Module 4Fine Arts---Western Chinese and Pop artsFunction Speaking Task1.I prefer traditional art to modern art. 2.I’m fond of pictures that show reality.3.I can’t stand Pop art. I think it’s awful.4.I’m interested in pictures that aims to show ordinary city life.I preferI’m fond ofI can’t standI’m interested intoFunction Find out the expressions showing your opinions.Look at some pictures and give your opinions on them Speaking 1• Express your likes or dislikes using these expressions.• Show why you like or dislike it.Play a game 1. Think of a painting 2. Ask five questions and try to guess it.Speaking 2Guessing the Painting Your Classmates Like or Dislike Write down your opinions on your favorite painting .TaskThe picture I like best is The Six Horses.It’s by Xu Beihong and was painted in 1925.It shows six horses running towards you.It is a lively painting in the traditional Chinese style.The horses look wonderfully alive.You fell they’re going to come out of the painting and into the room!I think it’s delightful. Perhaps it’s because I really like paintings of animals.1.What is it?2. Describe it.3.Why do you like or dislike it?How do you write your opinions?Guernica Starring Night by Van GoghSunflowersby Van Gogh byLeonardo Da Vinciby QibaishiA girl who plays the violin by ChenyifeiShrimps by Qi Baishisix horses by XubeihongJimmy’s comicsA room by Roy Lichtenstein1.Show your writing to your group members .Group work2.Choose one of your members to come the front to show his or her writing.Speaking3
