Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （ppt课件）(001)-2022新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第一册.pptx

1、Unit 5Languages around the worldasLearning aims1.Figure out the usage of languages and discuss to explain your reasons for learning foreign languages by listening to a speech.2.Summarize the development of Chinese writing system and recognize the importance and value of learning foreign languages；3.

2、Cultivate the awareness of promoting Chinese cultures and learn from excellent foreign cultures.Pre-readingboneNew wordsshellsymbolcarvecalligraphyPhrases 1.1.因为因为被熟知被熟知2.2.一直一直延续延续到到3.3.浮浮浮浮沉沉沉沉4.4.起初起初5.5.追溯到追溯到6.6.在在上雕刻上雕刻7.7.导致导致8.8.非常重要非常重要9 9.对对的高度重视的高度重视10.10.在在发挥更大的作用发挥更大的作用be widely known f

3、orall the way through intoups and downsat the beginningdate back tocarveonlead tobe of great importancethe high regard forplay a greater roleVideo time Look at the title and picture.Predict what the text will be about.The Chinese writing system:Connecting the past with the presenttopicfocusWhile-rea

4、dingTask 1-Skimming whats the main idea of the text?A.The writing system of the Shang DynastyB.The history of the Chinese written languageC.The differences between old Chinese and modern ChineseD.The wide use of Chinese all over the world 0201How is the passage developed?Task 2-think about the struc

5、tureWhats the structure of this passage?In time order.Deduction and summary.(演绎并总结)Task 3-find the main ideasRead the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1:_ _Para 2:_Para 3:_Para 4:_Para 5:_ _Para 6:_ _The Chinese writing system has a great effect on the ancient civilization o

6、f China.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.The Chinese writing system developed into different forms.The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.The Chinese writing system is still an impo

7、rtant part of Chinese culture in modern time.Guess Task 4-careful readingScan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.Then write down what happened at each of those important times.Time Event modern timesThe Chinese civilisation still continues.at the beginningWritten Chinese was

8、 a picture-based language.dates back several thousand yearsby the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE)Longgu appeared.Symbols carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.Task 4-careful readingTime Event over the yearsThe writing system developed into different forms.the Qin DynastyThe

9、 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 cultur

10、e.1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?3.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?2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese pe

11、ople today with those of the past?Task 5-answer the questionsIt allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system

12、 is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors?the continuous development of Chinas agriculturea relatively powerful governmentdistinguished philosophical schools an open mind to embrace different cultures educationPost-reading

13、Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.system carving means dates back classic civilisationChinese 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 d

14、eveloped into a writing _,it also developed as a form of art done with a brush.It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE-220 CE).Soon after that,the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _ of showing the character of the man

15、behind the brush.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.civilisationcarvingsystemdates backmeansclassicGuess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences.Then look in the text for the words they are related to.1.Many Chinese chara

16、cters symbolise their meanings,unlike English words which 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 civilised society.4.Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.symbolbasecivilisationappreciateTHANK YOUas