高中英语人教版 (2019)必修 第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world学案设计

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Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking 

Ⅰ. 必备单词: 根据提示填写单词

1. how many billion people　　　　多少十亿人
2. their native language 他们的母语
3. the attitude of the speaker 说话者的态度
4. despite the difficulty 尽管有困难
5. one of the main factors 主要因素之一
6. animal bones 动物骨骼
7. different symbols 不同的符号
8. carved by ancient Chinese people 被古代中国人刻的
9. the Shang Dynasty 商朝
10. the classic works 古典作品
11. the high regard 高度关注
12. Chinese characters 中国汉字
13. Chinese calligraphy 中国书法
14. some important affairs 一些重要事情
15. find specific information 找到具体的信息

16. vary(v. ) from person to person人人不同→ various(adj. ) activities各种各样的活动→many varieties(n. ) of dialects很多种方言
17. seven major(adj. ) states七个主要国家→the majority (n. ) of people大多数的人们
18. understand what you mean(v. )明白你的意思 →an important means(n. )一个重要的方法→the meaning(n. ) of the word 这个单词的意思→a meaningful(adj. ) lesson有意义的一课
19. the whole globe(n. ) 整个地球→the global(adj. ) warming全球变暖
20. to appreciate(v. ) China’s culture欣赏中国文化→express my appreciation(n. ) 表达我的感激
Ⅱ. 必备短语: 英汉双译
1. refer to 　　　　　　　　　指的是; 描述; 提到; 查询 
2. ups and downs 浮沉; 兴衰; 荣辱 
3. date back (to. . . ) 追溯到 
4. play an important role in 在……中起到重要作用
5. all the way 一路上, 一直
6. lead to 导致
7. be connected with 与……相联系
Ⅲ. 必备句式: 翻译课文原句, 并观察黑体部分
1. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
有许多原因使这成为可能, 但其中一个主要因素是中国的文字系统。
2. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
即使在今天, 不管中国人住在哪里, 说什么方言, 他们仍然可以书面交流。
3. 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.
随着中国在国际事务中扮演越来越重要的角色, 越来越多的国际学生开始通过这门神奇的语言来欣赏中国的文化和历史。

1. 形容词后缀-al, 例如: globe + -al → global 全球的
person→personal 个人的　　　region→regional 地区性的
nation→national 国家的 music→musical 音乐的
2. “动词 + 介词to”构成动词短语
refer to 指的是; 描述; 提到; 查询　　turn to 求助于, 转向
lead to 导致 agree to 同意

【新课导入】
1. Appreciate the song American English.
American English
- Wax
Here comes my one and only
Talking like a starlet on a Hollywood screen
She whispers something to me
I hear the words but I don’t know what she means
Oh she speaks American English
Oh don’t always understand
Though she speaks American English
Got the language of love
At her command
Love travels transatlantic
I’m hot and bothered by her figure of speech
Can’t follow her semantics
But when her body moves it’s clear to me
Oh she speaks American English
Oh don’t always understand
Though she speaks American English
Got the language of love
At her command
We don’t need words
To express what is real
We’ve got each other
That says everything that we feel
There’s too much damn confusion
With all this talking going round and round
We’ll reach our own conclusion
We’ll make connection on the common ground
Oh she speaks American English
Oh don’t always understand
Though she speaks American English
Got the language of love
At her command
Oh she speaks American English
Oh don’t always understand
Though she speaks American English
Got the language of love
At her command
歌词译文:
美式英语
——Wax组合
你是我的唯一
说话像一个好莱坞屏幕上尚未成名的年轻女演员
她向我低语
我听到这句话, 但是我不知道她是什么意思
哦, 她说美式英语
哦, 总是不理解
虽然她说美式英语
爱的语言
由她掌控
爱跨大西洋
我困惑于她的话语
不能理解她的语义
但是, 她的身体动作对我来说很明显
哦, 她说美式英语
哦, 总是不理解
虽然她说美式英语
爱的语言
由她掌控
我们不需要言语
表达什么是真实
我们彼此拥有
那就是我们的感觉
有太多的困惑
所有这些话语在脑海里绕了一圈又一圈
我们会得出自己的结论
我们将连接在共同点
哦, 她说美式英语
哦, 总是不理解
虽然她说美式英语
爱的语言
由她掌控
哦, 她说美式英语
哦, 总是不理解
虽然她说美式英语
爱的语言
由她掌控
2. Discuss with your partner and answer the following two questions.
(1)What language do you want to learn, and why?
I want to learn English, because it is widely used in the world, and can be used almost everywhere.  
(2)Do you think Chinese is an important language?
I think Chinese is very important. It is one of the symbols of the Chinese culture, and it is one of the most ancient languages. It is also an important international language now.  
框架宏观建构: 整体理解
1. Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.

