（2021新人教版）高中英语必修第一册-Unit 5 Languages around the World Reading and Thinkingppt课件.pptx

1、 Reading and Thinking picture-based symbols simplified Chinese characters Free talk:Can you recognize the symbols on the picture? Do you know how Chinese characters developed? Prediction: The Chinese Writing system: connecting the past and the present the development of Chinese characters topic focu

2、s at the beginning over the years today by the Shang dynasty Qin Dynasty Task 1: Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. the development of the Chinese writing system Read the text quickly and check if the guesses are correct. Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find

3、 specific information, such as dates or numbers. What happened at each of the important times? At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based 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. Som

4、e of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BC), 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 varie

5、ties of dialects and characters.This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE). 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 begin

6、ning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. . Task 2:Focus on the functions of the Chinese writing system. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing syst

7、em 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 Chinas present is connected with its past. People i

8、n 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. connects

9、the past with the present connects people with culture connects characters with art 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 Chinas cult

10、ure and history through this amazing language. connects China with the world Task 3:Do you think Chinese writing system important for China? Find supporting sentences from the text. important 1. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 2. Written Chinese

11、 has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with Chinas past. 4. The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture. 3. The high regard for the Chinese wrtting system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, kno

12、wn as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Task 4:think about the structure of the passage WhatTopicPara 1 How Development Function Why Importance Paras 2-6 Task 5:Make a speech in our class to call on your classmates to make the Chinese writing system known to

13、 more people.Your speech should include: 1. a topic; 2. the development, functions and importance of the Chinese writing system； 3. a conclusion Dear fellow students Why can Chinese civilization continue all the way through into modern times? There are many reasons for it, but one of the main factor

14、s has been the Chinese writing system. First of all, the Chinese writing system is of great importance in connecting the past with the present. It began as symbols carved on longgu several thousand years ago, some of which can still be seen in todays hanzi. It is also a very important means of conne

15、cting the people with culture. In the Qin Dynasty, it developed in one direction. So, even today, people still can communicate with each other. Besides, it can also connect characters with art for Chinese characters have developed into an important art form- Chinese calligraphy. Whats more, it even

16、connects China with the world. many foreign students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through it. As a Chinese, Im really proud of the amazing Chinese writing system. Its really an honor for us to do something to help develop it, like writing Chinese characters well and introducing the system clearly to foreign friends.