2014年版新目标英语九年级Unit+5+整体课件.ppt

Do you know about any folk or traditional arts in your hometown? shadow figures Beijing Opera sky lantern Face-Changing in Sichuan Opera paper cutting cloisonne 2a What do you know about folk or traditional art, like paper cutting? Tell your partner about it. Paper cutting is a famous traditional art in China. We cut out different animals, characters, flowers with scissors. And we put them on windows, doors and walls for a happy new year. 2b Read the passage and complete the chart below. MOVING FROM GENERAL TO SPECIFIC A general introduction of the topic is usually followed by specific details and examples. Beauty in Common Things Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the spring festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are ca