人教版必修一英语U5 Reading and Thinking 课件

Unit 5 Languages Around The WorldReading and Thinking 人教版英语必修第一册()Guess: What does these symbols mean in Chinese?Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.I predict this text may be about the development of the Chinese writing system that connects the past and the present.Chinese characters, ancient symbolsRead the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.The writing system became well- developed, and later developed into different forms.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Scan:Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.Time expression:Year (2020)Dynasty (the Qin Dynasty)Time phrase (at the beginning)Time period (in modern times)Noun (today)Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Read the text again and discuss the questions.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?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 other factors?detailssubjective answerRead the text again and discuss the questions.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.Read the text again and discuss the questions.2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. Read the text again and discuss the questions.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 other factors?Political reason: China has been a unified country ever since Qin Dynasty.Geographical reason: China is located mostly in great plain, so the communications between areas are active.despite [dɪˈspaɪt] prep.尽管; 虽然; 不由自主; =in spite of e.g. Her voice was shaking despite her efforts to control it. 尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，声音仍然在颤抖。 factor [ˈfæktə(r)] n. 因素；因子； economic factor 经济因素 key/crucial/deciding factor 关键的/至关重要的/决定性的因素e.g. Geographical distance is also a factor. 地理距离也是个因素。base [beɪs] n.基础；基地；根据；vt. 基于；把…建立在； a military base 军事基地 e.g. She used her family's history as a base for her novel. 她以她的家族史作为小说的素材。 bone [bəʊn] n. 骨头；尸骨；骨质；e.g. He survived the accident with no broken bones. 他在事故中幸免于难，没有骨折。 This fish has a lot of bones in it. 这种鱼多刺。symbol [ˈsɪmbl] n.象征; 标志; 符号; 记号; symbol of /for sth …的象征e.g. White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. 在西方文化中，白色一向象征纯洁。 carve [kɑ:v] vi./vt.切；切开；雕刻；创制 a carved doorway 雕花的门道e.g. The wood had been carved into the shape of a flower. 木头雕成了花朵状。 They carved their initials on the desk. 他们把自己姓名的首字母刻在书桌上。dynasty [ˈdɪnəsti] n. 王朝；朝代 Qin Dynasty 秦朝e.g. The Yuan Dynasty established its capital in Dadu, now Beijing. 元代建都于大都, 即今之北京。 variety [vəˈraɪəti] n.多样; 种类; 杂耍; 变化，多样化; variety of sth （同一事物的）不同式样e.g. This tool can be used in a variety of ways. 这一工具有多种用途。I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. 所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我心动。major [ˈmeɪdʒə(r)] adj.主要的; 重要的; 大调的; 主修的（课程）; n.主修科目; 大调; 陆军少校; 主修学生; to play a major role in sth 在某事中起重要作用e.g. Her major is French. 她的专业课是法语。 I was a major in the war, you know. 你知道，战争期间我是一名陆军少校。 We have encountered major problems. 我们遇上了大问题。 means [mi:nz] n. 方法；手段；收入； means of doing sth 做某事的方法 a person of means 富人 by no means 绝不；丝毫不；一点也不e.g. Television is an effective means of communication. 电视是一种有效的通信手段。 This is by no means out of the ordinary. 这丝毫不足为奇。classic [ˈklæsɪk] adj.典型的; 传统式样的; 著名的; classic design古朴典雅的设计e.g. She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. 她显现出了忧郁症的典型症状。 regard [rɪˈgɑ:d] vt. 认为；注视；涉及 ~ sb/sth as sth 把… 视为；看待e.g. Her work is very highly regarded. 她的工作受到高度评价。Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. 死刑过去被认为是非人道且不道德的。character [ˈkærəktə(r)] n.性格; 特点; 字母; 角色，人物; character traits/defects性格特点 / 弱点e.g. Generosity is part of the American character. 慷慨是美国人性格的一部分。 calligraphy [kəˈlɪgrəfi] n.美术字（体）; 书法，笔迹; ~ sb/sth as sth 把… 视为；看待e.g. His effortless calligraphy has an unconventional grace of its own. 他的书法,信笔写来,十分超脱。 His calligraphy is vigorous and forceful. 他的书法苍劲有力。 appreciate [əˈpri:ʃieɪt] vt.感激; 欣赏; 领会; 鉴别; appreciation n. 欣赏；鉴赏；e.g. You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. 看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。 His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. 他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。 She shows little appreciation of good music. 她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。 Listen and tickComplete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China’s ____________ . It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by _________ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing ________, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy ___________ to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE).civilisationcarvingsystemdates backListen and tickComplete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _________ of showing the character of the “man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _______ art of Chinese calligraphy.classicmeansListen and tickGuess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.1.Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English wordsWhich are spelt out according to how they sound.2. The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.3. A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.symbolbasedcivilisationappreciatesymbol [ˈsɪmbl] n.象征; 标志; 符号; symbolise vt. 象征；作为…的象征symbolic adj. 象征的；象征性的e.g. The dove is symbolic of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 In Buddhism they symbolise wisdom. 而在佛教中,孔雀则象征着智慧.base [beɪs] n.基础；基地；根据；vt. 基于；把…建立在； basic adj. 基本的；首要的e.g. basic information/facts/ideas 基本信息 / 事实 / 思想 the basic principles of law 法律的基本原则 Drums are basic to African music. 鼓是非洲音乐的基本乐器。civilise [ˈsɪvəlaɪz] vt.使文明; 使开化; 教化; 启发;civilisation adj. 基本的；首要的e.g. The girls in a class tend to have a civilizing influence on the boys. 班上的女生往往能让男生文雅起来。 The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and civilization. 维多利亚时代的人认为铁路带来了进步和文明。Listen and tickDiscuss with your partner the following questions.1. What other influences do writing system have?2. Do you think it is necessary for students to learn calligraphy at school?International influence; political influence; cultural influence.Yes - cultural heritage, sense of belongings, interesting way to understand culture, improvement of aesthetic sensibilities…No – heavy pressure, time-wasting…Do you usually see calligraphy in you daily life (house, restaurant, shop etc.)? Please take photos and guess why people uses calligraphy. Thanks人教版英语必修第一册