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课件网) B4U3 Extended reading Language Points Revision Say something about The Qingming Scroll in your own words, using the following questions to help you. 1. What is the painting about 2. What technique does the painter use 3. What message does the painter want to get across 4. What is the value of the painting The Qingming Scroll describes people's lives in Bianjing in the 12th century, including rural life and life inside the city. The painting shows people from all walks of life and the atmosphere appears to be peaceful and happy. Using ink on silk, Zhang Zeduan creates realistic images and displays a remarkable mastery of perspective. His brushwork is so precise that the painting shows an enormous amount of detail, which reveals a great deal about life during the Northern Song Dynasty. It tells us about the customs, clothing, transportation methods, business practices and architecture styles of that time. However, on closer inspection, it also exposes serious political and social problems. The painting greatly influenced Chinese art and inspired future artists. 1. Painted on a five-metre-long silk scroll, it offers an important insight into life in China in the 12th century. 画在一个五米长的丝绸卷轴上,它提供了一个对12世纪中国生活的重要洞察。 into Pa1 1.他是一个很有见识的人。He is a man _____. 2. We are beginning to have some insight _____drug therapy. 3.通过研究一个国家的传统节日，人们可以更深入地了解其文化价值观和历史。 By studying a country’s traditional festivals , one can gain a deeper insight into its cultural values and history. insight n. 洞察力、领悟 、了解 insight into sth 洞悉/了解某物 done作状语 of great insight. 2. It is commonly believed that the city described in the painting is Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng), the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is commonly believed that…人们普遍认为… It is said/reported/thought/considered/believed that sb/sth… =sb/sth be said/reported/thought/considered /believed to do … = The city described in the painting is commonly believed to be Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng), the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. (1)It is often (say) that action speaks louder than words. (2)Exercise is believed to benefit our health. = exercise benefits our health. (3) It is coonsidered that he has got the reward. = He is considered _____the reward. (4)据报道，该公司将于下月推出一款新产品。 It is reported that the company will launch a new product next month. The company is reported to launch a new product next month. said It is believed that to have got It is commonly believed that the city described in the painting is Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng), the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. done作后置定语修饰the city Bianjing的同位语 Sentence analysis 人们普遍认为，画中所描绘的城市是北宋都城汴京(今开封)。 3. The ancient scroll has survived the test of time remarkably well, and is currently housed in the Palace Museum ... ...
