Unit 4 Amazing art
Period 2 Using language
(Grammar & Vocabulary& Listening)
导学案
1. To master the structure and usages of the present continuous passive s 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.
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.
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.
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. _________________________________________________.
2 Some people are trimming trees into interesting shapes. _________________________________________________.
3 Construction workers are building impressive, original buildings. _________________________________________________.
4 People are creating it 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_________________.
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 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.
【答案】
a And just look at how the wind is folding her dress! And just look at how her dress is being folded by the wind!
b People are pushing me around quite a bit, in fact. I am being pushed 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.
【答案】
The active structure 主语+be(is/ am/ are)+ v-ing...
The passive structure 主语+be(is/ am/ are)+ being done...
Step 2 Practice
Activity 2 Rewrite the underlined parts using the passive structure.
【答案】
1 Young people are painting beautiful pictures. Beautiful pictures are being painted by young people.
2 Some people are trimming trees into interesting shapes. Trees are being trimmed into interesting shapes by some peoples.
3 Construction workers are building impressive, original buildings. Impressive,original buildings are being built by construction workers.
4 People are creating it everywhere you look. It is being created 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
【答案】
1. Various works of art are being arranged (arrange) in the school exhibition room.
2. The ground of the room is being swept (sweep).
3. The walls of the exhibition room are being painted (paint).
4. A statue made of plaster is being carried (carry) over.
5. Some paintings are being put (put) up onto the wall.
6. The colored lights are being hung (hang) up across the room.
7. The illustrations of the exhibits are being written (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.
【答案】(a possible answer:)
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
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.
【答案】
1. porcelain 2. paper cutting 3. embroidery
4. Chinese paintings 5. calligraphy 6. seal cutting
Activity 6
Talk about a Chinese art form that your home town is well-known for.
【答案】(a possible answer:)
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 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.
【答案】__________________.
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_________________.
【答案】
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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
【答案】
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“主语从句”,what在从句中充当“主语”。 “breathtaking” 意为“令人赞叹的;壮观的”。
[尝试翻译] 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. 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“即;就是说;换言之”, 其后面部分 “making images out of paper” 充当 “paper-cutting”的“同位语(成分)”。
[尝试翻译] 然后我尝试了一些剪纸,也就是用纸做成各种图样。
Step 7: Homework
1. Review key words and expressions learned in this period.
2. Consolidate the usages of the present continuous passive.