Qi Baishi (1863—1957), one of China’s greatest painters, __⑨_____ the traditional Chinese style of painting. Chinese painting ____⑩____ its brush drawings in black inks and natural colours. Qi baishi the world of nature very carefully, and his paintings are

because of this.

Paragraph D:

Xu Beihong (1895—1953) was one of China’s twentieth-century artists. Like Qi Baishi, Xu painted in the traditional Chinese style. Both painters have a beautiful brush . Xu Beihong because of this. that artists should show , but not just it. Instead, a picture should try to show the “life” of its subject. He is most famous for his paintings of horses.

Paragraph E:

I’m studying art at school, and I enjoy it a lot, although I can looking at pictures . I the paintings of Qi Baishi, and this picture of the little shrimps is such a lovely example of his work. But I that picture of a golden-haired girl. I think it’s stupid.

Paragraph F:

My parents going to art galleries and often take me with them, so I’ve art. I must say, I love that picture of the six horses. They look so . It’s by a Chinese artist, isn’t it? I can the style. I think the painting of the young girl is probably by Picasso. I really like him. I think he’s an artist.

Suggested Answers:

① Spanish ②considered to be ③ art movement ④ aspects ⑤ American ⑥ example ⑦ aimed to ⑧ soup ⑨followed ⑩ is known for

observed special

best-known line believed reality

imitate lively get tired of all the time

am crazy about delightful can’t stand are fond of

developed an interest in alive tell by extraordinary

Step 3. Speaking

Purpose: To let Ss express their likes and dislikes freely.

Ask Ss to work in pairs or groups. Ask them to show the pictures they have prepared and describe the pictures, and then say why they like or dislike it.

Eg The picture I like best / least ….

It shows …..

I like / love / enjoy ….

I can’t stand ….

… is wonderful / colourful / delightful / amazing / amusing!

… is awful / dreadful / terrible / ugly!

(Teacher can list out some new words for the Ss to use. For example, colorful, brush, contemporary, ink, drawing, painting, delightful, scene, traditional, alive, ordinary, style, etc.)

Step 5. Language Points

Purpose: To let Ss understand the passage well.

Listen to the tape and follow it in a low voice. Then the students are divided into four groups. Ask them to discuss the important and difficult language points.

1. This is painting by the Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, considered to be the greatest western artist of the twentieth century.这是西班牙画家巴勃罗•毕加索的一幅油画，他被认为是20世纪西方最伟大的画家。

consider + n + to be / n / adj

Eg ① We consider him ( to be/ as) our friends.

② He considers himself an expert on the subject.

※[拓展] consider的其它搭配及用法

(1) consider + n + as + n

Eg We consider Mozart as a talented musician.

(2) consider doing sth

Eg ① I am considering going abroad.

② Jacket Zhang is considered as a best singer.

2. Cubist artists painted objects and people, with different aspects of the object or person showing at the same time.立体派画家所画的内容为人与物，画面同时呈现人与物的各个面。

(1)此句中，with 引导的短语作状语，表伴随。

Eg Jay Zhou arrived, with many fans following him.

(2)with + sb / sth + doing sth为固定搭配

Eg ① I’ll do well in the exam with Mrs Chen teaching me.

② I felt a bit nervous with so many people watching me so closely.

3. Pop art was an important modern art movement that aimed to show ordinary twentieth- century city life.波普艺术是一项重要的现代艺术运动，其目标是反映20世纪普通的城市生活。

aim n goal 目标,目的

Her aim in the final examination is getting the first position in her class.

v 目标是，旨在;针对，对象是;力求达到