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课件网) Unit5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking Pre-Peading Look at the title and photo below and make a prediction what is the text about The text may be about the _____ and its history from _____ to _____. topic focus Chinese writing system the past the present According to the title, can you guess how the text is organized Chinese writing system connect the past the present The text is organized in _____ order. time Pre-Reading While reading (Fast reading) Fast-Reading Find the words and phrases that describe a time. Time order What’s the writing style of the text Narration（记叙文） B. Argument（议论文） C. Exposition (说明文) How many parts can this passage be divided into Part 1: _____ Para.1 Part 2: _____ Para. 2-4 Part 3: _____ Para. 5-6 Topic Development Importance general general specific What is the structure of the text The structure of this text is 总-分-总 结构 At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years In the Qin Dynasty In the modern times Today Even today Past present Scanning for details. (mind map) 1. Please find the words and phrases that describe a time in the passage. At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years In the Qin Dynasty In the modern times Today Written Chinese is a _____language. Symbols had become a _____ _____ writing system. well- picture-based The system developed into _____. different Chinese writing system began to _____. develop in one direction People can read _____ Chinese writing is an important part of _____. Chinese classic works Even today developed forms culture Chinese people can all still _____ in writing communicate Past present 2. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Further Thinking Q1 : If Emperor Qinshihuang hadn’t unified the chinese writing system, what would happen There would be many _____(same/different) languages. So it would be _____(possible/impossible) for people to communicate with others. different impossible Q2 : Why the chinese writing system is also important for chinese people today Why the chinese writing system is also important for chinese people today (The following sentences may help you) What does each “importance/important” refer to 1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para. 4) connect _____ and _____ 2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (Para. 5) connect _____ and _____ 3. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para. 5) connect _____ and _____ 4. …the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs…(Para. 6) connect _____ and _____ people culture present past character art china the world/ globe Writt ... ...
