1、1.Who might be the author?2.Whats the authors purpose of writing it?3.Where can you read the text?4.What are the target readers?A.Exchange students from other countries.B.People who are interested in ancient Chinese Art.C.Journalists covering modern lifestyles of Chinese.D.Collectors who are interes
2、ted in the history of the Tang Dynasty.Prediction?Para 1:The Richfeld Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition,From Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages.”Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom.From bronze bowls to ceramic vases,and
3、 jade sculptures to ink wash paintings,our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.Advertising leaflets(宣传册)or newspaper Attract people to attend the exhibition.The worker from The Richfield Museum.Notice?Number the paras;Divide the passage into 4 parts;Match the main idea
4、of each part.SkimmingAn introduction of the exhibitionHighlights of the exhibitionA brief summary of the exhibitionMatters needing attention about the exhibitionPart 1(para 1)Part 2(para 2-4)Part3(para5)Part 4(Para69)IntroductionHighlights conclusion usefulinformationRead the text carefully and find
5、 the basic information.?Theme Items on displayPurposeHighlightsDetailsDateOpening hoursTicket priceRules?The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition,“From Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages.”Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Mid
6、dle Kingdom.From bronze bowls to ceramic srmk vases vess,and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings,our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.Para1.Introduction be proud to do/of sth.很荣幸很荣幸/自豪做某事自豪做某事exhibit v.展览，表现展览，表现/n.展览；展览品展览；展览品Explore v.-_ n.探索-_ n.探险家explorationex
7、plorer At present,Ill present you a present when I present your wedding.present him with the prize/present the prize to him?Ancient Chinese Art on Show Theme Items(物品)on displayPurposeFrom Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages Bronze bowls,ceramic vases,jade sculptures and ink wash paintingsTo
8、display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient timesDetailed readingHighlightsThe painting called_ by _.A collection of nearly_.Many fine examples of_.100 bronze objectsTang Dynasty sculpturesClearing After Snow on a Mountain PassTang Yin函关雪霁图Para 2-4.HighlightsFocus on the 1st sentences.Definitio
9、n:the best,most interesting or most exciting part?Ancient Chinese Art on Show Theme Items on displayPurposeHighlightsDetailsFrom Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages Bronze bowls,ceramic vases,jade sculptures and ink wash paintingsTo display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient timesThe pa
10、inting called Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass.A collection of nearly 100 bronze objects.Many fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculpturesDateRulesTicket priceOpening hoursIt runs until November 259:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.(Tues.to Sun.)Photos or food and drink are prohibited.Adults:$10,students:$8,child
11、ren 12:$5 Detailed reading?The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass,one of the great _(work)of Tang Yin(1470-1524)._(born)during the Ming Dynasty,Tang sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service,so he turned to painting instead.Para2.worksBor
12、nn.最精彩的部分最精彩的部分/v.强调强调seek to do 试图做某事试图做某事求助于求助于未能做某事未能做某事entrance to 入口处入口处?In time,he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known.This painting,showing high mountains,trees,and houses _(cover)in snow,was made with extraordinary skill.Though it is over 500 years old,it l
13、ooks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created.Para2.covered最终最终=eventually?Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty(1600BCE-1046 BCE).While the artists who made these great works are not known,they showed great skill in creating these beauti
14、ful pieces.Para3.of note显要的;有名的 collection n.收藏品;收集a collection of 一群;一批；一堆primary adj.首要的；初级的?Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong(1711-1799),a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.Para3.be thought to被认为?Finally,we have many fine examples of
15、 Tang Dynasty(618-907)sculptures.Most of these are of Buddhist origin.Even though Buddhism entered China much _(early),it did not really begin to show expansion _ the seventh century.During this same period,trade along the Silk Road also boomed.Para4.earlieruntil?Chinese sculpture thus found _(it)hi
16、ghly influenced by Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road.These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are of exceptional _(beautiful)and quality.Looking at the faces of the figures in these sculptures,one sees the faces of the past.History is brought to life
17、.Para4.itselfbeauty赋予生命?This is just a small taste of _is in store for you in this exhibition.We guarantee that“From Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages”will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.Para5.whata taste of 品尝sth be in store for sth即将发生guarantee to do st
18、h 保证做某事?“From Shang to Qing:Chinese Art Through the Ages”will run until November25.Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,from Tuesday to Sunday(the museum is closed on Mondays).No one will be admitted into the exhibition after 4:30 p.m.Admission:$10 for adults;$8 for students;$5 for children under 12;free for children under 5.No photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.Para5.be admitted into 被允许进入
