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Unit 7 Art
Lesson 1 Masterpieces
What do you see in the painting?
Activity 1
The Starry Night
by Van Gogh
What do you see in the painting?
Activity 1
The Scream
by Edvard Munch
What do you see in the painting?
Activity 1
The Empire of Light
by René Magritte
Activity 2
Read the descriptions and find out what each painting is about.
Activity 3
Read again, take notes and talk about each painting.
1. What does the painting show?
2. What may have inspired the painter?
3. What did the artist think or say about the painting?
Questions:
1. What does the painting show?
2. What may have inspired the painter?
3. What did the artist think or say about the painting?
Painting Questions 1 Question 2 Question 3
The Starry Night
The Scream
The Empire of Light
The night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.
What he saw from the window.
He thought it was a failure.
A thin figure with an expression of fear.
His experience of walking with friends.
Not mentioned in the text.
A beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of the night.
His thoughts and ideas.
The contrast between day and night in the paintings was surprising.
Activity 4
1. Sort the expressions into the correct columns.
The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light
1 with an expression of fear
2 let out a powerful scream
3 circles of white and yellow racing across the sky
4 a burning orange-red sky
5 surrounded by the darkness of night 6 the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon
7 a beautiful house lit by lights from inside
8 full of brightness and soft white clouds
9 looks directly at the viewer
10 a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree
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Activity 4
2. Practise introducing the paintings.
The Starry Night The Scream The Empire of Light
circles of white and yellow racing across the sky
the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon
a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree with an expression of fear
let out a powerful scream
a burning orange-red sky
looks directly at the viewer surrounded by the darkness of night
a beautiful house lit by lights from inside
full of brightness and soft white clouds
Activity 5
Read the first paragraph of each painting. Do they have anything in common?
Each painting is focused on the artist’s interpretation of nature, especially the aspects of the sky. All three paintings paint the sky with bright colours and the darkness in each one manifests a typical feature.
Activity 6
After reading the descriptions, do you like or dislike them more? Give your reasons.
Vocabulary Help
artistic beauty
originality
emotional
atmosphere
colour scheme
dramatic
contrast
highlights
the painting makes me feel uneasy/inspired,
dark and troubling
failure
powerful
Activity 7
Group Work: Introduce the paintings.
Suppose you are a volunteer at an art exhibition. Introduce one of the three paintings to the visitors.
Activity 8
Noun clauses, subject clauses, object clauses, and predicative clauses.
A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun. Noun clauses?can act as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, predicate nominatives, or objects of a preposition.
Example:
1. Whichever restaurant you pick is fine with me.
2. Do you know what the weather will be like?
3. Be sure to send?whoever interviewed you?a thank-you note.
4. The focus of our work is how we can satisfy customers most effectively.
5. It’s important to think about?why we make certain decisions.
subject—a subject clause
direct object—an object clause
indirect object—an object clause
a predicate nominative—an predicative clause
an object of a preposition—an object clause
Pair Work: Read the sentences. Answer the questions.
1 Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window.
2 What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear.
3 What is strange is that above the house and the tree, we see a daytime sky full of brightness and soft white clouds.
4 Some feel that the paintings look dark and troubling.
Which sentence is an example of:
a a subject clause, or a noun clause that acts as the subject of the sentence
b an object clause, or a noun clause that acts as the object of the sentence
c a predicative clause, or a noun clause that acts as the predicative of the sentence
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a
c
a
c
b
Activity 9
Combine the two expressions using a subject clause, an object clause or a predicative clause.
1 Magritte painted in this way
The reason was that he wanted to challenge how people see the world
2 Looking at the painting, we don’t know
It is night or day
3 The fact remains
Munch’s The Scream is one of the best-known paintings ever made
4 It is unclear
Van Gogh wanted to paint yellow spots or that was what he really saw
The reason why Magritte painted in this way was that he wanted to challenge how people see the world.
Looking at the painting, we don’t know whether it is night or day.
The fact remains that Munch’s The Scream is one of the best-known paintings ever made.
It is unclear whether Van Gogh wanted to paint yellow spots or that was what he really saw.
Activity 10
Group Work Read the quotes. Discuss the features of good paintings.
A man paints with his brain and not with his hands.
— Michelangelo, an Italian painter
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.
— Plutarch, an ancient Greek writer
Good painting is like good cooking; it can be tasted but not explained.
— Maurice de Vlaminck, a French painter
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Unit 7 Art
Lesson 2 Beijing Opera
Have you ever watched Beijing Opera? Share your experience.
Activity 1
Match.
1. female roles 2. common male roles
3. male roles with brightly painted masks 4. clown roles
a. ________ b. ________ c. ________ d. ________
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4
2
3
Activity 2
Listen and tick the aspects that are mentioned on a radio programme.
