:nz n.方法；手段；收入；means of doing sth 做某事的方法 a person of means 富人 by no means 绝不；丝毫不；一点也不e.g.Television is an effective means of communication.电视是一种有效的通信手段。This is by no means out of the ordinary.这丝毫不足为奇。Key wordsclassic klsk adj.典型的;传统式样的;著名的;classic design
20、古朴典雅的设计e.g.She displayed the classic symptoms of depression.她显现出了忧郁症的典型症状。regard rg:d vt.认为；注视；涉及 sb/sth as sth 把 视为；看待e.g.Her work is very highly regarded.她的工作受到高度评价。Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral.死刑过去被认为是非人道且不道德的。Key wordscharacter krkt(r)n.性格;特点;字母;角色，人物;character traits/d
21、efects性格特点/弱点e.g.Generosity is part of the American character.慷慨是美国人性格的一部分。calligraphy klgrfi n.美术字（体）;书法，笔迹;sb/sth as sth 把 视为；看待e.g.His effortless calligraphy has an unconventional grace of its own.他的书法,信笔写来,十分超脱。His calligraphy is vigorous and forceful.他的书法苍劲有力。Key words appreciate pri:iet vt.感激;
22、欣赏;领会;鉴别;appreciation n.欣赏；鉴赏；e.g.You cant really appreciate foreign literature in translation.看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。She shows little appreciation of good music.她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。Listen and tickComplete the passageComplete the passa
23、ge with the correct words and phrase below.5Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinas _.It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started.Chinese writing was first done by _ symbols onto bones and shells,but as it developed into a writing _,it also developed as a form of art done wit
24、h a brush.It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE-220 CE).civilisationcarvingsystemdates backListen and tickComplete the passageComplete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.5Soon after that,the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beaut
25、iful art form but also a _ of showing the character of the“man behind the brush.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.classicmeansListen and tickGuess the meaningGuess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences.Then look in the
26、 text for the words they are related to.61.Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings,unlike English wordsWhich are spelt out according to how they sound.2.The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.3.A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civ
27、ilised society.4.Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.symbolbasedcivilisationappreciateKey wordssymbol smbl n.象征;标志;符号;symbolise vt.象征；作为的象征symbolic adj.象征的；象征性的e.g.The dove is symbolic of peace.鸽子是和平的象征。In Buddhism they symbolise wisdom.而在佛教中,孔雀则象征着智慧.Key
28、wordsbase bes n.基础；基地；根据；vt.基于；把建立在；basic adj.基本的；首要的e.g.basic information/facts/ideas 基本信息/事实/思想 the basic principles of law 法律的基本原则 Drums are basic to African music.鼓是非洲音乐的基本乐器。Key wordscivilise svlaz vt.使文明;使开化;教化;启发;civilisation adj.基本的；首要的e.g.The girls in a class tend to have a civilizing influ
29、ence on the boys.班上的女生往往能让男生文雅起来。The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and civilization.维多利亚时代的人认为铁路带来了进步和文明。Listen and tickBrainstorming Discuss with your partner the following questions.1.What other influences do writing system have?2.Do you think it is necessary for students t
30、o learn calligraphy at school?International influence;political influence;cultural influence.Yes-cultural heritage,sense of belongings,interesting way to understand culture,improvement of aesthetic sensibilitiesNo heavy pressure,time-wastingHomeworkDo you usually see calligraphy in you daily life(house,restaurant,shop etc.)?Please take photos and guess why people uses calligraphy.Thanks!
