Unit 3 Our culture, our treasure Integrated skills 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版(2020)选修第三册

高中英语译林版(2020)选修第三册课件 Unit 3 Our culture, our treasure Integrated skills Page 36-38 Promoting Chinese shadow puppetry 制作者：桂东一中　李宇平 ◆ 内容分析 本板块围绕单元话题，以“推广中国皮影戏”创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的读、听、说、写等学习活动。首先阅读一篇关于皮影戏的百科词条，获取相关知识，理解皮影戏在中国和世界艺术领域的重要性；接着听一段有关皮影戏的新闻报道，了解其衰落的原因以及人们采取的保护措施；然后围绕话题展开讨论；最后完成写作任务，在现代社会推广皮影戏。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又与其他活动有关联性，构成一个语言技能整合的活动。 ◆ 教学目标 By the end of this section, we will be able to: 1. acquire knowledge about Chinese shadow puppetry; 2. summarize the cause of the decline and preservation attempts of Chinese shadow puppetry; 3. write an article to promote Chinese shadow puppetry in modern society; 4. enhance the awareness of protecting traditional Chinese art forms. A. Emily has found an encyclopaedia entry about Chinese shadow puppetry. Read the entry below and answer the following questions. Page 36 Chinese shadow puppetry Chinese shadow puppetry, also known as shadow play, is an ancient form of theatre that uses colourful shadow‑shaped figures made from leather or paper. 中国皮影戏，又称皮影戏，是一种古老的戏剧形式，它通过使用由皮革或纸张制成的色彩斑斓的影子状形象来进行表演。 theatre戏剧 Accompanied by music and singing, it is believed to be the oldest form of motion picture storytelling. 伴随着音乐和歌声，它被认为是电影叙事的最古老形式。 History The true origin of Chinese shadow puppetry is not fully known, but its history stretches back many dynasties. Historical records show that it first appeared in Shaanxi Province in the Western Han Dynasty. accompany sb (at/on sth)(尤指用钢琴)为…伴奏 motion picture电影 Then it became a popular form of entertainment during the Tang and Song Dynasties. The Yuan Dynasty saw its spread to West Asia and Europe. Shadow puppetry became widespread in China’s rural and urban areas in the Ming Dynasty. This traditional art form reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty, developing unique regional characteristics. In modern times, however, it has been on the decline. Characteristics “One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; two hands operate millions of soldiers.” This is the essence of Chinese shadow puppetry. Behind a lit‑up screen,highly‑accomplished performers skilfully control different puppets by operating rods on them. This way, the puppets can make complex movements as vividly as living creatures. “一张嘴就能讲述数千年的故事；两只手就能指挥数百万士兵。”这就是中国皮影戏的精髓所在。在亮着灯光的幕布后面，技艺高超的表演者通过操纵杆来控制不同的皮影人物。这样一来，这些皮影人物就能做出复杂的动作，栩栩如生，仿佛是活物一般。 op·er·ate  /ˈɒpəreɪt/ 操作；控制；使运行 ac·com·plished /əˈkʌmplɪʃt/ 才华高的,技艺高超的,熟练的 Performers are expected to sing in different opera styles, play various musical instruments and invent content on the spot. It takes years of training to acquire this type of skill and artistry. 表演者需要演唱不同的歌剧风格的歌曲，演奏各种乐器，并即兴创作内容。要获得这种技能和艺术造诣需要多年的训练。 Importance Since ancient times, shadow puppetry has been an engaging form of entertainment as well as a means of passing on Chinese history, culture and values. expect要求；指望 invent编造；捏造；虚构 en·gaging  /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/ 有趣的；令人愉快的；迷人的 It has also influenced different types of local opera and encouraged(促进,助长,刺激) cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Shadow puppetry is a tale of light and shadow that has captured many hearts for centuries and will hopefully continue to do so. 它还影响了各种地方戏曲，并促进了中国与其他国家之间的文化交流。皮影戏是一个关于光影的故事，数百年来一直深深吸引着人们的心，也希望能一直如此。 encourage sth (in sb/sth)促进,助长,刺激 capture sb's heart使…爱上（或倾心于） 1. How do you understand “One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; two hands operate millions of soldiers.”? I understand that the sentence is referring to how a shadow puppet performer works. With one mouth and two hands, he or she can perform the superb art skilfully. “One mouth tells stories of thousands of years” reveals the fact that a puppet performer plays different roles and tells the well-known stories passed down through the ages. “Two hands operate millions of soldiers” points out the amazing skill of the performer. The performer uses his or her hands to skilfully control more than one shadow puppet while acting out the vivid scenes. “两只手就能指挥数以百万计的士兵”这句话凸显了表演者的非凡技艺。表演者通过双手巧妙地操控着多个皮影人物，同时生动地演绎出一个个场景。 act sth out履行(仪式)；将…表演出来;充当(真实情况中的角色) 2. Why is Chinese shadow puppetry important? It has entertained people and helped pass on Chinese history, culture and values.It has also influenced different types of local opera and encouraged cultural exchanges between China and other countries. B.Emily is listening to a news report about Chinese shadow puppetry. Listen and finish the exercises below. Page 37 B1. Listen to the news report and choose the best answer. Circle the letters of the correct options. 1. When were shadow plays regularly performed in almost every province? a. Over 2,000 years ago. b. In the Ming Dynasty. c. In the Qing Dynasty. 2. What makes shadow puppetry more difficult to learn? a. There is a shortage of shadow puppet performers. b. It is mostly taught by oral tradition. 这种艺术形式大多是以口传方式进行传授的 c. Young people are attracted by other entertainment options. 