1、Unit 5 Reading and ThinkingExplore the Chinese writing systemCan you recognise these Chinese characters?Warming up口口日日 水水力力田田火火 月月 山山Do you know the following ancient Chinese characters?Look at the title and picture below.Predict what the text is about.This text is probably about the development and
2、 importance of Chinese charactersStep 2.Pre-ReadingStep 3.While-ReadingWhats the main idea of the text?Read the text quickly and match the main ideas of each Para.()Para.1A.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past.()Para.2B.Chinese writing system became welldeveloped and developed into
3、different forms.()Para.3C.Today,the Chinese language is helping to appreciate Chinas culture and history.()Para.4D.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture based language.()Para.5E.One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.()Para.6F.Chinese writing syste
4、m was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.CDAEBFActivityActivity 2 2Whats the writing style of the text?A.Narration B.Argument C.Exposition 记叙文记叙文议论文议论文说明文说明文The passage is organized in the order of _.timetimeScan 2-4 para to find the words and phrases that decribe a time a
5、nd try to make a mind map about the development of Chinese writing system.At thebeginningBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsIn the Qin Dynasty A picture-basedlanguage A well-developed writing systemdifferent formsdevelop in one directionEven todaycommunicate in writingpastpresentActivityActivity 3 3C
6、hoose the best answer according to the text.1.What is China widely known for?A.The many ups and downs in its history.B.B.The Chinese writing system.C.Its modern civilization.D.Its ancient civilization.2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.At the beginning，written Chinese was a
7、hanzi-based language.B.By the Qin Dynasty，these symbols carved by ancient Chinese people had become a well-developed writing system.C.No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.D.By the Shang Dynasty the Chinese writing system began to de
8、velop in one direction.3.How are an increasing number of international students beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history?A.Through the amazing Chinese language.B.By enjoying Chinese paintings.C.By enjoying Chinese calligraphy.D.By paying a visit to China.Write T or F according to Paragraph
9、s 2 to 4.Read and fill.Read and fill.Read and fill.Read and fill.1.How did the written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?Discussion1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geo
10、graphy and dialects?It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.Learning Vocab
11、ulary1.base vt.以为据点；以为基础 n.底部；根据basic adj.基本的；基础的体会base的用法和意义One should always base his opinion on facts.一个人应该始终以事实为依据发表自己的观点。I set down a series of things that are all based on/upon facts.我记下了一系列有事实根据的事情。The base of his argument is that people love peace.他的论点的基础是人类热爱和平。知识小结base.on.以为的基础_ 以为基础/依据be
12、based on/upon即学即练翻译句子I never noticed the letters at the base of the pyramid._医患关系是以信任为基础的。_我从来没有注意到在金字塔基底的字母。The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust.2.date back(to)date from 追溯到；始于体会date短语的用法和意义My interest in stamp collecting dates back to my schooldays.我从学生时代就开始爱好集邮。According to the exper
13、t，the temple has a history dating from the early Tang Dynasty.据专家说这座寺庙的历史可追溯到初唐时期。知识小结date back to和date from一般不用于进行时态，在句中作定语时，常用_形式。现在分词 短语拓展out of date过时，陈旧up to date 最新的，最近的to date 到目前为止Your ID card is out of date；change it for a new one，please.你的身份证过期了，请换新的。即学即练(1)单句语法填空It is said that the histor
14、y of the town _(date)back to 1，400 years ago.In this remote village stands an ancient temple dating _ hundreds of years ago.(2)补全句子All the photographs in this book _ the 1950s.本书中所有照片均始于20世纪50年代。The material is so _ that it hasnt been widely used _.这一材料是最新的，到现在为止还没有得到广泛应用。datesfromdate back to/from
15、up to dateto date 3.variety n.(植物、语言等的)变体；异体；多样化；多变(性)various adj.不同的；各种各样的vary vt.&vi.改变；变化体会variety及其相关词的用法和意义There are a variety of parks in Beijing，where you can have fun.北京有各种各样的公园，在那里你可以玩得愉快。For various reasons，she refused to accept the job.由于种种原因，她拒绝接受这份工作。Our country varies widely in traditi
16、on from one area to another.我们国家各地风俗习惯迥然不同。知识小结a variety ofvarieties of各种各样的；不同种类的_ 在到之间变化即学即练单句语法填空The author gave _(vary)reasons for having written the book.We have _(variety)of flowers in our garden.Teaching methods vary greatly _ school to school.思考表示“多种多样的”短语还有哪些？_vary from.to.variousvarietiesf
17、romkinds of，sorts of等。4.major 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.多数；大半 minority n.少数；少数民族体会major及其相关词的用法和意义Do you know what the major cause of the strike is?你知道这次罢工的_原因是什么吗？She is a history major.That is to say，her major is history.她是历史_。换言之，她的_是历史。Mary is majoring in French at Stanford
