(共27张PPT)
Unit 1 Art
Using Language ( Ⅰ )
Talk about works of art
Learning objectives
At the end of this lesson, I will be able to:
learn about ink wash animation films and appreciate the unique form of Chinese art style;
practise predicting, listening for structure and numbers;
learn to grasp information in a lecture by understanding the logical relations.
Describe the pictures
Look at the following pictures and share what you know about them. Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.
These pictures are representative of ink wash animation films.
ink wash animation film ink wash painting Qi Baishi frame
Tadpoles Searching for Mother The Cowboy’s Flute
Feeling from Mountain and Water guqin symphony hand-painted
adj. able to be used as a typical example of sth.
eg. The painting is representative of his work of
the period. 典型的;有代表性的
n. one of the single photographs that a film or video is made of
eg. a frame of the film 帧;镜头
n. a long complicated piece of music for a large orchestra, in three or four main parts (called movements)
eg. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony 交响曲
Before you listen, look at the following pictures and discuss the questions in groups. Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.
The Cowboys’ Flute
Tadpoles Searching for Mother
Feeling from Mountain and Water
Pre-listening
Describe the pictures
This picture is from The Cowboy’s Flute which is an ink wash animation film. It has no words but is guided by the music. It is like an ink wash painting coming to life.
Describe the pictures
This picture is from Tadpoles Searching for Mother. It was the first ink wash animation film and was influenced by the work of painter Qi Baishi.
Describe the pictures
This ink wash picture is from Feeling from Mountain and Water, regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation, each frame of which is hand-painted.
Listen for the gist
Listen to the presentation and put the following items in the order that you hear them.
_______ the background of ink wash animation films
_______ a short review of the film
_______ introduction to the topic of the presentation
_______ a description of the story in the film
_______ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation
2
4
1
3
5
Tip 1 for listening: Predict the structure
Before listening, you can read the items and underline the key word(s) in each item. It will help you predict what you will hear.
Structure
Introduction Main body Background of the work of art
Description of the work of art
Review of the work of art
Conclusion (explanation of the decline) What is the structure of a presentation
②
④
①
③
⑤
Tip 1 for making a presentation: Overall structure
Each part of the presentation should be organized in a logical order.
Listen for details
1. Which film does the speaker mainly talk about
2. When were the three ink wash animation films produced
Listen to the first two parts and answer the two questions. The table may help you note down the information.
Art work The art work introduced When
Tadpoles Searching for Mother
The Cowboy’s Flute
Feeling from Mountain and Water
Listen for details
Art work The art work introduced When
Tadpoles Searching for Mother
The Cowboy’s Flute
Feeling from Mountain and Water
in 1960
in 1963
in 1988
1. Which film does the speaker mainly talk about
The speaker mainly talks about Feeling from Mountain and Water.
2. When were the three ink wash animation films produced
Tip 2 for listening: Listen for numbers
Pay attention to the title of the work introduced and the time when it was produced, which can usually be found in the background section.
Listen for details
3. Why is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation
Listen to the third and fourth parts and then answer the question.
The note may help you take down the information.
The animation and the ______ make the film not only __________ to the ______________ but also rich in ________. Therefore, the __________ film is regarded by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.
music
appealing
eyes and ears
emotion
18-minute
Tip 3 for listening: Listen for reasons
Pay attention to some logical connectors indicating different logical relations, e.g. “therefore” → cause and effect; “however” → adversative relation
Because the animation and the music made the film appealing not only to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion.
Listen for details
What is the speaker’s attitude towards the ink wash animation style
Listen to the last part and answer the question.
The speaker’s attitude towards the style is positive, hoping that new technology will breathe new life into it.
Listen for attitude
Audio script for the fifth part
Tip 4 for listening: Listen for attitude
Pay attention to the wording which shows the speaker’s mendatory words (褒义词) are used to show positive views while derogatory words (贬义词) are used to show negative views.
Appreciate the language
1. … all of nature joins him in a visual symphony.
→ The use of figure of speech / rhetorical device → metaphor
The animation and the music make the film not only appealing to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion.
→ not only … but also …; appeal to … ; (be) rich in …
It is hoped that these new techniques will breathe new life into this art form.
→ It is hoped that… → “It is + P.P. + that clause.”
→ breathe new life into → personification
Language features:
The use of figure of speech / rhetorical devices
The use of various descriptive expressions and sentence patterns.
Share in pairs
5. How do you feel about this kind of film
I think this kind of film is beautiful and magical to watch
because it makes me feel like I am inside a painting.
Review
How is each part connected
Review the overall structure of a presentation
Introduction Main body Background of the work of art
Description of the work of art
Review of the work of art
Conclusion (explanation of the decline) Listen for signpost markers
Signpost markers are phrases and expressions that are used to tell a listener what is going to be talked about next. Speakers used signpost markers when they want to introduce a new topic, to start a new point, to give an example, to summarise, etc. By listening for signposts, you will be able to follow what is being said.
Listen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear. (Ex.4 P7)
Listen for signpost markers
Listen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear. (Ex.4 P7)
Listen for signpost markers
Listen again and tick the signpost markers that you hear.
Tip 2 for making a presentation: Signpost markers
Appropriate signpost markers make the contents coherent and help readers follow what is being said.
Presentation
Summary for making a presentation
Overall structure: Each part of the presentation should be organized in a logical order.
Signposts markers: Appropriate signpost markers make the contents coherent and help readers follow what is being said.
Wording: Precise commendatory and derogatory words help show the speaker’s attitude.
Make a presentation
Work in groups of four. Choose a work of art you like and introduce it. Each member takes charge of one or two sections by using the table. Then choose a reporter to give a presentation to the class. (Ex.5 P7)
Background
Description
Introduction&
Conclusion
Review
Summary
In today’s lesson, we have:
learned about ink wash animation films and appreciated the unique form of Chinese art style;
practised predicting, listening for structure and numbers;
learned to grasp information in a lecture by understanding the logical relations;
given a presentation about a work of art using appropriate signpost markers in a logical structure and convey your attitude.
Homework
Prepare your own presentation
Finish Ex.1 on P10
Preview “Using Language” on P8
Thank you!