1、balloon n.LanternSky lanterns Paper cuttingclay artsScan the passage and put the right sentence in the missing blank A When the lanterns are lit,they slowly rise into the air like small hotair balloons for all to see.B The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy ta
2、le or historical story.C They usually try to show the things that are important in life,such as love,beauty and family.D The most common pictures are flowers,animals,and things about Chinese history.2b Reading Attention:Moving from general to specific A general introduction of the topic is usually f
3、ollowed by specific details and examplesBeauty in common things Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art._ .The most common things,from paper to clay to bamboo,are turned into objects of beauty.According to Chinese history,sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongmi
4、ng.He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble.Today,sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.They are made of bamboo and covered with paper._.They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500years.Paper cutting sounds ver
5、y easy but it can be difficult to do.The paper,usually red,is folded before it is cut with scissors.cA .During the Sprin Festivals,theyare put onwindows,doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they lo
6、ok very real._.The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished and painted.It takes several weeks to complete everything.These small pieces of clay art show the love that all C
7、hinese people have for life and beauty.DBTraditional art formMaterials usedskip the passage and complete the chart below.sky lanternsChinese clay artbamboo,paperpaper cuttingpaperclay Skip the passage again and answer the questions.1.What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show?2cThey try to sh
8、ow the things that are important in life such as love,beauty and family.They were used for asking for help when in trouble in the past.Today sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.2.What were sky lanterns used for before and what are they used for now?3.What kinds of pictures are
9、usually found on paper cuttings?The most common pictures are flowers,animals,and things about Chinese history.4.How do people use paper cuttings during the Spring Festival?Paper cuttings are put on windows,doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.5.What are the steps f
10、or making clay art pieces?First,the pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry.Second,after drying,they are fired at a very high heat.At last,they are polished and painted.6.Which art form do you think is the most interesting?Why?I think the sky
11、lantern is the most interesting.Because its not too difficult for me to make one by myself.And its exciting to see the lantern flying away in the sky.New words:名词名词:form n.形式；类型形式；类型 clay n.黏土；陶土黏土；陶土 celebration n庆典，庆祝活动庆典，庆祝活动 balloon n 气球气球 paper cutting 剪纸剪纸 scissors n.剪刀剪刀 heat n 热；高温热；高温形容词：形容
12、词：its 它的它的lively 生气勃勃的，生气勃勃的，(色彩色彩)鲜艳的鲜艳的historical （有关）历史的（有关）历史的complete 完整的完整的动词动词:heat 加热加热 变热变热polish 磨光磨光 修改修改 润色润色complete 完成完成e.g.Jogging is a healthy form of exercise.慢跑是一种健康的锻炼方式。慢跑是一种健康的锻炼方式。form n.形式；类型形式；类型historical adj.（有关）历史的（有关）历史的 history n.历史历史e.g.These are not just historical poi
13、nts.这可不仅仅是历史的观点。这可不仅仅是历史的观点。New words:e.g.My pet dog likes catching biscuits in its mouth.我的宠物狗喜欢用嘴接饼干。我的宠物狗喜欢用嘴接饼干。its adj.它的它的e.g.Mary is a lively young woman with imagination.玛丽是一名富有想像力生气勃勃的玛丽是一名富有想像力生气勃勃的 年轻女性。年轻女性。lively v.生气勃勃的生气勃勃的;(色彩色彩)鲜艳的鲜艳的heat n.热；高温热；高温 v.加热；变热加热；变热e.g.1.The heat from t
14、he fire will soon dry your coat.（名词）（名词）炉火的高温很快就会烘干你的上炉火的高温很快就会烘干你的上 衣。衣。2.Heat the water,otherwise it will freeze.（动词）（动词）把水加热，否则会结冰。把水加热，否则会结冰。polish v.磨光；修改；润色磨光；修改；润色e.g.1.Lets polish the silver before the guests arrive.让我们在客人到达前将银器擦亮。让我们在客人到达前将银器擦亮。2.Would you polish the article again?你把文章再润色一下
15、好吗？你把文章再润色一下好吗？complete v.完成完成complete sth.完成某事完成某事complete doing sth.完成做某事完成做某事e.g.1.They made every effort to complete the task.他们尽最大努力完成任务。他们尽最大努力完成任务。2.They have just completed building the bridge.他们刚刚建成那座大桥。他们刚刚建成那座大桥。Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in the box.2dsu
16、ch as turninto send outcover with rise into putonPeople used to _ sky lanterns when they were in trouble.But today,people light the lanterns and watch them _ the sky with their wishes.send outrise intosuch as turninto send outcover with rise into puton2.The art of paper cutting _ a simple thing like
17、 a piece of paper _ a beautiful piece of art.People often _ these art pieces _ the doors,windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival.turnsintoputonsuch as turninto send outcover with rise into puton3.To make Chinese clay art,the clay is shaped by hand into things _ cute childre
18、n or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories.They are then _ paint.such as covered with such as turninto send outcover with rise into putonRead the passage again after school.Work in groups to write a short introduction about three objects of beauty,sky lanterns,paper cutting,clay art pieces.
