人教版 (2019)必修 第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world一等奖表格教案

教学过程

教学环节

教师活动

学生活动

设计意图

Daily routine

Step 1

Warm up

Teacher greets the whole class as usual.

-  Activate students and remind them to concentrate.

Step 2

Preview check

Teacher asks students the meaning of words and phrases learnt last lesson.

Students answer the questions loudly together.

-  Check the teaching situation of last lesson quickly.

-  Help students consolidate the knowledge points.

Lead-in

Step 3

Video: The Story of Chinese Character _ 白

Teacher presents a video.

Do you know about Chinese writing system?

After acknowledging the information and the meaning of the new words, answer the questions.

-  Use video to catch students’ attention.

-  Expand their horizons and spark their interest.

Step 4

New words

Teacher explains the meaning of the new words, and asks students to translate the meaning of the whole sentence.

bone

shell

symbol

carve

dynasty

calligraphy

character

The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory.

systematic adj.

Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance.

despite of

The course of life never runs smoothly for it is full of ups and downs and twists and turns.

Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.

Please do remember that success is based on hard work.

based adj.

basis n.

The old town dates back to the late seventeenth century.

Susan's idea of freedom was to have variety in her life style.

a variety of

There is a major problem with parking in London.

minor adj.

For most people, the car is still their main means of transport.

by no means

We all have high regard for our English teacher.

be regarded as

I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me a hand.

appreciation n.

-  Teach the meaning of new words.

Step 5

Let’s play

Teacher choses students to answer the questions.

1. It's emerging from all the ____________ in life that makes us stronger.
2. The _________ worked well.
3. _________ the bad weather, they still went on climbing the mountain. 
4. He used the house as a _______ for his printing business.
5. West Hampstead has a ________ of good stores and supermarkets.
6. I think that is one of the _______ factors in his success.
7. My interest in stamp collecting dates __________ to my school days.
8. Students build up their vocabularies by ________ of reading.

keys: 1. ups and downs 2. system 3. Despite 4. base 5. variety 6. major 7. from/back 8. means

-  Familiarize the new words

-  Clear the tackle of the next step.

Reading

Step 6

Pair work

Teacher encourages students to use the key words and phrases learnt to discuss with their partner about the following topics:

Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.

Discuss with their patterner and voice their opinions.

-  Familiarize students with key words.

-  Make students use core words and phrases.

-  Exercise students’ expression and speaking skills.

Step 7

Reading Practice

Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.

keys:

Paragraph 1:

The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.

Paragraph 2:

Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.

Paragraph 3:

The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.

Paragraph 4:

The writing system began to develop in one direction.

Paragraph 5:

Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.

Paragraph 6:

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. 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.

dates 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.

over the years

The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.

the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE)

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 ancient times.

today

The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.

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?

Keys:

1. It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
2. Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
3. Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in China's family traditions.

Complete 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). 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.

1. civilization
2. carving
3. system
4. dates back
5. means
6. classic

Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.

Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.

The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.

A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.

Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.

1. symbol
2. based
3. civilization
4. appreciate

Follow the teachers thinking flow and learn some basic knowledge.

after reading finish the task and volunteer to voice their answer

-  Learn the basics of the text.

-  Exercise students’ skimming skill.

-  Develop students’ team spirit.

-  Help students better understand the details in this passage.

Step 8

Scan

Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.

   Know what you're looking for. Decide on a few key words or phrases–search terms, if you will. You will be a flesh-and-blood search engine.

   Look for only one keyword at a time. If you use multiple keywords, do multiple scans.

   Let your eyes float rapidly down the page until you find the word or phrase you want.

   When your eye catches one of your keywords, read the surrounding material carefully.

Discuss with their patterner and then share their ideas.

-  Voice their opinions.

-  Practice their team spirit.

-  Practice their thinking skill and imagination.

-  Practice their speaking and listening.

Step 9

Video: Evolution of Chinese Character

   The teacher shows the video.

