Unit 4 Reading 1 课件2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级下册

Reading 1 By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: learn more about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. talk about different traditional art forms. appreciate a type of Chinese traditional art. Match the art forms with the pictures. paper-cut ink painting calligraphy(书法) dough figurines (面人) mural (壁画) 5 3 1 2 4 What Chinese traditional art forms do you know of? ink painting 1 This is a traditional Chinese ink painting by Bada Shanren (Zhu Da), a famous painter from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Bada Shanren was known for his simple but powerful style. 5 3 2 4 dough figurines (面人) 5 3 2 4 These are Huishan clay figurines from Wuxi, China, a traditional folk art with a history of over 400 years. The left doll holds a fish, which means “may you have surplus (年年有余)” in Chinese culture. The right one holds a big peach, a symbol of long life and happiness. paper-cut 5 3 4 It is a traditional folk art with a history of over 1, 500 years. The main image is a goat decorated with flowers and patterns. On its back is a large flower, which is a symbol of beauty and prosperity(繁荣) in China. This paper-cut may be made for the Year of the Goat, bringing wishes for luck, happiness, and a good harvest. 5 calligraphy(书法) 4 This is Preface to the Lantingji Xu (《兰亭集序》), one of the most famous pieces of Chinese calligraphy. It was written by the great calligrapher Wang Xizhi in the year 353 AD, over 1,600 years ago. It is written in a free, flowing style called “running script (行书)”. mural (壁画) 5 This is a famous mural from Mogao Caves, Dunhuang in China. It was made over 1, 500 years ago. What kind of traditional art forms do you like? Why? 5 3 1 2 4 paper-cut ink painting calligraphy(书法) dough figurines (面人) mural (壁画) I like paper-cutting. I learnt how to make paper-cuts from my grandma. I can cut out beautiful shapes from a piece of paper. What about you? What kind of traditional art forms do you like? 3 What kind of traditional art forms do you like? Why? 5 3 1 2 4 paper-cut ink painting calligraphy(书法) dough figurines (面人) mural (壁画) What kind of traditional art forms do you like? I like ... I learnt ... I can ... What about you? What kind of traditional art form is it? ink painting What’s name of the work? Who painted it? When did the painter paint it? What did the work show? What happened to the work then? Now let’s read an article together to learn about the famous Chinese painting. How much do you know about the work? adj. 传奇的；传说的 Task 1 Read for text type. 1. What is the type of the article? A. Story. B. Expository text (说明文). C. Argumentative essay (议论文). 2. What is the purpose of the article? A. To tell a story about ancient Chinese artists. B. To introduce a famous Chinese painting and its background. C. To teach readers how to paint a landscape. Task 2 Read for main ideas. The creation(创作) of the painting The influence/value of the painting The description of the painting’s content The fate(命运) of the painting Match the main idea with the paragraph(s). The introduction of the painting P54 1 Task 3 Put the events from the article on pages 52 and 53 in the correct order. e The two pieces of the painting were shown together in an exhibition. b One piece of the painting became part of the Qianlong Emperor's art collection. c The painting was damaged and was split into two pieces. d Huang Gongwang gave the painting to a friend as a present. a The painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains was completed. 1 2 3 4 5 Read Para. 1 and complete the table. Task 4 The legendary Chinese painting Details What’s its name? Who painted it? What is its importance? Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains It was painted by Huang Gongwang, one of the Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty. Many experts think it is among the greatest masterpieces in Chinese art history. Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate Huang Gongwang (1269–1354) was a famous painter of the Yuan dynasty. He was good at painting landscapes with soft and smooth brush strokes(笔触). He was one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan dynasty. Wu Zhen Wang Meng Ni Zan Huang Gongwang Answer the questions. 1. Why does the author use “Have you heard about…” at the beginning? 2. What is the function of the last sentence “The story behind this painting is also very unusual.”? Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate To start a conversation and catch readers' attention. To lead to the following paragraphs and arouse readers' interest. Read Para. 2 and answer the questions. Task 5 1. When did Huang Gongwang start painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? 2. How did Huang Gongwang create the painting? 3. What did Huang Gongwang do with the finished painting? Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate 1 2 added parts to it over many years made a rough drawing in one sitting completed the seven-metre-long painting 草图 一口气的功夫 有心情 3 What does the painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains show us? Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate Read Para. 3 and answer the questions. Task 6 It shows the beauty of the countryside of Jiangnan. How does the author describe the painting? The painting takes us on a breathtaking journey in the __________. mountains Along the way, we follow narrow paths, cross wooden _______ and pass along _______________. bridges a wide river If we look carefully, we can see people far away in the landscape. Some _________ are hidden among the trees. woodsmen On the river, there is a man sitting _______ on a boat. He is _______. It looks like he is at one with nature. alone fishing How do you feel about the description? 1. Why did many artists copy Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? A. Because it was very cheap B. Because it was an amazing and great painting C. Because the government asked them to do so D. Because they wanted to sell the copies 2. What can we learn from the fact that the painting changed owners many times? A. The painting was not popular at all B. The painting was easy to break C. The painting was very valuable and loved by many people D. The painting was made by many people 3. What does the owner’s behavior of keeping the painting beside him show? A. He loved the painting deeply B. He didn’t know how to keep the painting well C. He had no place to store the painting D. He wanted to show off the painting Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate Read Para. 4 and choose the best answer. Task 7 1. Suppose you were one of the owners of the painting, would you keep it beside you all the time? Why or why not? 2. Can you think of one possible problem the painting might face when it is passed from one owner to another? Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate Discuss the following questions. Yes, I would. Because the painting is so beautiful and valuable, I want to see it whenever I can. No, I wouldn’t. Because I want to protect it well, and keeping it beside me all the time may cause damage to it. For example, the painting might get lost or damaged during the process of being passed to a new owner. Introduction Creation Description Influence/Value Fate Read Paras. 5-6 and complete the table. Task 8 Fate of the painting Events Damage Sometime around 1650, the famous painting was damaged ________, and it was split into _________. Separation In the following centuries, the two parts each experienced many _______________. ____________ even became part of the Qianlong Emperor's art collection! Reunion In 2011, after more than 300 years of ___________, the two parts __________________ in one exhibition. by fire two pieces dramatic events One of them separation were shown together There is a mistake in each of the following statements. Read the article again. Then underline the mistakes and correct them. Task 9 (1) It was created by the Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty. (2) The artist was very young when the painting was completed. (3) The painting shows people travelling in the countryside of Jiangnan. (4) Hundreds of artists became owners of the painting. (5) The painting was damaged after it became part of the Qianlong Emperor's art collection. one of the Four Masters P54 2 old the beauty of the countryside copied and one of the pieces Use the following words to retell the article. What Who Importance Creation Mountains Paths Bridges River Woodsmen Fisherman Amazing Be copied by Changed owners Next to himself while sleeping and eating Damage Separation Reunion Description Influence/ Value Fate Introduction When How Why How do you feel when you read the article about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? What impressed you most about the painting? ... ... Your ideas P54 3 I feel surprised and moved when I read the article. The most impressive thing about the painting is its unusual and legendary experience - from being burned and separated into two parts to being reunited after hundreds of years. What else do you know about the painting? ... ... Your ideas P54 3 The shorter part The Remaining Mountain Scroll (《剩山图》) is kept in Zhejiang Provincial Museum, and the longer part The Master Wuyong Scroll (《无用师卷》) is in the Palace Museum in Taipei. Huang Gongwang painted it for his friend Zheng Chu, also known as Wuyongshi, so the long part is called The Master Wuyong Scroll. It is called the “Lanting in Paintings” and is one of China’s top 10 ancient paintings. Now let’s go into the painting to enjoy some scenes together. How can we appreciate traditional arts? P52 Think about how the artists made them Understand the significance behind them Notice details of them ... Learn the stories behind them Can you talk about different traditional art forms? What do you know about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? Do you know more about how to appreciate a type of Chinese traditional art after learning the passage? 1. Search for more information about Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains and learn more about it. 2. Preview Listening part on page 56. Blues 188379.55 $