课件30张PPT。Words reviewRead the explanation and speak out the word it explains.decorative or complicated adj, fancy有装饰的,精美的an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to n. account叙述to increase very much in number, or (in mathematics) to add a number to itself a particular number of times v. multiply繁衍,生殖handmade
pattern
bright
happiness
happy
happily
republic
structureadj. 手工制作的n. 图案,图形adj. 鲜艳的n, 幸福adj. 幸福的adv. 幸福地n. 共和国政体n. 结构,构造Chinese fancy knots
noted for
find one’s way to
be closely related to
be regarded as
devote to中国节以…….而闻名发现到某处的途径与……紧密相连被当成是花时间、精力在……be skilled at
be named after
in accordance with
drive out
evil spirits做……很熟练以……而命名与……相一致驱逐鬼魂ornament
jade pendant
porcelain
twine
prosperity
longevity陶瓷
繁荣
玉坠
长寿
装饰
缠绕 Match the following words and
expressions with their Chinese meanings. objectivesTo get the specific information by scanningTo get the main idea by skimmingTo learn to use the expressions:Expressions:
Chinese fancy knots
noted for find one’s way to
be closely related to be regarded as
devote...to be skilled at
be named after
in accordance with
drive out evil spiritsfor
general ideasSkimmingSkim the passage and answer the following questions in pairs. In what way are Chinese fancy knots related to Chinese culture?
1) Chinese fancy knots are closely related to the everyday life of the Chinese and express their aspirations for a better life.
2) Why are Chinese fancy knots important to Chinese people?
2) Because Chinese fancy knots are regarded as signs of happiness and good luck by the Chinese people. for
specific informationScanningDecide whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F). Correct the false one(s). Chinese fancy knots were very popular in China. ( )
2) Chinese Fancy knots are all of complicated designs. ( )
3) Chinese fancy knots are made of a single piece of string only. ( )TFChinese fancy knots are of simple or complicated structure. T4) In the past, Chinese women could go out often, so they made a lot of Chinese fancy knots and sold them. ( )
5) An endless chain of knots symbolizes
prosperity, happiness, wealth, and longevity.
( )FTIn the past, it was improper for women to show themselves in public. So they devoted most of their time to needlework at home. 6) Making fancy knots was the only work for the women in feudal China. ( )
7) Some Chinese fancy knots are named after their shapes. ( )
8) Chinese fancy knots are handmade. ( )FMaking fancy knots was part of their work. Chinese fancy knots are named after their shapes or in accordance with what they suggest.TThey are handmade ornaments.TRead the text again and complete the following table about the development of Chinese fancy knots.People kept records and accounts by tying knots. Later, they used knots as symbols of good luck to decorate their clothes.Women devoted most of their time to needlework at home. Chinese fancy knots have become very popular in China.InterviewingImagine that you are a reporter from America and very interested in Chinese fancy knots. Ask your partner as many questions as possible about Chinese fancy knots and then write a report. How did Chinese fancy knots come into being?
2) What are Chinese fancy knots made of?
3) What do Chinese fancy knots symbolize?Method IPractice making a Chinese fancy knot according to the procedures.Method IIMethod IIINow 2 mins to test your spelling.Spelling Bee1. English-Chinese
fancy, handmade, pattern, bright, happiness, republic, southeast, tie
2. Chinese-English
中国结,以......而闻名,发现途径,被当成是,做......熟练,驱逐,以......命名When finished, exchange your papers to see who does the best.注:另附word 文档,点此链接Fill in the blanks.In feudal China, it was improper for women to show themselves in public. So they _______ most of their time ____ needlework at home. Making fancy knots was part of their work and they _____ very _____ ____ it. devotedtowereskilledatChinese fancy knots _____ _______ _______ their shapes or ______ __________ _______ what they suggest. They are symbols of prosperity, happiness, wealth, and longevity. As they are believed to be able to ______ _____ evil spirits.
arenamedafterinaccordancewithdriveout假设你是李津,你的美国朋友Chris就读于天津某国际学校。他熟悉中国文化,特别是戏曲文化。8月5日下午2:00在新落成的天津大剧院将上演越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请你根据以下提示,用英语给Chris写一封电子邮件,邀请他一起观看演出。
1) 提出邀请并简述原因;
2) 提出观剧后活动建议(如参观附近的博物馆或美术馆等)
3) 请求对方回复Homework注意:
1.请使用规范英语,词数不少于100;
2.可适当加入细节,以使内容充实、行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:
越剧:Shaoxing Opera 《梁山伯与祝英台》 Butterfly Lovers
天津大剧院Tianjin Grand Theater
Dear Chris,
I have good news to tell you. ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________ Yours, Li Jin
Preview Learn the words on P117.
Underline the sentences you don’t understand.Thank you !