2014年新人教版英语九年级Unit_5概要1.ppt

* * Unit 5 What are the shirts made of? Section B 2a - 2e Beauty in Common Things Beauty in Common Things The most common things, from paper to silk to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. Form means kind Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. Beijing Opera Face-Changing in Sichuan Opera shadow figures in Shanxi and Hebei tiger-head shoes Chinese knot cloisonne sky lantern These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. paper cutting Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals,and things about Chinese history. During the spring festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. 1.What kinds of pictures are usually found on paper cuttings? On paper cuttings, the most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. 2.How do people use paper cuttings during the Spring Festival? People put paper cuttings on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. 2a What do you know about folk or traditional art, like paper cutting? Tell your partner about it. Paper cutting is a famous traditional art in China. We cut out different animals, characters, flowers with scissors. And we put them on windows, doors and walls for a happy new year. sky lantern(made of bamboo and paper) According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-ai