1、Unit 1 ArtLesson 4 Using Language(1)Talk about works of artWarm-upWhat kinds of paintings are they?Chinese traditional painting/ink wash painting 水墨画Warm-upWhat is“ink wash animation film”?Ink wash animation film is an ink wash painting with _.These pictures are representative of ink wash animation
2、film.movementWarm-upWatch a short videoHow do you like these films?What do you know about them?ThinkingABCWarm-upMatch pictures with film titlesTadpoles Searching for MotherThe Cowboys FluteFeeling from Mountain and WaterTadpoles Searching for MotherThe Cowboys FluteFeeling from Mountain and Waterfl
3、ute 笛子tadpole 蝌蚪frame 一帧画面Lets listen to a presentation about ink was animation films!Listen and put the following items in the right order._ 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_
4、 an explanation of the decline in ink wash animationListen for gist P6Step1:Circle key words in the presentations subheadings.Listen and put the following items in the right order._ the background of ink wash animation films_ a short review of the film_ introduction to the topic of the presentation_
5、 a description of the story in the film_ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animationListen for gist P6Step1:Circle key words in the presentations subheadings.Step2:Predict the right mentListen for gist P6Step3:Listen and Check the answer_ the background of ink wash animation films_ a short r
6、eview 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 animation24135“Lets start by talking about the background”“This 18-minute film is regarded by many as a masterpiece”Take notes of key sentences.Tip“Toda
7、y Id like to speak to you aboutFeeling from Mountain and Water”“Lets turn now to the film itself.”“The high cost of producingcaused film studios to stop making them.”Listen for gist P6When we talk about works of art,we could follow the main structure in the following table.Introduction“Id like to sp
8、eak to you about”Main bodyBackground of the work of art“Lets start by talking about the background”Description of the work of art“Lets return to the film itself.The film tell the simple story of”Review of the work of art“is regarded by many as a masterpiece”ConclusionListen for details1.Which film d
9、oes the speaker mainly talk about?2.When were the three ink wash animation films produced?Listen for the numberListen to the first two parts and answer the two questions.Tick the pictures and mark down numbers for each.Listen for main pointsTadpoles Searching for MotherThe Cowboys FluteFeeling from
10、Mountain and WaterListen for details1.Which film does the speaker mainly talk about?2.When were the three ink wash animation films produced?Listen for the numberListen to the first two parts and answer the two questions.Tick the pictures and mark down numbers for each.Listen for main pointsTadpoles
11、Searching for MotherThe Cowboys FluteFeeling from Mountain and Waterin 1960in 1963in 1988Script Today,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.T
12、his style combines Chinese traditional art with modern animation techniques.In the late 1950s,inspired 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 fo
13、r Mother,was produced in 1960,and it received international praise.Following this,The Cowboys Flute 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.Listen for details3.Why
14、 is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation?Listen to the review part and then answer the question.The note may help you take down the information.The animation and the music make the film not only _ to the eyes and ears but also _ in emotion._,the 18-minute film is regarded
15、 by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.The animation and the music make the film not only _ to the eyes and ears but also _ in emotion._,the 18-minute film is regarded by many as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation.Listen for details3.Why is the film regarded as a masterpiec
16、e of Chinese ink wash animation?Listen to the review part and then answer the question.The note may help you take down the information.appealingrichThereforeListening tip1:Pay attention to logical connectors when listening for reasonsThis is because/Thats why/.Therefore,.As/since/as a result of/due
17、to/because ofResult from/arise fromScript 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 musician 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 c
18、hange 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 boy 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
19、 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 by many as a masterpiece of
20、 Chinese ink wash animation.After the late 1980s,the high cost of producing ink wash animation caused film studios to stop making them.However,new artists have begun to make ink wash animated films using computers.It is _ that these new techniques will _ into this art form.Listen for details4.What i
