人教版（2019）高中英语必修第一册 Unit5 Reading for Writing 名师课件.pptx

The Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the Present A short film that was shown in New York’s Times SquareWhat is the topic of the video?Chinese characters. What will the text talk about?The Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the PresentThe development of the Chinese writing system.The importance of the Chinese writing system. topicPart 1 (Para. 1)developmentPart 2 (Para.2-4)importancePart 3 (Para. 4-6) Divide the text into 3 parts and find the main idea.China’s ancient civilisation and the Chinese writing system.What is the writing style?A. Narration（记叙文）B. Argument（议论文）C. Exposition（说明文）C. Exposition（说明文）The Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the Present123 picture-basedjiaguwenwell-developeddifferent formsone directionpart of Chinese cultureat the beginningseveral thousand years agoby the Shang Dynastyover the yearsthe Qin DynastytodayDevelopmentHow does the Chinese writing system develop from ancient times to today?Para.2-4Time order the pastthe presentThe Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the PresentPara. 1China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. Para. 2It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. Para.4Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. What other functions does the Chinese writing system have? the presentPara. 4That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Para. 5The 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.6As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an incre