1、Unit 1 ArtWritingPhrases: bring to life1Explore the value of art and learn to write an art announcement23Words: exhibition; bronze; ceramic; vase; artistic; entry; civil; recognitionLead inWhat art form are they? And what other forms do you know?1. This lack of recognition was at the root of the dis
2、pute. 这种不被承认就是这次纷争的根源。2. The facilities have improved beyond all recognition. 这些设备经过大幅度的改良，都让人认不出来了。Language point【拓展】recognize as/ to be 把看做it is recognized that 人们公认beyond recognition 认不出来recognition n. 承认；认出；赞誉entry n. 加入；进入；参与加入；进入；参与 I will wait for you at the entry.我在入口处等你。Entry tickets to mos
3、t attractions are included in the price of the holiday.度假收费中包括大多数景点的入场券。【同义词辨析同义词辨析】entrance, entry, admittance, admission这些名词含有这些名词含有入口，进入入口，进入之意。之意。entrance： 含义广泛，作进入解时，可用于许多场合；作入口解时，指有门或栏的入口处。entry： 强调正式地、礼仪地进入。用作入口解时，多指房门、院门、门廊等。admittance： 指许可进入某地或某建筑物。admission： 指被允许进入某公共场所或建筑物的权利，也指进入某一组织。civ
4、il adj. 国民的；民用的国民的；民用的The announcement led to violent civil disorders.这项宣布引起剧烈的骚乱。People are predicting civil unrest in the area.人们预言该地区将发生动乱。Ancient Chinese Art on ShowThe Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages. Join us
5、as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom. From bronze bowls to ceramic vases, and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings, our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a
6、 Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin (1470-1524). Born during the Ming Dynasty, Tang sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service, so he turned to painting instead. In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known. This painting, showing high
7、 mountains, trees, and houses covered in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created.Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE). While the artists
8、who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces. Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty
9、 (618-907) sculptures. Most of these are of Buddhist origin. Even though Buddhism entered China much earlier, it did not really begin to show expansion until the seventh century. During this same period, trade along the Silk Road also boomed. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly influenced by
10、Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road. These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are of exceptional beauty and quality. Looking at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past. History is brought to life.This is just a smal
11、l taste of what is in store for you in this exhibition. We guarantee that From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages will run until November 25. Opening hours are from 9:00
12、a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday (the museum is closed on Mondays). No one will be admitted into the exhibition after 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for students; $5 for children under 12; free for children under 5.No photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.Content1 Read
13、 the text and discuss for whom it was written.To those who would like to see a show about Chinese Art.More than_ of wonderful art from China on displayHighlights ：The painting Cleaning After Snow on a Mountain Pass, by _.A collection of nearly 100 _.Many fine examples of _.You will _Date ： NOW until
14、 _Opening hours: _a.m. to _ p.m.Museum is closed on _Tickets: Adults $ _ Students $ _, Children under 12 $ 5 ， Children under5 freeNo photos or food and drink allowed in museum.2 Read the text again and complete the advertising leaflet below.3000 yearsTangYinbronze objectsTang Dynasty95Monday$10$8No
15、vember 25see the face of the pastWhat is the exhibition about? What are the highlights? When are you going? Where shall you meet? How are you going to get there? What should you bring?3. You are now going to write an announcement for art club members about a trip to see an exhibition.1 Work in group
16、s. Brainstorm the details about the exhibition and take notes. For example.To:_From:_subject: On _, we will go to see _.This exhibition is.2 Write your announcement based on your notes.4. Exchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to give feedback on yourpartners draft. Is the announcement clear and to the point? Is all the necessary information about the exhibition and the trip included? Does the writer use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling?1. Recite new words and phrases.2. Write an art announcement and share it with your classmates.Bye-bye!
