1、【版本：外研册别：必修三】【版本：外研册别：必修三】contentsPre-readingILanguage pointsIVFast-readingIIHomeworkVCareful readingIIIPost-readingVIPre-readingIp calm p cutep fastp wildp bravep cleverp loyalp strongPossible answer:In ancient times,horses were the main driving force for agricultural production,transportation and
2、military activities.However,in somedeveloping countries,horses are still mainly used as an important source of transportation and labor.Besides,horsesare mainly used in horse riding competitions.P44-45Learning to learnBefore reading a passage,think of what you already know about the topic.For exampl
3、e,you may already know some facts about the Chinese horse painter,Han Gan and his paintings.Make connections between your background knowledge about this Chinese historical figure and the new information you read in the passage.This will improve your understanding of new concepts and information.Fas
4、t-readingIIa.An introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.b.The story behind Night-Shining White.c.The famous artist Han Gan.This painting,the most famous work attributed to the artist,is a portrait of a charger(战马)of Emperor Xuanzong.With its burning eye,flaring nostrils,and dancing hoofs,the
5、fiery-tempered horse epitomizes Chinese myths about Central Asian“celestial steeds”(天马)that sweated blood and were actually dragons in disguise.Read again and learn more about the artistCareful readingIIIName of the artist:Name of the painting:Description of the painting:Han GanNight-Shining White W
6、hat a magnificent horse!We can still feel the power within its burning eyes,bared teeth and kicking hooves.Personal information(birth,dynasty,etc):He was born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty.How he became a painter：His artistic talent was discovered by the poet Wang Wei.He sponsored Han
7、 Gan to study painting and recommended him to a master.Due to Han Gans natural talent and years of hard work,he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.What he did as a court painter：He frequently visited the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers
8、 for quite some time in order to observe horses.Su Shi：Other viewers:“The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.”Han Gans horses“could gallop off the paper”.Post-readingIV1.What made Han Gan a successful painter?2.What does Su Shis comment mean to you?3.What can you learn from Han Gans way of pa
9、inting?4.Do you know of any other artists famous for painting animals?Introduce one to the class.1.What made Han Gan a successful painter?Han Gans natural talent,years of hard work and his unique method.2.What does Su Shis comment mean to you?It means that the horses painted by Han Gan look like rea
10、l horses due to his talent,skill and careful observation.3.What can you learn from Han Gans way of painting?4.Do you know of any other artists famous for painting animals?Introduce one to the class.Various answers are possible.Xu Beihong;Qi Baishi;Song HuizongXu BeihongQi BaishiSong HuizongImagine y
11、ou are a tour guide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Use the information in activity 3 to talk about the life and work of Han Gan.1.Think about what information to include.2.Decide in what order you will introduce.3.Introduce Han Gan and his painting to your group members.Language pointsV Important
12、 phrasesbe known for by accidentrecommend sb to.be fond ofon the moveday after daysing high praises for.高度赞扬高度赞扬因因而出名而出名偶然；意外地偶然；意外地把某人推荐给把某人推荐给喜欢；喜爱喜欢；喜爱在活动中在活动中日复一日日复一日 Important sentences1.Night-Shining White,now kept in New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art,is regarded as one of the most signific
13、ant horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.regard意为to think about someone or something in a particular way,常与as搭配使用。Han Gan is regarded as one of the most successful horse painters in the history of Chinese art.His work is highly regarded by art experts.韩干被认为是中国艺术史上最成功的画马的画家之一。他的作品得到艺术专家们的高度评
14、价。英译汉比较regard和consider的用法二者通常可以表达相同的意思，但当consider意为“认为，觉得”时，除了可以与as搭配，还可以与to be搭配。翻译：Lizz is considered to be an excellent teacher.Lizz被认为是一位优秀的教师。2.Due to Han Gans natural talent and years of hard work,he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.due to相当于because of，意为“由于，
15、因为”。英语中用来表示原因的短语还有：on account of/owing to/as a result of/as a consequence of/thanks to.Important sentences Mary因病没去上学。The teams success was due largely to its new coach.Mary has been absent from school due to illness.这个球队的成功很大程度上归功于新教练。英译汉3.Day after day,Han Gan painted the horses,his brush presenti
16、ng every detail that he saw with his own eyes.Day after day,Han Gan painted the horses.His paintings showed every detail of them that he could see.本句中his brush presenting every detail 是一个独立主格结构，在此处用作状语。独立主格结构通常由名词、名词短语或代词加上动词的非谓语形式构成。Important sentencesParaphrase 名词/代词+现在分词So many students being abs
17、ent,the meeting had to be put off.名词/代词+过去分词The job not finished,we couldnt see the film.独立主格结构的构成 名词/代词+不定式He suggested going for a picnic,Mary to provide the food.名词/代词+名词Many people joined in the work,some of them women and children.名词/代词+形容词短语I heard that she got injured in the accident,my heart full of sorry.名词/代词+副词The meeting over,we all went home.名词/代词+介词短语The teacher came in,a book under his arm.HomeworkVISearch the Internet to find more information about the painter Han Gan and his paintings about horses.
