Unit 3 Art and Architecture Period One warming up Unit 3 Art and Architecture Period One warming upstylemoderntraditionalA modern flat in a tall buildingNot much contact with their neighbors.People often feel lonely.comfortablemodernflat roofThe rooms are big.Every flat has a toilet and bathroomold-styleThe rooms are small.The roof is sloping. (Why?) Sometimes no toilet or bathroom.Life is much more interesting. Neighbors get on well with each other. People can grow flowers in the yard.A traditional yardDiscussion: In which house would you prefer to live? Why? Task 1great / grandmodernhigh / lowsomething out of a fairy taleclassicaloldbeautifulnatural / unnaturalmaterialsWords and phrases used to describe art and architecturematerialsearthbrick stone bamboowoodglass, steel,concrete…?architectdesignTask 2Speaking How do they express their preferences?I’d prefer living in a modern flat.I must say I’d rather live ….I don’t get very excited about….I really think… Useful expressionsI’d rather…I wouldn’t feel happy if… I prefer something that…I’m much more interested…I like seeing something…In my opinion,…I don’t get very excited about…What I like is… I really prefer…If you ask me, then…I can’t stand…Choose your favorite chairTask3 Task 4 Decorating your house!postercartoona Chinese paintingoil paintingLet’s go and buy some furniture!furnitureelectric fanheaterair-conditionersofaListen again and tick the right sentence.( )1.Amy only likes classical furniture.( )2.Danny prefers modern things.( )3.They choose a kitchen table made of wood.( )4.The shop assistant understands what Amy and Danny want.( )5.Amy and Danny know very well what they want.Listen to the sentences from the dialogue. Write down the missing words.1.We can use a few more________ and perhaps_______ some very old ________.2.I think a table made of________ ________look much nicer.3.Wood is _______ , and makes you feel ______________.4.There’s a big piece of white ______ over the ______.5. Oh no.You can show us __________ __________.thingsreplacepieceswoodwouldwarmcomfortablesomething modernwallsofaPost-tasks2. Find out about the history of art and architecture, names of artists and architects, famous buildings and works of art in the world as much as possible. Share the ideas with others. 1. Decorate your bedroom and classroom. And talk about your decoration.