3. When was shadow puppetry put on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录 a. In 2006. b. In 2008. c. In 2011. B2. Listen to the news report again and complete the notes below. Chinese shadow puppetry Causes of its decline • Audiences prefer other types of entertainment over shadow puppetry.  Modern entertainment options are easily accessible and (1) _______________.  Shadow puppetry may appear old‑fashioned and less appealing.有吸引力的；有感染力的；令人感兴趣的 bring instant joy • The number of (2) _______________________ is dropping.  It is difficult to master the art of shadow puppetry.  Many (3) __________________ are now available. Preservation attempts • The heritage status of shadow puppetry draws public attention to this ancient art form. • Shadow puppet performers set about (4) _____________________ new plays. • (5) ______________________ hold cultural activities. • Governments and shadow puppet performers are (6) _________________ shadow plays. shadow puppet performers career opportunities creating and performing Schools and communities keeping records of Tapescript News reporter: It is believed that Chinese shadow puppetry originated over two thousand years ago. Extremely popular during the Qing Dynasty, shadow plays were regularly performed in almost every province. However, shadow puppetry is now on the decline. Why is this so, and what can we do about it? Let’s take a closer look. Once a long-standing(存在已久的；悠久的) form of entertainment, Chinese shadow puppetry is being replaced by new types of entertainment that arise as a result of the rapid growth of the mass media. These modern entertainment options, such as film and TV, are easily accessible and bring instant joy. Meanwhile, traditional art forms like shadow puppetry may appear old-fashioned and therefore less appealing. Hence, many audiences, especially the younger generation, prefer other forms of entertainment over shadow puppetry. Besides, the number of shadow puppet performers is also dropping. To master the art of shadow puppetry, one has to invest a great deal of time and effort. Moreover, this art form is mostly taught by oral tradition,making it more difficult to learn. There are many career opportunities now available thanks to the country’s rapidly developing economy. Therefore,it is not surprising that the younger generation are less motivated to learn shadow puppetry. 此外，这种艺术形式大多是以口传方式进行传授的，这使得学习起来更加困难。但得益于国家经济的迅速发展，现在有许多职业机会可供选择。因此，年轻一代对学习皮影戏的热情有所降低也就不足为奇了。 motivated积极的，主动的；有……动机的 Fortunately, steps have been taken to preserve Chinese shadow puppetry.Different styles of Chinese shadow puppetry have been included in the Representative List of State-level Intangible Cultural Heritage in China since 2006. In 2011, it was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The heritage status draws public attention to this ancient art form. state-level 国家级，国家层面 To attract more young audiences, shadow puppet performers have set about creating and performing new plays, and schools and communities hold various cultural activities to promote shadow puppetry. Moreover, governments as well as shadow puppet performers are keeping records of shadow plays so that they can be better preserved and passed on to future generations. C.In pairs, have a discussion about Chinese shadow puppetry. Use the following questions to help you. • What role has shadow puppetry played in Chinese history? • What problems does shadow puppetry face in modern society? • What can be done to solve these problems? Tip Acknowledging others’ opinions When you are having a discussion, it is important to acknowledge others’ opinions before you provide your own. To acknowledge others’ opinions, you can use expressions such as I see your point, I understand your point or That’s an interesting idea. Remember that acknowledging others’ opinions does not mean you have to agree with them. Possible answer A: In my opinion, since ancient times, shadow puppetry has helped pass on Chinese history, culture and values across our country. B: You’re right. It also influenced different types of local opera and encouraged cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Nonetheless, now, the popularity of shadow puppetry is declining. none·the·less  /ˌnʌnðəˈles/ despite this fact,nevertheless尽管如此 A: I see your point. Young audiences aren’t very interested in it because newer types of entertainment grab their attention as they are easily accessible and can bring instant joy. By comparison, shadow puppetry, a traditional art form,appears old-fashioned and less interesting. B: It’s a shame. The decline of the number of shadow puppet performers is another reason. Few people are willing to invest the time and effort required to master the specialized art of shadow puppetry. by comparison（尤用于句首）比较起来，较之 A: Added to that, our growing economy offers many other career options, reducing the motivation to learn shadow puppetry even more. I think shadow puppet artists should try harder to keep shadow puppetry alive. B: Definitely! To attract young and new audiences, puppet performers should create and perform plays that are relevant to modern society and life. keep sth. alive使某物保持活力；使某事延续下去 relevant有价值的,有意义的;紧密相关的,切题的 A: That’s an interesting idea! Schools and communities could also hold various cultural activities to promote shadow puppetry. And governments also need to do their part in the preservation effort. B: I understand your point. In fact, governments as well as shadow puppet performers are keeping records of shadow plays. Moreover, since 2006,different styles of shadow puppetry have been included in the Representative List of State-level Intangible Cultural Heritage in China. do your part承担起自己的责任,尽你的本分; 做你应该做的 A: That’s great. I did read that Chinese shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2011,which has also drawn global public attention. B: Exactly! With all these efforts, Chinese shadow puppetry can be better preserved and passed on to future generations. D.Write an article to promote Chinese shadow puppetry in modern society. