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Unit5 Poems
人教(2019版)高中英语选择性必修三
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To improve listening and talking skills by watching some videos.
Watch the video to know about the poet Su Shi.
To engage interest in English and in the outside world through a video
Do you know Chinese poets?
Who is he/she?
Why do you admire him/her?
Can you name some and recite (in Chinese) one of Su Shi’s poems?
What do you know about his life story?
What do you think are some of his contributions to painting and calligraphy?
Read the “The Poet Su Shi” and answer the questions.
Match each word or phrase with the correct definition.
cipai
magistrate
The Cold Food Festival
aspiration
the running style
a fixed –rhythm form
a cursive style of Chinese characters
a strong desire to achieve something
an official who acts as a judge in a local court of law
an artistic masterpiece of calligraphy written by Su Shi
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
There are three of Su Shi’s works that are mentioned in the video clip. Take notes about what Su Shi wanted to convey or express through his works and how important these works are.
1 Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff:
2 The Cold Food Festival:
3 Shui Diao Ge Tou:
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1 Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff:
2 The Cold Food Festival:
one of his best works; expressed admiration for heroic figures; described his aspirations and sorrows; so popular that nearly every Chinese student can recite it
expressed his loneliness and disappointment; ranked third overall in running script category
3 Shui Diao Ge Tou:
shows confidence and optimism; encourages people and gives them hope in the hardest times
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After you watch
Discuss these questions in groups.
1. What else do you know about Su Shi and his works?
2. Based on what you have learnt about Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi from this book, what do you think they have in common?
3. What do you think are the basic values that influenced these two Chinese scholars in ancient times?
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What else do you