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课件网) Unit 5 UNIT 5 POEM To improve listening and talking skills by watching some videos. To watch the video and learn about the poet Su Shi. To engage interest in English and in the outside world through a video. Which Chinese poet do you like best Who is he/she Why do you admire him/her Can you name some and recite (in Chinese) one of Su Shi’s poems What do you know about his life story What do you think are some of his contributions to painting and calligraphy Read the “The Poet Su Shi” and answer the questions. Match each word or phrase with the correct definition. cipai magistrate The Cold Food Festival aspiration the running style a fixed –rhythm form a cursive style of Chinese characters a strong desire to achieve something an official who acts as a judge in a local court of law an artistic masterpiece of calligraphy written by Su Shi Check your answers in Before You Watch. There are three of Su Shi’s works that are mentioned in the video clip. Take notes about what Su Shi wanted to convey or express through his works and how important these works are. 1 Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff: 2 The Cold Food Festival: 3 Shui Diao Ge Tou: 1 Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff: 2 The Cold Food Festival: one of his best works; expressed admiration for heroic figures; described his aspirations and sorrows; so popular that nearly every Chinese student can recite it expressed his loneliness and disappointment; ranked third overall in running script category 3 Shui Diao Ge Tou: shows confidence and optimism; encourages people and gives them hope in the hardest times Discuss these questions in groups. 1. What else do you know about Su Shi and his works 2. Based on what you have learnt about Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi from this book, what do you think they have in common 3. What do you think are the basic values that influenced these two Chinese scholars in ancient times What else do you know about Su Shi and his works 2. Based on what you have learnt about Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi from this book, what do you think they have in common Su Shi’s artist name was “Dongpo”. Around 2,700 poems of his poems have survived. Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi were both prominent figures during the Song Dynasty. They both held important political positions. I think they both took their roles seriously. 3. What do you think are the basic values that influenced these two Chinese scholars in ancient times I think the basic values that influenced these Chinese scholars were duty to their work and to their country. They also both showed great positivity despite the hardships they faced in their lives. Watch the video and answer the questions. What does the writer imply in this part What aspiration do you get from these lines Are there any other Chinese poets you admire Who is he/she Why do you admire him/her Write an introduction in 80 words.
