1、Unit 1 Using LanguageTalk about works of art清明上河图是清明上河图是中国画作的代中国画作的代表作品之一。表作品之一。one of the representative works of Chinese paintings In 1960,ink-and-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
2、(审美概念)in animated films.From 1961 to 1988,Shanghai Animation Film Studio produced only four ink-wash films.ink wash animation filmLead-inDescribe the picturesLook at the following pictures and share what you know about them.Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.These films are representat
3、ive of ink wash animation films.ink wash animation film ink wash painting Qi Baishi frame Tadpoles Searching for Mother The Cowboys Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water guqin symphony hand-paintedadj.able to be used as a typical example of sth.eg.The painting is representative of his work of the pe
4、riod.典型的；有代表性的n.one of the single photographs that a film or video is made of eg.a frame of the film 帧；镜头n.a long complicated piece of music for a large orchestra,in three or four main parts(called movements)eg.Beethovens Fifth Symphony 交响曲/smfni/The Cowboys FluteTadpoles Searching for Mother Feelin
5、g from Mountain and Water This picture is from The Cowboys Flute which is an ink wash animation film.It has no words but is guided by the music.The film brings the ink wash painting to life.Describe the pictures出处下定义特点1：没有话语，但有音乐特点2：使水墨画生动鲜活This picture is from Tadpoles Searching for Mother.It was t
6、he first ink wash animation film and was influenced by the work of painter Qi Baishi.Describe the pictures出处下定义：第一部水墨动画电影特点1 受影响This ink wash picture is from Feeling from Mountain and Water,regarded as the representative work of Chinese ink wash animation,with each frame hand-painted.Describe the pi
7、ctures出处下定义：被视为中国水墨画动画的代表作特点1：每一帧都是手绘下定义:享有中国水墨动画杰作的声誉/名声It enjoys a reputation as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.Listen 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
8、were produced in 1960,1963,and 1988.3.Why is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation?It is like a _which has been brought to life.The animation and the _ make the film not only _ to the _ but also rich in _.Therefore,the 18-minute film is regarded by many as a masterpiece of
9、 Chinese ink wash animation.musicappealingeyes and earsemotionfine ink wash painting 4.What is the speakers attitude towards the ink wash animation?A.positive B.negative C.critical Listen again and tick the signpost words that you hear.Signpost markers are phrases and expressions.Speakers use signpo
10、st 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 follow what is being said.Listen for signpost markers(话语标记)Making a presentationIntroducing the topic Im glad to have this opportunity to Today,I
11、d 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 divided my topic intoparts:Lets turn now toGiving an example For instance,For example,Take.for example,Let me illustrate To illustrate,Let me giv
12、e you an example,Summarizing the points In conclusion,To conclude,In short,To sum up,All in all,In brief,Listen for the gistListen to the presentation and put the following items in the order that you hear them._ the background of ink wash animation films_ a short review of the film_ introduction to
13、 the topic of the presentation_ a description of the story in the film_ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation Tip 1 for listening:Predict the structure Before listening,you can read the items and underline the key word(s)in each item.It will help you predict what you will hear.听力文本 Tod
14、ay，Id like to speak to you about the ink wash animated film Feeling from Mountain and Water.Lets start by talking about the background of ink wash animation，an animation style that is unique to China.This style combines Chinese traditional art with modern animation techniques.In the late 1950s，inspi
15、red by the ink wash painter Qi Baishi,the Shanghai Animation Studio began to explore ways to turn Chinese traditional paintings into cartoon form.The first ink wash animation film，Tadpoles Searching for Mother，was produced in 1960，and it received international praise.Following this，The Cowboys Flute
16、 was produced in 1963，receiving the golden prize at an international film festival.Finally，in 1988，the ink wash animation masterpiece,Feeling from Mountain and Water was created.Lets turn now to the film itself.The film tells the simple story of an old musician and a young boy.In the film，an old mus
17、ician falls ill while travelling and is helped by a young boy.To thank the boy，the musician teaches him how to play the guqin.With the change of the seasons，it is time for the musician to leave.As the musician says goodbye，he gives the boy his guqin，and then disappears into the mist.Then，when the bo
18、y sits down to play the guqin，all of nature joins him in a visual symphony.The film has no dialogue.And，unlike typical cartoons，the film has no bright colours.In short，it is like a fine ink wash painting which has been brought to lifea painting with movement.The animation and the music make the film
19、 not only appealing to the eyes and ears but also rich in emotion.Therefore，this 18-minute film is regarded by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.After the late 1980s，the high cost of producing ink wash animation caused film studios to stop making them.The techniques used to produce
20、 such films simply required too much work，as each frame of the film had to be hand painted.However，in 2016，new artists have begun to make ink wash animated films using computers.It is hoped that these new techniques will breathe new life into this art form.Listen for the gistListen to the presentati
21、on and put the following items in the order that you hear them._ 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 animationIntroductionMain body Bac
22、kground of the work of art Description of the work of art Review of the work of artConclusion(explanation of the decline)What is the structure of a presentation?Tip 1 for making a presentation:Overall structure Each part of the presentation should be organized in a logical order.This picture is from
23、 The Cowboys Flute which is an ink wash animation film.It has no words but is guided by the music.The film brings the ink wash painting to life.Describe the pictures出处下定义特点1：没有话语，但有音乐特点2：使水墨画生动鲜活This picture is from Tadpoles Searching for Mother.It was the first ink wash animation film and was influ
24、enced by the work of painter Qi Baishi.Describe the pictures出处下定义：第一部水墨动画电影特点1 受影响This ink wash picture is from Feeling from Mountain and Water,regarded as the representative work of Chinese ink wash animation,with each frame hand-painted.Describe the pictures出处下定义：被视为中国水墨画动画的代表作特点1：每一帧都是手绘下定义:享有中国水
25、墨动画杰作的声誉/名声It enjoys a reputation as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.1.The text is mainly about _.2.a short introduction to an ancient Chinese art exhibitionNEW EXHIBITION“_”More than _ of wonderful art from China on display.Highlights:The painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass,
26、by .A collection of nearly 100 .Many fine examples of .You will .Date:Now until _Opening hours:_ a.m.to _ p.m.Museum is closed on _.Tickets:Adults$_,Students$_,Children under 12$5,Children under 5 freeNo photos or food and drink allowed in museum.Complete the advertising leaflet below.From Shang to
27、Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages3,000 yearsTang Yinbronze objects from the Shang DynastyTang Dynasty sculptures9:005:00Mondays108November 25be transported to another time with its amazing collection of works3.What is the purpose of the exhibition mentioned in the text?A.To present the collection of
28、 the Richfield Museum of Fine Art.B.To display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.C.To explore more than 3,000 years of Chinese civilization.D.To introduce Chinese art from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.4.Which of the following is False about Tang Yin?A.He was born during the Ming
29、 Dynasty.B.He is one of the greatest artists China has ever known.C.Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass is his best work.D.The reason why he turned to painting was that he failed to enter the civil service.1.Where do you usually find this kind of writing?2.Whom do you think this text is written f
30、or?At a museum or on a gallary website.I think this text was written for people who are interested in art and art history,and who enjoy visiting museums.It gives information about what is on show,and details of when one can see the exhibition,how much it costs,and what rules there are in the museum.