□ main roles
□ instruments
□ the unique sound
□ costumes
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Activity 3
Listen again and answer the questions.
1. When did Beijing Opera start?
2. What forms of performance are combined together in Beijing Opera?
3. How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera? What are they?
4. What are some of the special features of Beijing Opera?
It started in the late eighteenth century.
It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
There are four roles: sheng, dan, jing, chou.
It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes.
Activity 4
Understanding Logical Relationships
Logical relationships usually refer to the inner relationships between/among things, like between causes and effects.
While you are listening, listen for key words like why and because.
Take notes of the reasons.
Activity 4
Listen, take notes and answer the questions.
Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China?
2. Why do performers sing in very high voices?
3. Why are the costumes in bright colours?
Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China because it uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. All of those forms are difficult to master.
Performers sing with very high voices because in the early days, it was usually performed on open-air stages. In order to be heard over the crowds, the music had to be loud and performers had to sing in very high voices.
Costumes are in bright colours because in the past, it was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps. The costumes had to have bright and colourful patterns. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to attract the audience’s attention.
Activity 5
1. Listen again. What key phrases did Dr. Liu use to give reasons?
2. Do you like Beijing Opera?
Yes. That’s why …
This is because …
In order to be …
Otherwise, …
Activity 6
Introduce Beijing Opera to a group of students from another country.
Activity 7
Is there anything confusing you when you watch Beijing Opera?
Activity 7
Listen to a dialogue about Beijing Opera. Answer the questions.
Lucy went to see Beijing Opera.
1. Who went to see Beijing Opera?
2. How did the person feel about it?
3. What didn’t the person understand?
She felt that it was an excellent show.
She didn’t understand the part where the main character walks across the stage with a flag on each side of her.
Activity 8
Listen and imitate. What emotions do the speakers express? Write satisfaction, worry or regret after the sentences in the Talk Builder.
Expressing Emotions (2)
1 … so colourful and exciting! ( )
2 I’m so glad you enjoyed it. ( )
3 I was worried because … ( )
4 I loved the dancing and the acrobatics. ( )
5 The performers were so talented! ( )
6 But there were quite a few things I didn’t understand. ( )
7 I wish I knew more about them. ( )
satisfaction
satisfaction
worry
satisfaction
satisfaction
regret
regret
Activity 9
Pair Work: Act it out.
Act out a dialogue between a Chinese student and a foreign student after watching a local opera.
Student A: a Chinese student who understands the different elements of opera
Student B: a foreign student, who does not understand opera and asks questions
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Unit 7 Art
Lesson 3 A Musical Genius
Do you know any famous musicians? Who is your favourite?
Activity 1
What do you know about Ludwig van Beethoven?
A composer and pianist
Born: December 1770, Bonn, Germany
Died: 26 March 1827, Vienna, Austria
Buried: 29 March 1827, Central Cemetery, Vienna, Austria
Nationality: Austrian, German
Compositions:
Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 5
Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight Sonata)
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Activity 2
Complete the quiz.
1 What is Beethoven most famous for?
a His piano performances. b Conducting orchestras. c Composing music.
2 Where was Beethoven born?
a In Germany. b In Canada. c In France.
3 What big challenge did Beethoven face?
a He became deaf. b He became blind. c He was unable to walk.
4 How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?
a More than 100. b More than 200. c More than 300.
Activity 3
Scan the story and answer questions in Activity 2.
1 What is Beethoven most famous for?
a His piano performances. b Conducting orchestras. c Composing music.
2 Where was Beethoven born?
a In Germany. b In Canada. c In France.
3 What big challenge did Beethoven face?
a He became deaf. b He became blind. c He was unable to walk.
4 How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?
a More than 100. b More than 200. c More than 300.
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Activity 4
What can you find about Beethoven’s composing of Symphony No. 9 and its first performance?
Beethoven
General information
Composing of Symphony No. 9
Performance of Symphony No. 9
Beethoven
General information
Composing of Symphony No. 9
Performance of Symphony No. 9
last symphony written, he was afraid it would be a disaster, musical director was Michael Umlauf, audience were shocked that he was deaf
took several years, completed in Vienna
For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score. The whole time, Umlauf stood quietly by his side, skillfully guiding the orchestra through the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.
Activity 5
Take notes and answer the questions.
When and how was Symphony No.9 completed? What was Beethoven thinking when he finished the symphony?
How do you think Beethoven felt while he was conducting the orchestra? Find evidence from the text.
Activity 6
Pair Work: Choose one of the following topics to introduce to your partner.
Beethoven as a musician
The performance of Symphony No. 9
Activity 7
Group Work: Think and share.
