main purpose of the writer’s writing the article?

A. To interest the readers.

B. To call on people to learn paper-cutting.

C. To introduce Chen Zijiang.

D. To introduce the art of paper.

(Key: D)

【设计意图】

略读(skimming)是一种非常实用的快速阅读技能,要求学生以极其快速的速度阅读大量的材料，寻找字面上或事实上的主要信息和少量的阐述信息，可以跳过某个部分或某些部分不读，以求抓住文章的大意。速读课文不是简单地读课文，而是通过标题、图画或表格等预测全文大意;设计一定的问题帮助学生理清文章思路，理解文章大意，分清文中的事实和观点等。通过此任务，培养学生在短时间内获取有用信息的能力和合作探究能力，同时让学生了解课文内容。

Task 2：Scanning

1. Ask the students to read the text again and choose the best answers.

(1) Why did the author interview Chen Zijiang?

A. To try out paper-cutting.

B. To know a girl with good paper-cutting skills.

C. To get some materials for an article on Chinese Art.

D. To get some materials for paper-cutting.

(2) The author was ________ to learn that some farmers in Southern Dynasty chose wives by their paper-cutting skills.

A. angry B. surprised C. pleased D. interested

(3) Paper cuts showing the Chinese character for double happiness are often used to celebrate ________.

A. birthdays B. weddings C. parties D. temple fair

(4) What do you suppose will most probably happen?

A. Chen Zijiang will help the author make paper cuts.

B. Chen Zijiang will marry a girl with good paper-cutting skills.

C. The author will become an expert in paper-cutting.

D. The author will visit Chen Zijiang again.

2.Ask the students to discuss their choices with their partners first and then check the answers.

( Keys: C B B D)

【设计意图】

扫读(Scanning)也是一种快速阅读的技巧，带有明确的目的性和针对性。扫读是指寻找文章中的特定信息或特定词组，如时间、地点、数字、人物等。在扫读过程中，我们忽略与题目要求不相关的信息。如果题目要求寻找具体的事实信息或么某一特定部分，那么扫读是一种有用的策略。题目的设计体现了高考阅读理解题型考查特点，培养了学生的解题能力。

Task 3. Vocabulary Practice

 Find the words or phrases in the text which mean the following.

 1) to have existed since a particular time in the past P2

 2) a period of time when a particular family ruled a country or area P2

 3) connected with religion in general or with a particular religion P3

 4) an arrangement of lines, shapes, colors, etc. P3

 5) a letter, mark or sign used in writing, printing, or computing. P4

 6)a job or activity for which you need skill with your hands P4

 7) sth. that is given to God or given as a present to please someone P5

 8) be connected with sb./sth. P5

 9) a place that is holy for members of a religion, because it is associated with a special person or thing. P5

 10)to test or use sb./sth. in order to see how good or effective they are. P7

(keys: date back to/ dynasty / religious /pattern/character/ paper cuts / offering /temple/try out)

【设计意图】

设计根据英文解释在原文中找相关词汇的练习，旨在寓词于境，进一步巩固难记的词和重点词汇，加深学生对词汇的印象，锻炼学生的猜词能力。以抢答的方式回答活跃了课堂气氛，创造出一种使学生心灵放松、自主学习的氛围，给予学生自行探索的时间、空间，让学生主动参与，激发创造意识，点燃思想的火花。同时也为后面的细节阅读扫除了障碍。

Task 4 Detailed reading

Read the text carefully and then answer the following questions in pairs.

1) What evidence is there in a long tradition of paper-cutting in China?

2) What are the three types of paper cuts nowadays?

3) What do people use the three types paper cuts for?

4) Which Chinese character often appears in wedding paper cuts?

5) How is paper-cutting related to fashion?

【设计意图】

学生先独立完成该阅读任务，再小组讨论，最后笔者给出参考答案。此活动旨在引导学生带着问题细读课文，学会在文章