(共17张PPT)
UNIT 1 Using Language
Ancient Chinese Art on Show
Who might be the author
What’s the author’s purpose of writing it
Where can you read the text
What are the target readers
A. Exchange students from other countries.
B. People who are interested in ancient Chinese Art.
C. Journalists covering modern lifestyles of Chinese.
D. Collectors who are interested in the history of the Tang Dynasty.
Prediction
Para 1:
The Richfeld Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, "From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom. From bronze bowls to ceramic vases, and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings, our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
Advertising leaflets(宣传册) or newspaper
Attract people to attend the exhibition.
The worker from The Richfield Museum.
Notice
√
Number the paras;
Divide the passage into 4 parts;
Match the main idea of each part.
Skimming
An introduction of the exhibition
Highlights of the exhibition
A brief summary of the exhibition
Matters needing attention about the exhibition
Part 1(para 1)
Part 2(para 2-4)
Part3(para5)
Part 4(Para6—9)
Introduction
Highlights
conclusion
useful
information
Read the text carefully and find the basic information.
Theme
Items on display
Purpose
Highlights
Details
Date
Opening hours
Ticket price
Rules
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom. From bronze bowls to ceramic [s r m k] vases [ve s s], and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings, our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
Para1. Introduction
be proud to do//of sth. 很荣幸/自豪做某事
exhibit v. 展览,表现 /n.展览;展览品
Explore v. ---- ____________ n.探索---_________ n.探险家
exploration
explorer
At present, I’ll present you a present when I present your wedding.
present him with the prize// present the prize to him
Ancient Chinese Art on Show
Theme
Items(物品) on display
Purpose
From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages
Bronze bowls, ceramic vases, jade sculptures and ink wash paintings
To display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times
Detailed reading
Highlights
The painting called_____________________ by ________.
A collection of nearly___________________.
Many fine examples of_______________________.
100 bronze objects
Tang Dynasty sculptures
Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass
Tang Yin
函关雪霁图
Para 2-4. Highlights
Focus on the 1st sentences.
Definition: the best, most interesting or most exciting part
Ancient Chinese Art on Show
Theme
Items on display
Purpose
Highlights
Details
From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages
Bronze bowls, ceramic vases, jade sculptures and ink wash paintings
To display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times
The painting called Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass.
A collection of nearly 100 bronze objects.
Many fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures
Date
Rules
Ticket price
Opening hours
It runs until November 25
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Tues. to Sun.)
Photos or food and drink are prohibited.
Adults: $10, students: $8, children <12: $5
Detailed reading
The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great ________(work) of Tang Yin (1470-1524). ________(born) during the Ming Dynasty, Tang sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service, so he turned to painting instead.
Para2.
works
Born
n.最精彩的部分/v.强调
seek to do 试图做某事
求助于
未能做某事
entrance to 入口处
In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses _______(cover) in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created.
Para2.
covered
最终 =eventually
Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty (1600BCE-1046 BCE). While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces.
Para3.
of note显要的; 有名的
collection n. 收藏品;收集
a collection of 一群;一批;一堆
primary adj. 首要的;初级的
Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.
Para3.
be thought to被认为
Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty (618-907) sculptures. Most of these are of Buddhist origin. Even though Buddhism entered China much _______(early), it did not really begin to show expansion _______ the seventh century. During this same period, trade along the Silk Road also boomed.
Para4.
earlier
until
Chinese sculpture thus found _______(it) highly influenced by Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road. These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are of exceptional ______ (beautiful) and quality. Looking at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past. History is brought to life.
Para4.
itself
beauty
赋予…生命
This is just a small taste of _______is in store for you in this exhibition. We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
Para5.
what
a taste of 品尝
sth be in store for sth即将发生
guarantee to do sth 保证做某事
“From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will run until November25.
Opening hours are from 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday (the museum is closed on Mondays). No one will be admitted into the exhibition after 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for students; $5 for children under 12; free for children under 5.
No photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
Para5.
be admitted into 被允许进入