2. What’s the main idea of this passage?
The passage is mainly about the development of the Chinese writing system.
【阅读策略点拨】
计时阅读(timed reading)
　　课余要养成计时阅读的习惯。计时阅读每次进行5～10 分钟即可, 不宜太长。因为计时快速阅读, 精力高度集中, 时间一长, 容易疲劳、精力分散, 反而乏味。阅读时先记下“起读时间”(starting time), 阅读完毕, 记下“止读时间”(finishing time), 即可计算出本次阅读速度。随手记下, 长期坚持, 必定收到明显效果。
文本微观剖析: 细节探究
1. Choose the best answer.
(1)According to the whole passage, the functions of the Chinese writing system are those EXCEPT　　　.  
A. connecting the past and the present
B. connecting environment with nature
C. connecting characters with art
D. connecting China with the world
(2)Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction?
A. People wanted to live in peace.
B. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C. People were willing to communicate in a language.
D. People were divided geographically.
(3)What does “characters” mean in the fifth paragraph?
A. the qualities of a person or place that make it different from others
B. a person of a certain kind
C. a person in a story or film
D. a letter, number, or other mark used in writing
答案: (1)～(3)BBD
2. Long sentence analysis.
(1)Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically(原因状语从句), leading to many varieties of dialects and characters(现在分词短语作结果状语).  
译文: 这些年来, 这一体系发展成了不同的形式, 因为当时人们在地理上处于分裂状态, 从而导致了方言和汉字的多种多样。
(2)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(过去分词短语作定语), which has become an important part of Chinese culture(非限制性定语从句).  
译文: 对汉字书写体系的重视在汉字发展中就可以看得出来, 它发展成为一门艺术形式——书法, 成为中国文化的重要部分。
阅读思维升华: 主题实践
1. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that helps the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors? (logical thinking逻辑性思维)
In history, the Chinese writing system plays an important part in developing the Chinese language and culture. Besides, calligraphy is also important. It’s appreciated by the world now.  
2. Do you like to practise calligraphy? How can you do it well? (creative thinking创造性思维)
I like to do it. Calligraphy plays an important role in the Chinese history. However, it needs patience and persistence. We must practise it every day. Maybe we will make progress in writing.  
语篇总结归纳: 主题深化
　　China is 1. widely (wide) known for its ancient civilisation, which has continued all the way until now. One of the main 2. factors (factor) is the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese 3. was based (base) on picture language, which dates back to several thousand years ago. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols on animal bones and shells.  
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols 4. had become (become) a well-developed writing system. At that time, people lived in different places,
5. leading (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.  
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country 6. where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. The writing system played 7. an important part in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Now, people can still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were 8. written (write) by Chinese in ancient times. The Chinese writing system has developed into Chinese calligraphy, 9. which is an important part of Chinese culture. Today, China plays a greater role in 10. global (globe) affairs.

1. attitude n. 态度, 看法
(2019·浙江高考)What’s particularly interesting is the attitude various cities have toward Dubanchet’s cause.
特别有趣的是不同的城市对Dubanchet的事业的态度。

attitude toward(s)/to　　　　对……的态度
hold a/an. . . attitude (to. . . ) (对……)持有……的态度
attitude of mind 心态; 看法

①Most students hold a positive attitude to this kind of after-class activity.  
大部分学生对这类的课外活动持有积极态度。
②Human beings can change their lives by changing their attitude of mind.  
你若改变你的心态, 你就可以改变你的人生。
2. base vt. 以……为据点; 以……为基础n. 底部; 根据
(教材原句)At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。

(1)base. . . on/upon. . . 把……建立在……基础之上
(2)based adj. 以(某事)为基础的; 以……为重要部分(或特征)的
be based on/upon 以……为基础; 依据……
at the base 在根部; 在底部
(3)basis n. 基础; 基本原则
on the basis of 以……为根据
(4)basic adj. 基本的; 基础的

