1、Unit 1 Using LanguageTalk about works of artrepresentativeinkanimationframesymphonydeclineadj. 典型的；有代表性的典型的；有代表性的n. 代表代表n. 墨水；墨汁；油墨墨水；墨汁；油墨n. (电脑、录像）电脑、录像）动画制作；动画片动画制作；动画片n. 画面；框架画面；框架vt. 给给镶框镶框n. 交响乐；交响曲交响乐；交响曲n. (数量、价格、质量等的）数量、价格、质量等的）减少；下降；减少；下降；衰落衰落 vi.&vt. 减少；下降；衰落；减少；下降；衰落；谢绝谢绝Read after the t
2、ape and speak out the Chinese immediately.1. To be able to talk about ink wash animation using given expressions2. To be able to listen and get the detailed information about an ink wash animation film.3. To be able to learn about basic procedures of giving a presentation and give one.In 1960, ink-a
3、nd-wash animated films appeared in China and caught the attention of the world as a breakthrough in the forms of expression and aesthetic /isetk/ conception(审美概审美概念念) in animated films. From 1961 to 1988, Shanghai Animation Film Studio produced only four ink-wash films. ink wash animation film中国的水墨动
4、画片是中国传统绘画与电影艺术有机结合的产物，它保留了中国水墨画虚实结合的意境，其灵动的画面充满活力，能激发观众的想象力，让他们在动态的画面中领略我国传统水墨画写意的美感。希望同学们通过了解我国动画史上的这项创举，激发对中国传统绘画艺术的兴趣，增强文化自信，思考如何进一步传承和发展优秀的民族艺术。ink wash animation filmCharacteristics These pictures are representatives of ink wash animation films. Have you seen any of them before? What do you kno
5、w about them?ink wash animation film, ink wash painting, Qi Baishi, frame, Tadpoles Searching for Mother, The Cowboys Flute, symphony, Feeling from Mountain and Water, guqin, hand-painted Appreciation and discussionThe first, Tadpoles Looking For Their Mother(1961), whimsically/wmzkli/ (异想天开地异想天开地)
6、depicts (描述描述) tadpoles meeting different animals while searching for their mother. It is the first ink wash animation film in the world.The Cowboys Flute/flut/ (1963) is the worlds second ink wash animation film. It tells about a cowboy who slept while his cow went missing. He then played his flute
7、 to call the cow back and went home.Based on a tale from Bailudong Shuyuan, Lu ling(鹿铃鹿铃)(1982) tells a story in which a little girl saved a deer and thus a human-nature relationship was established.白鹿洞书院The last, Feeling from Mountain and Water(1987), is a lyrical (抒抒情诗调的情诗调的) masterpiece about an
8、elderly musician and his disciple/dsap()l/(门生门生). What do you feel?_ the background of ink wash animation films_ a short review of the film_ introduction to the topic of the presentation_ a description of the story in the film_ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animationListen to the present
9、ation and put the following items in the order that you hear them.24135Listen again and answer the questions.1 Which film does the speaker mainly talk about? Feeling from Mountain and Water.2 When were the three ink wash animation films produced? They were produced in 1960, 1963, and 1988.3 Why is t
10、he film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation? Because it is like a fine ink wash painting brought to life.4 What is the speakers attitude towards the ink wash animation style? The speakers attitude towards the style is positive, hoping that new technology will breathe new life int
11、o it.Key words!Listen again and tick the signpost words that you hear.Signpost markers are phrases and expressions . Speakers use signpost markers when they want to introduce a new topic, to start a new point, to give an example, to summarize, etc. By listening for signposts, you will be able to fol
12、low what is being said.Listen for signpost markersMaking a presentationIntroducing the topic Im glad to have this opportunity to Today, Id like to talk/speak (to you) about My topic today is Id like to share some thoughts onStarting a point Let me/Lets start by First, let me tell you about Ive divid
13、ed my topic intoparts: Lets turn now toGiving an example For instance, For example, Take. for example, Let me illustrate To illustrate, Let me give you an example, Summarizing the points In conclusion, To conclude, In short, To sum up, All in all, In brief, The film has no dialogue.And,unlike typica
14、l cartoons, the film has no bright colours. In short, it is like a fine ink wash painting which has been brought to life - a painting with movement. The animation and the music make the film not only appealing to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion. Therefore, this 18-minute film is regarded
15、by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.Read and appreciate里面的动画和音乐使电影不仅引眼球和耳朵（赏心悦目），而且情感丰富。 Read them for 2 mins!1.Introducing the topic 2.Starting a point3.Giving an example4.Summarizing the pointsChoose a work of art you like and prepare information about it. Use the table below to
16、 help you. Then give a presentation about the work of art to the class.IntroductionWelcome the audience:Introduce the subject:Main bodyBackground of the work of artDescription of the work of artReview of the work of artConclusionIntroductionWelcome the audience:Good morning, everybody. Welcome to my
17、 presentation.Introduce the subject:Im very excited to have this opportunity to talk about one of my favorite pieces of art. It is called The Starry Night and was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889.Main bodyBackground of the work of artFirst, let me tell you about the background of this painting. I
18、t shows the French town, Saint-Remy-de-Provence at night. It is based on the view from a window in a hospital where Van Gogh was a patient. Sadly, he suffered from health issues throughout his life, and his work only found fame(获得名气获得名气) after his death. Although it shows the view at night, Van Gogh
19、 painted it during the day from memory. He also painted other versions at different times of day.Description of the work of artThis is an oil painting on canvas(画布画布). One can immediately tell from its features that it is a Van Gogh painting. For example, the swirls (旋动旋动) in the sky show Van Goghs
20、distinctive painting style. The curled dashes of bold color(清晰明显的色彩清晰明显的色彩) can be seen in many of his works. The moon and stars are big and yellow. This was Van Goghs favorite color.Review of the work of artAlthough Van Gogh did not think the painting was very good, it is considered a masterpiece a
21、nd is one of the most recognized paintings in the history of Western art. It really captures the viewers attention and draws them in. It gives the viewer an idea of the state of mind of Van Gogh at this difficult time in his life.ConclusionAll in all, I think this is a great example of Van Goghs sty
22、le. It is a magical painting, and a piece of work of a troubled genius.Listening and speakingP631. You are going to listen to an interview about the purpose of art. Before you listen, guess what topics will be discussed. Tick the boxes below.art can be worth a lot of money art can engage our minds.a
23、rt can make our world beautiful art inspires usart is always pretty to look at art shows us natureart raises our spirits art tells us about history2. Listen again and answer the questions. 1. What happens when we take a second look at some paintings?P63 Our minds are_, and we are able to see a _ we
24、did not see at first.engagedbeauty2. How does art differ from nature?P63 Art differs from nature because it must be _.interpreted and understood3. What happens when we try to understand a work of art? It is as though we were _entering a conversation with the artist. 4. How do works of art make our l
25、ives more interesting?The artists creative genius _, and the life and energy of the artwork _.inspires us feed us life and energy5. What else can art teach us?Art influences our spirits by teaching us _ such as truth, goodness, and beauty, and driving us _. noble things to be better peopleStudy the
26、listening script and learn.3.Find art which matches the statements below.ABDCA 1. Some paintings may not seem beautiful when we first look at them. But when we take a second look,We are able to see a beauty that we did not see at first. B 2. The life and energy in works of art feeds us life and energy.3. Through art, we can learn about the people of the past.C 4. Through it, we can learn about noble things such as truth, goodness, and beauty.D
