Unit 5 Further Reading 课件.ppt

1、Unit 5 Art and Culture Further Reading,Words review,Read the explanation and speak out the word it explains.,decorative or complicated,adj, fancy,有装饰的，精美的,an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to,n. account,叙述,to increase very much in numbe

2、r, or (in mathematics) to add a number to itself a particular number of times,v. multiply,繁衍，生殖,handmade pattern bright happiness happy happily republic structure,adj. 手工制作的,n. 图案，图形,adj. 鲜艳的,n, 幸福,adj. 幸福的,adv. 幸福地,n. 共和国政体,n. 结构，构造,Chinese fancy knots noted for find ones way to be closely related

3、to be regarded as devote to,中国节,以.而闻名,发现到某处的途径,与紧密相连,被当成是,花时间、精力在,be skilled at be named after in accordance with drive out evil spirits,做很熟练,以而命名,与相一致,驱逐,鬼魂,ornament jade pendant porcelain twine prosperity longevity,陶瓷 繁荣 玉坠 长寿 装饰 缠绕,Match the following words and expressions with their Chinese mean

4、ings.,objectives,To get the specific information by scanning,To get the main idea by skimming,To learn to use the expressions:,Expressions: Chinese fancy knots noted for find ones way to be closely related to be regarded as devote.to be skilled at be named after in accordance with drive out evil spi

5、rits,for general ideas,Skimming,Skim the passage and answer the following questions in pairs.,In what way are Chinese fancy knots related to Chinese culture?,1) Chinese fancy knots are closely related to the everyday life of the Chinese and express their aspirations for a better life.,2) Why are Chi

6、nese fancy knots important to Chinese people?,2) Because Chinese fancy knots are regarded as signs of happiness and good luck by the Chinese people.,for specific information,Scanning,Decide whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F). Correct the false one(s).,Chinese fancy kno

7、ts were very popular in China. ( ) 2) Chinese Fancy knots are all of complicated designs. ( ) 3) Chinese fancy knots are made of a single piece of string only. ( ),T,F,Chinese fancy knots are of simple or complicated structure.,T,4) In the past, Chinese women could go out often, so they made a lot o

8、f Chinese fancy knots and sold them. ( ) 5) An endless chain of knots symbolizes prosperity, happiness, wealth, and longevity. ( ),F,T,In the past, it was improper for women to show themselves in public. So they devoted most of their time to needlework at home.,6) Making fancy knots was the only wor

9、k for the women in feudal China. ( ) 7) Some Chinese fancy knots are named after their shapes. ( ) 8) Chinese fancy knots are handmade. ( ),F,Making fancy knots was part of their work.,Chinese fancy knots are named after their shapes or in accordance with what they suggest.,T,They are handmade ornam

10、ents.,T,Read the text again and complete the following table about the development of Chinese fancy knots.,People kept records and accounts by tying knots. Later, they used knots as symbols of good luck to decorate their clothes.,Women devoted most of their time to needlework at home.,Chinese fancy

11、knots have become very popular in China.,Interviewing,Imagine that you are a reporter from America and very interested in Chinese fancy knots. Ask your partner as many questions as possible about Chinese fancy knots and then write a report.,How did Chinese fancy knots come into being? 2) What are Ch

12、inese fancy knots made of? 3) What do Chinese fancy knots symbolize?,Method I,Practice making a Chinese fancy knot according to the procedures.,Method II,Method III,Now 2 mins to test your spelling.,Spelling Bee,1. English-Chinese fancy, handmade, pattern, bright, happiness, republic, southeast, tie

13、 2. Chinese-English 中国结，以.而闻名，发现途径，被当成是，做.熟练，驱逐，以.命名,When finished, exchange your papers to see who does the best.,Fill in the blanks.,In feudal China, it was improper for women to show themselves in public. So they _ most of their time _ needlework at home. Making fancy knots was part of their work

14、 and they _ very _ _ it.,devoted,to,were,skilled,at,Chinese fancy knots _ _ _ their shapes or _ _ _ what they suggest. They are symbols of prosperity, happiness, wealth, and longevity. As they are believed to be able to _ _ evil spirits.,are,named,after,in,accordance,with,drive,out,假设你是李津，你的美国朋友Chris就读于天津某国际学校。他熟悉中国文化，特别是戏曲文化。8月5日下午2：00在新落成的天津大剧院将上演越剧梁山伯与祝英台。请你根据以下提示，用英语给Chris写一封电子邮件，邀请他一起观看演出。 1) 提出邀请并简述原因； 2) 提出观剧后活动建议（如参观附近的博物馆或美术馆等） 3) 请求对方回复,Homework,注意： 1.请使用规范英语，词数不少于100； 2.可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计