18、.玛丽正在斯坦福_法语。Women are in the majority in the company;men are in the minority.在这家公司，女性_，男性占少数。主要专业的学生主修科目主修占大多数知识小结major _主修_ the majority 占大多数即学即练(1)单句语法填空She majored _ English in Beijing University many years ago.The _(major)were graduates from this school.(2)补全句子_ attending the lecture are student
19、s and girls are _.出席讲座的大多数人是学生，而且女生占多数。inininmajorityThe majority of people in the majority 5.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.这一书写体系对于凝聚中华民族和中华文化具有重要意义。【句式解读】of great importance属于“of名词”结构，相当于very important。【用法总结】“of名词”结构中，名词是use/importance/help/v
20、alue/interest/quality/benefit/necessity等时，相当于其名词所对应的形容词，这类名词前可用no，some，any，little，much，great等词修饰。What you are saying is of no interest(not interesting)to me.你说的话让我提不起兴趣。His opinion is considered to be of great value(very valuable).大家一致认为他的观点很有价值。即学即练(1)补全句子The way that he had thought of to deal with
21、 the problem _.他想出来的处理这个问题的方法很有价值。(2)同义句转换This medicine is of no use.This medicine is _.What he said at the meeting was of great value.What he said at the meeting was _.was of great value uselessvery valuable6.Even today，no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all sti
22、ll communicate in writing.即使在今天，无论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写(文字)进行交流。【句式解读】no matter where“无论何地”，在句中引导让步状语从句。【用法总结】(1)no matter where，who，what，etc.不论；不管，引导让步状语从句。No matter where I am，I will always remember I am a Chinese.不管我身在何方，我都会记住自己是个中国人。(2)“no matter疑问词”结构与“疑问词-ever”在用法上的异同：“no matter疑问词”结构只能引导让步
23、状语从句，这时可以和“疑问词-ever”互换。“疑问词-ever”可引导让步状语从句，也可引导名词性从句。whenever，wherever，however等只能引导让步状语从句，不能引导名词性从句。You have to go on no matter what(whatever)difficulties you meet.无论遇到什么困难，你都必须继续做下去。Whoever(No matter who)you are，you must obey the law.不论是谁，都要遵纪守法。Whatever is worth doing should be done well.值得做的事就应该做
24、好。即学即练同义句转换No matter what problem you have，turn to me._，turn to me.However long it takes，well have to find the job._ it takes，well have to find the job.Anyone who wants the book may have it._ the book may have it.You should not give children whatever they want.You should not give children _ they wan
25、t.Whatever problem you have No matter how longWhoever wantsanything that7.means n.方式；方法；途径体会means的用法和意义In addition，we have more choices by means of“wild release”.此外，通过自由分享我们有更多的选择。By no means is he satisfied with the job at present.他目前对这项工作一点也不满意。Every possible means has been tried，but none has work
26、ed.All possible means have been tried，but none has worked.各种可能的办法都尝试了，但没有一种奏效。We can save much time by this means.通过这种方法，我们可以节省大量时间。知识小结_通过；用；借助于by this means 用这种方法_ 绝不；无论如何也不(放在句首时，句子用部分倒装)名师提醒(1)means作主语且有every，each等表示单数意义的词对其进行修饰时，谓语动词用单数。(2)means作主语且有all，several，many，few等表示复数意义的词对其进行修饰时，谓语动词用复数。
27、by means ofby no means即学即练选词填空(by means of/by this means/by no means)_ he turned our attention to what was good in the life.It is _ certain that well finish the project by June.She tried to explain _ sign language.思考means是单复数同形的名词。常见的单复数同形的名词还有哪些？_By this means by no meansby means ofseries(系列)，works
28、(作品；工厂)等。8.regard n.尊重；关注 vt.把视为；看待 regarding prep.关于，至于 体会regard的用法和意义We have high regard for the advanced workers.我们非常尊敬先进工作者。With/In regard to the disease，we can do nothing.关于这种疾病，我们无能为力。He is regarded as a good example to us all.他被看作是我们所有人的好榜样。知识小结_把认为是_ 尊重/不尊重_ 关于，至于 regard.ashave high/low rega
29、rd for.in/with regard to即学即练补全句子Potter is very selfish；he _ anyone else.波特太自私了，他不尊重任何人。The novel _ one of the greatest classic works.这部小说被认为是最伟大的古典作品之一。has no regard foris regarded as9.character n.文字，符号；角色；品质；特点体会character的用法和意义If I take care of my character，my reputation will take care of itself.注意
30、好品行，自有美名声。His words are entirely in character with his actions.他言行完全一致。Hard working conditions build(up)character.艰苦的工作条件能磨炼人的性格。知识小结_适合；相称out of character 不符合某人的性格；不适合，不相称_ 磨炼个性in characterbuild(up)character即学即练写出下列句中character的汉语意思As to his character，he is usually easy-going，but sometimes very seri
31、ous._It is very difficult for foreigners to write Chinese characters._I find all the characters in the film very interesting._ 品质文字角色10.appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi.增值appreciation n.欣赏；感激 体会appreciate的用法和意义Many people cant fully appreciate the importance of regular exercise.许多人没有充分认识到定期锻炼的重要性。I woul
32、d appreciate it if you could give me some advice on how to solve these problems.如果您能给我一些关于如何解决这些问题的建议，我将不胜感激。I appreciate being given the chance to work in your company two years ago.我感谢两年前你给我机会在你公司工作。知识小结appreciate(ones)doing sth感激(某人)做某事_ 要是我将不胜感激。appreciate后接动名词而不可用不定式作宾语，且不能以“人”作宾语。I would appreciate it if.即学即练(1)单句语法填空I would appreciate _ if you could help me with it.Here I sincerely express my _(appreciate)if you could help find the lost suitcase.(2)翻译句子如果你能让我们了解真相，我们将十分感激。_itappreciationWe would appreciate it if you let us know the truth.Thank You
