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课件网) Unit 3 The world meets China Developing ideas READING CHINA To read and understand the transcripts of interviews with four Sinologists To learn to talk about the influence of Chinese literature on the world by giving examples Learning objectives Activity 1 Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions. I Ching 1. What are the Chinese names of these works The Analects The Art of War Journey to the West Teahouse Legends of the Condor Heroes The Three-body Problem 2. Why do you think these works are popular outside of China On the one hand, the Chinese classical works contains the unique wisdom and great civilization of the Chinese nation which interest foreigners and enrich their minds. On the other hand, unique writing styles and contents of modern works help foreigners have a better understanding of China and Chinese, including distinctive arts local customs and culture and so on. 3. What other Chinese works do you think people outside of China would enjoy Why 《红楼梦》 Dream of the Red Chamber 《史记》 Records of the Grand Historian 《三国演义》 Romance of the Three Kingdoms … … The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar to us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder what works are read outside of China and how they are received Four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chines literature with us. Activity 2 Read the passage and write the questions on the lines. ① Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country ② How did you get interested in Chinese literature ③How do you select works to translate Chinese works popular in the west Q2 Q3 Q1 Activity 3 Read the passage and choose the best answer. 1. Which is wrong according to the passage A. Petko prefers classical Chinese literature. B. Annelous chooses the works to translate, only if they are thought highly by Sinologists. C. Joachim chooses the works to translate based on his own taste. D. Mai doesn’t care the popularity of the writer. 2. Which work is not mentioned in the passage A. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. B. Dream of the Red Chamber. C. Journey to the West. D. Thirty-six Stratagems. 3. Which is wrong according to the passage A. Thirty-six Stratagems sells well in Bulgaria. B. People in the Netherlands like to learn about Chinese culture and China. C. The works of Mo Yan are popular with the French. D. Chinese literary works don’t really attract Egyptian readers. Activity 4 Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices. a. Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in its culture. If only there was greater awareness of Chinese language and literature in my country. b. I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture. I care more about what writers have to say than who they are. c. I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much as I do, especially stories from classical literature. d. It’ ... ...
