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Unit 7
A Taste of Art
Section B 1a-1e
Reading
鲁教版
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Hello, class! Welcome back to Unit 7, "A Taste of Art". Today, we're going to dive into a very special and beautiful part of Chinese culture: calligraphy. We'll read a fascinating story and learn how to appreciate this ancient art form.
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CONTENTS
1
Lead-in
2
Pre-reading
3
While-reading
4
Post-reading
5
Language Points
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Summary & Homework
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Here's what we'll cover today. We'll start with a warm-up and our learning objectives, then move on to our reading tasks. After that, we'll practice what we've learned and finally wrap up with a summary and homework. Let's begin with our first section.
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Learning Objectives
• 能够运用略读(Skimming)预测并验证文章主旨。
• 能够运用寻读(Scanning)准确提取王羲之与《兰亭序》的故事细节及艺术价值,完成1c的问答。
• 能够读懂并梳理文章内在逻辑,将散乱的信息转化为结构化思维导图,完成1d的表格填空。
•掌握本课核心词汇与句型。
• 深入理解中国书法艺术(特别是《兰亭序》)的历史渊源与艺术价值,感受汉字之美。
• 树立文化自信,能够用英语口头讲述中国传统艺术故事(对应1e)。
• 培养推断能力:能区分“事实(Fact)”与“观点(Opinion)”;并能精准推断“作者的写作意图(Author's purpose)”及“对书法的理解”,这直接对标中考阅读理解D篇(高阶推断题)。
• 培养信息结构化能力:能将文章按“在何处可见、故事、重要性、艺术价值”进行重组归类(对应1d)。
• 掌握中考阅读理解“主旨大意题”、“细节理解题”、“推理判断题”的基本做题步骤和技巧。
• 能够利用1d思维导图作为口头表达的脚手架,完成对长文的复述。
语言能力
文化意识
思维品质
学习能力
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By the end of this lesson, we will develop four key competencies. We'll improve our language skills, gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, enhance our critical thinking, and learn effective reading strategies.
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Lead in
Part
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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1. Look and say
• What is the boy doing in the video?
He is writing Chinese characters with a large, water-soaked brush on the stone pavement. This traditional art form, known as calligraphy, is a popular morning exercise in China, combining artistic expression with physical movement.
Cultural Note:Di Shu is more than just writing; it’s a communal activity that allows people to appreciate traditional culture, practice mindfulness, and connect with others in a public, outdoor setting.
He is practicing “Ground Calligraphy” (Di Shu)
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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2. Free talk
Chinese calligraphy is more than just art—it’s a living part of culture. It adorns our streets, homes, and public spaces, blending tradition with modern life. Where have you encountered these elegant brushstrokes recently?
Advertisements
Brand identities, billboards & packaging
City Architecture
Storefronts, monuments & signage
Doorways & Homes
Couplets, nameplates & interior art
Parks & Nature
Stone steles, garden markers & poetry
Posters & Art
Event flyers, gallery prints & decor
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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Today, we are going to explore a magical world of art—Chinese Calligraphy, and read a famous story about the most famous calligraphy work in history.
Unit 7 Section B: Experiencing Chinese Calligraphy
Unlocking the beauty of strokes, rhythm, and cultural heritage in ancient scripts.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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Pre-reading
Part
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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Experiencing Chinese Calligraphy
Unlocking the beauty of strokes, rhythm, and cultural heritage in ancient scripts.
3. Look at the title of the text and pictures. Tick the things you think it will talk about.
□ calligraphy in daily life □ calligraphy lessons in middle school
□ calligraphy as an art form □ how students learn calligraphy
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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4. 中考策略点拨
□ calligraphy in daily life □ calligraphy lessons in middle school
□ calligraphy as an art form □ how students learn calligraphy
在中考阅读中,第一步永远是看标题和配图,进行预测。这能帮你快速建立心理预期,明确文章的方向。现在我们带着预测去“略读”全文。
Experiencing Chinese Calligraphy
Unlocking the beauty of strokes, rhythm, and cultural heritage in ancient scripts.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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While-reading
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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5. Skim the text and complete the tasks below.
• What's the main idea of this passage?
• Match the main ideas with each paragraph.
The text mainly talks about the author's experience of understanding Chinese calligraphy through the story of Lanting Xu.
para. 1
para. 2
para. 3
para. 4
Where it can be seen
The story of the masterpiece — Lanting Xu
The importance of Lanting Xu
The artistic value of Lanting Xu
Pro Tip: Skimming isn’t about reading every word—it’s about spotting clues (like headings, names, or repeated terms) to quickly map the text’s purpose and main points.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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6. Scan and find the answers to the first two questions in 1c. Work individually and be prepared to share your answers in 3 minutes.
