新人教必修一Unit 5 Languages around the world-Reading and Thinking.ppt

Unit 5 Languages around the World Can you recognise these Chinese characters? The Chinese writing system? Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT its importance? its function? its development? its history? Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. The text mainly talks about __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________. Read the text quickly to get the main idea. the development and importance of the Chinese writing system in connecting the past with the present Find the main idea of each paragraph. Para Main idea Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 China is famous for its ancient civilization mainly due to the Chinese writing system. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. The Chinese writing system developed into different forms over the years. The Chinese writing system was united by Qinshihuang. The Chinese writing system has become an important means in connecting Chinas present with its past. The Chinese writing system plays an important part in international cultural exchange. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Scan the text to find what happened at each of those important times. 1. During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 2. The symbols which were carved in longgu can no longer be seen in today’s hanzi. 3. The Chinese writing system is one of the main reasons why Chinese ancient civilisation continued all the way through modern times. 4. Today, not many international students are learning Chinese writing system. 5. Qinshihuang plays an important role in uniting the Chinese writing system. still Qin an increasing number of Read the text again and discuss the questions. 1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 2. How does written Chinese conne