1、课题：Unit 1 ArtLesson 7 (extensive reading)【学习目标】训练英语阅读技能：理解文中具体信息，根据上下文猜句意。 【学法指导】 自主学习完成阅读题目， 合作学习解决阅读中的难题。【课前预习】Why do people buy art?People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a
2、 waste of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it!Art i
3、mproves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral（必需的） part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractiv
4、e.Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality tastes and values.Art truly is a mirror of the soul.Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg.1. Whats t
5、he purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork.B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork.C. To teach us how to choose works of art.D. To explain the benefit of art to people.2. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether
6、it brings pleasure to you. B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end. D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.3. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house?A. ordinary B. attractive C. necessary D. unique4. The underline
7、d sentence in Paragraph 5 means that _.A. art can show what you look like B. art is an expression of yourselfC. a mirror has a feature similar to art D. a mirror can be a piece of true art【课堂演练】Land Art, sometimes referred to as Earth Art or Earthworks, is a form of art which involves using physical
8、 landscapes to create art, taking art out of the museum and into the outside world.Modern Land Art movement really got going in the 1960s, when American artists began creating Land Art on a large scale.Today, works of modern Land Art can be seen all over the world, sometimes right alongside much old
9、er pieces of Land Art created by people who lived thousands of years ago.Land art, which is not necessarily unchangeable, can take a number of forms.For example, in 1970 Robert Smithson created the Spiral Jetty (螺旋码头) , made of a collection of stones and mud, in the Great Salt Lake. The American art
10、ist made a large jetty in a spiral shape which sticks out into the waters of the lake.Reshaping the landscape is a common feature of Land Art.It can be created by moving components (组分) around. People can also add things to the environment to create Land Art,like salt,which is added to the Spiral Je
11、tty. It is possible to use plants.In all cases, Land Art is immovable.Land Art is designed to evolve (逐步形成), change, and eventually decay (衰落). Thats one of the biggest differences between Land Art and most of the art one sees in the museums. Some works of art can exist only for a few hours or days.
12、Others are exposed to rain and wind so that they evolve and decay over time, which is part of the attractiveness in the eyes of the artist.5From Paragraph 1，we can learn that_.ALand Art aims to get people interested in natureBAmerican artists were the first to create Land ArtCLand Art was the most p
13、opular art in the 1960sDpeople have been creating Land Art for thousands of years6All of the following are used to design the Spiral Jetty EXCEPT_.AstonesBplantsCsaltDmud7What do we know about Robert Smithson?AHe is an American artist.BHe is a pioneer in creating Land Art.CHe created the most famous
14、 Land Art.DHe lives near the Great Salt Lake.8. From the passage we know Land Art _.A. can not exist for ever B. can be moved everywhereC. can be created in a few hours D. cant be changed once created【达标检测】 请从以上阅读文章中摘抄生单词20个，查出相应的意思并记住。_课后反思：（你在本节课学到了什么？还有哪些疑问？）To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny.
