Unit 5 What are the shirts made of ？ Period 4.pptVIP

Sounds like you really enjoyed it. I never thought that something as simple as kite flying could be so exciting. I think I want to learn to fly a kite, too. Yes, it was really fun to see which kite could fly the highest. Do you know about any folk or traditional arts in your hometown? shadow figures Beijing Opera sky lantern Face-Changing in Sichuan Opera paper cutting cloisonne — Do you know what they are? — Yeah. They are Chinese paper cuttings. It’s one of the Chinese traditional arts. What do you know about folk or traditional art, like paper cutting? Tell your partner about it. 2a Paper cutting is one of the most popular traditional folk arts in China. During the Spring Festival and wedding celebrations, they are used to decorate doors, rooms and windows. The color most frequently used is red. Chinese paper cutting is very popular around the world, which is often used as be the gift for foreign friends. Read the passage and complete the chart below. MOVING FROM GENERAL TO SPECIFIC A general introduction of the topic is usually followed by specific details and examples. 2b Beauty in Common Things Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, i