①When it comes to choosing between arts and science, the basic rule is to base our choice on our own interest and strengths.
当谈到选择文科和理科的时候, 基本的原则是把我们的选择建立在我们的兴趣和强项的基础上。
② Clearly, successful study is based on good ways and habits.  
很清楚的是, 成功的学习基于好的方法和习惯。
③(2020·全国Ⅲ卷)These days, I, together with my classmates, have adapted a short play based on the English text.  
这些天, 我和同学基于英语课文改编了一个短剧。
④(2019·全国卷Ⅰ) At the base (of Kilimanjaro) is a rainforest.  
在乞力马扎罗山的底部是一片热带雨林。
3. regard n. 尊重; 关注vt. 把……视为; 看待
(教材原句)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.
中国人对其书写体系推崇备至, 这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式——书法。


①Give my best regards to your parents and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.  
代我向你父母致以最诚挚的问候, 并且我期待着不久收到你的回信。
②With regard to the matter you mentioned in your letter, my suggestions are as follows.  
对于你在信中提到的问题, 我的建议如下。
③(2020·江苏高考)But Wilson did not regard the accident as catastrophic.
但是威尔逊没有把这次事故看作是灾难性的。
④Du Fu is regarded as one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.  
杜甫被看作中国历史上最伟大的诗人之一。
4. appreciate vt. 欣赏; 重视; 感激; 领会vi. 增值
(教材原句)An increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history.
越来越多的国际学生开始欣赏中国文化和历史。

(1)appreciate+n. /pron. /v. -ing重视/感激……
I would appreciate it if. . . 假如……我将不胜感激
. . . I would be highly appreciated 假如……我将不胜感激
(2)appreciation n. 欣赏; 感激

①I would appreciate your allowing me to make another date to show you around Beijing.  
我将很感激你允许我定个其他日期领着你参观北京。
②(2020·全国Ⅲ卷)I would truly appreciate it if you are willing to give a hand to us.  
如果你乐意帮助我们, 我将不胜感激。
③Your consideration about my application would be highly appreciated.  
如果你能考虑我的申请, 我将不胜感激。
④I would like to show my appreciation to those standing by me all the way.
我想对一直支持我的人表示我的感激之情。
【熟词生义】
Houses in this area have all appreciated in value since the new road was built. (vi. 增值)
新路建好之后这一地区的房子都增值了。
5. refer to指的是; 描述; 提到; 查阅
(教材原句)Pronouns refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier.
代词指的是之前提到的人或物。
【导图理词】

①I thought of the man whom you referred to that day.  
我想起了你那天提到的那个人。
②For more information, you can refer to China Daily’s official website.  
关于更多信息, 你可以查阅《中国日报》官方网站。
③There are huge amounts of reference books which I am often confused to choose from.  
有大量的参考书供选择, 我很困惑。

(1)refer为不规则动词, 它的过去式和过去分词形式为referred, 类似的词还有prefer(preferred), occur (occurred)等。
(2)reference作“(参考)材料”, 为可数名词。
6. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. 即使在今天, 不论住在哪里, 也不论说何种方言, 中国人都能通过书写进行交流。 
【句式解构】
　　no matter where/when/who/what/how. . . 是一个引导让步状语从句的连词结构, 意为: 无论在哪里/何时/是谁/什么/怎样……可置于句首、句中、句尾。
①No matter where/Wherever I am, I will always remember I am a Chinese.  
不管我身在何方, 我都会记住自己是个中国人。
②You have to go on no matter what(=whatever) difficulties you meet.  
无论遇到什么困难, 你都必须继续做下去。
③Whoever(=No matter who) you are, you must obey the law.
不论你是谁, 都要遵纪守法。
【知识延伸】
(1)whatever, whoever, whichever, whomever, however也可引导让步状语从句, 相当于no matter what/who/which/whom/how。
(2)whatever, whoever, whichever, whomever也可引导名词性从句。
*However far away(=No matter how far away)we are, we feel close to each other.
无论我们距离有多远, 我们都感觉彼此很亲近。
*We will never give up studying, whatever(=no matter what) happens.
无论发生什么事, 我们都不会放弃学习。
*Whoever(=No matter who) is interested in making small inventions can join in it.
任何对小发明感兴趣的人都可以参加。
【要点拾遗】
1. native adj. 出生地的; 本地的; 土著的n. 本地人
(教材原句)How many billion people speak the UN’s official languages as their native or second language?
有多少十亿人把联合国的官方语言当作他们的母语或第二语言?

