牛津译林版高中英语选修模块八 Module8 Unit3 Reading教案-新版

牛津版Module8 Unit3 Reading教案

The world of colors and light

Visiting the masters

第一部分：重点讲解

1. They are both very talented artists and I’m thinking about starting painting myself after I get back. (P34) 他们都是非常有天赋的艺术家，我在想回去之后我也要开始学画。 talent

n. [C or U] (someone who has) a natural ability to be good at sth., especially without being taught:

Her talent for music showed at an early age. His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job.

[U] UK SLANG MAINLY HUMOROUS people who are sexually attractive: There was plenty of talent at the party last night talented adj. a talented footballer/pianist

2. I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art and that he wasn’t just a painter. (P34) 我惊讶地得知，毕加索一生创作了20多万件艺术作品，而且他不仅仅是一名油画画家。 amaze

v. [T] to cause someone to be extremely surprised: [+ question word] I was amazed by how well he looked. You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me. [+ that] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.

[+ to infinitive] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company. It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.

It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting.

amazed adj. extremely surprised:

She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident. I was absolutely amazed when I heard he'd been promoted.

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[+ to infinitive] Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot. I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize.

We were amazed to discover that we'd been at school together. [+ (that)] I'm amazed (that) she didn't complain. amazement n. [U] extreme surprise: She stared in amazement.

To my amazement, he ate the whole lot. amazing adj. extremely surprising: This stain remover really works—it's amazing!

The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money. APPROVING This wine is really amazing (= very good). It's amazing to think that the managing director is only 23. It's amazing that no one else has applied for the job. The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long. What an amazing coincidence! amazingly

adv. The food was amazingly good.

Amazingly enough (= Very surprisingly), no one else has applied for the job.

3. He developed different styles of painting, including cubism, which is a type of art where things are represented as geometric shapes. (P34) 他创造了不同的绘画风格,包括立体派——一种用几何形状来表现事物的艺术形式。 represent

v. [T] 1) to speak, act or be present officially for another person or people: They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.

Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.

Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present).

2) to show or describe sth. or someone:

[+ ing form of verb] The statue represents St George killing the dragon. This new report represents the current situation in our schools.

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He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing. 3) to be a sign or symbol of sth.:

In this dictionary the word 'noun' is represented by the letter n. To many people the Queen represents the former glory of Britain. representation

n. [U] Can he afford legal representation? representative

n. [C] someone who speaks or does sth. officially for another person or group of people:

The firm has two representatives in every European city.

US someone who has been elected to the US House of Representatives adj. a representative system of government

4. This painting is so valuable that it is difficult to calculate what its price would be if the museum wanted to sell it. (P34) 这幅画如此珍贵，如果博物馆想卖了它，都很难为它估价。 calculate

v. [T] to judge the number or amount of sth. by using the information that you already have, and adding, multiplying, subtracting or dividing numbers:

The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over ￡5 million.

The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.

[+ question word] At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished. [+ that] He's calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car. calculation n. [C or U]

The calculations that you did/made contained a few inaccuracies. calculator

n. [C] a small electronic device which is used for doing calculations: a pocket calculator

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so…that…

如此……以致于…… （更多内容可参见P38） 高考链接

So difficult it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well. (2001上海) A. I have felt 答案: D

5. Besides the works of da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ranging from the 13th century to the 19th century. (P34) 除了达·芬奇的作品，卢浮宫里还藏有其他欧洲画家从13世纪到19世纪创作的六千余件作品。 range

n. [C] 1) a set of similar things: I offered her a range of options.

There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue.

2) (US ALSO line) the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop:

We stock the full range of model railway accessories. This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range. 3) a group of hills or mountains: a mountain range the Pennine Range

We could see a low range of hills in the distance.

4) all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce n. [S] 1) the amount, number or type of sth. between an upper and a lower limit: The price range is from $100 to $500.

The product is aimed at young people in the 18 - 25 age range. The coat was in/out of my price range.

This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience).

2) [S] the period of time in the future within which sth. is planned or expected to

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B. have I felt C. I did feel D. did I feel