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Unit 1 Art
Reading for writing
Chinese Art
calligraphy
ink wash paintings
Bronze object
Jade 玉制 sculptures
ceramic vases
Can you recognize these art objects?
Lead in
Prediction
1.Based on the title and pictures, what do you think is the style of the passage?
A. Narration.
B. Argumentation
C. Practical Writing.
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Announcement
2. Where can you read the text?
A. Travel journal
B. Advertising leaflets
C. Science report
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3.Who might be most interested in the art exhibition?
People who love exploring wonderful Chinese art.
Skimming
1. Number the paras;
2. Divide the passage into 4 parts;
3. Match the main idea of each part.
①
②
③
④
An introduction of the exhibition.
Highlights of the exhibition.
Matters needing attention about the exhibition.
A brief summary of the exhibition.
An announcement
General information
Highlights
Significance
Useful information
Part1: general introduction
(name, goal, items……)
Part2: detailed information
(the important items……)
Part3: summary and
invitation
eg: Be sure to come on time.
Structure
An announcement
1.be proud to do 很自豪做某事 be proud of 以……骄傲
present adj. 目前的;在场的/ v.展示/ n. 礼物
explore v.探索
more than
goal n.目标 =aim =objective
display =show
genius n. 天才;天赋
ancient times
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The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “from Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom. From bronze bowls to ceramic vases, and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings, our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
里奇菲尔德美术博物馆很荣幸为您介绍我们的新展览——“从商朝到清朝:历代中国艺术”。加入我们一起来探索来自中央王国(即中国)的具有3000多年历史的美妙艺术。从青铜碗到陶瓷花瓶,从玉雕到水墨画,我们的目标是展示中国古代的艺术才赋。
Para1.
be proud to do 很荣幸/自豪做某事
exhibit v. 展览,表现 /n.展览;展览品
2.highlight n.亮点
one of the +可数名词复数
seek-sought seek to do sth 试图做某事
fail to do 未能做某事 succeed in doing sth 成功做某事
entry into 进入
civil service 公务员 文官
turn to 转向 turn to sb for help 向某人求助
in time 及时;最终
one of the +adj最高级 +可数名词复数
extraordinary adj.非凡的
as+adj原级+as 和…一样…
be full of 充满=be filled with
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The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great ________(work) of Tang Yin (1470-1524). ________(born)during the Ming Dynasty, Tang sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service, so he turned to painting instead.
本次展览的亮点是唐寅(1470—1524)的杰作之一——《函关雪霁图》。唐寅出生在明朝,他曾试图考取文官,但失败了,所以他转而从事绘画。
Para2.
works
Born
n.最精彩的部分/v.强调
seek to do 试图做某事
turn to转而/求助于
fail to do 未能做某事
entrance to 入口处
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In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses _______(cover) in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created.
最终,他被公认为中国有史以来最伟大的艺术家之一。 这幅画运用了非凡的技巧,展现了高山、树木和被雪覆盖的房屋。虽然它已经有500多年的历史了,但看起来清新且充满生机,就像刚被创作出来一样。
Para2.
covered
In time 最终
3.of note显要的; 有名的
a collection of 一群; collection n. 收藏品
while 虽然;当…的时候
piece n. 作品
on display 在展览
admire vt.欣赏 admirer n.欣赏者
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Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty (1600BCE-1046 BCE). While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces.
同样十分重要的(看点)是来自商代(公元前1600——公元前1046)的近百件青铜器藏品。虽然不清楚创作这些伟大作品的艺术家是谁,但他们在创作这些美丽的作品时表现出了高超的技艺。
Para3.
of note显要的; 有名的
collection n. 收藏品;收集
a collection of 一群;一批;一堆
primary adj. 首要的;初级的
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Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.
其中一些展品被认为是十分欣赏商朝的青铜器的乾隆皇帝(1711—1799)的收藏品。
Para3.
be thought to被认为
4.fine adj. 精美的 example n.例子;榜样
for example set an example for sb 为某人树立榜样
origin n.起源 original adj.原来的;最初的
even if=even though
much earlier early adj.早地
not….until 直到…才
trade n.贸易
boom v. 迅速发展
thus 因此
be influenced by 被……所影响
be intended to do 打算做某事…
exceptional adj.卓越的 quality n.质量;品质
figure n. 人物;数字;身材 figure out 解决;想出
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Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty (618-907) sculptures. Most of these are of Buddhist origin. Even though Buddhism entered China much _______(early), it did not really begin to show expansion _______ the seventh century. During this same period, trade along the Silk Road also boomed.
最后,我们还有许多唐代(618—907)的雕塑精品。 这些雕塑中大多数与佛教有关. 虽然很早之前佛教便传入了中国,但直到公元7世纪它才真正开始传播开来。 与此同时,丝绸之路沿线的贸易也蓬勃发展。
Para4.
earlier
until
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Chinese sculpture thus found _______(its) highly influenced by Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road. These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are of exceptional ______ (beautiful) and quality. Looking at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past. History is brought to life.
因此,中国雕塑深受经丝绸之路传来的印度和中亚佛教艺术的影响。这些作品是为了传播佛教,而且它们外观精美、品质上乘。看着这些雕塑中人物的脸,你会看到过去的面孔。历史被赋予了生命。
Para4.
itself
beauty
bring… to life赋予…生命
5.taste v.尝起来 n.味道;鉴赏力
sth be in store for sth即将发生
transport v.运输
6.run v.经营
Mondays adv.每星期一
be admitted into 被允许进入
Admission n.门票;;准许加入
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This is just a small taste of _______is in store for you in this exhibition. We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
这只是本次展览供您参观的展品中的一小部分。我们保证“从商朝到清朝:历代中国艺术”展将凭借其令人惊叹的藏品让你穿越至另一个时代。
Para5.
what
a taste of 品尝
sth be in store for sth即将发生
guarantee to do sth 保证做某事
guarantee sb sth =guarantee sth to sb 保证某人某物
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“From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will run until November25.
Opening hours are from 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday (the museum is closed on Mondays). No one will be admitted into the exhibition after 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for students; $5 for children under 12; free for children under 5.
No photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
“从商朝到清朝:历代中国艺术”展将持续到11月25日。
开放时间为星期二到星期日的上午9点到下午5点(博物馆星期一闭馆)。下午四点半以后不准任何人进入展馆。
门票:成人10美元;学生8美元;12岁以下儿童5美元;5岁以下儿童免费。
博物馆内禁止拍照和饮食。
Para5.
be admitted into 被允许进入
“_______________________________________________”
NEW EXHIBITION
From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages
More than of wonderful art from China on display.
Highlights:
The painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, by .
A collection of nearly 100 .
Many fine examples of .
You will .
Date: Now until .
Opening hours: a.m. to p.m.
Museum is closed on .
Tickets: Adults $ , Students $ ,
Children under 12 $5, Children under 5 free.
No photos or food and drink allowed in museum.
3,000 years
Tang Yin
bronze objects
Tang Dynasty sculptures
be transported to another time with its amazing collection of
works
November 25
9:00
5:00
Mondays
10
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While-reading: Reading for details (Finish Activity 2 on Page 9)
Have you ever been to a museum? Let’s watch the wonderful day in the museum.
a video of an art exhibition in the Forbidden City
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