Unit 3 Reading 1 课件 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语下册

By the end of this class, you will be able to: ◎identify different animated film-making techniques; ◎understand the main ideas of an article about the history of Chinese animation by skimming; ◎describe traditional art forms used in Chinese animated films; ◎talk about the development of Chinese animation from the past to the present. Have you ever seen these Chinese animations? Which one do you like best? Why? P36 2 Chinese animation K K (What I know) W W (What I want to know) What do you know about Chinese animation? history and development famous works popular themes and content techniques What do you want to know about Chinese animation? Today, let's read an article about Chinese animation and explore more. 皮影戏 水彩画 水墨画 3D 计算机动画 P36 1 Below are a few different ways of making animated films. Match the animated film-making techniques to the pictures. a 3D-computer animation　 b ink-wash painting c shadow puppet performances　 d watercolours a 3D-computer animation　 b ink-wash painting d watercolours c shadow puppet performances　 To understand the main ideas of a text, you do not have to read all the words carefully. Instead, you can read quickly to get the big picture. This is called ‘skimming’. Chinese animation: from shadow puppets to 3D films Chinese animation has a history of more than 100 years. This art form combines modern technology with traditional art techniques, such as paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting. Films in this style often contain many themes from Chinese art, culture and literature. Pigsy Eats Watermelon from 1958 was the first paper-cut animation. In this groundbreaking short film, Zhu Bajie and the other characters come to life on screen just like shadow puppets. The film amazed audiences across China with its bright colours and lively animation style. Two years later, another important breakthrough came with the first ink-wash animated film, Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother. This short film was influenced by the famous artist Qi Baishi, and it looks exactly like a traditional ink painting. The film was very successful, and won several national and international awards. Besides traditional art techniques, Chinese animated films also reflect traditional Chinese culture. Ancient stories are a common theme, and it is no surprise that the much-loved characters from the adventure novel Journey to the West often appear in animation. Havoc in Heaven from 1961 tells the story of the Monkey King, and is perhaps the most famous Chinese animated film. It combines traditional Chinese painting techniques with the sound effects from Beijing opera. Today, Chinese animators continue to explore new methods of film-making. Films like Monkey King: Hero is Back were made with advanced 3D animation software. With the help of the latest computer technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), film-makers are bringing the heroes from classic Chinese stories into the 21st century. Skim the article on page 37 and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. Paragraphs Main ideas (1) Paragraph 1 a Chinese animation in the 21st century (2) Paragraph 2 b traditional culture in Chinese animation (3) Paragraph 3 c the success of ink-wash animation (4) Paragraph 4 d the first paper-cut animation (5) Paragraph 5 e introduction to Chinese animation Task 1 P38 1 Skim for main ideas Task 2 Read the article paragraph by paragraph and complete the tasks. Read for details Para.1 Chinese animation has a history of more than 100 years. This art form combines modern technology with traditional art techniques, such as paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting. Films in this style often contain many themes from Chinese art, culture and literature. 1. How long is the history of Chinese animation? 2. What traditional art techniques are usually found in Chinese animation? (p38 2(1)) More than 100 years. Paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting. Para.2 Pigsy Eats Watermelon from 1958 was the first paper-cut animation. In this groundbreaking short film, Zhu Bajie and the other characters come to life on screen just like shadow puppets. The film amazed audiences across China with its bright colours and lively animation style. 1. When was Pigsy Eats Watermelon made? 2. Fill in the blanks. Pigsy Eats Watermelon was the first __________ animation. It looked like ________ puppets on screen. 3. What does the word “groundbreaking” probably mean? A. 滑稽的 B. 开创性的 C. 传统的 In 1958. paper-cut shadow 词义猜测题。根据上下文“Pigsy Eats Watermelon… was the first paper-cut animation.”可知，这是第一部剪纸动画，具有首创意义。“groundbreaking” 在此处意为“开创性的、突破性的”，与选项B完全对应。 Pigsy Eats Watermelon 《猪八戒吃西瓜》 1. Fill in the blanks. Film name: _____________________________ Year: ________ “First” what?: ____________________________ Influenced by: ________ Awards: ________ and ____________ awards Para.2 Pigsy Eats Watermelon from 1958 was the first paper-cut animation. … Para.3 Two years later, another important breakthrough came with the first ink-wash animated film, Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother. This short film was influenced by the famous artist Qi Baishi, and it looks exactly like a traditional ink painting. The film was very successful, and won several national and international awards. 3. What is special about ink-wash animation? (p38 2(2)) This animation style looks like a traditional Chinese ink painting. 2. What does the word “breakthrough” probably mean? A. 挑战 B. 突破 C. 遗憾 1960 Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother the first ink-wash animated film Qi Baishi national international Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother 《小蝌蚪找妈妈》 Para.4 Besides traditional art techniques, Chinese animated films also reflect traditional Chinese culture. Ancient stories are a common theme, and it is no surprise that the much-loved characters from the adventure novel Journey to the West often appear in animation. Havoc in Heaven from 1961 tells the story of the Monkey King, and is perhaps the most famous Chinese animated film. It combines traditional Chinese painting techniques with the sound effects from Beijing opera. 