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Unit 4　Amazing art
Developing ideas
1. Guide the students to understand the content of the text, including the court painter’s background, the characteristics of his art works and the artistic value.
2. Lead the students to analyze the structure and grasp the theme of the reading material.
3. Guide the students to think about as artists’ growing experiences and treasure their artistic value.
4. Help the students learn how to write about artwork and develop an ability to appreciate art.
1. To develop the students’ reading ability to understand a Chinese historical artist and his artworks.
2. To help the students learn how to appreciate famous art works.
3. To improve the students’ writing ability to compose a short passage about an artwork.
New words and expressions for Period Three.
1. magnificent adj. 9. majesty n.
2. bare adj. 10. gallop v.
3. hoof n. 11. vase n.
4. wine n. 12. mostly adv.
5. dirt n. 13. shade n.
6. sponsor v. 14. brownish adj.
7. emperor n. 15. frequent adj.
8. fond adj. 16. masterpiece n.
Step 1 Before reading
Activity 1 Think of some adjectives which are used to describe horse and what you know about horses.
Step 2 While reading
Activity 2 Skim the text and complete the following questions quickly.
1. Which of the following statements is the best topic of the passage
A. An introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
B. The story behind Night-Shining White.
C. The famous artist Han Gan.
2. What is the artist called Han Gan famous for
A. He was born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty.
B. He served as a Chinese court painter.
C. His skills in capturing the physical features of horses and its inner spirit ad strength.
3. As an painter, who is regarded as the best teacher by Han Gan
A. Living horses
B. Previous paintings of horses
C. A drawing master of Tan Dynasty
Activity 3 Read again and complete the diagram with information from the text.
Step 3 Post reading
Activity 4 Think and Share
1. What made Han Gan a successful painter
2. What does Su Shi’s comment mean to you
3. What can you learn from Han Gan’s way of painting
4. Imagine you are a tour guide and the guide explained the life and work of Han Gan to the tourists
Tips for your introduction:
① Think about what information to include.
② Decide in what order you will introduce.
③ Introduce Han Gan and his painting to your group members.
Step 4 Before writing
Activity 5 Read the museum introduction to the painting and answer the questions.
1. What else do you know about Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings
2. What do you think of this one
Step 5 Writing
Activity 6
1. Read the writing help and know about how a passage about appreciating an artwork is well organized.
2. Complete the writing Outline with the information in Activity 5.
Introduction give basic information about the artist and the artwork This sunflower painting was an 1________________ by 2______________ It is among his 3 _______________________________________ It was completed 4 ____________________________________________
Main body describe the artwork It show 5 ________________________________________ It is painted mostly in 6 _________________________________ The colors range from 7 ______________________________________ 8 __________________________________________________________
Conclusion give your own comments ____________________________________________________________.
3. Write an article about the painting Sunflowers.
Step 6 Language appreciation
1. The horses, whether resting or on the move, offered him plenty of inspiration.
[句式分析] whether resting or on the move插入句中充当让步状语，其完成形式为：______________________________________. 当从句的主语和主句的主语相同时，状语从句通常采用省略其主语，变形其谓语为非谓语形式作状语。本句the horses 与动词rest构成__________语态，故用 _________________；were为be动词，通常直接省略掉。
[尝试翻译] ___________________________________________________________
2. Day after day, Han Gan painted the horses, his brush presenting every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
[句式分析] his brush presenting every detail 该结构为“_________________”，本语境中，它相当于并列句“_____________________” 从句法构造看，逻辑主语his brush与句子的主语Han Gan不同，这时采用_______________________________，即：______________________________________ (因为his brush 与动词present 构成_____语态)
[尝试翻译] ___________________________________________________________
Step 7 Homework
1. Review new words and phrases learned in this period.
2. Polish your article about the painting Sunflower.
【参考答案】
Step 2
Activity 2 1---3 CCA
Activity 3
Step 3
Activity 4
1. His natural talent for drawing and years of hard work.
2. The poet thought highly of Han Gan’s excellent skill in drawing horses because the horses were painted in a vivid and lively way.
