1、Art expands horizonsUNIT 51学习交流课件Unit 5 Art expands horizonsOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun time2学习交流课件talk about movies youve seen4Learning objectivestalk about the arts that you enjoy1listen for favor and disf
2、avor 2give a tour of a place 3give a formal toast speech 53学习交流课件Opening upLook at the pictures and discuss the questions.Watching a movieGoing to a concertVisiting a museumsculptingPhotographing Drawing 4学习交流课件Opening upLook at the pictures and discuss the questions.1 Did you do any of the activiti
3、es in the past six months? If yes, what are they?Yes, I did. I watched movies in the theater a couple of times. I also visited a museum two weeks ago. It was Shanghai Museum, and I had a great time there.2 Which activity would you like to try most in the next few months? Why? Id like to try photogra
4、phy most. I really like the idea of taking photos in nature, but I dont know much about how to take good pictures. Probably I will take some lessons or join a club to learn the basics.5学习交流课件Opening upLook at the pictures and discuss the questions.3 Which activity do you like best? Why? Out of all t
5、he activities shown in the pictures, what I like best is drawing. I think drawing is a wonderful combination of imagination and reality. When you draw a sketch of a person or an object, you have a real person or object as your model, but meanwhile you also approach it with your own perspective and s
6、tyle.6学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing7学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.In the podcast, people are asked about the arts. They talk about what areas of the arts they enjoy, what exhibition or performance they went to recently, and whether th
7、ey think the arts are important.2 Watch Part 1 and answer the questions.1 Photography and dance.2 The small, intimate exhibitions.3 The arts.8学习交流课件Listening to the world3 Watch Part 2 and match the arts to the people.1 C2 E3 G4 A5 F6 DSharing7 H8 B9学习交流课件Additional NotesOh! What a Lovely War a famo
8、us British stage musical. The show is a satire on World War One, depicting the war by using popular songs of the time. It was adapted from a 1961 radio play and premiered (首次公演) in 1963.Listening to the world10学习交流课件Additional NotesSaatchi Gallerya London gallery for contemporary art. It has been ba
9、sed in three different sites since it was opened in 1985. The current premise was opened in Chelsea in central London in 2008, with a space of 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2). The Saatchi Gallery has been a major influence on art in Britain, providing a springboard (起点) for new artists to launch their
10、 careers.Listening to the world11学习交流课件Additional NotesDesign Museum a worlds leading museum that covers all forms of design, including product, industrial, architectural, graphic and fashion design. Founded in 1989 in London, it claims to be the first museum of modern design.Listening to the world1
11、2学习交流课件Additional NotesMoby Dick a novel by American writer Herman Melville, first published as The Whale in 1851. The story is about the adventures of a sailor and his voyage on a ship. The commander of the ship has only one purpose to hunt down and kill Moby Dick, a giant white whale that destroye
12、d his boat and bit off his leg on a previous voyage. One of the greatest American novels, Moby Dick has been adapted into various forms, among which the most famous was a 1956 movie.Listening to the world13学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing4 Watch Part 3 and check () the true statements. 1 He went
13、to see a dance performance. 4 He went to an exhibition at a museum. 6 He went to see a performance of Moby Dick and thought it was good.14学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing1) enrich 2) expand our horizons3) Terribly4) intellect5) specific5 Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.6) learn through art7)
14、all aspects8) alive9) Performance10) intense emotions15学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing6 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.I very much enjoy poetry and music. For me, poetry is the most expressive form of art. When reading it, I can feel the beauty of language and rhythm between the lines.
