1、Unit 4Period 3 Listening and speaking新 课 导 入Did you know?Since it began in the late 20th century,the Contemporary Art Movement has raised questions and doubts,with people asking,“Is it really art?”This was the case in 1999 with British artist Tracey Emins work,My bed which was,quite literally,her un
2、made bed.Then,in 2015,cleaners in an Italian gallery threw away an art piece after mistaking the pile of empty bottles,cigarette ends and pieces of coloured paper for rubbish!While some say contemporary art lacks skill,meaning and artistic value,others argue that its worth lies in its ability to sti
3、mulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.课 堂 学 习Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.1.Everyone can create art,whatever their background.2.We can use art to learn about the world.3.Art means different things to different people.4.Everyone should try to include art
4、in their lives.12Listen again and complete the table.Jills opinionsAndrews opinionsIt was boring and there was1_.It had 2_ for me.It was really clever and the viewer can 3_.It was rather lazy because the artist didnt 4 .Everyday objects can also beart.I could 5_ when looking at the details.It was ju
5、st 6_ anyone can make,and my cat would love to play in them.That was my favourite piece and it really 7_.Living roomFuturenothing to look atno meaningdecide what it meansactually create anythingtell how the artist livesa pile of boxesexplored the nature of artEmptyNow talk about how Jill and Andrew
6、express their opinions towards contemporary artworks.Listen again if necessary.Jill:Hi,Andrew!What did you think of the art exhibition?Andrew:I thought there were so many interesting ideas!I especially liked the piece called Empty.Jill:Really?But that was just a piece of paper painted all white.I th
7、ought it was boring.There was nothing to look at!Andrew:But thats whats so clever about it!The viewer can decide what it means.It was really fun to look at.Jill:Hmm.Im afraid I dont agree.It had no meaning for me.Andrew:How about Living Room?What did you think of it?Jill:The one copying nothing but
8、the artists living room?I thought that was rather lazy!The artist didnt actually create anything,so thats not art!Andrew:I thought it showed us that everyday objects can also be art.When I looked at the details like the coffee cup and the book,I could tell how the artist lives.Jill:Well,I just wante
9、d to take a rest on that sofa!What did you think of those cardboard boxes called Future?Andrew:That was my favourite piece!I think the artist was asking,“In the future,will art be like the boxes?Like something we can easily get and throw away?”It really explored the nature of art.Jill:If you say so.
10、But to me it was just a pile of boxes anyone can make,and I could only think about how my cat would love to play in them!To be honest,I prefer traditional paintings and sculptures.Theyre easier to understand.Andrew:I know what you mean,but I still think art should have different meanings for everyon
11、e.Work in pairs.Act out the conservation to share your opinions about the artwork.3Student AYou like this painting very much.Share what you think of it,based on the following opinions:It has a wonderful sense of movement and energy.It is vivid and original.It expresses the artists emotions and imagi
12、nation.Some art critics have described the painting as a form of dance or music.Useful expressions What do you think of.?I think it is.I especially like.I have to disagree because.Theres a great deal of meaning in the work.For example,.I think the artist is saying.Jackson PollockSummertime:Number 9A
13、 1948Student BYou think this painting is boring and meaningless.Share what you think of it,based on the following opinions:Its just paint poured in random lines and shapes.There is no recognisable form within the painting,so it is difficult to understand.It didnt require much artistic skill to creat
14、e.It doesnt hold as much meaning as more traditional paintings of recognisable subjects.Useful expressions What do you think of it.?I think it is.I have to disagree because.Theres no meaning in the work.For example,.I cant see.in the work,but I can see.To be honest,I prefer.Jackson PollockSummertime
15、:Number 9A 19484Work in pairs.Think of another artwork and have a similar conversation.Pauses give the listener extra time to understand what is being said.Pausing also allows the speaker to emphasise certain words within a sentence.Try to be aware of where and when to pause during a conversation.La
16、nguage points 1.While some say contemporary art lacks skill,meaning and artistic value.(P43)虽然有人说当代艺术缺乏技巧、意义和艺术价值.lack v.缺乏，不足；需要 n.缺乏，不足【词汇拓展】lack(for)nothing 没有欠缺lack for sth 缺乏lack confidence/imagination 缺乏信心/想象力a lack of 缺乏for/through lack of 因缺乏lacking adj.不足的，缺少的be lacking in 缺乏即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句
17、子1.They _(lack)the money to send him to university.2.Though he is _(lack)in experience,he makes up for it in enthusiasm.3.She does not lack _ friends.4.If he fails it wont be _(因为缺乏努力)5.Her only problem is _(缺乏自信)lackedlackingforfor/through lack of efforta lack of confidence课堂总结课堂总结Retell some useful expressions about expressing opinions towards artworks.
