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课件网) Unit 5 ornament jade pendant porcelain twine prosperity longevity 陶瓷 繁荣 玉坠 长寿 装饰 缠绕 Match the following words and expressions with their Chinese meanings. 1. Discuss and answer the following questions. What are the above objects called both in Chinese and in English They are called ‘中国结’ in Chinese and Chinese Fancy Knots in English. 2) What materials are needed to make them Strings of various colours, gum, and small decorations made of porcelain or jade. 3) What are they used for They are used as symbols of good luck to decorate houses, clothes, fans, and jade pendant and some other things. 4) What special meanings do they have They are symbols of prosperity, happiness, wealth and longevity. Chinese fancy knots are closely related to everyday life of the Chinese and express their aspirations for a better life. 1) In what way are Chinese fancy knots related to Chinese culture Fast reading: Answer the following questions in pairs. 2) Why are Chinese knots important to Chinese people Because Chinese fancy knots are regarded as signs of happiness and good luck by the Chinese people. Careful reading: Complete the following table about the development of Chinese fancy knots. When What happened In primitive times People kept records and accounts by tying knots. Later they used knots as symbols of good luck to decorate their clothes. When What happened In feudal times In recent years Women devoted most of their time to needlework at home. Chinese fancy knots have become very popular in China. Decide whether each of the following statement is true or false. Correct the false one(s). 1) Chinese fancy knots were very popular in China. 2) Chinese fancy knots are all of complicated designs. 3) Chinese fancy knots are made of a single piece of string only. T F simple or T 4) In the past, Chinese women could go out often, so they made a lot of Chinese fancy knots and sold them. 5) An endless chain of knots symbolizes prosperity, happiness, wealth and longevity. at home not F T Imagine that you are a reporter from America and very interested in Chinese fancy knots. Ask your partner as many questions as possible about the Chinese fancy knots and then write a report. 1) How did the Chinese fancy knots come into being 2) What are Chinese fancy knots made of 3) What do Chinese fancy knots symbolize 4) … 1. They are handmade ornaments noted for their patterns and bright colors. Language focuses: 合成词的过去分词表被动；合成词的现在分词表主动。例如： high-sounding words高调 a much-travelled man 见闻广博的人 She is beginning a cottage industry with her handmade necklaces. 她正以自己手工制作的项链来开启自己的家庭手工生意。 The house was furnished entirely with handmade items. 这间房子陈列的全是手工制作的东西。 1) handmade adj. 手工制作的 2) noted adj. 有名的，著名的 a noted dancer a town noted for its beautiful scenery He is a noted authority on English literature. 他是著名的英国文学权威 ... ...
