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1、Discuss which languages are spoken in these countries.RussianHindiSpanishFrenchGerman第1頁/共39頁THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT第2頁/共39頁Read and thinking:1. Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. PA:The picture shows jiaguwen. Some symbol

2、s were carved on longgu by ancient Chinese people. Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters. The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.第3頁/共39頁1. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what

3、happened at each of those important times.第4頁/共39頁 Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Modern times The Chinese civilisation still continues. At the beginning Written Chinese was a picture-based language. D

4、ates back several thousand years Longgu appeared. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) symbols carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.第5頁/共39頁 Over the years The writing system develop into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to man

5、y varieties of dialects and characters. The Qin Dynasty(201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. Even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. In modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancien

6、t times. Today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.第6頁/共39頁2. Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Para1: Para2: Para 3: Para 4: Para 5: Para 6:第7頁/共39頁China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through in

7、to modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. Para1 : The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.第8頁/共39

8、頁At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi. Para2 : Written Chinese was a pictu

9、re-based language at the beginning.第9頁/共39頁By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects

10、and characters.This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). Para 3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.第10頁/共39頁Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing sy

11、stem began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. Para 4: the writing system began to develop in one dir

12、ection.第11頁/共39頁Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chi

13、nese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Para 5: Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form.第12頁/共39頁Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As

14、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 language. Para 6: The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.第13頁/共39頁Read the text again an

15、d discuss the questions.1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divide by geography and dialects? It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.第14頁/共39頁Read the text again and discuss the questions.2. How does written Chinese

16、connect Chinese people today with those of the past? Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.第15頁/共39頁3.According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the

17、other factors? Except for the writing system of Chinses language, the continuous development of Chinas agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, educati

18、on is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions.Read the text again and discuss the questions.第16頁/共39頁Text第17頁/共39頁China 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. There are many reasons

19、why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.第18頁/共39頁be widely known for因?yàn)槎雒鸆hongqing is widely known _ its hotpot.Chongqing is widely known _ a mountainous city.Which has continued all the way through into modern times 先行詞為ancient civilisationwhy thi

20、s has been possible 先行詞為reasonsforas第19頁/共39頁despite the many ups and downs in its history下列哪些句子可以直接使用despite1. Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.2. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.3. In spite of /despite his age, he still leads an active life

21、.4. Although/ though/even though the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.5. While the numbers of such development are relatively small, the potential market is large.Despite=in spite of + n / + the fact that.從句.while/ although/ though/ even though +句子第20頁/共39頁At the

22、 beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.第21頁/共39頁a picture-based language a Chicago

23、-based companya student-based class a class-based societyIt dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu.It dates back to the Shang Dynasty.date back +時(shí)間段date back to +時(shí)間點(diǎn)on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people先行詞為animal bones and shells第22頁/共39頁By the Shang Dynasty (around

24、1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Q

25、in Dynasty (221-207BCE).第23頁/共39頁Over the years, the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 時(shí)間狀語時(shí)間狀語主語主語謂語謂語賓語賓語定從定從現(xiàn)在分詞作結(jié)果狀語現(xiàn)在分詞作結(jié)果狀語Analyze the sentence.狀從狀從第24頁/共39頁The hospital has recen

26、tly obtained new medical equipment, allowing （allow）more patients to be treated.The car was caught in the traffic jam, thus causing （cause）the delay.He hurried to the airport, only to be told （tell）that the plane had taken off.現(xiàn)在分詞現(xiàn)在分詞作結(jié)果狀語，放句末，常用逗號(hào)與前面隔開，表自然而然自然而然的結(jié)果。不定式不定式短語作結(jié)果狀語，常表示意料之外意料之外的結(jié)果第25頁

27、/共39頁1. Apples come in a great many varieties. 2. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of/ varieties of/various answers.3. The menu varies with the season.4. Prices vary according to the type of room you require.Variety n.C. （植物/語言）種類品種* a variety of/ varie

28、ties of 各種各樣的=various adj.V. Vary 變化變化;不同不同many varieties of dialects and characters.第26頁/共39頁Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chin

29、ese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.第27頁/共39頁指出紅色部分的詞性及中文意思MajorWe have encountered major problems. Adj.主要的；大的Her major is English at university. N.主修科目/課程She majored in English at university. V

30、i. 主修-The majority of people support the plan. N.大部分minor-minority第28頁/共39頁where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.定從先行詞為countryOf great importance= very important（can you list more?）be of value= be valuable be of use = be usefulhelp- helpful benefit-beneficial interest-in

31、terestingsignificance-significant . 第29頁/共39頁No matter +疑問詞引導(dǎo)讓步狀從意為不顧不管，可與疑問詞+ever互換Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.No matter where/wherever I go, I see people on their cellphones messaging.No matter what/ whatever

32、 happens, I will carry this joy with me always. 第30頁/共39頁還記得嗎還記得嗎“疑問詞疑問詞-ever”和和“no matter疑問詞疑問詞”的區(qū)別：的區(qū)別： Whoever breaks the rule must be punished. You can choose whatever you like in the shop. No matter who/whoever comes late，he must be punished. Whoever/no matter who breaks the rule，he must be pun

33、ished. Whatever/No matter what you do，you must do it well.第31頁/共39頁(1)“疑問詞疑問詞-ever”如如whatever這類詞這類詞可引導(dǎo)名詞性從句可引導(dǎo)名詞性從句，在主從句中要，在主從句中要充當(dāng)一定的成分。充當(dāng)一定的成分。(2)“疑問詞疑問詞-ever”還可引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，還可引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句，可與（可與（3）的用法相轉(zhuǎn)換）的用法相轉(zhuǎn)換(3)“no matter疑問詞疑問詞”如如no matter what這類短語這類短語只能引導(dǎo)讓步狀語只能引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句從句。第32頁/共39頁Written Chinese has al

34、so become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 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 Chi