1、Unit 1 ArtDiscovering useful words and expressions1 Find the word or expression for each of the following meanings from the text. 1. _ excellent; splendid2. _ purpose; intention3. _ silly or unreasonable4. _ trust; strong belief5. _ easily noticed or understood6. _ traditionalsuperbaimridiculousfait
2、hevidentconventional7. _ room or building for showing works of art8. _ based on general ideas rather than specific examples9. _ method of doing or performing something, especially in the arts or sciences10. _ the art of making figures, objects, etc out of stone, wood, clay, etcgalleryabstracttechniq
3、uesculpture2 Complete the passage below using the words in the box in the correct form. predict, adopt, attempt, possess, by coincidence, a great deal, on the other hand, ARE THOSE SUNFLOWERS A REAL PAINTING BY VAN GOGH? The most popular art style in Western countries is Impressionism. Many people w
4、ould love to _ an Impressionist painting and spend _ of money to own one. _ there are a lot of painters who can _ the art style of any famous Impressionist artist andpossessa great dealBy coincidenceadoptproduce unknown “masterpieces”. One such painter, Otto Wacker, _ to make a lot of money quickly
5、and painted lots of “masterpieces” in the style of Van Gogh. Many were considered to be Von Goghs own work by important art critics. On the one hand some of them were discovered. _ some famous art critics wonderattemptedOn the other handif there are many other “masterpieces” hanging on gallery walls
6、. As a man looking after Van Goghs paintings said: “I would not be surprised if the number (of “masterpieces”) grows to more than 200.” So who can _ where and when the next “masterpiece” will be discovered? predictSuggested answers to Exercise 3stylesdetailed, realistic, delicate, abstractartpaintin
7、gsculpturepainterPaints, brushes, walls, canvas, paper, ceilingsLeonardo Da VinciMona Lisaartistssculptorclay, bronze, marble, wood, carveMichelangeloDavidmasterpieces, figures,human bodyPicassoMasaccio Sample reportHere is my classification of all the words we know about art and artists. I think th
8、at the two most important categories of art are painting and sculpture so I divided the words into two groups.When I had finished my classification, it became clear how different painting and sculpture were as branches of art. In history painting has always been the more popular. I found that I knew
9、 more famous painters than I did about sculptors.Subjunctive mood（ 1）Discovering useful structures一、语气的分类语气是在一些特定的语境下表达的一些情绪、态度或看法。 英 语的动词一般可带三种不同的语气 : 陈述语气 , 祈使语气和虚拟语气。不同的语气用动词的不同形式来表示。陈述语气I went to the theatre yesterday.Jack hadnt come back home yet.祈 使语气Lets go.Dont touch anything on the table un
10、til the bell rings.虚拟语气If I were you, I would not leave her alone.Our teacher suggested that we go to the library this afternoon.条件从句If 从句的 谓语 形式 主句的 谓语 形式现 在过 去未来V. + ed (were)had donewould/could/should/might +V (原 )would/could/should/might+have+p.p.1. V. + ed.2. should+ V.(原 )3. were to dowould/co
11、uld/should/might +V.(原 )一、虚拟语气在条件状语从句中的用法如果现在不下雨的话 , 我们就出去野餐了。 If it were not raining, we should go for a picnic.如果他来这 , 他就能够帮助你了。If he came here, he might be able to help you. 要是当初她被邀请的话 , 她就会去参加这次聚会了。 She would have gone to the party if she had been invited. 今天早上 , 她要是不叫我的话 , 我就会睡过头了。 If she hadnt
12、 called me, I would have overslept this morning. 明年我要是二十岁 , 我就会学法语。 If I were to be twenty years old next year, I would take the course of French.要是失败了 , 我会再试一次。If it should fail, I would try again.1. 如果你早来 5分钟 ,你就赶上这趟车了。If you _ here five minutes earlier, you _ the bus.2. 如果我现在不忙 ,我就来帮你了。If I _ not
13、 busy, I _ you now.3. 如果明天下雪了 ,我们怎么办？What _ we do if it _tomorrow?had gotwere would helpshould were to snowwould have caughtIf I _ busy last night,I _ to see thefilm with you.had not beenwould have goneIf he _ more carefully,he _ the car accident yesterday.would not have had had driven If I _(know)
