(共18张PPT)
Unit 1 Art
Build up your vocabulary
1. To read a passage about Monet and Impressionism and learn more about Impressionism paintings.
2. To identify some words by understanding their explanation in English and practice them by making sentences.
fine art
Brainstorm words and phrases concerning art and then make a mind map to connect them.
fine art
painting
sculpture
tools
sculptor
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painter
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美术（尤其绘画和雕塑）
Watch the video about Monet and Impressionism
Read the passage about Monet and Impressionism. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words or phrases in
the box.
be fond of, emerge, influential, in particular, purchase, realistic, subjective, theme
Unlike the earlier Realists who painted in a ___________ style. Impressionist painters focused more on their ___________ feelings of things and instant impressions. When Impressionism ___________ in France in the late 19th century, artists became interested in everyday subject matter.
realistic
subjective
emerged
They were also fascinated by modern objects. As one of the most ___________ impressionist painters, Claude Monet was impressed by the visual effects of the steam engine ___________, and he later produced twelve paintings of a train station in Paris. In 1883, Monet and his large family moved to Giverny, where he ___________ a house and some land for his gardens.
purchased
in particular
influential
be fond of, emerge, influential, in particular, purchase, realistic, subjective, theme
During his days at Giverny, Monet ___________ painting his own gardens, with the water lilies, the pond, and the arched bridge. From this we can see that there were two clear ___________ apparent in his work throughout his career: colours and reflections in water.
was fond of
themes
be fond of, emerge, influential, in particular, purchase, realistic, subjective, theme
Look up each group of words in the dictionary and discuss their differences. Then create a blank-filling activity based on your understanding of these words. Exchange your activity with another group and see how well you can do.
accurately / precisely / exactly;
rank / grade / degree;
realistic / practical / actual;
reputation / fame / popularity;
subsequent / later / latter
realistic / practical / actual
You need to have __________ expectations of the returns from investments.
The bride appeared five years younger than her __________ age.
Mr Liu has a lot of __________ experience in restoring historic buildings.
realistic
actual
practical
Choose a word and write it before each definition or in the sentences.
1. Anything done _________ is done correctly or with very few mistakes
2. The adverb _________ describes sth done with complete accuracy or perfection.
3. You use _________ before an amount, number, or position to emphasize that it is no more, no less, or no different from what you are stating.
accurately; precisely; exactly
accurately
precisely
exactly
4. _________ (an) amount or level of sth
5. _________ the position or grade that a person has in an organization
6. _________ a particular level of quality that a product, material etc; a mark that a student is given for their work or for an examination
degree
grade
rank
rank; grade; degree
7. _________ when you are known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc
8. _________ when something is liked, enjoyed or supported by many people
9. _________ the common opinion that people have about sb or sth because of what has happened in the past
fame
popularity
reputation
reputation; fame; popularity
10. _________ the second of two people or things just mentioned
11. _________ happening or coming after something else
12. _________ after the time you are talking about or after the present time
latter
subsequent
later
subsequent; later; latter
Do exercises 1 and 2 on P61 in the workbook.
Make 5 sentences using the 5 words: precisely, rank, realistic, reputation, subsequent. Use a dictionary if necessary.
