1、Unit 5 Languages Around the WorldReading and ThinkingLearning aims: 1.To grasp the main words & expressions in the passage.2. To grasp the main language point in the passage. 3. Students can use what they have learned to settle questions.Learning Procedures:Step One Have a revision(指向目标1) 1.2. conne
2、ct the past and / with the present_3. be widely known for_ 4. ancient civilisation_5. ups and downs_6. a picture-based language_7. date back to_8. carve symbols onto bones and shells_9. a well-developed writing system_10. many varieties of dialects _11. unite . into ._12. in one direction_13. be of
3、great importance_14. an important means_15. the high regard for _16. global affairs_ 17. an increasing number of_18. appreciate Chinas culture_19. a beautiful art form_ 20. be related to_21. be known as_22. Chinese characters_23. Chinese calligraphy_Step Two Explore the importance and difficulties（指
4、向目标1&2)1. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (P62) 知识点：先行词为reason且关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作_时，常用why或for which来引导。【归纳拓展】The reason（why. ）is that. （的）原因是It/This/That is because. 这/ 那是因为（because 后接原因）It/This/That is why. 这/ 那就是为什么（w
5、hy 后接结果）即学即练 The reason _ Jack made an apology to Mary is _ he misunderstood her. Tom was late for work this morning. That was _ he was caught in traffic. That is _ I voted against him. 2. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning t
6、o appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. (P62)知识点：the number of + _, 意为_，谓语动词用_； a number of + _，意为_，谓语动词用_。即学即练 A number of factors _ (decide) whether a movie will be successful or not. The number of articles published on smoking _ (be) amazing. A growing number of peo
7、ple in China _ (be) using Internet to get information.3.4. The writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and its culture. 知识点：be of +_=be + adj。这类名词有value，use，importance，help，significance，benefit等。名词前可用no，some，any，little，much，great 等词修饰。 Honestly speaking，this speech is of
8、 great _（important）to the college students who are short of experience of life. Its necessary to be prepared for a job interview. Having the answers ready will _/ _（很有帮助）.5. 定语从句 There are many reasons _ this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. Over th
9、e years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time _ people were divided geographically, leading to many dialects. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation _ has continued all the way through into modern times . It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu
10、 animal bones and shells on _ symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country _ the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese has also become an important means by _Chinas present is connected w
11、ith its past. People in modern times can read the classic works _ were written by Chinese in ancient times.Step Three Practice （指向目标3)1. He fell asleep during the lecture. This was _ he got bored with it.2. The reason _ he missed the bus was that he got up late.3. He failed the exam again. The reaso
12、n was _ he was too careless.4. Recently, a number of wild animals _(find) in the forest.5. The launch of Shenzhou-13 is of great _(significant).6. It was a time _ women were not allowed to participate in the Olympics games.7. I would appreciate _ if you let me know in advance whether or not you will
13、 come.8. The discovery of the new drug is _(重要的)to people who suffer from heart trouble. Step Four Improve your ability （指向目标3）China is 1._(wide) known for its ancient civilization, and one of the factors is the Chinese writing system. The earliest 2_(write) Chinese was a picture- based language. Th
14、ere were animal bones and shells on 3_ symbols were carved. Over time, it developed into different forms because the Chinese people 4_(divide) geographically at that time, leading to many 5_(vary) of dialects and characters. It was after Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states 6_ the Chine
15、se writing system began to develop 7_ one direction. Written Chinese has become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with 8_ (it)past. People in modern times can read the classic works that were written by Chinese in ancient times. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in 9_(globe)affairs, 10 _ increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history.