• Why could Wang Xizhi never reproduce the calligraphy in the exact same style?
Because he was very happy and relaxed at that time. Later he tried to reproduce it but found it impossible. He wrote it when he was drunk and free.
In the museum, my Chinese friend told me an interesting story about calligraphy. Wang Xizhi (303–361) was one of the best calligraphers in history. He once attended a party at the Orchid Pavilion. Every guest was expected to write a poem during the party. At the end of the party, Wang wrote the introduction to the poems. The next day, Wang looked at his calligraphy—the Lanting Xu (introduction to the poems written at the Orchid Pavilion)—and realized that it was his best calligraphy ever. He then tried to reproduce the calligraphy in the exact same style, but found it impossible. When he was at the party, he was very happy and relaxed. This made his calligraphy especially lovely. People later said that the calligraphy in the Lanting Xu looked like a Chinese dragon at play.
兰亭
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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6. Scan and find the answers to the first two questions in 1c. Work individually and be prepared to share your answers in 3 minutes.
• Look at the Lanting Xu. How does it make you feel?
It looks like a Chinese dragon at play. It looks lively and elegant.
In the museum, my Chinese friend told me an interesting story about calligraphy. Wang Xizhi (303–361) was one of the best calligraphers in history. He once attended a party at the Orchid Pavilion. Every guest was expected to write a poem during the party. At the end of the party, Wang wrote the introduction to the poems. The next day, Wang looked at his calligraphy—the Lanting Xu (introduction to the poems written at the Orchid Pavilion)—and realized that it was his best calligraphy ever. He then tried to reproduce the calligraphy in the exact same style, but found it impossible. When he was at the party, he was very happy and relaxed. This made his calligraphy especially lovely. People later said that the calligraphy in the Lanting Xu looked like a Chinese dragon at play.
兰亭
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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7. Close reading and think
• What is the author's understanding of Chinese calligraphy after hearing the story?
Calligraphy is not just writing; it's an art form meant to inspire, make us think, and show understanding of beauty. It helps develop our artistic senses.
While I still don't understand enough about Chinese calligraphy, I have begun to see the beauty in it beyond the meaning of the words. As an art form, it is meant to inspire, to make us think, and to show our understanding of beauty.
• Why did the author write the text?
A. To persuade. B. To inform. C. To entertain.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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8. Complete the chart with the information from the text.
Calligraphy
Where can it be seen
The story of Lanting Xu
Artistic value
Importance of Lanting Xu
In advertisements, on posters, on buildings, on walls/front doors, or on the ground in the park.
Wang Xizhi wrote it at a party when he was happy and relaxed. He tried to copy it but failed.
It is copied and studied by calligraphy students to improve their calligraphy and develop their artistic senses.
It is meant to inspire people, make them think, and show our understanding of beauty.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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Post-reading
Part
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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9. Work in pairs. Refer to the mind map on the blackboard as your guide. Discuss and prepare your story outline together.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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10. Retell: Take turns to tell the story of Wang Xizhi and the Lanting Xu in your own words. Focus on key events and feelings to make your narrative vivid.
• Who: Wang Xizhi • Where: Orchid Pavilion (兰亭)
• How he felt: happy and relaxed • The result: best work (looks like a dragon)
• The next day: tried to reproduce, failed • Now: lost, copied by students
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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11. Read some students’ work.
Wang Xizhi was one of the greatest calligraphers in Chinese history. One day, he went to a party at the Orchid Pavilion with his friends. Everyone was asked to write poems, and Wang Xizhi wrote an introduction for them. He was very happy and relaxed at that time, so his writing was wonderful and lively. People even said it looked like a dancing dragon. However, the next day, he tried to reproduce it in the exact same style, but he found it impossible. Sadly, the original work is lost. But today, calligraphy students still copy it to improve their skills and artistic senses.
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t just list facts—explain the feelings behind the story and how the calligraphy reflects Wang Xizhi’s emotions.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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11. Read some students’ work.
Wang Xizhi wrote the famous Lanting Xu during a joyful gathering at the Orchid Pavilion. At that special moment, he was completely happy and relaxed, free from all worries. This wonderful emotional state directly flowed into his brush. That's why his calligraphy looked so lively and natural, just like a dancing dragon! However, when he tried to write it again the next day with a calm mind, he failed completely. It wasn't because he lost his skill, but because he lost that special feeling and freedom. This story teaches us that true art is not just about technique; it truly reflects the artist's inner feelings and real heart at that time.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at this picture. What is the old man doing? Yes, he's practicing calligraphy, but not with ink on paper. He's using water on the ground! This is a common sight in Chinese parks.