14、your telephone number, I _ (telephone) you yesterday.had knownwould have telephoned二、虚拟语气特殊句型 :1. wish 的宾语从句现在 : 过去时 (were)过去 : 过去完成时 (had done)未来 : would/could/might +V.(原 ) should我现在要是年轻十岁就好了。I wish I were ten years younger now.我昨天要是遇见他就好了。I wish I had met him yesterday.我希望成为一名科学家。I wish I would b
15、e a scientist.2. would rather that现在 :过去 :未来 : I would rather you paid me now. I would rather I hadnt come yesterday. I would rather you came tomorrow.过去时过去时过去完成时3. as if /though + 从句 现在 ：过去 ：过去时过去完成时 She loves the baby as if it were her own son. I remember the whole thing as if it had happened yest
16、erday. 他们就像多年的朋友一样交谈。They talked as if they had been friends for years. 他看上去像是醉了。He looks as if he were drunk. 她看起来似乎是冰做的。she looks as if she were made of ice.我们该去睡觉了。4. Its (about/high) time +that 过去时 (were)should(不省 ) +V.你该走了。Its high time that you went.Its high time that you were going.Its high t
17、ime that you should go.Its time that we went to bed.Its time that we should go to bed. 5. 表示要求 , 命令 , 建议的虚拟语气。使用should + 动词原形 , 或者将 should省略 。常见动词 : 一个坚持 , 两个命令 , 三个建议 , 四个要求。即1) insist 2) order, command 3) advise, suggest, propose4) demand, require, request, askI suggest that we (should) hold a mee
18、ting next week.He insisted that he (should) be sent there.注意 : 如 suggest, insist不表示 “建 议 ” 或“坚 持要某人做某事 时 ”, 即它 们 用于其本意 “暗示、表明 ”、 “坚 持 认为 ”时 , 宾语 从句用 陈 述 语 气。1) The guard at gate insisted that everybody _ (obey) the rules.2) He insisted that she _ (be)seriously ill and that _ (send) to hospital at on
19、ce.obeywasbe sent3) He suggested that we _ (have) a meeting at once.4) His pale face suggested that he _ (be) ill.havewas以上动词相应的名词构成的名词性从句包括主语从句 , 表语从句和同位语也要使用虚拟语气 , 从句中的动词形式为(should) + 动词原形order, advice, suggestion, proposal, demand, request Unit 2 PoemsReading and discussing请阅读下面的短文，以帮助你理解课本上的诗歌 “
20、Ive saved the summer”。Ive saved the summerIve saved the summer for you. And when the snow begins to fall on cold winter mornings, Ill give it all to you to keep you warm.Ive saved some sunlight in case you need it. I believe it will drive off darkness and light your way. When you were nineteen, I ke
21、pt the image of your smile in my mind. When you get older, you will know the meaning of brave young smiles.I dont know how I can help you to start your journey through life. However, there will be solutions somewhere before the day is through.Whenever you need love, Ill offer all I have. It might he
22、lp you as you travel on your way, till you find the love that belongs to you.1. Listen to the poem Ive saved the summer and answer these questions. (answers are free)1) Do you think the speaker in the poem is more likely to be a girlfriend /boyfriend or parent?2) Does the poem have a rhythmic patter
23、n?3) Does the poem have rhyming words?4) When you were listening to the poem, did it make you feel something or think about something? What did it make you feel or think about?2. Now read “Ive saved the summer”.1) Circle the words that rhyme. What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four
24、lines?2) Try beating or clapping the strong beats of the rhythm as you read the poem to yourself. Now listen to the poem again and clap the strong beats.Rod McKuen Ive saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings When the snow is new.Ive saved some sunlightIf you should ever
25、needA place away from darknessWhere your mind can feed.And for myself Ive kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till youre older youll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day. But if youve a need for love
26、Ill give you all I own It might help you down the road Till youve found your own. Rod McKuen1. Who is the speaker in the poem and who is he /she speaking to? Give reasons to support your answer.Maybe a parent speaking to a young adult child. Discussion2. Which of the following is the closest to the
27、speakers message? Give a reason for your choice.A. If its cold, Ill warm you; if its dark, Ill give you light; if youre hungry, Ill feed you; if you want to love, Ill give it to you.B. Although the future may be difficult for you, whenever you need warmth and love, remember Ill have some to give you
