(
课件网) Focusing on culture Warm-up: Awakening Encyclopaedia Memory Work in groups and brainstorm. Look at the pictures on the right. Do you know the names of these famous books What do you think they are used for What do you know about the history of encyclopaedias Encyclopaedias: an educational tool with a long history The word “encyclopaedia” comes from a Greek word that means “general education”. We use encyclopaedias to find information about different subjects. Nowadays, most people use encyclopaedias online, but some still prefer to use paper encyclopaedias. They often come in several volumes. China has a long history of creating encyclopaedias. One of the first encyclopaedias was the Huanglan (i.e. the Imperial Anthology). It was created around 220 CE. Another important encyclopaedia was the Yongle Dadian (i.e. the Yongle Encyclopaedia). The Yongle Dadian was completed in 1408 and had over 11,000 volumes. It is probably the largest encyclopaedia in history. Both the Huanglan and Yongle Dadian included important pieces of writing. These entries covered subjects like history, art and science. Encyclopaedias in other parts of the world also go back a long way in history. The earliest known encyclopaedias in Europe were written by the Greeks in the 4th century BCE. They were similar to early Chinese encyclopaedias because they included works by different scholars. Centuries later, the editors of the first modern encyclopaedias, like the Encyclopaedia Britannica, organized the entries in alphabetical order. People could use the first letter of a word to find a subject quickly and easily. Encyclopaedias have played an important role through history in recording and providing information. They are still a useful tool, and they help us learn about the world that we live in. Language notes educational /0edZu9keISRn(R)l/ adj. 教育的；有教育意义的 Visiting the museum is a very educational experience. general education 通识教育 It is important that everyone can get a basic general education. go back a long way 历史悠久 The Spring Festival traditions in China go back a long way. be similar to 与……相似 My idea is similar to yours. alphabetical order 字母顺序 The names are written in alphabetical order. play an important role 起到重要作用 Arts play an important role in my life. piece /pi:s/ n 一首，一篇（作品） We performed some famous pieces by Bach at the concert. editor /9edItR(r)/ n.（书籍的）编辑 She is the editor of the book. organize /9O:GRnaIz/ v. 安排；组织 The teachers organized a party for the students. order /9O:dR(r)/ n. 顺序 We should list all the names in alphabetical order. record /rI9kO:d/ v. 记录 For fifty years, she recorded daily events in her diary. Focusing on culture Reading: Read the article and answer the questions. How were early Greek encyclopaedias similar to early Chinese encyclopaedias What changes did the editors of the first modern encyclopaedias make What do ... ...