3. In our study, we should pay attention to observation, personal experience, more practice.
4. Han Gan is regarded as a famous painter good at painting horse in Tang Dynasty. When he was young, he supported his family by working in a wine shop. Later, he was sponsored by the great peot Wang Wei to study painting.
In order to enhance painting skills, he often visited the stables and carefully observed the behavior and characteristics of the horse so as to have a thorough understanding horses. The horses' various physical appearance, running posture and dynamic changes are naturally displayed on the paper when they are painted. Therefore, people all praise han gan's horses as running horses, which shows his ambition, interest and talent.
Step 4
Activity 5
1. It’s believed that Van Gogh made 11 sunflower paintings. In his mind, the yellow represented the color of the sun, the sunshine served as symbol of love. For Van Gogh, the sunflower was the best subject to express his thoughts. The summer was short, and the blooming period of the sunflower was even shorter. Van gogh also ended his short life just like the sunflower.
2. In this painting, there are 15 sunflowers in all directions and in various forms, which are blooming brightly in a yellow vase, showing the painter's appreciation and love for the life chasing sunshine.
Step 5
Activity 6
2.
Introduction give basic information about the artist and the artwork This sunflower painting was an 1 oil on canvas by 2 Van Gogh. It is among his 3 most famous sunflowers in a vase, It was completed 4 in Arles in 1889.
Main body describe the artwork It shows 5 that the flowers are at different stages of life. It is painted mostly in 6 mostly in three shade of yellow. The colors range from 7 bright yellows to brownish yellows. 8 The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh.
Conclusion give your own comments The sunflowers are no longer simple plants, but a sincere and enthusiastic blooming life, just like van Gogh himself. Van Gogh expressed his understanding of life to the world through depicting the sunflower, and showed his unique spiritual world.
3. This sunflower painting, completed by Van Gogh in Arles in 1889, is considered as one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of Dutch floral painting. Anyone who has seen this oil on canvas can feel amazed the strong vitality of each sunflower.
The sunflowers are no longer simple plants, but a sincere and enthusiastic blooming life, just like van Gogh himself. Van Gogh expressed his understanding of life to the world through depicting the sunflower, and showed his unique spiritual world.
Step 6
1. no matter whether the horses rested or were on the move; 主动; 现在分词resting; 这些马，无论是在休息还是在运动，都给了他很多灵感。
2. 独立主格结构; and his brush presented every detail; “一去一留一变形”; 去连词and, 留his brush, 变谓语presented为现在分词“presenting”; 主动; 日复一日，韩干不停画马，他的画笔描绘了他亲眼所见的每一个细节。Unit 4　Amazing art
Starting out and Understanding ideas
学习目标
1. To talk about various forms of art works by using newly learned target language.
2. To develop the ability to generalize the main content of the passage related to different arts and cultures.
3. To appreciate varieties of art works so as to broaden their cross-cultural horizon.
4. To participate in sharing the experience and feelings of artistic experience.
重点难点
1. To learn to express opinions about different art forms by using target language.
2. To develop the reading ability to generalize the main idea of the passage and understand how the article is well organized.
3. To learn about artistic and cultural diversity and share personal opinions about artworks.
课前诊断
New words and expressions for Period One.
1 greet v. 9 sculptor n.
2 fold v. 10 selfie n.
3 broadcast n.& v. 11 sculpture n.
4 load n.& v. 12 original adj.
5 stair n. 13 currently adv.
6 battle n. 14 incredible adj.
7 exhibition n. 15 live adj.
8 portrait n. 16 get a load of ...
学习过程
Step 1 Starting out
Activity 1 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What cities are introduced in the video
2. What is each city famous for in the world of art
Activity 2 Look at the pictures and talk about artworks.