21、s the speakers attitude towards the ink wash animation style?Listen to the last part and answer the question.After the late 1980s,the high cost of producing ink wash animation caused film studios to stop making them.However,new artists have begun to make ink wash animated films using computers.It is
22、 _ that these new techniques will _ into this art form.Listen for details4.What is the speakers attitude towards the ink wash animation style?Listen to the last part and answer the question.hopedbreathe new lifeListening tip2:Pay attention to the wording when listening for the attitude.e.g.be for/be
23、 in favor of/hope/be optimistic/hopeful aboutbe against/concerns/doubt/oppose/be unpleasant/positiveScript After the late 1980s,the high cost of producing ink wash animation caused film studios to stop making them.The techniques used to produce such films simply required too much work,as each frame
24、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.TalkingHow would you describe the films now?Deep Sea,the Chinese animation,has used“particle ink an
25、imation 粒子水墨动画粒子水墨动画”to combine traditional Chinese ink painting with 3D animation.Lets find out how!Is it worth spending 7 years making an animation like this?Why?Lets make a presentation about the Chinese animation film Deep Sea!ReviewHow is each part connected?The overall structure of a presentat
26、ionIntroductionMain body Background of the work of art Description of the work of art Review of the work of artConclusion(explanation of the decline)Examples of signpost markers on p7Signpost markers are phrases and expressions that are used to tell a listener what is going to be talked about next.S
27、peakers used signpost markers when they want to introduce a new topic,to start a new point,to give an example,to summarise,etc.Introducing the topicIm glad to have this opportunity to/Today,Id like to talk/speak aboutMy topic today is/Id like to share some thoughts onStarting a pointLet me/Lets star
28、t by/First,let me tell you aboutIve divided my topic into parts:/Lets turn now toGiving an exampleFor instance,/For example,/Take for example,Let me illustrate,/To illustrate,/Let me give you an example,Summarizing the pointsIn conclusion,/To conclude,/In short,/To sum up,All in all,/In brief,Make a
29、 presentation about Deep SeaTask DivisionGroup MemberMain TaskStudent AIntroduce the topic and backgroundStudent BDescribe the contentStudent CReview the work of artStudent DConclude the presentationMake a presentation about Deep SeaGroup MemberMain TaskStudent A1.Background:The team behind the movi
30、e spent two years researching and developing a groundbreaking animation technique called“particle ink animation.”This technology combines traditional Chinese ink painting with 3D animation and brings the story to life.Student B2.Content:Shenxiu参宿has felt sadness since her mother abandoned her.During
31、 her familys cruise,she falls into the sea and ends up in a mysterious restaurant.Here she meets a creative underwater chef and starts a journey between dreams and reality.Student C3.Review:The impressive visual视觉的 effects,combined with a heartwarming story,make Deep Sea a must-watch movie.The movie
32、 deals with different topics(fighting loneliness,love and imagination can help us overcome anything),which attract me.Student D4.Conclusion:Deep Sea is a breathtakingly beautiful animation movie that is not to be missed.The movie conveys a powerful message about the importance of love and the need t
33、o overcome loneliness.(Is it worth the effort?Why?)Choose the right signpost markers from the table on p7.Why do we need signpost markers?Background:Good morning,everyone.Today,I am going to introduce you to the Chinese animation feature,Deep Sea.The team behind the movie spent two years researching
34、 and developing a groundbreaking animation technique called“particle ink animation.”This technology combines traditional Chinese ink painting with 3D animation and brings the story to life.Content:Lets now turn to the story itself.The story of Deep Sea is set underwater,and it follows the journey of
35、 Shenxiu参宿,a girl exploring the mysterious sea world.Shenxiu has felt sadness since her mother abandoned her.During her familys cruise,she falls into the sea and ends up in a mysterious restaurant.Here she meets an creative underwater chef and starts a journey between dreams and reality.Review:The i
36、mpressive visual effects,combined with a heartwarming story,make Deep Sea a must-watch movie.The movie deals with different topics,such as fighting loneliness,and how love and imagination can help us overcome anything.Conclusion:To conclude,Deep Sea is a breathtakingly beautiful animation movie that
37、 is not to be missed.The movie conveys a powerful message about the importance of love and the need to overcome loneliness.It also shows us the value of breathing new life into a traditional art form like the ink wash painting.I hope you all enjoy watching it.Thank you.Signposts make the speech/presentation logical.DiscussionWhich one do you prefer?The ink wash animation of the 21th century or that of the 20th century?Why?
