Unit3 Celebrations Reading Club 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版必修第一册

Unit 3 Celebrations Viewing Workshop Paper-Cutting Free talk. Look at the images and talk about the paper cuts. 双喜 the Chinese character of double on piness gates/doors/ windows at weddings 财神爷 the god of wealth on the walls of stores in temples on special days a baby on a lotus flower 莲（连）生贵子 on the presents for parents who have a new- born baby to learn about the history, symbolic meanings （象征意义） and usages （用途）of Chinese paper-cutting. to introduce Chinese paper-cutting to foreigners in English. to appreciate (欣赏） and inherit （传承） traditional cultures and develop a sense of national pride. Learning Objectives: （学习目标） 1 2 3 Activity 1: Watch a presentation about Chinese paper cuts. What topics are mentioned in the video? Topics Paper-cutting images masters usages history occasions tools meanings changes places colors Part 1 •introduction Part 2 • tion Part 3 • onclusio n c inf de Activity 2: Watch the first part and choose the correct answer. 1. When do the earliest paper cuts date back to in history? A. the 3rd century B. the 4th century C. the 6th century 2. What symbolic meanings can paper cuts express in Chinese culture? A. happiness, good luck and good fortune B. happiness, good health and blessings C. happiness, safety and beauty 3. How many purposes have paper cuts been used for throughout history? A. two B. three C. four 1. When do the earliest paper cuts date back to in history? A. the 3rd century B. the 4th century C. the 6th century 2. What symbolic meanings can paper cuts express in Chinese culture? A. happiness, good luck and good fortune B. happiness, good health and blessings C. happiness, safety and beauty 3. How many purposes have paper cuts been used for throughout history? A. two B. three C. four Paper-cutting Activity 3: Watch the second part for detailed information. Work in groups and take notes. for religious purposes ) ( for design patterns ) Paper-cutting Student where: A& B ( ' Student ( usages ) why: E& F Student C& D ( for decoration ) when: where when • on walls, doors • when celebrating . . weddings , and u i ure a baby. Paper cuts used for decoration • on windows/ gates • during - holidays . ; • when a couple is • on presents; having or expecting to bring good luck . why Paper cuts used for religious purposes to express their hopes for . a good life • on special days . • during festivals . where in temples why when Paper cuts used for design patterns to make the design more beautiful/ colorful/ traditional … • on clothing . • on jewellery boxes where during Spring Festival . why when Match the images with their meanings. Activity 4: Activity 5: Watch the third part and think about how paper- cutting has changed. e decoratio a kind of art nWhat do you think it will be like in the future? done by made by factories hand chang Paper-cutting three- dimensional （ 3D/立体的） more delicate (精致的） more educational more international History: dates back to… Symbolic meanings: symbolizes/means… It is believed that… Places/occasions:(where/when) be put up/attached on/in/during/when… Usages/purposes: (why) be used for… Your favorite image: Changes…:has been changed from…to… Your expectations: I hope… Introduce Chinese Paper-cutting to foreigners I like the image of… best because Paper-cutting beautiful useful mea ingf ul n Summar y: inheri t appreciate treasur e Homework Suppose you are Li Hua, head of the Paper-cutting Club at your school. Please write a letter to Tom, an exchange student from the USA, who has great interest in Chinese paper-cutting. Please introduce its history, symbolic meanings and usages, etc. and invite Tom to attend a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition to be held at your school next week. W:riting: Thank You for Your Attention! $