1. Identify the following artworks and the forms of art.
Pictures the meanings of the captions forms of art
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin 奥古斯特·罗丹《思想者》
The Peacock by Yang Liping 杨丽萍《孔雀》
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali 萨尔瓦多·达利《永恒的记忆》
Turandot by Giacomo Puccini 贾科莫·普契尼《图兰朵》
2. How do you feel about these works Choose the most impressive artwork to tell the reason why it makes such an impression on you.
Step 2 Before reading
Activity 1 Have a quiz to learn about the Louvre Museum.
1 The Louvre Museum is located in ____________. A. London B. Pairs C. Berlin
2 The original castle of the Louvre Museum was built in the ___________ century. A. 12th B. 15th C. 18th
3 There are around ____________ works of art in its collection. A. 180,000 B. 400,000 C. 480.000
4 Which work of art is among the “Big Three” attractions of the Louvre. A. The Code of Hammurabi--《汉谟拉比法典》 B. Liberty Leading the People--《自由领导人民》 C. Venus de Milo-- “断臂维纳斯”
Step 3 While reading
Activity 2
Read the text and answer the following the questions.
1. What is Zack doing in the Louvre Museum
2. What amazing artworks are mentioned in the text
3. Why does the painting Mona Lisa attract many visitors every day
Activity 3
Choose three tags that best describe the main idea of the passage and give reasons for your choices.
Louvre museum Selfie Mona Lisa tour guide
fantastic art history exhibition live broadcast
Activity 4
Complete the route with expressions from the passage.
Winged Victory of Samothrace Here at the top of the stairs is this 1 ________. Although 2_________, you can still imagine her posture. The folded dress shows incredible 3 _____________.
Mona Lisa This is perhaps the most famous painting here, protected by glass. It’s smaller than 4__. The lady in the painting seems to have 5 __, which makes her so interesting!
Rembrandt’s self-portrait This is one of the 90 or more self-portraits Rembrandt made in his lifetime. We don’t know it was his way of 6 _________! Or maybe it was just 7 ____________
实践研究
Step 4 Post reading
1. Which of the three artworks makes the greatest impression on you Why
2. Share your experience in which you have visited some galleries or museums.
Step 5 Language appreciation
1. I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this is!
[句式分析] “how amazing this is!”感叹句在句中充当“ ”，注意在这种情况下宾语从句引导词通常用感叹句本身的引导词“ ”,不宜再加 “that”. what引导的感叹句也同样适用这一规则。
[尝试翻译]
2. They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.
[句式分析] 本句谓语 “do reach”采用了“谓语强调结构”， 此种强调只适用于与含实义动词的谓语，而且谓语仅仅使用一般现在或者一般过去时态， 只采用“ ”。 as if引导的状语从句“ time itself were nothing”采用“ ”（语气）——表示与现在实际情况相反，从句的谓语用“一般过去时态”，注意谓语动词be只能用“_______”。
[尝试翻译]
Step 6 Homework
1. Review new words and phrases learned in this period.
2. Prepare for a short passage about your visit to a famous museum.
【参考答案】
学习过程
Step 1
Activity 2
1. sculpture；dance；painting；opera
2. To me, the peacock dance by Yang Liping is always impressive. As far as I know, the kind of dance is one of the most wide-spread ancient dances and also the best-loved dance of the Dai ethnic group.To the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of good luck, happiness, beauty and honesty.So to perform this dance is to express good wishes for a happy life.It is mostly performed the Water-splashing Festival to pray for peace and happiness with graceful peacock dancing.
Step 2
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C
Step 3
Activity 2
1. He is bringing a live broadcast of amazing art exhibits in the Louvre to audience.
2. Winged Victory of Samothrace; Mona Lisa; Rembrandt’s self-portrait
3. Mona Lisa in the painting always smiles at you with a sense of sadness.
Activity 3
live broadcast In the passage, the author is mainly bringing to readers a live broadcast of the Louvre’s most amazing treasures, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace, Mona Lisa and Rembrandt’s self-portrait.
