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Think about the following questions.
Lead-in
1. What are the two clips about
2. How are the clips different from each other
Watch two video clips and discuss the following questions.
请教师自行搜索《大闹天宫》和《西游记之大圣归来》的电影片段
What are the two clips about
2. How are the clips different from each other
Both video clips are about the same character: the Monkey King.
They use different animated film-making techniques.
Havoc in Heaven uses traditional 2D, hand-drawn animation. Monkey King: Hero is Back uses 3D-computer animation.
Lead-in
Activity 1—Warm-up
What kinds of animated film-making techniques do you know Match them with the pictures.
a
d
b
c
What other ways of making animated films do you know
Pigsy Eats Watermelon
paper-cut animation
Havoc in Heaven
traditional Chinese painting techniques
(with sound effects from Beijing opera)
Look at the title and the picture, and then predict.
What do you think the article is mainly about
Activity 2—Pre-reading
It is about the history of Chinese animation.
an expository article
Chinese animation: from shadow puppets to 3D films
Chinese animation has a history of more than 100 years. This art form combines modern technology with traditional art techniques, such as paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting. Films in this style often contain many themes from Chinese art, literature and culture.
Pigsy Eats Watermelon from 1958 was the first paper-cut animation. In this groundbreaking short film, Zhu Bajie and the other characters come to life on screen just like shadow puppets. The film amazed audiences across China with its bright colours and lively animation style.
Two years later, another important breakthrough came with the first ink-wash animated film, Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother. This short film was influenced by the famous artist Qi Baishi, and it looks exactly like a traditional ink painting. The film was very successful, and won several national and international awards.
Besides traditional art techniques, Chinese animated films also reflect traditional Chinese culture. Ancient stories are a common theme, and it is no surprise that the much-loved characters from the adventure novel Journey to the West often appear in animation. Havoc in Heaven from 1961 tells the story of the Monkey King, and is perhaps the most famous Chinese animated film. It combines traditional Chinese painting techniques with the sound effects from Beijing opera.
Today, Chinese animators continue to explore new methods of film-making. Films like Monkey King: Hero is Back were made with advanced 3D animation software. With the help of the latest computer technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), film-makers are bringing the heroes from classic Chinese stories into the 21st century.
Activity 3—While-reading
Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
General Para. 1
Specific
(Paras. 2–5)
structure
a. Chinese animation in the 21st century
b. traditional culture in Chinese animation
c. the success of ink-wash animation
d. the first paper-cut animation
e. introduction to Chinese animation
Skimming
Activity 4—While-reading
Complete the table below with the information from the article on page 37.
Year Animation Technique Cultural Element
1958 Pigsy Eats Watermelon folk art
Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother
Havoc in Heaven
Today Monkey King: Hero is back
1960
1961
paper-cut
ink-wash
Chinese painting
3D-computer animation
ancient Chinese stories, Beijing opera
classic Chinese stories
traditional Chinese painting
Read for details
Activity 5—While-reading
Read Para. 1 and answer the questions.
What traditional art techniques are usually found in Chinese animation
Paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting.
Read for details
What two things does Chinese animation combine
It combines modern technology with traditional art techniques.
Activity 5—While-reading
Read Para. 2 and answer the questions.
What surprised the audience about Pigsy Eats Watermelon
Its bright colours and lively animation style.
What did the characters in Pigsy Eats Watermelon look like on screen
They looked just like shadow puppets.
Activity 5—While-reading
Read Para. 3 and answer the questions.
Which famous artist influenced Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother
It looks like a traditional Chinese ink painting.
What is special about ink-wash animation
Qi Baishi.
Activity 5—While-reading
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Which art techniques were used in Havoc in Heaven
Traditional Chinese painting techniques and the sound effects from Beijing opera.
Which characters often appear in Chinese animation
The characters from the novel Journey to the West.
Activity 5—While-reading
Animators can use advanced 3D animation software and AI to adapt classic Chinese stories into films.
What new technologies can animators use to adapt classic Chinese stories into films
Read Para. 5 and answer the questions.
What film is mentioned as an example of modern 3D animation
Monkey King: Hero is Back.
Activity 6—Post-reading
Discuss the questions below with your classmates.
What kind of animation do you like best Why
What do you think the future of animation will be like
(Please write down your ideas and share them in your group.)
(Possible answers)
The future of Chinese animation is not about choosing between traditional art techniques and modern technology. It is about using them both. Animators can use tools like AI and VR to retell classic Chinese stories. This will make the films realistic and exciting. It is also a great way to share Chinese culture with the rest of the world.
Imagine you are an animator. You want to create a new animated film based on a Chinese story (like Journey to the West or Fengshen Yanyi). Discuss in pairs and share your ideas in class.
S1: What story will you choose
S2: I will choose … It is about …
S1: What traditional Chinese art technique (paper-cutting, ink-wash painting, etc.) will you use Why
S2: I will use … because…
S1: How will you use modern technology (3D, AI, etc.) in your film
S2: I will use it to …
Activity 7—Post-reading
Example:
Vocabulary practice
Vocabulary practice
Vocabulary practice
come to life
hero
advanced
With the help of
artificial intelligence
Work in groups. Draw a mind map and organize the ideas.
(The key breakthroughs)
History
01
Cultural themes
02
Traditional Chinese art techniques
03
Modern technology
04
Future
05
Based on the mind-map, introduce the development of Chinese animation!
Think-Pair-Share
(Option 1)
Chinese animation
keep the city green
Pigsy Eats Watermelon
Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother
Havoc in Heaven
Monkey King: Hero is Back

Traditional Chinese art techniques:
paper-cut animation
ink-wash animation
Chinese painting
Beijing opera …
Modern technology:
artificial intelligence (AI)
3D …

