英语人教版九年级全册unit5B.pptVIP

Section B 2b Beauty in Common Things 长春市第五十二中学 马爽 人教版九年级Unit 5 lion dance blue and white porcelain Chinese painting Peking Opera shadow play Task 1 Listen to the passage for the first time and answer the question: What does the passage talk about? Chinese traditional art. Reading Strategy Moving from general to specific.A general introduction of the topic is usually followed by specific details and examples. 总--分 Traditional art form Materials used Symbol sky lanterns paper cutting clay art bamboo paper red paper clay Task 2 Listen to the passage for the second time and fill in the chart: happiness; good wishes wishes for good luck and a happy new year love for life and beauty Task 3 Read the passage again and answer the questions. Beauty in Common Things Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. 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. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.? 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. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces