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Unit 4 Meeting the muse
Period 3 Developing ideas
Learning aims
1. To learn the main idea of the text.
2. To learn useful language points.
3. To learn to write an invitation.
Think “art”. What comes to your mind
Leading-in
Taking imagination seriously
Dream Catchers
She changes
Janet Echelman
Floating sculptures in the sky
Are they
really art
Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. To do this, they have used a variety of tools and technologies.
Fast reading
1.Reading for the main idea.
What is the main idea of the text
A.True art is losing its feature.
B.Technology changes the development of art.
C.People use art to express their thoughts and ideas.
D.Technological advances combine art with technology.
Reading Comprehension
1.Reading for the structure.
Fill in the following blanks with proper words.
Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology. Positive effects Possible problems
Art is 1. to us than ever before. It has raised questions over 3. .
We can take part in 2. . Such developments are making the line between art and technology 4. .
We don't know where technology will take art next, but we can definitely 5. ______________ . more accessible
its creation
its overall quality
less distinct
expect the unexpected
Careful reading
2. Read the passage again and choose the best answers.
(1)What have caused a combination of art and technology
A.The advances of technology.
B.The thoughts of modern artists.
C.Roman sculptures in the Louvre.
D.Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum.
√
(2)How did the visitors change the colours of Janet Echelman's artworks
A.By using their phones.
B.By communicating with them.
C.By offering advice to Janet.
D.By changing the time of visiting them.
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(3)Which example of the following can explain“Now art is more accessible to us
than ever before.”
A.A new “Rembrandt painting”.
B.A video of someone slicing a tomato.
C.Visiting the artworks by Janet Echelman.
D.Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
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1. contrast n.反差,对比
There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.
东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。
withInto/with2. distinct adj.清晰的,明显不同的
Each of London's districts had a distinct character that marked it off from its neighbours.伦敦的每个区都有鲜明的特征,与邻近地区不同。
(1)be distinct from...与……截然不同;与……有区别
(2)distinction n.差别;区别;特质;特点
draw/make a distinction加以区分
【知识拓展】
(1)单句语法填空
①The new law makes no (distinct) between adults and children.
②Mozart's style is quite distinct Haydn's.
(2)一句多译
这与上面所讨论的是不同的。
③This what was discussed above.(distinct)
④This what was discussed above. (different)
distinction
from
is distinct from
is different from
【即学即练】
1.interact with 与……互动
(2023 新高考Ⅱ卷)we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it.
我们也需要保护自然,这样我们才能与它互动 。
interact v.交流;沟通;合作;相互影响;相互作用
interact with与……交流/沟通/合作;与……相互作用
interaction n.交流;相互作用
interaction between/with...……之间的交流/相互作用
【知识拓展】
(1)单句语法填空
①Perfume(香水) interacts the skin's natural chemicals.
②The (interact) of the two groups produced many good ideas.
(2)完成句子
③当与互联网连接时,学生们能与老师和同学更方便地交流他们所学到的东西。
When connected to the Internet, students can
about what they have learned more conveniently.
with
interaction
interact with teachers and classmates
【即学即练】
2.rather than
(2023·新高考Ⅰ卷)There you will find them prepared differently—more dumpling and less soup, and the wrappers are pressed by hand rather than rolled.
在那里,你会发现它们的制作方式不同——更多的馅,更少的汤,包子皮是用手压的,而不是擀出来的。
(1)rather than是并列连词,连接并列的成分。
注意:当连接两个名词或代词作主语时,谓语动词应与rather than前面的名词或
代词在人称和数上保持一致。rather than后接不定式时,不定式可以带to,也可
以不带to。但rather than位于句首时,则只能接不带to的不定式。
(2)rather than与would连用时,构成“would rather...than...”句式,意为“宁愿
……而不愿……”,表示主观愿望,即在两者之中选择其一,相当于would...rather
than...。
(3)prefer to do A rather than do B宁愿做A而不愿做B
【知识拓展】
(1)单句语法填空
①She enjoys singing rather than (dance).
②We will have the meeting in the classroom rather in the great hall.
③She prefers (wash) her clothes rather than go out.
(2)一句多译
我宁可在家看电视也不愿去看电影。
④I would rather go to the movies.
⑤I would go to the movies.
dancing
than
to wash
watch TV at home than
watch TV at home rather than
【即学即练】
3. be accessible to sb.对某人来说易懂的/易接近的
(1)accessible adj.可接近的;可进入的
(2)access n.通路;入径;(使用或见到的)机会,权利
access to sth.接近/到达
have/get/obtain access to...有/得到……的权利或机会
【知识拓展】
While restaurants throw away tons of food each year, much of it remains inaccessible because of locked garbage containers, health regulations, or business policies. 虽然餐馆每年要丢弃数吨食物,但由于垃圾箱上锁、卫生法规或商业政策,很多食物仍然无法食用。
(1)单句语法填空
①The English teacher is accessible the students.
②People living here have (accessible) to that swimming pool free.
(2)一句多译
药物不应该放在容易被小孩拿到的地方。
③Medicine should not be kept where it .
④Medicine should not be kept where it.
to
access
is accessible to children
children have access to
【即学即练】
1. Know the structure of an invitation.
10 October 2020
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith,
__________ requests the honour of your presence ____________. The event will be held ___________________________.
The opening ceremony will feature_________________. Visitors will enjoy ___________________________.