Louvre
art
Activity 4
1. huge sculpture 2. her head and arms are missing 3. skills of the sculptor
4. you would expect 5. a sense of sadness in her smile
6. taking a 17th -century selfie 7. cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model
实践研究
Step 4
1. Mona Lisa is a renowned portrait masterpiece. It represents the highest artistic achievement of Leonardo da Vinci. The figure in the painting sits elegantly and smiles subtly with background landscape deep fog. It strikes us that her mysterious smile looks quite unique. No matter which angle you look from, you will find her eyes look directly at you, which makes people feel as if the eyes of Mona Lisa is alive. The true identity of Mona Lisa and her mysterious smile greatly interest art-lovers around the world.
2. I’m pleased to share my visit to Qin Shihuang terracotta warriors museum. It is he largest ancient military museum and is known as the eighth wonder of the world". Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of 8,099 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses located in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The figures were discovered in 1974 near Xi'an, Shanxi province. I believe that you, just like me, must feel extremely amazed at first sight of the terracotta figures. The terracotta warriors are arranged into a variety of formations. The whole style is vigorous and handsome. If carefully observed, the facial hairstyle and posture are different from each other. All of these terracotta warriors and horses are full of artistic charm.
Step 5
1. 宾语从句; how
我简直无法告诉你（这件雕塑）多么让人惊叹。
2. do/ does和did + 动词原形; 虚拟语气; were
它们真的跨越了几个世纪与我们接触，仿佛时间本身什么都不是。Unit 4　Amazing art
Using language
学习目标
1. To master the structure and usages of the present continuous passive and correctly use it.
2. To enlarge their vocabulary about Chinese art forms and talk about traditional Chinese art forms.
3. To develop their listening ability. In listening, understand the main idea of the listening material and correctly identify the speakers’ different opinions towards contemporary artworks.
4. To introduce famous Chinese art forms and enhance the confidence of Chinese culture.
重点难点
1. To review the present continuous passive and correctly use the tense in the real context.
2. To talk about some famous Chinese art forms and share opinions on different art forms with the class.
3. To develop the listening ability to get the main idea of the conversation and understand more details from listening.
课前诊断
New words and expressions for Period Two.
1. exhibition n. 9. demonstrate v.
2. embroidery n. 10. carve v.
3. seal n. 11. stimulate v.
4. calligraphy n. 12. vividly adv.
5. porcelain n. 13. elegant adj.
6. needle n. 14. contemporary adj.
7. cigarette n. 15. magnificent adj.
8. lack n. 16. literally adv.
学习过程
Step 1 Review the present continuous passive
Activity 1
1. Review the definition and the structure of the present continuous passive, which represents the action that is being performed.
2. Ask the students to read the example sentences, pay attention to the bold part and understand the meaning of the bold part.
a And just look at how the wind is folding her dress! And just look at how her dress ________________ by the wind!
b People are pushing me around quite a bit, in fact. I ___________ around quite a bit, in fact.
3. Guide the students to discover and summarize the rules for the use of passive structure of the present continuous tense.
The active structure
The passive structure
Step 2 Practice
Activity 2 Rewrite the underlined parts using the passive structure.
1 Young people are painting beautiful pictures. Beautiful pictures _______________ by young people.
2 Some people are trimming trees into interesting shapes. Trees _________________ into interesting shapes by some peoples.
3 Construction workers are building impressive, original buildings. Impressive, original buildings ______________ by construction workers.