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. Check and improve your writing after you finish it. Possible answer Chinese shadow puppetry: a Chinese cultural treasure Chinese shadow puppetry, an ancient form of theatre, is believed to have originated over 2,000 years ago. Its true origin is not clear, but its historical importance is well known. 关于其确切的起源尚不明确，但其历史意义却广为人知。 Through many ancient dynasties, shadow puppetry was used to pass on Chinese history, culture and values across the country, and from generation to generation. It also influenced different types of local opera. Besides, shadow puppetry encouraged cultural exchanges between China and other countries during the Yuan Dynasty when it reached West Asia and Europe. In modern times, unfortunately, the art of shadow puppetry is no longer as popular.The rapid growth of the mass media has resulted in an explosion of newer types of entertainment option that are easily accessible and can bring instant joy. Therefore, shadow plays appear old- fashioned and less appealing to many audiences,especially the younger generation. In addition, the number of shadow puppet performers is also dropping. Our country’s growing economy has led to other more attractive career opportunities, so few are willing to invest the time and effort in learning the difficult art of shadow puppetry. ex·plo·sion /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/ 突增；猛增；激增 Fortunately, various measures have been taken at different levels in the hope of saving this cultural treasure. Chinese shadow puppetry has been included in the Representative List of State-level Intangible Cultural Heritage in China and added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Schools and communities hold various cultural activities that promote shadow puppetry to attract more young audiences, while puppet performers create plays that portray modern society and life. Governments and shadow puppet performers are making efforts to preserve records of shadow plays for future generations. Chinese shadow puppetry should not be buried in the past. Through education and promotion, community involvement and individual support, this ancient art form will live and grow for future generations to enjoy.中国皮影戏不应被遗忘在历史的长河中。通过教育推广、社区参与以及个人支持，这种古老的艺术形式将会延续并发展下去，供后人欣赏。 por·tray  /pɔːˈtreɪ/ vt.描绘；描画；描写 in·volve·ment /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/ 参与；加入；插手 Workbook Page 69 Building skills A. Listening and speaking A1.The host of a radio programme is talking about a significant archaeological discovery made in the early 20th century. Listen to the radio programme and choose the best answer. Circle the letters of the correct options. arch·aeo·logic·al/arch·eo·logic·al /ˌɑːkiəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/考古学的,考古的 archae·ology  /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/考古学 archae·olo·gist/arche·olo·gist /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/ 考古学家 1. When was the discovery of two human-like teeth announced? a. In 1918. b. In 1921. c. In 1926. 2. What did the Chinese archaeologist Pei Wenzhong discover? a. Two human-like teeth. b. An almost complete skull of Peking Man.头(盖)骨 c. Three Peking Man skulls. 3. Why was the archaeological discovery in Zhoukoudian important? a. It provided historical evidence for human evolution. b. It was the result of international cooperation. c. It was made at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tapescript Host: Good evening, listeners. Tonight we are going to talk about an amazing discovery in China that happened around a hundred years ago. In Zhoukoudian, a small village in Beijing, local people were mining limestone in the surrounding hills when they began to find fossils. In 1918, an archaeologist named Johan Gunnar Andersson surveyed the site. mine (在某地)开矿,采矿 lime·stone /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ 石灰岩 survey测量,勘测,测绘;总体研究;查看,审视,审察 Three years later, he went back to the area with a research assistant. Around that time, two human-like teeth were found in a nearby hill called Dragon Bone Hill, but the significance of this discovery was not fully understood until years later. In 1926, Andersson announced the discovery of the two teeth in Zhoukoudian,believing that they belonged to an unknown species of human beings. With the help of a Swedish prince who was interested in archaeology, Andersson was able to attract the attention of the scientific community and raise money for an international research project. The newly discovered species soon came to be known as “Peking Man”, the oldest known human