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Section B 2a-2e
paper cutting 剪纸
scissors n. 剪刀
Red paper 红纸
What materials is it used
fairy tale 童话故事
historical story 历史故事
What pictures can be found on the paper cuttings
cute characters(人物) from
lively(栩栩如生的)characters from
flowers
animals
celebration n. 庆典;庆祝活动
When is the paper cutting used
Spring festival 春节
2a
What do you know about folk or traditional art(民间艺术或传统艺术), like paper cutting Tell your partner about it.
Lion dance
舞狮
Chinese clay art
中国陶瓷艺术
Sky lanterns
天灯
Traditional art form Materials used
Read the passage and complete the chart below.
2b
sky lanterns
Chinese clay art
bamboo and paper
paper cutting
paper, scissors
clay
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show
2c
These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family.
They were used for asking for help when in trouble in the past. Today sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.
2. What were sky lanterns used for before
and what are they used for now
3. What kinds of pictures are usually
found on paper cuttings
The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.
4. How do people use paper cuttings during
the Spring Festival
Paper cuttings are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
5. What are the steps for making clay art
pieces
First, the pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.
Second, after drying, they are fired at a very high heat.
At last, they are polished and painted.
6. Which art form do you think is the
most interesting Why
I think the sky lantern is the most interesting.
Because it’s not too difficult for me to make one by myself. And it’s exciting to see the lantern flying away in the sky.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in the box.
2d
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
People used to ________ sky lanterns
when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them ________ the sky with their wishes.
send out
rise into
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
2. The art of paper cutting ________ a
simple thing like a piece of paper ______
a beautiful piece of art. People often
_____ these art pieces ______the doors,
windows and walls of their homes to
celebrate the Spring Festival.
turns
into
put
on
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
3. To make Chinese clay art, the
clay is shaped by hand into
things _________ cute children
or characters from Chinese
fairy tales and stories. They are
then ____________ paint.
such as
covered with
such as turn…into send out
cover with rise into put…on
Discuss the questions in your group.
2e
1. Which art form do you think is the easiest Which is the most difficult Why
2. Which art form would you like to learn Why
What can we learn from this passage
Even though the most common things can be turned
into objects of beauty, so we need to love our life and
find beauty in our life.