【正文】 It takes several weeks to plete everything. It takes (sb.) some time to do sth. 是英語(yǔ)中的常用句型，意為 “花費(fèi)（某人）多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間做某事 ”。其中 it是形式主語(yǔ)，動(dòng)詞不定式（短語(yǔ)）是真正的主語(yǔ)。 . It took Jack three hours to make the model plane. 杰克做這個(gè)飛機(jī)模型花了三個(gè)小 時(shí)。 Read the passage again and answer the questions. 1. What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show? 2c These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. They were used for asking for help when in trouble in the past. Today sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. 2. What were sky lanterns used for before and what are they used for now? 3. What kinds of pictures are usually found on paper cuttings? The most mon pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. 4. How do people use paper cuttings during the Spring Festival? Paper cuttings are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. 5. What are the steps for making clay art pieces? First, the pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to airdry. Second, after drying, they are fired at a very high heat. At last, they are polished and painted. 6. Which art form do you think is the most interesting? Why? I think the sky lantern is the most interesting. Because it’s not too difficult for me to make one by myself. And it’s exciting to see the lantern flying away in the sky. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the phrases in the box. 2d such as turn…into send out cover with rise into put…on 1. People used to ________ sky lanterns 2. when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them ________ the sky with their wishes. send out rise into such as turn…into send out cover with rise into put…on 2. The art of paper cutting ________ a simple thing like a piece of paper ______ a beautiful piece of art. People often _____ these art pieces ______the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival. turns into put on such as turn…into send out cover with rise into put…on 3. To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things _________ cute children or characters from Chinese fairy tales and stories. They are then ____________ paint. such as covered with such as turn…into send out cover with rise into put…on Discuss the questions in your group. 2e 1. Which art form do you think is the easiest? Which is the most difficult? Why? 2. Which art form would you like to learn? Why? Which art form do you think is the easiest? In my opinion, paper cutting is the easiest. Because I’m good at drawing and using scissors. Which is the most difficult? Why? I think the sky lantern is the most difficult. Because the sky lantern must be light enough and it’s difficult to keep its balance. Which art form would you like to learn? Why? I’d like to learn the Chinese clay art. Because I can have fun making some cute characters by myself. 1. Read the passage again after school. 2. Try to write a short introduction on how to make a Chinese clay piece. Thank you ! Review the expressions and sentences. 1. 例如 2. 把 …… 變成 3. 根據(jù)，按照 4. 放出，發(fā)出 5. 用 …… 蓋住 6. 張貼 such as turn… into according to send out be covered with put... on 7. 它需要花費(fèi)幾周的時(shí)間來(lái)完成所有 的事情。 It takes several weeks to plete everything. 8. 當(dāng)處于困境時(shí)，他們放出天燈來(lái)求 救。 They sent out sky lanterns to ask for help when in trouble. 9. 天燈是用竹子制成的，外面覆蓋一層紙。 The sky lanterns are made of bamboo and covered with paper. 10. 它們被看作是一種鮮明的幸福及美 好祝福的標(biāo)志。 They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. 11. 在剪紙前，先將紙（通常是紅 色）折疊。 The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. 12. 在春節(jié)期間，人們將它們貼在窗 戶、門及墻上來(lái)作為對(duì)好運(yùn)的期 望或是對(duì)新年的祝福。 During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Describe how to make a Chinese clay piece. First, the pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to airdry. Second, after drying, they are fired at a very high heat. At last, they are polished and painted. Talk about some special things that your city is famous for. What’s your city famous for? Our city is famous for making lanterns. Really! What are they made of? They’re made of bamboo, silk or paper. What they can do? They were first used for lighting in the old days. Today, they are used at festivals and other celebrations. Why are they special? Chinese people love lanterns very much. Because they’re symbols of good luck and family reunion (團(tuán)圓 ). What are some special things that your town / city is famous for? These can be food, artwork or any other products. Discuss them with a partner and take notes. 3a What the product is What it is made of / from Who it is made by Where it is made What it can do Why it is special lantern bamboo, paper, steel craftsman family or factory It is used at festivals and celebrations. It is symbol of good luck and family reunion Use the following expressions to help you: My town/city is famous for… …is famous in my town/ city. …is / are made of/ from/ with/ by/ in… …is / are used for… …is / are known for… …is / are special becaus