1. The description of Beethoven’s behaviour in the performance shows that he was deaf.
Can you find the hints?
Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf?
“And the whole time, Umlauf stood quietly by his side, skilfully guiding the orchestra.” The music ended but Beethoven continued to conduct. “It was not until Caroline Unger took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man had realised his symphony was a success.”
The audience might think Beethoven was deeply lost in his own music.
Activity 7
Group Work: Think and share.
2. How did Caroline feel when she said “The one person in the room who didn’t hear the symphony—and never would—was the very man who composed it.”?
She felt very sorry that Beethoven couldn’t hear the music he composed. It was such a pity and she might feel it unfair for him. She must have wished Beethoven were not deaf.
Activity 8
Word Building: Complete the word builder.
Noun Verb Adjective
music musician ×
composition ×
performance ×
produce
× conduct ×
hesitate
joy enjoy
respond
musical
composer
compose
performer
perform
production
productive
conductor
hesitation
hesitated
joyous
response
responsive
producer
Activity 9
Complete the sentences.
1 It has always been my dream to ___________ an orchestra.
2 The musician ___________ with nervousness before he began to play.
3 Beethoven is recognised as a ___________ genius by people around the world.
4 Beethoven is the ___________ of Symphony No.9 in D minor.
5 To his mother’s ___________, he won first prize.
6 She told me about the wonderful ___________ that she had been to last week.
7 The audience’s ___________ to the performance of the symphony was extraordinary.
8 Though Beethoven lost his hearing, he ___________ some amazing pieces of music.
conduct
hesitated
musical
composer
joy
performance
response
produced
Activity 10
Pair Work: Which part of the story about Beethoven impressed you most? Why?
Activity 11
Find some pieces of Beethoven’s music online. Discuss how you feel when listening to his music.
Activity 12
Homework
Find information about another musical genius you know of or want to know more about. Share it in class.
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Unit 7 Art
Topic Talk
What art forms do you know?
Beijing Opera
band performance
dancing
painting
calligraphy
sculpture
Activity 1
Have you seen these forms of art? Share your experience with the class.
Vocabulary
Do you know the following words? Please match.
1. wonderful
2. amazing
3. colourful
4. energetic
5. exciting
6. elegant
7. talented
8. modern
9. special
10. traditional
11. interesting
a. relating to the present
b. showing or involving great activity
c. different from what is usual
d. extremely good; marvelous
e. having much or varied colour
f. arousing curiosity or interest
g. causing great enthusiasm and eagerness
h. having a natural aptitude or skill for something
i. graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
j. existing in or as part of a tradition
k. causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Pair Work:
Discuss the four photos using the vocabulary words.
Discussion questions: Do you like each of the art forms below?
Vocabulary words:
1. wonderful
2. amazing
3. colourful
4. energetic
5. exciting
6. elegant
7. talented
8. modern
9. special
10. traditional
11. interesting
Beijing Opera
band performance
dance performance
exhibition
Activity 2
Listen. What art form is this?
Beethoven’s 9th
classical music
Do you like classical music?
Would you go to a classical concert?
Preview the text in the Text Builder. Listen to the dialogue and complete.
I really enjoy _________________________. Art Forms
The ___________are just amazing.
They are all very _________________________. Artists/Performers
And the best part is the _________________________. Components
musicians
dance and band performances
talented and professional
atmosphere at the concert hall
Activity 3
Use the Text Builder to talk about an art from you like.
What form of art inspires you? Explain why.
Define that art form.
When did you first see that art form? Share an experience.
Activity 4
1. Preview the questions.
What is Eric going to see on Saturday afternoon? What will Daisy do?
What are the reasons for their choices?
Activity 4
2. Listen, take notes and answer the questions.
What is Eric going to see on Saturday afternoon? What will Daisy do?
What are the reasons for their choices?
Eric is going to see Beijing Opera and Daisy is going to an exhibition of modern art.
Eric likes the costumes, the stage design and the performance of Beijing Opera. Daisy really likes the artists in the show. Each painting tells a story and each person may see a different story in it.
Activity 5
Use the language you have learnt to write a short paragraph about your favourite art form. Then share it in groups.
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Unit 7 Art
Viewing Workshop
Do you remember the painting?
Activity 1
Describe the painting to your partner.
Look at this painting.
1. What’s your first impression?
2. Describe the painting and tell how you feel about it.
3. Try to give a name to this painting.
Activity 2
Activity 3
Did you learn anything new about this painting?
Watch the first video and answer questions.
1. What’s the first thing many people notice in this painting?
2. What’s the last thing many people notice in this painting?
3. What’s the bright star just to the left of the centre called?
4. What is the technique “Impasto”?
5. How did Van Gogh make the starry night come alive?
The light.