species at that time. A team of archaeologists and geologists from both China and abroad arrived in Zhoukoudian in 1927 to search for more fossils. In 1929, the Chinese archaeologist Pei Wenzhong made the most important discovery of all: an almost complete skull of Peking Man. Then the year 1936 witnessed another milestone, when the Chinese archaeologist Jia Lanpo discovered three Peking Man skulls within 11 days. These archaeological findings provided historic evidence for human evolution,giving insight into Asian prehistoric human societies and early human history.To acknowledge its significance, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1987. A2.The host is interviewing an archaeologist about the significance of the Peking Man discovery. Listen to the interview and complete the notes below. Significance of the Peking Man discovery Providing evidence for Darwin’s theory of evolution • It helps prove human beings evolved from other species because Peking Man was so similar to (1) ______________ that they must be related. re·lated /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ 属同一家族的；有亲属关系的 modern humans Giving insight into prehistoric human societies • Appearance of Peking Man  Males were about (2) ____ centimetres tall and females about 143 centimetres tall.  Peking Man had a thicker skull, a lower and much larger forehead, bigger teeth and a smaller (3) _____________. • Use of stone tools  Over (4) _______ stone tools have been found in Zhoukoudian. 156 brain capacity 100,000  Stone tools served different purposes, such as removing meat from bones and (5) ____________________. • Use of fire  Peking Man was the first to use fire in (6) _____.  Peking Man could also preserve fire by using stones or dirt to protect the fire from dying out. serve对…有用；能满足…的需要 die out灭绝；消失 cutting through bones Asia Tapescript Journalist: With me now is archaeologist Michael Jacobs, who will tell us more about Peking Man. Why is this discovery so important, Michael? Michael: The Peking Man fossils provide evidence for Darwin’s theory of evolution. Journalist: Could you tell us more? Michael: Sure. These fossils show that Peking Man was so similar to modern humans that they must be related. This helps prove that human beings evolved from other species. Journalist: So did Peking Man look like us? Michael: Well, yes and no. The height of Peking Man was somewhat close to that of men and women today: males were about 156 centimetres tall and females about 143 centimetres tall. However, Peking Man’s head structures differed greatly from ours. Peking Man had a thicker skull, a lower and much larger forehead, bigger teeth, and a smaller brain capacity. Journalist: Interesting! What else have we learnt from this amazing discovery? Michael: It was the first major discovery of prehistoric human societies in China.By studying the site where the bones were found, scientists have learnt that Peking Man could use a wide variety of stone tools. Over 100,000 stone tools have been found in Zhoukoudian, which were used for different purposes. For example, there were fine tools for removing meat from bones, as well as bigger tools for cutting through bones. Journalist: Could Peking Man use fire? Michael: Yes. He could use fire, which was a remarkable achievement. In fact,Peking Man was the first to use fire in Asia. Peking Man could also preserve fire. He used stones or dirt to protect the fire from dying out. Journalist: We can get insight into prehistoric human societies from the Peking Man discovery. That’s fascinating. Thank you! A3. In pairs, role-play a conversation between a journalist and an archaeologist about the discovery of Peking Man. Use the example below to help you and pay attention to the expressions in bold. Switch roles after you finish. A: Could you tell me first how Peking Man was discovered? B: Sure. After people in Zhoukoudian noticed there were fossilized bones in the surrounding hills, archaeologists began searching the area for more fossils. fos·sil·ize  /ˈfɒsəlaɪz/ ( Bre also -ise)(使)变成化石,石化;(使人或物)僵化 Two human-like teeth were found around that time, but it was only years later that scientists realized how significant these fossils were.The most important discovery was made by a Chinese archaeologist named Pei Wenzhong. In 1929, he found an almost complete Peking Man skull. A: That’s incredible! But why was the Peking Man discovery so important? What have scientists learnt from studying the fossils from Zhoukoudian? B: Peking Man was very similar to modern humans, and this was evidence that humans had evolved from other species. In other words, Darwin was right! Peking Man was also quite clever. He could make a wide variety of stone tools, and there’s strong evidence that he had learnt how to control fire. strong 难以辩驳的；确凿的 A: So Peking Man was a major breakthrough in the study of human evolution. Now I see it is a really important discovery! B: Absolutely! I’m extremely proud that China has been able to contribute so much to our understanding of human evolution. Peking Man is the first in a long line of fossil discoveries in China that shed light on how human beings evolved. 北京人是众多在中国发现的化石中的第一位，这些化石为我们揭示了人类的进化历程。 line按时间顺序排列的人（或物、事件）；家系；家族 cast/shed/throw light on sth使（问题等）较容易理解 $