1、Discovering useful words and expressions1. Find the word or expression for each of the following meanings from the text. （EX 1 P4）,_ excellent; splendid _ purpose; intention _ silly or unreasonable _ trust; strong belief _ easily noticed or understood _ traditional,superb,aim,ridiculous,faith,eviden
2、t,conventional,_ room or building for showing works of art _ based on general ideas rather than specific examples _ method of doing or performing something, especially in the arts or sciences _ the art of making figures, objects, etc out of stone, wood, clay, etc,gallery,abstract,technique,sculpture
3、,2 Complete the passage below using the words in the box in the correct form. (Ex2 P4) 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 wo
4、uld 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 and,possess,a great deal,by coincidence,adopt,produce unknown “masterpieces”. One such painter, Otto Wacker, _ to make a lot of money quic
5、kly 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 wonder,attempted,On the other hand,if there are many other “masterpieces” hanging on galler
6、y walls. 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?,predict,Checking answer (8ms) Answer keys for Ex.1 (Translation) on Page 42(WB):,predi
7、ct exhibit impress possess civilize realize profession convention,prediction exhibition impression possession civilization realization professional conventional,1.2.3.4.,Using words and expressions,on Page 42.,prefer differ evident permanent fragrant distant controversy industry,preference differenc
8、e evidence permanence fragrance distance controversial industrial,5.6.7.8.,Answer keys for Ex.2 (Translation) on Page 42(WB):,caf, district, avenue, shadow, typical, bunch, painting, fragrant, signature, reputation,Answer keys for Ex.3 (Translation) on Page 42(WB):,Although I am not a scholar in con
9、temporary art, the idea of going to the exhibition appeals to me.,Do you know that geometry was used to plan paintings in traditional Western art?,1. 虽然我不是现代艺术方面的学者，但是去看展览的主意对我很有吸引力。（scholar; contemporary; exhibition; appeal to）,2. 你知道几何学在传统的西方艺术中曾被用来勾画绘画作品吗？（geometry）,The civilization of Egypt attr
10、acts tourists from all over the world.,Clay vases are fragile and so should be handled with care.,3.埃及文明吸引着来自全世界各地的旅游者。（civilization; Egypt）,4.陶土罐非常脆弱，所以需要小心处理。（clay; fragile）,5.我不仅见过那个伟大的雕塑家本人，我还亲眼目睹他如何雕刻大理石像。（in the flesh; carve; marble; figure）,I have not only seen the great sculptor in the flesh
11、, but also watched him carve a marble figure.,6.你说你住在西城区，能具体一点吗？在哪条大街或哪条路？(district; specific; avenue),7.文艺复兴士气的壁画作品的视觉效果到今天仍让人印象深刻。（wall paintings; visual; impressive）,You said you live in the West City District. Could you be a bit more specific? In which avenue or street?,The visual effect of Rena
12、issance wall paintings is still impressive today.,Answer key for Exercise 1 on page 43:,I wish I were taller enough to play basketball. I wish you could come. He wishes he could/was able to visit us next week. He wishes he could draw well. I wish I could go to Paris with you. He wishes his grandma w
13、ould get better.,Using structures,on Page 43.,Suggested answers to Exercise 3 on page 43:,If I ran into a dinosaur in the forest, I would run away as fast as I could. If I met yang Liwei in the flesh, I would tell him bow much I admired him. If I were good at delicate paper-cutting, I would make gre
14、eting cards for all my friends. If I were not allergic to milk I would enjoy drinking it every morning. If I lived in Sydney I would go to the opera all the time.,Reading Task,Page 45-46,Look at the two addresses and the date at the beginning of the letter.,Who wrote the letter? Who was the letter w
15、ritten to? When was it written?,Read the first paragraph of the letter and then ask:,What is the purpose of the letter?,Business letters normally state the purpose of the letter in the first paragraph.,Underline the first sentence of the next three paragraphs.,What three things do the students want
16、to do?,The middle of a business letter usually gives details to support the information in the first paragraph.,Read the second last paragraph.,What is the purpose of this paragraph?,To argue the case/ give reasons to supports the students request.,Read the last paragraph.,What is the purpose of thi
17、s paragraph?,To summarize their request and to finish the letter in a polite way.,Read the whole letter and then to make notes about its contents on the outline provided.,Letter from Asking for Reason:Their plan:Work will be done by:,Jo Ryan, Class president,The permission and a donation of $500,To
18、make the back of the school more attractive.,Make a nature garden that has trees, grass, paths and a pond. Paint the back wall of the school. Paint the rubbish bins.,Parents and students.,Homework : Surf on net to get more information on Manhattans art galleries. Introduce to your friend the gallery you want to visit most .,
