北师大版高一英语M2Lesson 3paper arts

Unit 6 Design Lesson 3 Chinese Paper Art

Which paper cut do you like most?

phoenix

dragon

carp

bat

rooster

double happiness

door gods

Which paper cut do you like most?

Paper Cut of Phoenix Paper Cut of Dragon Paper Cut of Carp Paper Cut of Bat Paper Cut of Double Happiness Paper Cut of Door God

Background: Paper-cutting is one of China’s most popular forms of visual art(视觉艺术). It has been a traditional art form （传统艺术形式）for hundreds 传统艺术形式） of years. It can be dated back to(追溯 到）the 6th century. Paper cuts are mainly used as decorations for religious and ornamental (装饰的,装饰 用的)purposes. Paper and scissors are the usual materials utilized(利用 利用, 利用 使用). 使用

Words guessing :

1. jewellery We usually put our rings, necklace into a jewellery box.( 珠宝 ) 2. religious A christening is a religious ceremony in the West. ( 宗教的 ) 3. embroidery There is dragon embroidery on the imperial robe(龙袍 刺绣 ) 龙袍).( 龙袍 4. offering We give offerings to God or to the dead on special days.( 祭品 )

Listen to the text and decide which of the following things are talked about in it. A C

A. The history of paper cuts B. How to make paper cuts C. Types of paper cuts people like to make D. Different colors of paper cuts

The structure of the text

1--2 Section 1: paragraph____________

Types of paper cuts people like to make. Main idea:____________________________

3--6 Section 2: paragraph____________ History of paper cuts Main idea:_____________________________ 7 Section 3: paragraph___________

Main idea:_____________________________ The conclusion of the interview.

True or False Questions. 1. Mr. Chen learned paper cutting from an early age. T 2. Paper-cutting is a long tradition in China. T 3. Paper cuts of animals have been found in tombs dating back to Song Dynasty. F 4. The young lady would look at the man’s paper-cutting skills to choose her husband. F

Answer the following questions.

1. How many types of paper cuts do people like to make? What are they?

Three. Paper cuts for decoration, for religious purposes and for design patterns.

2. How do we know that there is a long tradition of paper-cutting in China?

We know that because paper cuts of animals have been found in tombs dating back to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty.

3. Which Chinese character often appears in wedding paper cut? . The Chinese character of double happiness often appears in wedding paper-cuts. 4. How is paper-cutting related to fashion? By using paper-cutting like a pattern on clothing or on a jewelry box. 5. Why is the writer going to see Mr. Chen again? To learn paper cutting from him.

Conclusion:

History A long history, date back to _____________________________. Importance: a man would choose his bride looking at

paper-cutting skills her___________________ . the Northern and Southern Dynasty.