1、Unit 4 Amazing artUsing languageUsing languagePresent continuous passiveReviewLook and compare the expressions underlined.aAnd just look at how the wind is folding her dress!And just look at how her dress by the wind!bPeople are pushing me around quite a bit, in fact.I around quite a bit, in fact.is
2、 being foldedam being pushed Definition and structureSummarize the rules of the present continuous passive.1. The present continuous active voice: talk about things that are happening now or these days.2. The present continuous passive : represents a passive action that is taking place or taking pla
3、ce.3. The structures of the present continuous tense.The active structureThe passive structure主语主语+ be(is/ am/ are)+ v-ing.主语主语+ be(is/ am/ are)+ being done.PracticeRewrite the underlined parts using the passive structure.1Young people are painting beautiful pictures. Beautiful pictures by young peo
4、ple.2Some people are trimming trees into interesting shapes. Trees into interesting shapes by some peoples.3Construction workers are building impressive, original buildings. Impressive, original buildings by construction workers.4People are creating it everywhere you look. It by people everywhere yo
5、u look. are being paintedare being trimmed are being built is being createdDescribe whats happeningMake sentences using the passive forms of the expressions given.Arrange carry hang paint sweep writeput upCheck the answers1. Various works of art (arrange) in the school exhibition room.2. The floor o
6、f the room (sweep). 3. The walls of the exhibition room (paint).4. A statue made of plaster (carry) over.5. Some paintings (put) up onto the wall.6. The colored lights (hang) up across the room.7. The illustrations of the exhibits (write).are being arrangedis being swept are being painted is being c
7、arried are being putare being hung are being written VocabularyLook at the pictures showing Chinese art forms and know some art terms.Share your experience about trying one art formA possible answer: In China, calligraphy has developed into a special high-level art apart from satisfying the needs of
8、 daily writing. I still remember that my father taught me how to practice calligraphy with Chinese brushes. As the old saying goes, “The first step is always difficult.”It is never easy for me to hold a Chinese brush and handle it. However, its unique lines ,rules for writing Chinese characters and
9、handwriting strongly attracted me. I felt that all my efforts paid off when I saw my bedroom decorated with nice-looking calligraphy works.Read the passage about an experience of taking part in a Chinese art festival and then complete the passage with the expressions.1.in a breathtaking exhibition o
10、f Chinese 1.2.Some 2. , that is, making images out of paper.3.a needle and some thread to do some 3. .4.with two beautiful 4. of a pine tree5.writing Chinese 5. .6.showed me how 6. works.porcelainpaper cuttingembroidery Chinese paintings calligraphy seal cuttingTalk about a famous art formA possible
11、 answer: My hometown is well-known for the traditional art of Huangmei Opera, which was originated from tea picking songs in Huangmei county, Hubei province. It first appeared as a simple drama of song and dance. Later, it was spread to Anqing city, Anhui. Absorbing elements of Anhui Opera and local
12、 songs and dances, Huangmei Opera was developed to the present form. It enjoys great popularity among the masses by reflecting the life of ordinary people in a fresh style. Across my hometown, every village has its Huangmei Opera and everyone can sing some folk Huangmei Opera.Before listening1. Read
13、 to know something about contemporary art.2. Read to learn about developing a listening skill, master where and when to pause while listening.“Did You Know?”“Learning to learn”ListeningListen to the conversation and get the main idea of the dialogue.1. Everyone can create art, whatever their backgro
14、und.2. We can use art to learn about the world.3. Art means different things to different people.4. Everyone should try to include art in their lives.Listen againComplete the table Jills opinions Andrews opinions EmptyIt was boring and there was 1._. It had 2._ for me. It was really clever and the v
15、iewer can 3._.Living room It was rather lazy because the artist didnt 4._.Everyday objects can also be art. I could 5._ when looking at the details.Future It was just 6._ anyone can make, and my cat would love to play in them. That was my favourite piece and it really 7._. Post listening How do Jill
16、 and Andrew express their opinions towards contemporary artworks?Language appreciation1. What caught my attention first was a 15th -century Qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese porcelain.句式分析“What caught my attention first”是由what引导的 ，what在从句中充当 ；“breathtaking”意为 。 尝试翻译 “主语从句”“主语”“令人赞
17、叹的；壮观的”首先引起我注意的是一件15世纪的清华瓷碗，它在一场激动人心的中国瓷器展览中展出。Language appreciation2. Then I tried some paper-cutting, that is, making images out of paper. 句式分析“that is”的完整形式是“that is to say”位于句中用逗号隔开，意为 ，其后面部分“making images out of paper”充当“paper-cutting”的 。尝试翻译 “也就是说；换言之”“同位语（成分）”然后我尝试了一些剪纸，也就是用纸做成各种图样。Assignment1. Review key words and expressions learned in this period.2. Consolidate the usage of the present continuous passive.Thank You!
