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课件网) Reading and Thinking P62-63 新人教必修Book 1 Unit 5 Languages around the World 口 日 水 力 田 火 月 山 Can you recognize these symbols What characters are they Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. Explore the Chinese writing system Pre-reading This text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day. Watch and know about the evolution of Chinese characters. Read the text quickly. While-reading Try to find the main idea of each paragraph. 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 China's present with its past, and has become an art form. Para 6: The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Scanning Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. Time What happened the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. in modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture. 7000 years ago the Shang Dynasty the Qin Dynasty In modern times now A picture-based language A well-developed writing system A united writing system Chinese calligraphy A global language The Chinese Writing System The development of Chinese characters Read the text again and discuss the questions. It 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. 1 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 Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in China's family traditions. 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 Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below. Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's _____. It ... ...