The cypress tree.
Venus.
The paint is so thick; it stands out on the surface of the canvas, changing the perspective of the images.
Van Gogh combined real observation with elements of his imagination to make a starry night come alive.
Vocabulary Help
technique: skill or ability in a particular field
Activity 4
Pair Work: Watch the second video and write T (true) or F (false).
( ) 1. Mary Cassatt painted The Cup of Tea in 1897.
( ) 2. The effect of the painting is achieved by techniques used in French Impressionism.
( ) 3. Mary Cassatt portrayed herself in many of her paintings.
( ) 4. Impressionism originated with a group of Paris-based artists.
( ) 5. Having afternoon tea was a social ritual for many upper-middle-class women in France.
Vocabulary Help
originate: have a specified beginning
ritual: a series of actions or type of behaviour regularly and invariably followed by someone
Activity 5
Watch the videos again and answer the questions.
How does the first speaker start her introduction? What about the second speaker? Do they introduce the two paintings in the same way?
What other techniques do they use to introduce a painting?
Pair Work:
If you are going to introduce a painting, what aspects would you cover in your presentation?
Activity 6
Activity 7
Group Work: Introduce your favourite painting.
How does the painting make you feel?
What do you like about the painting?
What caught your eye about the painting first?
Describe the features of the painting.
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Unit 7 Art
Writing Workshop
Get ready for writing.
Activity 1
1. Look at the advertisement on a school website. Which activity would you like to know more about?
Youth Short Film Festivall Join the contest! Great prizes!
Contact us: enquiries@***filmclub.com
New school film club starting next week! Some great films!
Room 334, Students’ Centre
Contact us: lovefilmclub@***mail.com
Martial arts classes! Great teacher and small groups!
Room 106, The Stadium
Contact us: martialarts@***mail.com
School music competition on 15 June. Some great prizes!
Contact us: lovemusic@***mail. com
2. If you decide to write an email to ask for more information about the activity you are interested in. Is it going to be a formal or informal email?
Youth Short Film Festivall Join the contest! Great prizes!
Contact us: enquiries@***filmclub.com
New school film club starting next week! Some great films!
Room 334, Students’ Centre
Contact us: lovefilmclub@***mail.com
Martial arts classes! Great teacher and small groups!
Room 106, The Stadium
Contact us: martialarts@***mail.com
School music competition on 15 June. Some great prizes!
Contact us: lovemusic@***mail. com
Formal:
Written to a professor, colleague, boss, etc.
Must always be professional
Accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling necessary
Informal:
Written to friends and family
Accuracy and grammar(spelling and punctuation)are not important
You can make up your own rules
Formal vs. Informal
Activity 2
Read the email on page 19. Answer the questions.
1) Why does Liu Ze write this email?
2) How does Liu Ze address the receiver of the email?
Liu Ze writes this email to ask for information about entering a film in the festival.
Liu Ze addresses the receiver of the email as Dear Sir/Madam.
3) What information does Liu Ze want to know?
Liu Ze wants to know:
About the films for the festival
If they accept sport documentaries
More information about how to apply for this festival
If groups and individuals can enter
If they enter their film to another film festival at the same time
What the prizes are
If there are prizes for different age groups and for different types of films
4) Is the style of the email formal or informal? Can you find some examples?
The style is formal
Reasons could include:
Vocabulary used
Address of the receiver
Salutation
salutation
brief
introduction
main purpose
closing
body
signature—your name
salutation
Activity 3
Identify structure and useful language.
The structure Useful language
Para. 1 Stating the purpose of your writing and introducing yourself I am writing to ask for information about …
I am …
Para. 2
Para. 3
Querying the films for the festival
I would like to ask ... Do you ... ?
Could you tell me … ? I wonder if ... ? Can we ... ? Are there … ?
Salutation
I appreciate your help ...
Activity 4
1. What is the purpose of your email?
2. Write two questions you would like to ask.
Polite Requests
I am writing to ask for information …
I would like to ask about the films for your festival.
Could you tell me if this kind of film would be acceptable?
I wonder if you could also give me more information …
Would it be possible to tell me about the prizes?
Sentence Builder
Activity 5
Compose your writing.
1. Outlining
Complete the outline of your email.
Activity 5
Compose your writing.
2. Drafting
Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing a Formal Email
It’s important to:
address the receiver properly;
use formal language to make polite requests;
clearly state your reason for writing this email/letter;
ask necessary questions clearly.
Writing Help
Activity 5
Compose your writing.
3. Editing
Edit your email in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Use the Peer Editing Sheet on page 93.
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