Unit 5 Reading and Thinking -人教版高中英语必修第一册

1、 Reading and Thinking【版本：人教册别：必修一】Unit 5 Languages around the World目录页contentsPre-readingLanguage PointsWhile-readingHomeworkPost-readingPre-readingOur friends from New York are going to visit us. They are very interested in Chinese culture. Pre-reading: Lead-inWhat do you think can represent Chines

2、e culture?Pre-reading: Lead-inWhat do you know about the Chinese writing system?The Chinese writing system is one vital part of our profound culture.Lets embark on the wonderful trip of the Chinese writing system!Video TimePre-reading: Lead-in1. What will the text be about?2. How will the passage be

3、 organised?Prediction:Look at the title and the picture on Page 62 and predict:While-reading1. Look at the picture and read the title of the passage on Page 62 and predict what the passage is probably about.The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the pr

4、esent day.2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. While-readingTip: Sometimes, the first sentence or the last sentence of a paragraph will give you some clues of the main idea.Main IdeaPara. 1The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has surv

5、ived into modern times.Para. 2Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.Para. 3The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. Para. 4The writing system began to develop in one direction.Para. 5Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its p

6、ast, and has become an art form.Para. 6The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.While-readingReading for understanding Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time and write down what happened at each of those important times. Please write

7、 one time and one event relevant on one card.While-reading: Reading for detailsTip: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.TimeWhat happenedmodern timesat the beginningdates back several thousand years agoby the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 1046

8、BCE)over the yearsthe Qin Dynasty (201 227 BCE)even todayin modern timestodayThe Chinese civilisation still continues. Written Chinese was a picture-based language.Longu appeared. Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system.The writing system developed into different forms, a

9、s the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.While-reading: Complete the outlinePeople with different dialects can communicate in writing.Chinese people can read the classi

10、c works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.Post-readingPost-reading: Think and discuss1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people tod

11、ay with those of the past?3. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors?Post-reading: Think and discuss1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and

12、 dialects?It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.Post-reading: Think and discuss2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from anci

13、ent times.Post-reading : Think and discuss3. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors?Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of Chinas

14、 agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical school developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions. Post-readingAs the volunteer of the trip of Chines

15、e writing, please introduce the development of the Chinese writing system with your partners according to the cards that you have made in class.Work in Group1connect the past and / with the present2be widely known for 3ancient civilisation4ups and downs5at the beginning6a picture-based language7date

16、 back to8a well-developed writing system9many varieties of dialects 因而闻名古代文明浮沉；兴衰；荣辱起初；首先以图片为基础的语言；象形语言追溯到一种发达的书写体系Important phrases (P62 P63)连接过去与现在种类繁多的方言10unite . into .11in one direction12be of great importance13an important means14the high regard for 15Chinese characters16Chinese calligraphy17g

17、lobal affairs 18an increasing number of将合并 / 统一成朝着一个方向非常重要一种重要的工具对的高度关注汉字中国书法Important phrases (P62 P63)越来越多的全球事务19appreciate Chinas culture20specific information21carve symbols onto bones and shells22a beautiful art form 23be related to24be known as25increase your appreciation of Chinese culture欣赏中

18、国文化具体信息把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上一种美妙的艺术形式与相关作为而闻名Important phrases (P62 P63)加强你对中国文化的理解1. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (P62)Important sentences (P62 P63)2. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a

19、time when people were divided geographically, leading to many dialects. (P62)3. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. (P62)4. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characte

20、rs as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part. (P62) Important sentences (P62 P63)5. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing langu

21、age. (P62)6. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times . (P62)7. It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. (P62)Important sentences (P62 P63)8. Emperor Qinshihuang u