28、.C. While youre away Ill remember your smile and Ill love you always. When you return, I hope you will love me.Language points1. Does the poem have a rhyming pattern?pattern:n. (1) 图案This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。(2) 模板 , 式样They like new patterns of family life. 他们喜
29、欢新的家庭生活方式。 v. form a pattern He patterned himself upon a man he admired. 他模仿一个他钦佩的人。2. Till youre older youll not know what brave young smiles can mean. 翻译 等你长大成人以后，才知道年轻勇敢的微笑的奥秘。点拨 till用在肯定句中，意为 “直到 为止 ”，通常表示动作的终点，因此，动词必须是延续性的。 如：We must stick to our task till it is finished. 我们必须继续工作 , 直到做完为止。Just
30、 wait till you see it. Its great. 你就等着直到看见它吧。好看极了。用在否定句中，意为 “直到 才 ”，通常表示动作的起点，动词可以是延续性的也可以是非延续性的。 如： She didnt sleep till her son came back. 直到她儿子回来她才睡着。(sleep为延续性动词 )I didnt begin work till he had gone. 直到他走了我才开始工作。(begin为非延续性动词 )3. inspire to encourage His noble example inspired the rest of us to
31、greater efforts. 他那高尚的榜样激发我们大家更加努力。(2) to be the force which produces 启示 , 使 产生灵感His best music was inspired by the memory of his mother. 他最好的乐曲创作灵感来自怀念他的母亲。inspire sb. to do sth.inspire +n. +in sb. = inspire sb. with + n.4. Ill also try out his way some time.try out: trying something to find out ab
32、out it 试用 , 试验Please try out red wine. 请试试我们的红葡萄酒。知识联系 :try ones best try ontry doing sth. try to do sth.尽最大努力试穿试着做某事尽力做某事5. let out(1) express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) He let out a volley of oaths. 他像发连珠炮似地破口大骂。(2) bring out of a specific statee.g. He accidentally let out that
33、he hadnt been home for three weeks.Reading task P521. Listen to the tape and close your eyes, then tell us your impression on each poem.2. Discuss and then write about the characteristics of each poem.Poem A (Tang poem):This poem has beautiful imagery that conveys deep feelings. There are many thing
34、s that this poem makes the reader think about: light heartedness and heavy heartedness, it contrasts morning and night, and creation and destruction. Poem B: Number of lines:Rhythm: Rhyme:Repetition: Part of speech:adverb poemtwo sets of four linesregular strong beatfour pairs of rhyming lineshungri
35、ly is repeated at the beginning of each line regularlythe adverb hungrily starts each line Poem C: song This is a love song Rhythm: regular strong beat Rhyme: two pairs of rhyming lines Repetition:first two lines are repeated at the end of the song Unit 2 PoemsHow many kinds of poems we have learnt
36、in the Reading Section?And why do people write poems?Five kinds of poemsNursery rhymes童谣Cinquain五行诗List poems清单诗Tang poems唐诗Haiku 俳句诗Five kinds of poemsThe reasons why people write poems. to tell a storyto express feelingsto make others laughto create images in the readersto express a point of viewt
37、o make the reader experience the sight, sounds, smells, feel and taste of somethingto create a moodto play with wordsto practice writing.the seadrinking winethe War powerfriendship petsthe countryside imaginationpeace natureTopicsstylefunnyseriousrealismfantasyromanticclassicalmodernnatureSong/Tang
38、DynastyHuman feelings love life deathhappiness sadnessbroken hearthumourangerhomesickReading task1. Listen to the tape and close your eyes, then tell us your impression on each poem.2. Discuss and then write about the characteristics of each poem.Poem A ( Tang poem ):This poem has beautiful imagery
39、that conveys deep feelings. There are many things that this poem makes the reader think about: light heartedness and heavy heartedness, it contrasts morning and night, and creation and destruction. Poem B: Number of lines:Rhythm: Rhyme:Repetition: Part of speech:adverb poemtwo sets of four linesregu
40、lar strong beatfour pairs of rhyming lineshungrily is repeated at the beginning of each line regularlythe adverb hungrily starts each line Poem C: song This is a love song Rhythm: regular strong beat Rhyme: two pairs of rhyming lines Repetition:first two lines are repeated at the end of the song Poe
