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课件网) Unit 5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. — Frank Smith Lead-in Can you recognize these symbols What characters are they 口 日 水 力 田 火 月 山 Chinese Calligraphy Official script Seal script Running script Standard script Cursive script Inscription on bones Can you recognize the following symbols What characters are they 雨 水 山 人 马 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 picture-based symbols simplified Chinese characters Discuss Do you know how Chinese character develop Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about. This text may be about the _____ and its _____ from ancient times to the present day. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT Chinese writing system history The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms. Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form. Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F Activity 3-Read for main idea Introduction Body Conclusion Part 1: _____ Para.1 Part 2: _____ Para. 2-4 Part 3: _____ Para. 5-6 Topic Its history and development Its importance general 总 general 总 specific 分 Activity 4-Read for structure Scan the text to write down the words or phrases that describe the time. (from para.2-para.6) Scanning（扫读） is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. Activity 5-Read for details At the beginning Written Chinese was a _____. picture-based language What happened at each of those important times Activity 5-Read for details At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Symbols became a _____ writing system. well-developed Activity 5-Read for details At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years The system developed into _____. different forms Activity 5-Read for details Activity 4 Read for thinking What is the author’s attitude towards the Chinese writing And why？ uniting the Chinese people and culture of great importance an important means important part of Chinese culture play a greater role in important connecting China’s past with its present Chinese calligraphy can be regarded as an art form appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language Activity 4 Read for thinking How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past And what other things does Chinese writing system connect No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is ... ...
