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Unit 4 Chinese folk art
Reading
Review
Can you introduce some traditional Chinese crafts?
1.Chinese paper-cutting is amazing. We cut paper into different shapes, like animals and flowers.
2.Yes, l would like to try it. l think it is interesting, and I can put up my paper-cuts on windows.
Free talk
Read the title and rubrics
What type of text is this article?
What do you think the article is about?
A feature article.
About a master of paper-cutting.
Skim for main ideas
What’s the main idea of each paragraph.
Let’s match!
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Can you use an adjective to describle Zhao Yue?
Skillful,
smart
creative.
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How does the writer make us sense Zhao Yue’s ideas about paper-cutting in the first paragraph?
A. Action description
B. Language description
C. Appearance description
b
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express our wishes
the Spring Festival
windows and doors
wishes
the weddings
the new couple’s
luck
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c
Explore the writing skills
Read the tip on page 44 and answer the following question.
What tense does this article use?
The present tense. lt's common to use the present tense in feature articles tomake the events and actions feel more lively.
Explore the writing skills
How does the writer quote Zhao Yue’s words directly?
Using quotation marks
“I love paper-cutting,”
“Paper-cuts are not just beautiful...for good luck,”
Identifying the speaker
“I love paper-cutting,” she says.
“This is called zhubooping’an,” says Zhao Yue.
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Why does the writer quote Zhao Yue’s words directly?
It can make the article more real.
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Why does the writer start the frst paragraph with “Zhao Yue’s hands move quickly.” and the last paragraph with “Zhao Yue makes the last cut.”?
To show her skill and focus
To make the story feel complete
To highlight the art’s beauty
Let’s discuss!
I think paper-cutting is popular with young people because the tools are easy to find. We can create different and beautiful pictures with just a pair of scissors and some paper.
Some young people like paper-cutting. Why do you think it is popular with young people?
Homework
Choose to do
Design a paper-cut pattern that symbolizes a wish (e.g., happiness, health, success).
Write a short paragraph to explain your design.
Have to do
Finish the word puzzle.
THANK YOU
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