Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and thinkingppt课件-（2019）新人教版高中英语必修第一册.rar

1.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each para.Para.1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.Para.2: Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning Para.3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.Para.4： The writing system began to develop in one direction.Para.5： Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form.Para.6 ：The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. - Frank Smith一门语言能带你进入人生旅途，两门语言则为你开启人生旅途中的所有大门。1. base vt basis n.2. symbol n. symbolize v.3. variety n. various adj. 各种各样的, 多方面的 vary vt. 变化4. major adj/n/v majority n. 多数5. character n. characteristic n.特征，特色（常用复数） adj. 特有的，典型的6. global adj. globally adv. globalization n. 全球化7. appreciate vt. appreciation n. 欣赏，鉴别，感谢8. equal adj. equally adv. equality n. 平等，相等9. demand demanding adj. 要求高的，苛刻的10. description n. describe vt. Learning Objectives：1. To comprehend the passage thoroughly by scanning& careful reading. 2.To draw the mind map of the development of Chinese character.3.To recite the first two paragraph. Preparations before class: English book, notebook, pens and your 271BAY & earphones1.system2.despite3.ups and downs4.factor5.based6.base7.date back to8.bone9.shell10.symbol11.carve12.dynasty13.variety14. majoy15.no matter where,who .16.dialect17.means18.classic19.regard20.character21.calligraphy22.global23.affair24.appreciate25.specific26.CETo the speaker: Speak positively clearly, slowly, and confidently . To the audience: Listen carefully to improve your listening and learn from the speech. Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.Before ReadingBefore Reading1.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each para.2.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.3.Do the activity 4、5、6 on page P63.Task-based Reading 20Task-based Reading 201.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each para.Para.1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.Para.2: Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning Para.3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.Para.4： The writing system began to develop in one direction.Para.5： Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form.Para.6 ：The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.Activity 3: Time What happenedmodern timesThe Chinese civilisation still continuesat the beginningWritten Chinese was a picture-based language.dates back several thousand yearsLonggu appearedby the Shang Dynsty (around 1600-1046 BCE)Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system.over the yearsThe writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.the Qin Dynasty（201-227BCE) The Chinese writing 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 vital part of Chinese culture.Activity 4:1.It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.2. Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.3.Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of Chinas agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors(因素）. Besides, education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions.Activity 5:civilisation; carving; system; dates back; means; classicActivity 6:1.symbol 2.based 3.civilisation 4.appreciate Listen to the tape &read after it. Pay attention to pronunciation and intonation.ListeningListening Two clues about this passage:Obvious clue:Hidden clue: timeconnecting present and past people in different areaslanguage and artChina and the world