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Language Points
Part
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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♦ He then tried to reproduce the calligraphy in the exact same style, but found it impossible.
reproduce = re-(前缀) + produce(词根)
再次;重新;又
re家族
recycle
rewrite
reuse
review
reproduce
return
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♦ It is a pity that the original version of the Lanting Xu has been lost, but it ...
形式主语的使用
❶ It’s + 形容词/名词 + (for sb.) + to do sth. / that ...
• It is not easy for us to study English well. 对我们来说,学好英语并不容易。
• It is dangerous for children to play with fire. 对孩子来说玩火很危险。
• It is a shame to steal friends’ things. 偷朋友的东西是可耻的。
❷ It’s + 形容词 + of sb. + to do sth.
• It’s very kind of you to help me. 你帮我真是太好了。
• It was foolish of her to say such a thing. 她说那样的话,太愚蠢了。
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♦ It is a pity that the original version of the Lanting Xu has been lost, but it ...
形式主语的使用
❸ It’s + 形容词/名词 + doing sth.
常用于no use, no good, useless, waste of time等词之后
• It is no use crying over spilt milk. 为打翻的牛奶哭泣是没有用的。
• It‘s a waste of time playing computer games all day. 整天玩电脑游戏是浪费时间。
❹ It + be + 过去分词 + that从句
常用于被动语态的报道类动词:said, reported, believed, known等
• It is said that he is a good student. 据说他是个好学生。
• It is reported that there will be a heavy rain tomorrow. 据报道明天有大雨。
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♦ It is a pity that the original version of the Lanting Xu has been lost, but it ...
形式主语的使用
❺ It + 不及物动词 + that从句 常见动词:seem, happen, appear, matter等。
• It seems that he is very happy. 他似乎很开心。
• It happened that I was out when he called. 他打电话时我碰巧出去了。
❻ It takes sb. + 时间 + to do sth.
•It took us half an hour to ride to the town by bike. 我们骑自行车去镇上花了半小时。
• It takes me an hour to do my homework every day. 我每天花一小时做家庭作业。
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♦ As an art form, it is meant to inspire, to make us think, and to show our understanding of beauty.
❶ mean to do:“打算、计划” 做某事。强调主观意愿。
• I meant to go, but I was too busy. (我本打算去,但太忙了。)
❷ mean doing:“意味着” 做某事。强调客观结果。
• Success means working hard. (成功意味着努力工作。)
❸ be meant to do:“旨在 / 应该” 做某事。强调目的或责任。
• This rule is meant to protect you. (这条规则旨在保护你。)
• The library is _______ a quiet place for students to study.
A. meant to be B. meaning to be C. meant being
• You _______ arrive at the airport two hours before the flight.
A. mean to B. are meant to C. are meaning to
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Exercise:Choose the best answers.
❶ It is said ______ Leonardo da Vinci spent four years painting the Mona Lisa.
A. what B. that C. which D. who
❷ The famous painting The Starry Night ______ to express Van Gogh‘s inner emotions.
A. means B. is meant C. meant D. is meaning
❸ It is a great pity ______ the original version of The Last Supper has been partly damaged.
A. what B. if C. that D. whether
❹ Many art museums use modern technology to ______ famous paintings so that more people can enjoy them.
A. recycle B. rewrite C. reproduce D. return
❺ It ______ that this Renaissance painting was created around 1500.
A. believes B. is believed C. believed D. was believing
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Exercise:
阅读下面短文,从方框中选择合适的词并用其适当形式填空(每词限用一次)。
Western traditional paintings hold a special place in art history. (1) _______ is a fact that many of these masterpieces (杰作) are still popular today. The painters of that time often (2) _______ their works to tell religious (宗教的) or historical stories.
However, it is a great (3) _______ that some famous works have been lost or damaged over the centuries. Fortunately, with the help of advanced technology, experts can now (4) __________ these paintings in high quality, allowing people around the world to appreciate them.
mean reproduce pity it
It
meant
pity
reproduce
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Homework
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Now we move on to the reading part. We'll practice our reading skills and learn some useful strategies to help us understand the text better.
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12. Homework
基础型(必做): 在练习本上完善1d的思维导图,并用整段连贯的英文将思维导图的内容写成一篇约60词的短文(故事概要)。
拓展型(选做): 上网搜索一位中国书法家(如颜真卿、柳公权等)的小故事,仿照文章结构,写一篇50词左右的微型英文介绍。
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Thank you~
Everyone can be an art lover
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That's all for today. Thank you for your active participation. Remember, everyone can be an art lover. Keep exploring and appreciating the beauty around you. See you next time!
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