Get the knowledge.

-  Broaden their horizons in an interesting way.

Step 10

Difficult sentences

Teacher explains the difficult sentences.

Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.

no matter (what/how/where/when/whether)…是一个引导让步状语从句的连词结构，意为“无论(什么、怎样、哪里、何时、是否等）……”，可置于句首、句中和句尾。

As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China s culture and history through this amazing language.

a number of意为“很多；好些”，这时number还可被large、small、good、growing等形容词修饰。increasing在句中修饰number，表示“不断增加；持续增多”。

the number of与a number of的用法有何不同?

A number of是大量、很多的意思，等于a lot of一类，后接可数名词复数或代词，谓语动词用复数形式；

The number of意思是……的数字/数目，介词of同其后名词构成介词短语，修饰the number，当它作主语时，谓语动词用单数。    

Let’s play

No matter how fast the rabbit ran, it could not escape the big grey wolf.

Any person, no matter who they are, must go through an identity check.

I’ll leave anyway, no matter what you say.

A good number of my classmates agree with me.

Listen to the key knowledge points carefully and take exercise.

-     Know about the knowledge points deeper.

-     Let students know how to use these words and phrases.

Step 11

Language points

Teacher explains the language points and make some exercise.

1. base vt. 以…为据点；以…为基础

n. 底部；根据

basis

basic

base…on/upon

be based on/upon

be based in

n. 基础

adj. 基本的；基础的

把…建立在…基础之上

以…为基础；依据

以…为基地；以…为总部

1. be based on/upon  _____________

2.  base...on/upon...  _____________

3. 这部电视剧是以一个真实的故事为基础的.

_________________________________

4. 他把希望寄托在好消息上.

_________________________________

keys:

1. 以……为基础；

2. 把……建立在……基础上    

3. The TV play is based on/upon a true story.    

4. He based his hopes on/upon the good news.

I like this song．It’s ________an old folk tune．

A. base

B. base on

C. based

D. based on

key: D

________ upon a true story, the film was very successful in our country．

A. Based   B. To base

C. Basing   D. Being based

key: A

2. date back to 追溯到

out of date

up to date (with…)

过时的

赶上(…的）潮流；与…保持同步；最新的

My interest in stamp-collecting ________ my school days．

A. dated from

B. dates back to

C. has dated to

D. has dated back to

key: B

_______these coins are of different shapes, sizes and colors, they all date back to a long, long time ago.

A．Since    B．Unless 

C．Once    D．While

key: D

考查连词：A. Since自从，既然B. Unless除非C. Once一旦D. While当…时候，虽然

句意是：虽然这些硬币形状颜色大小不同，但它们都可追溯到很远很远以前。选D。

The old building dates back to 1296 AD. It is ________.

A. very worth visiting

B. well worth visiting

C. well worth to visit

D. very worth to visit

key: B

1. variety n. （植物、语言等的）变体；异体；多样化

a variety of

variety store

多种的

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We need a life full of change and ________.

A. vary

B. various

C. varied

D. variety

key: D

We can do it in a great ________ of ways.

A. different

B. variety

C. difference

D. many

key: B

in a great variety of ways＝in many ways

4. major adj. 主要的；重要的；大的

n. 主修课程；主修学生

vi. 主修；专门研究

majority

major in

in the majority

the majority of

n. 多数；大多数

主修

占大多数

…的大多数

“the majority of+复数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词常用复数;

“the majority of+不可数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词用单数;

“a majority of+复数名词”用作主语时,谓语动词通常用复数。

---Why did you major ______ Literature?

---I should have listened to my mother. She wants me to major in Business.

A. on   B. in

C. with   D. at

key: B

Our classmates who prefer to hold a party for him are ________ the majority.

A. at 

B. in

C. on

D. to

key: B

5. means n. 方式；方法；途径

means是单复数同形的名词,其谓语动词的数要根据means前的修饰语来决定。

by this means

by all means

by no means

by means of

用这种方法

当然可以；没问题

决不；一点也不（放句首时，句子用部分倒装语序）

用…的方法

Only with this _______ can you solve the problem.