15、I go to lots of concerts, too. There are bands and singers coming to perform in my university almost every month, so I have many opportunities to enjoy music.1 What areas of the arts do you enjoy?16学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing6 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.Last week, I saw an exhib
16、ition of modern African art in a museum downtown. There were about 300 pieces of work, including paintings and sculptures, by artists from five African countries. The exhibition was great. I especially liked the paintings because I learned from them a lot about the people and customs of Africa.2 Wha
17、t recent exhibition or performance did you go to? How did you like it?17学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharing6 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.Absolutely. Art is everywhere in our daily life and influences everything we do. For example, when we go shopping, we naturally want to choose somethin
18、g that looks good or artistic. When we go out for dinner, we want to eat in a restaurant that offers a pleasant environment. Art expands our knowledge and enriches our mind.3 Do you think the arts are important? Why?18学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing19学习交流课件Listening to the world1
19、Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningBEFORE you listen1 Are there any works of public art in the town / city where you live? If yes, which of them is your favorite? If not, what kind of project would you suggest be built? Yes, there are a number of public art works in the city where I li
20、ve now. We have some sculptures in the commercial streets downtown, a museum of wood sculpture next to the city library, and a grand theater near the train station.(To be continued)20学习交流课件Listening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningOf all of these, I like the museum of w
21、ood sculpture the best. The museum is small but has a large collection from both ancient and modern times. The sculptures on display present diverse themes birds and animals, flowers, landscape, human figures, and many others. (To be continued)21学习交流课件Listening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss
22、 the questions.Listening I live in a small city, so there arent any real public art works. What I wish to be built is a well-equipped theater that can serve as a place for people to enjoy movies, concerts, dances, and other types of shows. I believe such a project will enrich the cultural activities
23、 of the city and benefit people of all ages who are interested in art.22学习交流课件Listening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningBEFORE you listen2 Do you think it is necessary for a town / city to have art project (e.g. museums or sculptures)? Why or why not?Art projects are ab
24、solutely necessary for a town or city because they have extensive cultural, social and economic values.(To be continued)23学习交流课件Listening to the world1Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningFirst of all, public art is a unique part of public culture. Places with a strong artistic expressio
25、n can be symbols of the citys image and identity. Secondly, art projects in public places play various social functions, such as showing the history of the city or commemorating a famous person. Finally, public art projects can bring economic profit. A well-presented art scene can attract visitors a
26、nd businesses, and hence boost the local economy. 24学习交流课件Listening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsListening for favor and disfavorWhen people tell what they prefer among several possible choices, they often do so by talking about their favor and disfavor. Words and phrases such
27、 as prefer or in favor of signal favor. Words and phrases like concern and not so sure are often used to express concerns or uncertainties. Sentences like Id rather not choose , or simply I dont like are used to suggest disapproval. Here are more expressions that signal a speakers favor or disfavor.
28、 (To be continued)25学习交流课件Listening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsListening for favor and disfavorFavor The one that gets my vote is the action movie. I prefer literature to photography. I tend to favor less expensive ones. I think it would be very good for those who dont drive
29、. That would be excellent for students who live in dorms. I think that it would be most useful and beneficial for the higher-level students.26学习交流课件Listening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsListening for favor and disfavorDisfavor The only thing that would concern me (on that) is
30、 that to live in an apartment is very expensive. I dont want to harp on about (唠叨) costs, but we have to consider the maintenance of the garden. We dont want to ignore the needs of the middle-aged. I dont think that it will provide many learning opportunities.27学习交流课件Listening to the world2 Note dow
31、n what project each person favors () and disfavors ().ListeningWHILE you listenCinemaBotanical garden Theaterworkshop spaceTimNigel Sarah(Woman)28学习交流课件Listening to the world3Listen to the discussion again and fill in the blanks.Listening1 gets your vote2 in favor of; useful and beneficial; bring jo
32、bs;entertainment and activities3 concern me; expensive4 I personally would preferWHILE you listen29学习交流课件Listening to the world3Listen to the discussion again and fill in the blanks.Listening5 with disabilities;6 mentioned youth; involved; not so sure7 costs8 my vote would go to; leave out; hanging