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
time, place of the event
content of the event
ending of the invitation
Writing
① 首段:
阐明写信的原因及目的。
② 主体:
a. 介绍活动的具体内容、举办的时间、地点;
b. 介绍注意事项等。
③尾段:表达期望。注意所用的语言要委婉、客气,从而达到邀请的目的。
2. Learn how to write an invitation.
④发出邀请常用句式:
1.I'm writing to you to invite you to give a speech on grammar.
我写信给你邀请你做一个语法方面的报告。
2.I think it would be a great honor to take part in this kind of event.
我认为参加这类活动是一个莫大的荣誉。
3. The details of the activity are as follows.活动细节如下。
4. If you are interested in it,please don't hesitate to contact me.
如果你对此感兴趣,就请尽管和我联系。
5. I would like to meet you there and inform me of your decision soon.
我愿意在那里见到你,请尽快告知我你的决定。
3. Write an invitation.
假定你是李华,想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸(paper-cutting)展览。请给
他写封邮件,内容包括:
1.展览时间、地点;
2.展览内容。
注意:
写作词数应为80个左右。
1. 审题定调
邀请函应提供关于活动名称、地点和时间的明确细节,以及如何回复的详细信息。 正式邀请函可以使用第三人称或第一人称“我们”,并注明地点和日期。 措辞和语气应该是正式的,而不是口语的。
2. 谋篇布局
内容可以分为三部分:
1.首段:表明写作意图,陈述事由;
2.主体:介绍展览时间、地点和内容;
3.结尾:礼貌地表达自己的愿望,期望对方到来。
An invitation
Dear _______,
__________ requests the honour of your presence at the _________.(礼貌地发出邀请,点明写信目的) The event will begin ______________.(时间及地点)
______will run from _______to______________.(介绍活动内容) ______will be able to _______________________.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. (表达期望)
Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely,
————————
3. 邀请函模板
1. 邀请某人做某事
2. ____ 剪纸展览
3. 中国传统
4. 从……收集
5. ____ 一次难忘的经历
6. 期待,期望
7. 收到某人的来信
invite sb. to do sth.
the paper cutting exhibition
Chinese traditions
collect...from...
an unforgettable experience
look forward to
hear from sb.
4. 遣词造句
(1)遣词
(2)造句
1.我写信是为了邀请你参观剪纸展览。
I'm writing to the paper-cutting exhibition.
2.剪纸是中国的传统之一。
Paper-cutting is .
3.我相信你会喜欢的。
I'm sure .
invite you to visit
one of Chinese traditions
you will like it
4.展览将于下星期六在当地博物馆举行。
The exhibition in the local museum next Saturday.
5.一些著名的中国艺术家将在那一天表演。
_____ will perform on that day.
6.一些从全国各地收集的精美剪纸作品将在那里展出。
Some beautiful paper-cutting works, ________ , will be exhibited there.
will be held
Some famous Chinese artists
collected from all over the country
7.如果你喜欢,你也可以参加剪纸。
If you like, you can also .
8.我相信这对你来说将是一次难忘的经历。
I'm sure it will be ______ for you.
9.我期待收到你的来信。
I'm _____ you.
join in paper cutting
an unforgettable experience
looking forward to hearing from
句式升级
1.用and将第2、3句合并。
Paper cutting is one of Chinese traditions and I'm sure you will like it.
2.用which引导定语从句改写第6句。
Some beautiful paper cutting works, which are collected from all over the country, will be exhibited there.
5.连句成篇
Dear Henry,
I'm Li Hua, one of your students. I'm writing to invite you to visit the paper cutting
exhibition. Paper cutting is one of Chinese traditions and I'm sure you will like it.
The exhibition will be held in the local museum next Saturday. Some famous Chinese
artists will perform on that day. Meanwhile, some beautiful paper cutting works, which are
collected from all over the country, will be exhibited there. I'm sure it will be an
unforgettable experience for you.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
Summary
词汇清单
核心短语
重点句式
认知词汇:awe-inspiring, cable, Greek, wire fence
拓展词汇:
innovative→innovation;distinct→distinction;technician→
technical→technique→technology
应用词汇:contrast: contrast A and/with B; in contrast
1.light up 2. interact with 3. label...as... 4. rather than 5. be accessible to sb
1.more+adj.+than...
2.not only引起的部分倒装结构
Ⅰ.单词强化练习:根据汉语补全句子
1. It's not a question of some ______________(抽象的) concepts.
2. The team tried many coverings for the __________(电线) .
3. Japanese companies have been focusing on producing plenty of ______________
(创新的) products.
4. There is a strong emphasis on flexibility and transformation so they can meet modern ______________(趋势) .
5. In ______________(对比) , a soft robot is more likely to survive a collision.
abstract
wire
innovative
trends
contrast
Exercise
6. _________(从字面上来看), we can't figure out what it does.
7. Engineering and technology are disciplines _________(明显不同的) from one
another and from science.
8. We must promote originality, inspire creativity and encourage __________(创新).
9. Her husband is a good __________(技术员), so he likes fixing old computers.
10. He introduced _______(希腊的) and Roman mythology as a way of explaining.
Literally
distinct
innovation
technician
Greek
Ⅱ
Cease to struggle and you cease to live.
—Thomas Carlyle
生命不息,奋斗不止。
—— 托马斯·卡莱尔