A. way

B. means

C. approach

D. method

key: D

“用这种方法”有多种搭配：

with this method, in this way, by this means.

I tried every ________ to make him give up smoking.

A．mean    B．ways 

C．meaning   D．means

key: D

6. regard n. 尊重；关注

vt. 把…视为；看待

have regard for

regard sb as

pay/show regard

with/in regard to

send one’s regards

尊敬…

把…看作

尊重

关于

问候

1. regard表示“关心”“关怀”等,是不可数名词;表示“尊重”“赞赏”,也是不可数名词,但有时可与不定冠词连用。

2. regard表示“问候”,要用复数形式。

Please give him my (best)regards.

请代我向他问好。

Now, people regard drinking tea ________ a culture more than a habit.

A．as B．by C．of D．with

key：A

When you write to him, please _____ him

A. give my loves to

B. give my regard to

C. remember me to

D. give my wishes for

key: C

remember sb. to sb.“代某人向另一人问好”。句意“当你给他写信时，请代我向他问好。”

7. appreciate vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会

vi. 增值

(1) appreciate表示“感激;赞赏”时,通常为及物动词,其后可接名(代)词、动词-ing形式、名词性从句等做宾语,但不能接不定式。

(2) 当appreciate后接宾语从句时,一般先加it,再接宾语从句。类似的词还有hate, dislike, love, like, depend/rely on等。

If we learn to appreciate _____ is new and different, we will be well-prepared for ____ the future may have in store.

A．that; whatever B．what; whatever 

C．that; whichever D．which ; that

key: B

I appreciate ______ the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.

A．giving    B．to give 

C．being given   D．to be given

key: C

appreciate doing sth. 感激做某事，根据语境主语我与给于机会为被动关系，故选C

Step 12

Exercise

Teacher asks students to fill the gap together.

Translate the underlined parts in the conversation into Chinese.

A: Hey, I'm going to sign up for a Chinese calligraphy class at that new language school. Do you want to join me?

B: You know, I'm learning Chinese at my school, and to be honest, my teacher's method is really boring. I'm not sure I want to take another Chinese class.

A: I think learning calligraphy will help you feel better about Chinese! Calligraphy is regarded as an art form. Many people enjoy it.

B: I guess it would be good to learn! After all there're over a billion people who speak and read Chinese. OK, I'll find some time in my schedule and try the class.

keys:

1. 报名参加书法课
2. 你想和我一起（报名）吗？
3. 老实说，老师的方法真是枯燥无味。
4. 书法被认为是一种艺术形式。
5. 毕竟，有10多亿人会说中文并且看得懂中文。

Do these exercises.

-  Check the situation that students have learnt.

-  Make students familiarize these key words and phrases.

Summary and Homework

Step 13

Summary

Teacher leads students to have a summary of this lesson.

Knowledge points:

system, despite, ups and downs, factor, base, date back, bone, symbol, carve, dynasty, variety, major, no matter where, who, what, etc., means, classic, regard, character, calligraphy, global, affair, appreciate

Others:

Evolution of Chinese Character

Explore the Chinese writing system

Scan

Follow the teacher’s thinking flow and read the words and phrases loudly.

-  Consolidate students’ knowledge.

-  Form knowledge system.

Step 14

Homework

Write an essay about “the Chinese writing system”.

Take notes.

-  Consolidate students’ knowledge and prepare for the following lesson.

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书

Unit 5 Languages Around the World

Period 2 Reading and Thinking

Knowledge points:

system, despite, ups and downs, factor, base, date back, bone, symbol, carve, dynasty, variety, major, no matter where, who, what, etc., means, classic, regard, character, calligraphy, global, affair, appreciate

Others:

Evolution of Chinese Character

Explore the Chinese writing system

Scan