a native of　　　　生于……的人, 原产于……的动物/植物
be native to 原产于/原籍是……
native land 本国, 祖国
native language 母语

①Above all, being a native of the city, I know a lot about its history and culture.  
最重要的是, 作为本地市民, 我很了解它的历史和文化。
②When it comes to Chengdu, the first thing that comes to your mind is pandas, which are native to Sichuan.  
当谈到成都的时候, 你第一个想到的是熊猫, 四川的特有物种。
③When we are learning a second language we need to remember how we learned our native language.  
当我们学习一门外语的时候, 需要记住我们是如何学会我们的母语的。
2. despite prep. 即使; 尽管
(教材原句)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.
尽管历史跌宕起伏, 中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。

(1)in spite of(=despite)　　　　即使; 尽管
in spite of/despite the fact that. . . 尽管……
(2)although/though 即使; 尽管

①Despite/In spite of the advantages of e-reading, there are also some disadvantages.  
尽管电子书有优点, 也有一些缺点。
②In spite of the fact that the school life is full of fun and friendship, I prefer to live in the rented room.  
尽管学校生活充满了乐趣和友谊, 我更喜欢住在租的房子里。
③Although/Though the basketball match would start soon, we still decided to send them to the hospital first.
尽管篮球赛即将开始, 我们仍然决定先把他们送到医院。

1. despite/in spite of为介词属性, 因此后跟名词, 或名词性短语。
2. in spite of/despite the fact that. . . 中的that引导同位语从句。
3. although/though为连词, 后跟完整的句子, 引导让步状语从句。
3. date back (to. . . ) 追溯到
(教材原句)It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells.
它追溯到数千年前龙骨的使用——动物的骨头和壳。

date from　　　　　追溯到; 始于
up to date 时髦的
out of date 过时的

①Beijing Opera, which dates back to the Qing Dynasty, has a history of more than 200 years.  
京剧有超过200年的历史, 可追溯至清朝。
②Tea has a long history in China, dating back to 5, 000 years ago.  
茶拥有悠久的历史, 可追溯到5000年前。
③They hold the view that handwritten letters are out of date, which should be given up.  
他们持有这个观点: 手写信过时了, 应该被放弃。
date back to/date from 三注意
date back to/date from一般无进行时态; 无被动语态; 作后置定语时, 需用现在分词形式。
4. variety n. (植物、语言等的)变体; 异体; 多样化
(2020·全国Ⅱ卷)Upon entering the farm, we were attracted by its cleanness and rich varieties of fruit.
一进入农场, 我们就被农场的整洁和丰富的水果种类吸引了。


(2)various adj. 不同的; 各种各样的
for various reasons 由于种种原因
(3)vary vt. & vi. 改变; 变化
vary from. . . to. . . 从……到……不等; 在……到……之间变动

①As for the drinks, we need more varieties, such as Coke, mineral water, orange juice and apple juice.  
对于饮料, 我们需要更多的品种, 比如: 可乐、矿泉水、橙子汁和苹果汁。
②(2019·全国卷Ⅰ)Students are hired each year in a variety of/varieties of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service.  
通过省级公共服务平台学生们每年被雇用到各种各样的暑期岗位上。
③On whether it is necessary to create a parents’ WeChat group, the students’ opinions vary from person to person.  
就是否有必要建立家长微信群, 学生们的观点不一。

“a variety of+复数名词”用作主语, 谓语要用复数; “the variety of+复数名词”用作主语, 谓语要用单数。
5. 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
(2019·浙江高考)Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll.
他们在美国的胜利仍被看作是摇滚乐历史的主要转折点。

(1)major in 　　　　主修……; 以……为专业
(2)majority n. 大多数; 大半
a/the majority of. . . 大多数……
in the/a majority 占多数

①He inspires me to major in English in college, to be a bridge between China and the world.  
他鼓励我在大学学习英语, 成为连接中国与世界的桥梁。
②The majority of the youths in China are positive, compared with those in developed countries.  
与发达国家的青年人相比, 中国的大部分青年人都很积极。
③Among all the books, test-prep books are in the majority, making up 60 percent.  
在所有的书中, 考试倾向的书占大多数, 占60%。

the majority单独作主语时, 谓语动词可用单数也可用复数。“the/a majority of+名词”作主语时, 谓语动词的数与of后面的名词保持一致。
6. means　n. 方式; 方法; 途径
(教材原句)Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。

by this means　　　用这种方法
by all means 当然可以; 一定, 务必
by means of 用; 依靠; 借助于
by no means 决不, 一点也不(放在句首时, 句子用部分倒装语序)

