1、 To know about the Louvre.To read for the main idea and the structure of the passage.To read carefully for some detailed information.To learn some key words and expressions.1.Have you ever visited any art museums?If so,what kind of art forms do you prefer?2.Do you know something about the Louvre?The
2、 Louvre Museum is the worlds largest museum and a historic monument in Paris,France.A central landmark of the city,it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the citys 1st arrondissement.Approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 72,735 square
3、 metres.The Louvre is the worlds third most visited museum.Open to all since 1793,the Louvre has embodied the concept of a truly“universal”institution.Universal in the scope of its collections,it is also universal in its appeal to some 6 million visitors every year!3.Do you know who painted Mona Lis
4、a?What do you think made it famous?Work in pairs and complete the quiz.Try to guess if you are not sure of the answers.1.Where is the Louvre Museum?a.In London.b.In Paris.c.In Berlin.2.When was the original castle of the Louvre built?a.The 12th century.b.The 15th century.c.The 18th century.3.How man
5、y works of art are there in its collection?a.Around 180,000.b.Around 400,000.c.Around 480,000.4.Which work of art is among the“Big Three”attractions of the Louvre?a.The Code of Hammurabi.b.Liberty Leading the People.c.Venus de Milo.“Big Three”attractions of the LouvreVenus de MiloMona LisaWinged Vic
6、tory of SamothraceRead the passage and find out what Zack is doing in the Louvre.Zack is doing a live broadcast in the Louvre.He is introducing three treasures of the great museum and inviting the audience to subscribe his live broadcast.Choose three tags that best describe the main idea of the pass
7、age and give reasons for your choices.LouvreartMona Lisaexhibitionmuseumselfiefantastictour guidehistorylive broadcastLouvreartlive broadcastThe main idea of the passage is a live broadcast of the Louvres art.Its because of the authors opener“This broadcast is being brought to you from”and the follo
8、wing steps.Such as“Now,at the top of”,“,Id better move on”,“and now,its time to get up close”,and his conclusion“,if you have enjoyed this live broadcast,!”Complete the route with expressions from the passage.阅读微技巧阅读微技巧 速览文章找速览文章找描述艺术作描述艺术作品的词汇品的词汇,了了解作者提到解作者提到的三部作品。的三部作品。关注每一段中直接描述该艺术关注每一段中直接描述该艺术作
9、品词汇与语句。如作品词汇与语句。如amazing,incredible,attract,greatest,the power of the works等。对作者等。对作者所描述的三个杰出的作品有进所描述的三个杰出的作品有进一步的了解一步的了解,掌握描述艺术作品掌握描述艺术作品的技巧。的技巧。Winged Victory of SamothraceHere at the top of the stairs is this _.Although _,you can still imagine her posture.The folded dress shows incredible _.huge
10、sculptureher head and armsskill of the sculptorare missingMona LisaThis is perhaps the most famous painting here,protected by glass.Its smaller than _.The lady in the painting seems to have _,which makes her so interesting!you would expecta mind of her ownRembrandts self-portraitThis is one of the 9
11、0 or more self-portraits Rembrandt made in his lifetime.We dont know why he made so many-perhaps it was his way of _!Or maybe it was just _ _?taking a 17th-century selfiecheaper to paint himself thanto pay for a modelMatch the artworks with their basic information.Winged Victory of Samothrace/Nike o
12、f Samothrace:_Mona Lisa:_Rembrandts self-portrait:_Basic informationa.No one really knows why the artist painted himself.b.It was created to celebrate the result of an ancient battle.c.Its artist made over 90 self-portraits throughout his life!d.It is a lot smaller than you would expect,and is prote
13、cted by glass.e.Some parts of this artwork are missing.f.One moment the character seems to be laughing at me,but then again I catch a sense of sadness in the characters smile.a cb ed fDecide whether the following statements are True(T)or False(F).1.This broadcast has already been produced in advance
14、.()2.The Winged Victory of Samothrace is made of stone.()3.There are so many people admiring Mona Lisa in the Louvre.()4.Zack cant understand why Mona Lisa attracts so many visitors every day.()5.About 35,000 works are on show in over 300 rooms in the Louvre.()FTTFTLanguage appreciation 1.Or was it
15、simply cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model?这句话略带调侃的幽默语气。这句话略带调侃的幽默语气。2.They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.1)What doe“They”refer to?three great works of art 2)Why does the author use“do”here?do在这里用于加强语气。在这里用于加强语气。3)reach out to sb.原意为原意为“愿意
16、倾听愿意倾听”，在本句中是，在本句中是 “到达；在到达；在面前出现面前出现”。4)across 与表示地点的词搭配，与表示地点的词搭配，表表示示“从一边到另一边；从一边到另一边；穿过，越过穿过，越过”，在本句中，在本句中across与表时间的词搭配，与表时间的词搭配，across the centuries意为意为“跨越了几个世纪跨越了几个世纪”。Zack is bringing(1)_ broadcast to us in Louvre,(2)_(large)museum in the world.Firstly,the Winged Victory of Samothrace,a huge
17、 sculpture,is so(3)_(amaze)that we cant believe it is made(4)_ stone.Although the womans head and arm are(5)_(miss),we can still imagine her holding arms up high.athe largestamazingofmissingComplete the passage.Secondly,the painting Mona Lisa,(6)_ is protected by glass,is much smaller than we expect
18、.However,it still(7)_(attract)many visitors each day.Last but not least when it comes to the Rembrandts self-portrait,no one(8)_(real)knows why he painted so many self-portraits.whichattractsreallyWas it his own way of(9)_(take)17th-century selfie or was it simply cheaper to paint himself?Finally,ho
19、pe you can visit the wonderful place in person.These works of art will really reach out to us as if time(10)_(be)nothing.weretaking1.Which of the three artworks makes the greatest impression on you?Why?2.Talk about the following questions in groups.1)Do you like western art?Why?2)Can you introduce your favorite art work to us?Which galleries and museums have you visited?Write a passage to share your experience.
