内容正文:
Unit 6 Being creative
Lesson 4 Chinese kites
New words
traditional /trə'diʃənl/ adj.传统的;习俗的;惯例的
pattern /pætn/ n.图案:模型:模式
including /'ɪnklu:diŋ/ prep.包括…在内
express /ɪk'spres/v.表达;表示;代表
able /'eɪbl/ adj.能;有才能的
material /mə'tɪəriəl/n.材料;布料 adj.物质的
string /strɪŋ/n.细绳;线;一串
stick /stik/ n.条状物;枝条 v.插入;粘住
glue /glu:/n.胶;胶水
connect /kə'nekt/v.(使)连接;沟通
butterfly /"batəflaɪ/ n.蝴蝶;蝶泳
award /a'wɔ:d/n.奖;奖品;奖金 v.授予;判给
traditional adj.传统的;习俗的;惯例的
Kites are a traditional form of art in China.风筝在中国是一种传统的艺术形式。
pattern n.图案:模型:模式
Finally, we drew beautiful patterns on our kite.最后,我们画了漂亮的图案在我们的风筝上。
including prep.包括…在内
Traditional kite patterns can mean many things, including good
luck, long life, and happiness.传统的风筝图案能代表许多事情,包括好运,长寿和幸福。
express v.表达;表示;代表
People fly kites to express their wishes for a better life.人们放风筝去表达他们对美好生活的愿望。
butterfly [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]
n. 蝴蝶;蝶泳
award [əˈwɔːd]
n. 奖;奖品;奖金
v. 授予;判给
able adj.能;有才能的
We were happy to be able to make kites ourselves.我们很开心能自己做风筝。
butterfly n.蝴蝶;蝶泳
Some kites looked like birds, some looked like butterflies, and some looked like fish.一些风筝看起来像鸟,一些看起来像蝴蝶,还有一些看起来像鱼。
material n.材料;布料 adj.物质的 string n.细绳;线;一串
stick n.条状物;枝条 v.插入;粘住 glue /glu:/n.胶;胶水
connect /kə'nekt/v.(使)连接;沟通
First, we got different materials: special paper, a string, bamboo sticks,scissors, and glue. Next, we cut the paper into a shape. Then we connected the string to the main part of the kite. Finally, we drew beautiful patterns on our kite.首先,我们用到不同的材料:特制纸,一根细绳,竹签,剪刀和胶水。接下来,我们把纸剪成一个形状。然后,我们把细绳和风筝的主体连在一起。最后,在我们的风筝上画上漂亮的图案。
award n.奖;奖品;奖金 v.授予;判给
We won a special award at the festival.在节日上我们赢得了一个特殊的奖项。
Do you know the steps to make a kite? Put the
sentences in the correct order.
A Find special paper, strings, bamboo sticks, scissors, and glue.
B Draw beautiful patterns on the kite.
C Connect the string to the main part of the kite.
D Use scissors to cut the paper into a shape
A
D
C
B
What kind of handicraft do you want to make?
Search online for information and write down the
steps.
First_________________________________________________
Next_________________________________________________
Then_________________________________________________
Finally_______________________________________________
Find the key information from the passage to fill in the table.
Main idea Key information (2–4 sentences)
Paragraph 3 Shapes of kites
1. Some kites looked like birds, some looked like butterflies, and some looked like fish.
2. Ours was a dragon.
Do you know the steps to make a kite? Put the sentences in the correct order.
A Find special paper, strings, bamboo sticks, scissors, and glue.
B Draw beautiful patterns on the kite.
C Connect the string to the main part of the kite.
D Use scissors to cut the paper into a shape.
A
D
C
B
What kind of handicraft do you want to make? Search online for information and write down the steps.
First
______________________________________________________
Next
______________________________________________________
Then
______________________________________________________
Finally
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佳作展示 名师点评
Welcome to
Class Two
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to tell you something about paper cutting.
Paper cutting is one of the traditional Chinese art forms. It has a long history of over 1,500 years. ①We usually make paper-cuts with red paper because red is a symbol of luck in China.
Paper-cuts come in many different shapes, like flowers, birds, fish, snowflakes and Chinese characters. ②We use them to express wishes for happiness and good luck.
本文行文流畅,条理清晰,从历史、外观、文化意义和制作过程四个方面对剪纸进行了介绍。
①运用 make... with...、 a symbol of以及because引导的原因状语从句来介绍剪纸通常是红色的原因。
②运用use sth. to do sth.结构介绍了人们通过剪纸传递美好的祝愿。
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Welcome to
Class Two
③Here is how to make a paper-cut by yourself. ④First, fold the paper and draw lines on it. ⑤Next, cut the paper with a pair of scissors. ⑥Then, you can unfold it and make some small changes to make it better. ⑦Finally, put it up on a window or a door!
③运用了by oneself 短语,做到了对反身代词的学以致用。
④⑤⑥⑦运用了表示先后顺序的词语First、Next、Then、Finally,具体介绍剪纸的制作过程,使文章的逻辑性更强。
Paper-cutting is a very old art form, but it is still popular today. I hope you enjoy it!
Yours,
Li Ming
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与制作相关的常见词汇
make...with... 用……制作……
fold the paper several times 将纸折叠几次
a pair of scissors 一把剪刀
draw some lines 画一些线
cut out the shape 剪出形状
design 设计
What kind of handicraft do you want to make?
Paper cutting is one of the traditional Chinese crafts and it also involves a lot of fun and skills. Here is how to make a paper cutting by yourself.
First, prepare a piece of colorful paper, a pair of scissors, and a pencil. Fold the paper neatly and draw a pattern on it.
SAMPLE
Summary
Structures and expressions
be able to, cut... into..., connect... to..., look like
Key Words
express, able, material, stick, glue, connect, butterfly, award
Writing
Folk handicrafts
Exercise
一、翻译
筝是中国的一种传统艺术形式。
2.我们需要不同的材料来制作一个风筝。
3.首先,我们准备不同的材料。
4.天空中有许多漂亮的风筝。它们有不同的形状。
Kites are a traditional form of art in China.
We need different materials to make a kite.
First, we get different materials.
There are many beautiful kites in the sky. They come in many different shapes.
Homework
Research another traditional handicraft in China and write a short passage about it in English, including its history, materials used, and significance.
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