33、around;excellent; enjoy gardensroutine; bringing along9 the older generationWHILE you listen30学习交流课件Listening to the world4Work in groups and discuss the questions.ListeningAfter you listen1 Suppose you are voting to choose an art project to be built on your campus. What would you like to vote for,
34、and why? Out of all the choices, I am really in favor of a theater, which can not only serve as a good venue for performances but also serve for other purposes such as conferences and lectures. Our university doesnt have a good theater at present. The one we have now is small, and the audio equipmen
35、t is outdated. (To be continued)31学习交流课件Listening to the world4Work in groups and discuss the questions.ListeningAfter you listen1 Suppose you are voting to choose an art project to be built on your campus. What would you like to vote for, and why? A new theater will make it easier for us to enjoy a
36、rt. In addition, it can serve other functions, for example as a conference site or a lecture hall. If there are meetings or classes that need a large space, the theater will be a perfect place. In short, if we build a bigger and more advanced theater, it will be beneficial for the entire campus comm
37、unity.32学习交流课件Listening to the world4Work in groups and discuss the questions.ListeningAfter you listen2 What criteria have you considered when making your decision in Exercise 1? Why?In voting for a theater to be built on campus, I have put high value on two criteria. One is whether the project has
38、 artistic merit or not, and the other is whether it can stimulate peoples creativity. Art is an important element of human culture and is thought-provoking. With a new theater, we will be able to appreciate various types of art like operas and concerts in their true artistic beauty and gain new idea
39、s.33学习交流课件Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing34学习交流课件Listening to the world1 What words / phrases would you use to talk about graffiti?ViewingBEFORE you viewA: What do you think of graffiti?B: I see it as eye-catching, stimulating and pleasing to the eye. Sometimes they can convey a profou
40、nd message, for example, a call for environmental protection or world peace.35学习交流课件Listening to the world1 What words / phrases would you use to talk about graffiti?ViewingBEFORE you viewA: Interesting. But Im afraid I cant agree with you. I would say graffiti is ugly and spoils the appearance of b
41、uildings. In addition, such drawings may not fit the general design of the building or the surrounding buildings although they may look good by themselves.36学习交流课件Listening to the world2Read the program information and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you viewBanksy is a graffiti artist, whose wor
42、k has brought graffiti into mainstream art and is sold for a large amount of money.Because Banksy is said to be from Bristol.Local peoples opinions of Banksy and graffiti in general. / What local people think of Banksy and graffiti in general.(To be continued)1 Who is Banksy?2 Why did Bristol host a
43、 Banksy show?3 What did the BBC program aim to report?37学习交流课件Listening to the world2Read the program information and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view Because his graffiti work is illegal and he may be arrested if his identity is known. Because he might gain benefits from keeping his iden
44、tity a secret. Because he may be more than one person.4 Why do you think Banksy keeps his identity a secret?38学习交流课件Listening to the world3 Watch the video clip and check () the true statements.ViewingWHILE you view1 The debate on whether graffiti is vandalism or art is stronger in Bristol than in a
45、ny other place.2 (There are lots of visitors to the Banksy exhibition in Bristol.)3 Kate Brindley doesnt think holding a graffiti exhibition is encouraging vandalism.39学习交流课件Listening to the world3 Watch the video clip and check () the true statements.ViewingWHILE you view6 (Cerrie Burnell interview
46、s people on the street in order to find out what the people of Bristol really think of graffiti.)5 (Spud Murphy doesnt believe a graffiti artist like Banksy should be treated differently from a kid who does something stupid to peoples property, because Spud Murphy says we cant have laws for one pers
47、on, Banksy, and not for the other. This means he thinks the law should be the same for everyone.)4 Spud Murphy holds a negative view of graffiti.40学习交流课件Listening to the world4 Watch Part 2 of the video clip and fill in the blanks.I think art.Horrifies.Speakers Opinions Supporting informationWoman 2
48、Woman 3A4) definitely5) quite exciting Woman 11) makes a mess6) pleasing to the eyeAViewingWHILE you viewMan 1Man 2Man 3Man 4AVAVA2) public buildings 3) wrong10) offensive8) environment9) nice picture7) positive41学习交流课件Listening to the worldAdditional NotesBanksyan English graffiti artist whose iden
49、tity is still a mystery. Possibly he was born in 1974 and raised in Bristol, England. Banksy began his career as a graffiti artist in 19901994. His works are created on various public surfaces such as streets and walls, which triggers great controversy.42学习交流课件Listening to the worldViewing5 Work in
50、groups and discuss whether you agree ordisagree with the statements.AFTER you view1 Holding an exhibition of graffiti is irresponsible because it encourages people to think spray-painting graffiti on public buildings is acceptable. I fully support the view that it is irresponsible to hold an exhibit