41、m D: cinquain Number of lines:Topic :Poem E: haikuNumber of lines:Number of syllables:fivesunshinethree17listening Listening practiceRead the questions. Then listen to the teacher, Mr. Tanner, and three students, Wu Zhe, Lily and Chelsea, talking about their feelings about poetry. Answer the questio
42、ns by ticking the correct boxes.1.Who enjoys listening to poetry?2.Who enjoys writing poetry?Wu Zhe Lily ChelseaWu Zhe Lily Chelsea Match each student with the reasons he or she enjoys or doesnt enjoy poetry. There are tworeasons for each person.Wu Zhe Lily ChelseaListen to the conversation again an
43、d complete the exercises.Poetry is like music.Its rubbish.I like playing with words.The language in poetry is strange.Poetry takes you to a different world.You dont have to follow grammar rules.2. The students also discuss how they go about writing poetry. Tick the correct boxes.A. Who finds that th
44、e right words just come into his/her head when he/she feels inspired?B. Who thinks he/she just writes down things that dont mean anything?C. Who has to think carefully about how to express a feeling in a poem?Wu Zhe Lily Chelsea3 Listen to the tape again. Match each student with the words they said
45、and note the different feelings of the three students about poetry when they say the following words.LILY: My heart sinks! Poetry, yuck!WU ZHE: I love listening to it too . But Id much rather be writing it.CHELSEA: Sometimes I feel inspired and the right words just come spilling out.Listening Task 1
46、. It is Friday lunchtime. Three students, Ben， Sam and Sally, are talking about their poetry homework. Listen to their conversation. Tick the correct boxes.1.The students have to give their poetry homework to the teacher today.2.Sam is going to try to write his poem on the weekend.3.Sam doesnt like
47、the poetry homework.4.Sally doesnt want to do her poetry homework.FFTT5. Sam doesnt remember what a haiku is.6. Ben is going to the park on Saturday.7. Sam is going to write a poem about himself.8. sally, Ben and Sam are all present at the beginning of the conversation.FFTT2. Listen again and fill i
48、n the chart below.Questions Sam Ben Sally What kind of poem is the student going to write?What topic is the student going to write about?cinquain haiku list poemBen nature the students in her class3. Listen to the tape again. Do Sally, Ben and Sam know each other very well? Find two pieces of eviden
49、ce in their conversation to support your answer.We know they are good friends because they are talking in a very informal way.Two of their informal talk are:Sam, dont you remember - we learned about it in class?Oh, Sam, its going to be funny.Imagine you have some poetry homework to do for next week.
50、 Your teacher has asked you to write a poem in English. Think about the kind of poem you would write.Speaking task Talking about plans and intentionsSpeaking task:Im not going to I willI am looking forward toAre you going toI planIn pairs discuss your writing plans. Tell your partner: what kind of p
51、oem you wish to write what your poem will be about what kind of adjectives or adverbs you will use to make it sound vividThese expressions from the listening text may help you.Examples of questions Examples of answersWhat kind of poem are you planningto write? What are you going to do yours on? What
52、 are you going to write about? I think Ill try writing a haiku. It is Im going to try one of those list poems.Hey, what about a cinquain?Im going to see if I can Writing TaskuNow begin to write your poem. When you have finished, read it through and try to improve it yourself. Then read it to your partner using correct rhythm and intonation and ask for advice. Help each other improve both the poem and the reading of it.1.Finish your poems and share them with your classmates.2.Review the whole unit and finish exercises on ELL papers.3.Preview Unit 3.
