人教版初中英语九年级上册Unit 5 Section B 第二课时-课件.pptVIP

;;Do you know about any folk or traditional arts in your hometown? ;shadow figures（皮影戏）;sky lantern;paper cutting;— Do you know what they are?;Paper cutting is one of the most popular traditional folk arts in China. During the Spring Festival and wedding celebrations, they are used to decorate doors, rooms and windows. The color most frequently used is red. Chinese paper cutting is very popular around the world, which is often used as the gift for foreign friends.;Traditional art form;Beauty in Common Things;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 are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of;;Read the passage again and answer the questions.;They were used for asking for help when in trouble in the past. Today sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. ;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?;;Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in the box. ;People used to ________ sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people li