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Unit 3 The art of painting
Integrated skills (I)
1
Step
Free talk
1. What tools or materials are usually used in painting?
oil paint
water colours
pencil
brush
Have you ever seen or drawn some paintings using special or unusual materials?
Fruits and vegetables
Leaves
3. What is the artwork made of?
Sand
What is the artwork made of?
Nails and ropes
Bottles
Buttons
What is the artwork made of?
2
Step
Listening
Lisa has found a TV programme about the use of unusual materials in art.
Watch the TV programme and finish the exercises below.
A
Jane Perkins’s ideas
• Where she finds unusual art materials
In rubbish bins
(1) ____________________________
At car boot sales
• Unusual art materials she has used
(2) ____________________________
(3) ____________________________
The speaker’s suggestions
• How to find inspiration for your art
(4) ____________________________ outside
• Easily found art materials
Leaves
(5) ____________________________
(6) ____________________________
Sand
Watch the programme again and complete the notes.
Using unusual materials in art
At recycling centres
Old buttons
Small toys
Take a walk
Grass
Small stones
Tip:
When you listen, pay attention to expressions that signal examples, e.g. for example, for instance, such as.
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2
Step
Listening
Post-listening
After listening, can you tell me what unusual materials are mentioned in the video?
Unusual art materials
Materials mentioned in the video
More materials
Old buttons
Small toys
Grass
Small stones
Leaves
Sand
porcelain
plastic bottles
old batteries
candy wrappers
spilled coffee
...
What’s the structure of the two instructions?
What’re the common language features of the two instructions?
Read the instructions
The language is brief and easy to understand.
Sentences are short and concise (简明).
Use the imperative mood (祈使句) and passive voice(被动语态) in the steps.
Introduction (a brief description; attract attention)→Materials →Procedures/Steps→Conclusion (highlights; reminder/advice)
What image will you create?
What materials will you use?
What steps will you take?
Discussion and Presentation
Expressions for describing procedures:
Firstly/to begin with/to start with…
It is followed by…/the next step is…
At the same time…/as soon as…
In the end/finally/ lastly,…
How to Create a Stunning Landscape with Flower Petals
Have you ever thought about painting without a brush? It's easier than you might imagine! With just a handful of petals and a little creativity, you can turn nature's leftovers into a breathtaking landscape.
What you need
A piece of thick cardboard or heavy paper
A selection of fresh flower petals in various colours
A pencil
A pair of tweezers (镊子)
White glue or a glue stick
What to do
Step 1: Place your cardboard flat on a clean, dry surface.
Step 2: Sort the petals by colour and size. For example, large red petals can be shaped into a glowing sunset, while tiny yellow ones might become a field of wildflowers.
Step 3: Lightly sketch a simple landscape outline on the cardboard with a pencil.
Step 4: Apply a thin layer of glue to a small area of the sketch, then gently press the petals onto it. For finer details, such as flower buds or birds in the sky, tweezers can be used to place the smallest pieces.
When your masterpiece is finished, be sure to display it in a frame or give it as a handmade gift. And don't forget to take a photo — after all, petals may fade, but your creativity can be captured forever!
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