4 People are creating it everywhere you look. It ________________by people everywhere you look.
Activity 3 According to the pictures, make sentences using the passive forms of the expressions given
arrange carry hang paint put up sweep write
1. Various works of art _______________ (arrange) in the school exhibition room.
2. The ground of the room __________________ (sweep).
3. The walls of the exhibition room __________________ (paint).
4. A statue made of plaster ___________________ (carry) over.
5. Some paintings ________________ (put) up onto the wall.
6. The colored lights ______________________ (hang) up across the room.
7. The illustrations of the exhibits _________________________________ (write).
Step 3 Vocabulary
Activity 4
1. Look at the pictures showing Chinese art forms and know the meanings of the art terms.
2. Share your experience about trying one of the art forms with the class.
In China, calligraphy....
Activity 5
Read the passage about an experience of taking part in a Chinese art festival and then complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 4.
1 2 3
4 5 6
Activity 6 Talk about a Chinese art form that your home town is well-known for.
My hometown is well-known for the traditional art of .....
Step 4 Before listening
1. Read “ Did You Know ” to know something about contemporary art.
2. Learn about developing a listening skill--master where and when to pause while listening.
Step 5 Listening
Activity 7
Listen to the conversation and get the main idea of the dialogue.
1. Everyone can create art, whatever their background.
2. We can use art to learn about the world.
3. Art means different things to different people.
4. Everyone should try to include art in their lives.
Activity 8
Listen the conversation once more and get more details from it, and complete the table on Page 43.
Jill’s opinions Andrew’s opinions
Empty It was boring and there was 1__________________. It had 2 _____________ for me. It was really clever and the viewer can 3_____________________________
Living room It was rather lazy because the artist didn’t 4_____________. Everyday objects can also be art. I could 5___________ when looking at the details.
Future It was just 6_______________ anyone can make, and my cat would love to play in them. That was my favourite piece and it really 7_________________.
实践探究
Activity 9
If time permits, ask the students to talk about how Jill and Andrew express their opinions towards contemporary artworks.
Step 6 Language appreciation
1. What caught my attention first was a 15th -century Qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese porcelain.
[句式分析] “What caught my attention first” 是由what引导的__________从句，what在从句中充当__________ (成分)。 “breathtaking” 意为“ ”。
[尝试翻译] 。
2. Then I tried some some paper-cutting, that is, making images out of paper.
[句式分析] “that is”的完整形式是“that is to say” 位于句中，用逗号隔开， 该表达意为“ ”， 其后面部分 “making images out of paper” 充当 “paper-cutting”的“ ”（成分）。
[尝试翻译] 。
Step 7 Homework
1. Review key words and expressions learned in this period.
2. Consolidate the usages of the present continuous passive.
【参考答案】
Step 1
Activity 1
2.is being folded
am being pushed
3. 主语+be(is/ am/ are)+ v.-ing...
主语+be(is/ am/ are)+ being done...
Step 2
Activity 2
1. are being painted
2. are being trimmed
3. are being built
4. is being created
Activity 3
1. are being arranged
2. is being swept
3. are being painted
4. is being carried
5. are being put
6. are being hung
7. are being written
Step 3
Activity 4
In China, calligraphy has developed into a special high-level art apart from satisfying the needs of daily writing. I still remember that my father taught me how to practicing calligraphy with Chinese brushes. As the old saying goes, the first step is always difficult. It is never easy for me to hold a Chinese brush and handle it. However, its unique lines ,rules for writing Chinese characters and handwriting strongly attract me. Especially, I felt that all efforts paid off when I saw my studies and bedrooms were decorated.with nice-looking calligraphy works.
Activity 5
1. porcelain 2. paper cutting 3. Embroidery
4. Chinese paintings 5. calligraphy 6. seal cutting
Activity 6
My hometown is well-known for the traditional art of Huangmei Opera, which was originated from tea picking songs in Huangmei county, Hubei province. It is one of the Five Operas in China together with Beijing Opera, Yue Opera, Ping Opera and Yu Opera. It first appeared as a simple drama of song and dance.
