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Unit 4 Meeting the Muse
Developing ideas
1. come to (one's) mind
bring/call...to mind
keep/bear in mind that...
keep one's mind on
keep/bear...in mind
make up one's mind
broaden one's mind
change one's mind
lose one's mind
with…in mind
练习:I can't __________________ (拿定主意) whether to come or not.
Vocabulary
make up my mind
使想起……
记住……
专心于……
把……记在心上
拿定主意;下定决心
开阔心胸
改变主意
失去理智
考虑到……
2. literally
Take sb. /sth literally
translate...literally
literal translation
literal interpretation
literal meaning
练习:Sticking to the ______________ (字面意思) can't always give the proper reading.
Vocabulary
literal meaning
仅仅从字面上理解某人/某物
直译
直译,逐字翻译
字面解释
字面意思
3. distinct
distinction
distinctive
be distinct from
make/draw a distinction between...and…
把……和……区分开来;区别对待……和……
a singer/writer of distinction
graduate with distinction
练习:Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct ________ North American jazz or blues.
Vocabulary
from
n. 区别,差别;优秀,杰出
adj. 独特的,与众不同的
与……有区别
一名优秀的歌手/作家
以优异的成绩毕业
4. accessible
access
be accessible to
have/get access to
练习:Only high officials have access ________ the president.
Vocabulary
to
n. 机会,权利;入径,通道 vt. 到达,进入,使用
可以进入;可以使用 (to是介词)
有权使用……;可以接近……
5. a variety of
a variety of= varieties of= various
vary between
vary from...to...
vary according to
vary in
vary with
练习:________ (variety) of blankets are on sale in shops.
Vocabulary
各种各样的……
在……之间变动
从……到……不等
根据……而有所不同
在……方面不同
随……而变化
Varieties
6. take in
be taken in
take sb. in
take in one's words
take apart
take down
take over
take back
take on
take up
take of
Vocabulary
off
被骗,上当
收留某人
理解某人的话
拆开,拆卸
拿下;记下
接管,接任
收回;退回
呈现;雇用;承担
拿起;占据;开始从事
脱下;起飞;突然开始成功;休假
练习:Many businesses started up by college students have taken ________.
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PART ONE
Leading-in
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1 How many artworks did you see
2 What methods did they use to create the artworks
3 Do you think technology can be considered a form of art
2 People create paintings with pencils, paper and paint, and create photographic artworks with cameras.
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PART two
Presentation
Read the passage and compare your ideas with those of the author.
Match the paragraphs with their main ideas.
Para.1 A. Technology makes us easy to access artworks.
Para.2 B. Predict and expect new forms of artworks hopefully.
Para.3 C. Technology involves creativity to artworks
Para.4 D. Raise the topic of argument: art and technology.
Para.5 E. But technology influences the quality of artworks.
Para.6 F. Janet Echelman's works and impression to human.
Para.7 G. Technology has more influence on artworks than artworks themselves.
Para.8 H. Your concept of "art" in your mind.
Language points.
Master the words and phrases:
literally
distinct
innovation
light up
interact with
a variety of
rather than
lead to
be accessible to
queue up
be unfamiliar with
make out of
come across
Retell the passage with the help of the following mind map.
Suggested answers:
have led to a combination of art and technology
Millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
its creation
Digital paintings and videos.
its overall quality
A video of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion.
making the line between art and technology less distinct
A new "Rembrandt painting" printed in 3D.
where technology will take art next
definitely expect the unexpected
Do Activity 4 on Page 61.
① Work in groups. Hold a debate on whether technology has had a positive effect on art.
Divide each group in half. Each half takes a side in the debate.
Do further research to find more arguments and supporting examples besides those in the passage.
Organise your ideas from the most important to the least important.
Hold the debate.
Debate
Do Activity 4 on Page 61.
① Work in groups. Hold a debate on whether technology has had a positive effect on art.
② Now, think about your performance in the debate.
Vote for a group member who performs the best.
Share your experience.
Debate
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PART three
While-writing
Do Activities 5~7 on Pages 62~63.
Read the invitation to an art festival and answer the following questions.
What is the topic of each paragraph
Is the invitation written in formal or informal style Give three examples.
Suggested answers:
(1) Para 1: time, place of the event
Para 2: content of the event
Para 3: ending of the invitation
(2) The invitation is written in formal style, First, it has an invitation card; second, the language is formal, like "...requests the honour of your presence at..."; third, it contains a specific date and address.
Do Activities 5~7 on Pages 62~63.
Imagine you are helping to prepare an art festival in your school. Answer the following questions to help you write the invitation.
What is the topic of the art festival
When and where will it be held
What artworks will be included
What style will you use for the invitation
An invitation should give clear details about the name, place and time of the event, and details about how to reply. A formal invitation letter may use either the third person or first person "we" with the place and date often spelt out. The wording and tone should be formal rather than conversational.
写作思路
(一审、二定、三明确、四分段)
(1)一审:确定写作体裁和主题。邀请函;邀请参加艺术节
(2)二定:确定时态和人称(与体裁和主题息息相关)
一般现在时和一般将来时;第三人称为主
(3)三明确: 明确写作要点:
①艺术节的时间和地点
②艺术节主题和简介
③期待参加
④邀请函的风格
(4)四分段:(与写作要点息息相关)结合写作要点分段落。
hold 举办
guest 客人,贵宾
exhibition 展览
Attendance 参加
a variety of 各种各样的
for the first time 第一次
关键词语
art festival 艺术节
opening ceremony 开幕仪式
reply to 回复
graduate from 毕业于
looking forward to 期待
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PART four
Post-writing
Work in pairs.
Make improvements to each other's passages and share them with the class.
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PART four
Presentation!
作品展示
10 0ctober 2020
Mr. David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr. Smith,
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the Arts Centre opening ceremony on the 10th of November. The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10:00 am with a welcome speech followed by the Book Donation, with the midday closing at 11:45 am. We have free lunch for guests.
Sample
邀请信——格式、格式
时间、地点、事件……
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school. Visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hong
Redrose High School
Sample
内容、简介
期待(回复)
格式
Presenting ideas.
Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions
1 What form of art does each picture show
2 Have you ever come across them
Suggested answers:
1 树洞画;玻璃竖琴演奏;纤维编织艺术;井盖涂鸦)
Presenting ideas.
Think of other forms of art in daily life and make notes.
Have you noticed anything new in our school
Presenting ideas.
Talk about these artworks and complete the table. Do further research if necessary.
Presenting ideas.
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class.
Thank you!
Developing ideas