3. What art techniques were used in Havoc in Heaven? (p38 2(3)) It combines traditional Chinese painting techniques with the sound effects from Beijing opera. 1. What is a common theme in Chinese animated films? Ancient stories. 2. Fill in the blanks. Havoc in Heaven was made in ______. It tells the story of the _______________ from Journey to the West. 1961 Monkey King Havoc in Heaven 《大闹天宫》 Para.5 Today, Chinese animators continue to explore new methods of film-making. Films like Monkey King: Hero is Back were made with advanced 3D animation software. With the help of the latest computer technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), film-makers are bringing the heroes from classic Chinese stories into the 21st century. What new technologies can animators use to adapt classic Chinese stories into films? (p38 2(4)) Animators can use advanced 3D animation software and the latest  computer technology (such as AI) to adapt classic Chinese stories into films. How can AI help animators make better films in the future? Improve Production Efficiency 提升制作效率 Enhance Visual Effects 增强视觉效果 Design Characters 设计角色 Create Stories 创作故事 Monkey King: Hero is Back 《西游记之大圣归来》 … Task 3 1960 —— Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother ◇ Type: The first _____________ ◇ Features: Influenced by _____________, like traditional ink painting ◇ Achievement: Won national & international awards Chinese Animation History (100+ Years) 1958 —— Pigsy Eats Watermelon ◇ Type: The first _____________ ◇ Features: Groundbreaking, _____________, _____________ ◇ Influence: Amazed Chinese audiences Today —— Monkey King: Hero is Back ◇ Type: _____________ ◇ Development direction: Bring _____________ into the 21st century 1961 —— Havoc in Heaven ◇ Type: Traditional Chinese painting + _____________ ◇ Theme: _____________ (Journey to the West) ◇ Status(地位): Perhaps _____________ Chinese animated film 1960 —— Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother ◇ Type: The first ink-wash animation ◇ Features: Influenced by Qi Baishi, like traditional ink painting ◇ Achievement: Won national & international awards 1958 —— Pigsy Eats Watermelon ◇ Type: The first paper-cut animation ◇ Features: Groundbreaking, bright colours, lively style ◇ Influence: Amazed Chinese audiences Today —— Monkey King: Hero is Back ◇ Type: Advanced 3D animation software and AI ◇ Development direction: Bring classic Chinese story heroes into the 21st century 1961 —— Havoc in Heaven ◇ Type: Traditional Chinese painting + Beijing opera sound effects ◇ Theme: Ancient story (Journey to the West) ◇ Status(地位): Perhaps the most famous Chinese animated film Chinese Animation History (100+ Years) 3D animation traditional Chinese painting + Beijing opera sound effects P38 paper-cut animation Task 4 Share your ideas. What kind of animation do you like best? Why? ink-wash animation Chinese animation: from shadow puppets to 3D films Chinese animation has a history of more than 100 years. This art form combines modern technology with traditional art techniques, such as paper-cutting, shadow puppet performances and ink-wash painting. Films in this style often contain many themes from Chinese art, culture and literature. Pigsy Eats Watermelon from 1958 was the first paper-cut animation. In this groundbreaking short film, Zhu Bajie and the other characters come to life on screen just like shadow puppets. The film amazed audiences across China with its bright colours and lively animation style. Two years later, another important breakthrough came with the first ink-wash animated film, Baby Tadpoles Look for Their Mother. This short film was influenced by the famous artist Qi Baishi, and it looks exactly like a traditional ink painting. The film was very successful, and won several national and international awards. Besides traditional art techniques, Chinese animated films also reflect traditional Chinese culture. Ancient stories are a common theme, and it is no surprise that the much-loved characters from the adventure novel Journey to the West often appear in animation. Havoc in Heaven from 1961 tells the story of the Monkey King, and is perhaps the most famous Chinese animated film. It combines traditional Chinese painting techniques with the sound effects from Beijing opera. Today, Chinese animators continue to explore new methods of film-making. Films like Monkey King: Hero is Back were made with advanced 3D animation software. With the help of the latest computer technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), film-makers are bringing the heroes from classic Chinese stories into the 21st century. Chinese animation L L (What I learnt) Now fill in the L column after you have read the article. P36 2 What do you think the future of animation will look like? P38 The development of Chinese animation shows a perfect combination of tradition and modernity: from traditional art forms such as paper-cutting, shadow puppetry, and ink-wash painting to modern technologies like 3D and artificial intelligence. It has always been committed to telling Chinese stories and passing on Chinese culture. 中国动画的发展历程展现了传统与现代的完美结合：从剪纸、皮影、水墨画等传统艺术形式，到3D技术、人工智能等现代科技，始终坚持讲述中国故事，传承中国文化。 1. Do you have a better understanding of the Chinese animation history? Can you find the information you need from the article? 2. Can you retell the Chinese animation history according to the graphic organizer? 3. What do you think the future of animation will look like? You must do: Choose one Chinese animated film you like (from the article or your own choice). Write a short passage about it (50–80 words). Include: • What is the film about? • What art style or technology is used? • Why do you like it? You choose to do: Design a poster for the Chinese animated film you chose in You must do. Write: Title / Short description (1–2 sentences) / Techniques (e.g., ink-wash, 3D, paper-cut) / Main characters Blues 160948.3 Lavf57.83.100 $