①If there is another chance in future, I will try every possible means to learn from you.  
如果今后还有机会, 我将尝试每一种可能的方法向你学习。
②By this means, I can express myself correctly in English.  
用这种办法, 我可以正确地用英语表达我自己。
③(2020·江苏高考)By all means. He has been honored as a master doctor since the Eastern Han Dynasty.  
当然, 自东汉以来他被尊为“医圣”。
④I don’t see much talent in myself, and by no means am I likely to become a master like Edison or Lu Xun.  
我没看到我自身有多少才华, 并且我决不会成为像爱迪生或者鲁迅这样的大师。
单复数同形的means
means是单复数同形的名词, 它的单复数意义取决于它的修饰词。
*All means have been tried, but he still failed.
*Every means has been tried, but he still failed.
一切方法都试过了, 但他还是失败了。
【知识延伸】动词mean的用法
(1)mean doing sth. “意味着”, 其主语通常是指事物的词。
(2)mean to do sth. “打算或企图做某事”, 其主语通常是表示人的名词或代词, 其过去完成时表示“本来打算做某事”。
(3)mean sb. to do sth. “打算让某人做某事”。
(4)What do/did you mean by. . . ? “你……是什么意思? ”
(5)be meant for “打算给予; 打算作……用”
*Being a student means studying hard.
作为一个学生, 意味着要努力学习。
*We mean to call on you tomorrow.
我们打算明天看望你。
*He had meant to leave on Sunday, but has stayed on.
他本来想星期天走的, 但又留了下来。
*I mean you to work as our spokesman.
我想请你当我们的代言人。
*What do you mean by acting like this?
你这样做是什么意思?
*These rooms are meant for the children’s centre.
这些房间是打算用作儿童活动中心的。
7. of great importance 很重要
(教材原句)That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
那个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。

(1)be of +抽象名词就等于be+这个名词的形容词
通常在 of 的后面会有形容词 great/little/much/a lot of 来表示程度。
(2)be of value=be valuable 很有价值, 值钱
be of much help=be very helpful 很有帮助
be of use=be useful 有用处

①As everybody knows, civilized behaviors are of great importance for us students.  
正如所有人都知道的, 文明行为对于我们学生很重要。
②This time I will introduce Tang Poetry to you, which is of great help in learning Chinese.  
这次我将向你介绍唐诗, 这对于中文学习很有帮助。
③Only in this way can we save nature and animals, which are of great value to our human beings.  
只有这样我们才能拯救大自然和动物, 它们对我们人类很有价值。
8. 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.  
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色, 越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言欣赏中国的文化和历史。
【句式解构】
此句中as引导时间状语从句, 意为“随着……”, 强调两个动作同时发生; 或某事一发生, 另一事立即发生。此外, as引导时间状语从句时, 还可译为“当……的时候”“一边……一边”。
①(2020·浙江高考) Of course, our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons. 当然, 随着年龄的增长, 我们的大脑会因为很多原因而衰退。 
②As I read your email, I felt surprised, disappointed, and even a bit angry.  
当我读你的邮件的时候, 我感到惊讶, 失望, 甚至有点生气。
③All students are making notes carefully as they listen to their teacher.  
所有的学生一边听老师讲, 一边认真做笔记。
【知识延伸】
1. as引导原因状语从句, 译为“因为, 由于”, 与because的用法相近。
2. as引导方式状语从句或比较状语从句, 译为“正如, 如同”。
3. as引导让步状语从句, 常用倒装语序, 即把从句中的表语、状语或动词原形放在as之前, 译为“虽然, 尽管”。
4. as作关系代词。
(1)引导限制性定语从句, 用在“such. . . as”“the same. . . as”“as. . . as”等结构中, 常译作“像……一样的人(或物)”“凡是……的人(或物)”。
(2)引导非限制性定语从句, 用来指代整个句子, 意思是“正如”。这个分句可以位于句首、句中或句末。
*As we know, light travels faster than sound.
正如我们所知, 光的传播速度比声音的传播速度快。(非限制性定语从句)
*As time goes on, it’s getting warmer and warmer.
随着时间的推移, 天气变得越来越暖和了。(时间状语从句)
*Try as she might, Sue couldn’t get the door open.
虽然Sue想尽了办法, 但是她无法打开门。(让步状语从句)
*When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
入乡随俗。(方式状语从句)
*I must stop writing now, as I have rather a lot of work to do. 我必须停笔了, 因为我还有许多工作要做。(原因状语从句)