Later, it was spread to Anqing city, Anhui province by immigrating victims of floods. Absorbing elements of Anhui Opera and local songs and dances, Huangmei Opera was developed to the present form. It enjoys great popularity among the masses by reflecting the life of ordinary people in a fresh style. Across my hometown, every village has its Huangmei Opera and everyone can sing some folk Huangmei Opera.
Step 5
Activity 7
3.
Activity 8
1. nothing to look at
2. no meaning
3. decide what it means
4. actually create anything
5. tell how the artist lives
6. a pile of boxes
7. explored the nature of art
Step 6
1. 主语从句　主语　令人赞叹的；壮观的
首先引起我注意的是一件15世纪的清华瓷碗，它在一场激动人心的中国瓷器展览中展出。
2.即；就是说；换言之　同位语
然后我尝试了一些剪纸，也就是用纸做成各种图样描写一件艺术品
文体指导
本单元的写作主题是描写一件艺术品，属于介绍类文章。艺术品是具有艺术价值的创意物品，它包括：绘画类，书法类、摄影类、文艺类(音乐、舞蹈、戏剧等)、雕塑类、陶瓷类、传统工艺品以及民间工艺品等等。用语言文字把该物品形象逼真地呈现在读者面前，同时表达自己对它的喜爱之情。因此写作时要抓住它的特点，以及从中获得的乐趣、启迪或者帮助。
[基本框架]
1．开头(beginning)——交代该艺术品的基本信息
2．主体(body)——介绍该艺术品的详细信息
3．结尾(ending)——写出自己关于该艺术品的评论
[常用词块]
1．can hardly tear myself away from it爱不释手
2．feel the hardships of the working people感受到了劳动人民的艰辛
3．my favorite artwork我喜欢的艺术品
4．bringing people joy and enjoyment给人们带来欢乐，带来享受
5．symbolize joy and happiness象征快乐和幸福
[常用语句]
★精彩开头
1．The craft yacht on my desk is unique in shape and in the national style of Venice，Italy.
在我的书桌上放着的工艺品游艇造型别致且具有意大利威尼斯的民族风格。
2．The work of“Clay Figurine Zhang”is a handicraft of folk colored sculpture.
“泥人张”的作品是民间彩塑的工艺品。
3．My favorite painting is the Eight Horses painting.
我最喜欢《八骏图》这幅画了。
★丰满主体
1．The whole matching of colours is very harmonious.
整个色彩的搭配非常协调。
2．Each of the four clay figures looks different and lifelike.
四个泥人个个神态各异，栩栩如生。
3．There seemed to be something that surprised him.
好像有什么东西让他大吃一惊，不知所措。
★余味结尾
1．When we see the sand passing by，it's like seeing the two brothers of hour hand and minute hand racing.
每当我们看到沙子的流逝，就好像看到时针和分针两兄弟在赛跑。
2．This horse gives people confidence. Whenever I lose confidence and see it，it immediately gives me confidence.
这匹马让人有了信心。每当我失去了信心，看到它，立即让我信心十足。
3．It will encourage me to go forward bravely in my study and life.
它将鼓励着我在学习和生活中勇往直前。
学以致用
请描述一件你喜爱的艺术品，可以是绘画类，书法类、摄影类、文艺类(音乐、舞蹈、戏剧等)、雕塑类、陶瓷类、传统工艺品以及民间工艺品等。并且写出你喜爱它的原因。
要求：1. 词数：80左右；
2．行文连贯，内容积极向上。
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【参考答案】
[参考范文]
On the table beside my TV，there is a small and beautiful hourglass. It is not as big as other works of art but very delicate.
It is made of glass with three parts: the two bottles connected with each other on both sides and the supporting black poles. In the middle is a very narrow tunnel，through which the sand in one bottle slowly flows to the other. The whole hourglass is not colourful，but only in black and white，but I think these two colours are enough. I think that only black and white colours are matched to give a wonderful feeling.
The passing sand tells us that time is also passing. We should cherish every minute and second，and not let the time pass in vain. We should study hard and be useful to the society.

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