Choose one Chinese animated film and tell your partner about it.
Think-Pair-Share
(Option 2)
Chinese Week is coming. Your group is going to make a presentation about the development of Chinese animation. Choose one part of the timeline and share it with the class.
Paper-cut animation
Cultural elements, such as Chinese painting and Beijing opera
3D animation
Ink-wash animation
Think-Pair-Share
(Option 3)
(Possible answers)
1958–1960: The Early Breakthroughs

During this period, Chinese animators started experimenting with traditional art forms.
In 1958, Pigsy Eats Watermelon became the first paper-cut animation. The characters moved like shadow puppets and amazed everyone with bright colours and a fun style.
Then in 1960, another big step was taken with Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother—the first ink-wash animation. It was inspired by the artist Qi Baishi and looked just like a moving Chinese ink painting. It even won awards!
(Possible answers)
1960–1961: More Tradition & Culture

Right after that, animators began including more Chinese cultural elements in their films.
Havoc in Heaven (1961) is probably the most famous Chinese animated film ever. It told the story of the Monkey King from Journey to the West.
It wasn’t just a cartoon—it combined Chinese painting styles with Beijing opera music and sound effects. It felt really Chinese!
(Possible answers)
1961–Present: From Tradition to Technology

After the 1960s, Chinese animation kept developing—especially thanks to new technology.

Today, animators use advanced 3D animation software to make films like Monkey King: Hero is Back.
They are also starting to use the latest computer technology, such as AI, to bring classic Chinese stories into the 21st century.

评价内容 评分（1-5）
I can describe some animated film-making techniques. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I can use the reading strategy of skimming in the reading activities. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I can understand the development of Chinese animation. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I can cooperate with my teammate to introduce the development of Chinese animation. 1 2 3 4 5
Self-assessment
Homework
基础作业
模仿课文录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。
绘制课文思维导图（需包含中国动画电影的几个发展阶段）。
结合课文内容，写一篇60词左右的小短文，阐述你对“中国动画电影未来发展”的观点。（至少使用 3 个课堂所学短语）
拓展作业
以小组为单位，选取一部中国动画电影，探究并分析其所蕴含的传统文化元素。

In this groundbreaking short film, Zhu Bajie and the other characters come to life on screen just like shadow puppets.
此句中，come to life是一个固定短语，意为“活过来；变得生动；活灵活现”；另外 just like shadow puppets 为方式状语。本句意为：“在这部开创性的短片中，猪八戒和其他角色在银幕上活灵活现，宛若皮影戏偶。”
groundbreaking /9GraWndbreIkIN/ adj. 开创性的；创新的
The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the field of medicine forever.
come to life 显得逼真
Thanks to the amazing new 3D animation software, the animals come to life on the screen.
This short film was influenced by the famous artist Qi Baishi,
and it looks exactly like a traditional ink painting.
此句中，was influenced by 为被动语态，意为“受到了……的影响”；looks exactly like 意为“如出一辙”或“栩栩如生”，能更好地表达“完全相似”的含义。此句意为：“这部短片受著名艺术家齐白石的影响，看起来与传统水墨画一模一样。”
Ancient stories are a common theme, and it is no surprise that the much-loved characters from the adventure novel Journey to the West often appear in animation.
此句是由连词 and 连接的并列句。and 连接的前后两个分句在意义上是递进或顺承的关系，主要将两个相关的观点连接在一起，让读者把两者联系起来。另外，“it is no surprise that ...”是由 that 引导的主语从句，用it 作形式主语，意为“……不足为奇。”。本句意为：“古代故事是一个常见的主题，因而出自冒险小说《西游记》中那些深受喜爱的角色经常出现在动画里，也就不足为奇了。”
With the help of the latest computer technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), film-makers are bringing the heroes from classic Chinese stories into the 21st century.
此句中，With the help of the latest computer technology 为介词短语作方式状语，with the help of ... 译为“在……的帮助下”；the heroes from classic Chinese stories 中的 from classic Chinese stories 为后置定语，译为“中国经典故事中的主角们”。此句意为：“借助人工智能（AI）等最新计算机技术，电影制作人正将中国经典故事中的主角们带入 21 世纪。”
artificial intelligence (AI) /0A:tIfISl In9telIdZRns/ n. 人工智能
Artificial intelligence helps robots learn.
hero /9hIRrRW/ n. 英雄；男主角
The firefighter is a real-life hero.
classic /9kl sIk/ adj. 经典的
Journey to the West is a classic Chinese novel.
with the help of 在……的帮助下
With the help of AI, animators can create more realistic characters.
advanced /Rd9vA:nst/ adj. 先进的；高级的
This smartphone uses advanced technology to make life easier for users.
theme /Pi:m/ n. 主题
The main theme of the story is the importance of friendship.
combine /kRm9baIn/ v. 组合；联合
The chef likes to combine sweet and salty flavours in his dishes.
technology /tek9nBlRdZi/ n. 技术
Modern technology, such as smartphones and computers, has changed the way we communicate.
style /staIl/ n. 风格；方式
Her painting style is unique and easy to recognize.
contain /kRn9teIn/ v. 包含；容纳
This box contains all my old photos and letters.
literature /9lItrRtSR(r)/ n. 文学
Harry Potter is a famous work of literature for children.
breakthrough /9breIkPru:/ n. 突破；重大进展
The inventor worked hard for many months before she had a breakthrough.
award /R9wO:d/ n. 奖项；奖品
She won an award for getting the highest score
in the science exam.
v. 颁发；授予
The teacher awarded prizes to the top students.
reflect /rI9flekt/ v. 反映，表现
Good stories often reflect real-life experiences.

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