1. The talks in Anchorage once again proved that communication and dialogue based on mutual respect can help the two sides increase trust and promote mutually beneficial cooperation. 在安克雷奇举行的会谈再次证明, 在相互尊重的基础上进行沟通和对话, 有助于双方增进信任, 促进互利合作。
2. With the 5G message service, for instance, consumers don’t have to download a variety of mobile apps.
有了5G消息服务, 消费者就不必再下载各种不同的移动应用软件。
3. Visitors will be allowed to ascend the building to appreciate the full moon as well as a light show that will be staged during the period. 开放夜游期间, 黄鹤楼还将举办一场灯光秀, 游客将可登楼欣赏满月和灯光秀。
4. The term “two sessions” refers to the annual full session of the NPC, which customarily begins on March 5, and the annual plenary session of the CPPCC National Committee, which should be open on March 3.
两会指的是“全国人民代表大会会议”和“中国人民政治协商会议全国委员会会议”, 按照惯例, 分别于每年的3月5日和3月3日召开。

Ⅰ. 语段填词
1. More than one billion(十亿) people speak Chinese as their native(本地的) language. The Chinese writing system(系统) is very complicated. Because of geographical factors, Chinese has a variety(多样性) of dialects(方言).
2. The Chinese calligraphy(书法) is one of the most important art forms of China. Many famous artists in ancient dynasties(朝代) contributed a lot to the development of this art. The Chinese characters(汉字) have special charm. As China is playing a more important role in global affairs(事务), more foreigners appreciate(欣赏) this kind of beautiful art.
3. One of the major(主要的) factors(因素) which help you succeed is your attitude(态度). Also you should base(以……为基础) your success on hard work and proper means(方法).
Ⅱ. 完成句子
1. As they grow up, they should be given a chance to be independent.  
随着他们成长, 应该给予他们独立的机会。
2. The majority of college students want to continue post-graduate studies.  
大多数大学生想继续接受研究生教育。
3. He has become more determined after going through so many ups and downs.  
经历了这么多浮沉之后, 他变得更加坚定了。
4. I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.  
假如你支付现金的话, 我将不胜感激。
5. The magazine is not a new one, dating back to the 1930s at least.  
这杂志不是新的, 至少可以追溯到20世纪30年代。
6. Besides, watching Chinese movies and TV series will also be of great help.  
除此之外, 看中文电影和电视剧也会很有帮助。
7. No matter how ordinary a job is, it plays a great role in society.  
一份工作无论多么普通, 它都在我们的社会中起着重要作用。
Ⅲ. 结合课文主题, 使用本单元词汇与句型写一篇80词左右的短文
1. 无论你出国去哪里, 你都要和当地人交流, 因此, 外语就很重要了。(no matter where; be of+名词)
2. 当谈到外语的时候, 我们中大部分人认为它指的就是英语, 英语被认为是国际语言。(refer to; regard)
3. 基于哈佛大学开展的一项调查, 全世界大约30亿人会说英语。(based on, billion)
4. 因此, 英语在世界范围内的交流中起着非常重要的作用。(play an important role)
No matter where you go out of your own country, you should communicate with the locals, so a foreign language is of great importance. When it comes to a foreign language, most of us think that it refers to English, which is regarded as an international language. Based on a survey carried out by Harvard University, about 3 billion people around the world can speak English. So, English plays a very important role in communication around the world.  
选词填空
major in, date back to, by means of, all the way, a variety of, play an important role in, ups and downs
1. Our life has its ups and downs and we need someone to ride with us.  
2. She could not speak, but she made her wishes known by means of signs.  
3. As everyone knows, she plays an important role in our organization.  
4. He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of putting up at a hotel for the night.  
5. We visited a temple which dates back to 2, 000 years ago.  
6. I hope to acquire a bit more knowledge of nursing because I want to major in nursing in college.  
7. There are a variety of theme parks in the world, where you can have fun.