英语人教版九年级全册Unit 5 SectionB Reading.pptVIP

Section B Period Two;;balloon n. 气球;historical adj. 历史的;paper cutting 剪纸;shadow figures;paper cutting;Objectives;before Let’s predict 预测 :reading;Read quickly and answer.;Reading strategy;Traditional art form;Read Para.1 and answer the question.;Scanning;Scanning;Scanning; Sky lanterns _________(use) by Zhuge Kongming, He _____(send) them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns _______(use) at festivals and other celebrations. They ________(make) of bamboo and _______(cover) with paper. When the lanterns ______(light), they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They ________(see) as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.; Paper cutting _______(be) around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting ______(sound) very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, _______(fold) before it ______ (cut) with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they _______(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 are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces __________(shape) by hand from a very special kind of clay and then ________(allow) to air-dry. After _______(dry), they ________(fire) at a very high heat. Then they ____________(polish) and ________ (paint). It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.;What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show? What were sky lanterns used for before and what are they used for now? 3. What kinds of pictures are usually found on paper cuttings?;4. How do people use paper cuttings during the Spring Festival? 5. What are the steps for making clay art pieces? 6. Which art form do you thin