投影片 1 1 UNIT 6 2 Task I Listen to the audio Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided GETTING READY subjective / acclaimed / complement / installation / exhibit / accessible /[.]
UNIT GETTING READY Task I Listen to the audio Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided subjective / acclaimed / complement / installation / exhibit / accessible / sculpture / commission Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Arts for Transit CALL FOR IMAGES Wakefield—241st Street—2 Line East 241st Street & White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10466 commission The Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks to subjective nature of new artwork for various stations Because of the art, submissions will be reviewed by a panel that is composed of collectors, gallery managers, and other art professionals Photo: Flickr / nycstreets GETTING READY subjective / acclaimed / complement / installation / exhibit / accessible / sculpture / commission Guidelines accessible to ★ Please keep in mind that your work will be fully your fellow citizens As such, work should represent the spirit of New complement York and our city’s international image ★ All work must be original and share no similarity with any other productions sculptures photographs, ★ Acceptable mediums are as follows: , and pottery Please note that traditional styles are accepted, but installationsare preferred abstract exhibiting Having your work displayed in the MTA is a significant step in _ acclaimed Submit your art, as many of the pieces have become critically today! GETTING READY Audio Transcripts: Eddie: I wish I could start exhibiting my art! Mandy: Only acclaimed artists have work accepted by museums Eddie: Art is displayed in public spaces too Mandy: True Public art is interesting because it’s freely accessible Eddie: You can find intricate sculptures in many subway stops in New York Mandy: I love the work by Elizabeth Murray It’s a lively description of people’s morning experience: sunlight, coffee cups, and trees Eddie: That doesn’t appeal to me at all Mandy: Art is pretty subjective Eddie: New York isn’t the only city implementing this idea Over 150 artists have decorated about 90 percent of Stockholm’s subway stations in Sweden! The most impressive pieces are the walls and ceilings that look like caves Mandy: My favorite is the Dome of Light in Kaohsiung, Taiwan It’s the world’s largest public art installation, and it really complements the city’s creative atmosphere Eddie: That piece is exquisite Mandy: You know, New York’s transportation art program has put out a call for artists, so they’ll be commissioning new pieces soon Eddie: Why didn’t you say so? Let’s apply! GETTING READY Task II Complete the sentences with words from Task I Use the hints to help you complement your evening gown A string of pearls would perfectly _ (make a good combination) acclaimed director’s latest movie was described by international The _ critics as a masterpiece (publicly praised) exhibit She was excited to _ her ceramics beside those of renowned artists (display) GETTING READY Task II Complete the sentences with words from Task I Use the hints to help you commissioned an author to Upon retirement, the former governor write his biography (request something to be done for pay) installations are not just shown in gallaries; many have Large-scale _ been set up in malls and other public buildings (modern art exhibit) Taking exams is not as stressful as writing papers because they’re less subjective _—there is always a correct answer (based on opinion) sculpture Her favorite piece in the museum was Michelangelo’s _ David Even though it’s made of marble, it looks very realistic (made by carving or molding) VOCABULARY DRILL A Listen Up Listen to the audio and choose the correct words from the options below VOCABULARY DRILL Audio Transcripts: Broadway Perhaps the most famous musicals are the ones that take the stage on Broadway in Manhattan Along with London’s West End Theatre, Broadway presents the highest level of theatrical performance in the English-speaking world Today’s most notable Broadway show is The Phantom of the Opera The show has been terrifying and entertaining audiences since it premiered on Broadway in 1988 It’s one of the longest-running musicals ever! Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil is known for performances that combine circus arts and street entertainment With entertainers employed from more than 40 countries, many international acrobatic styles can be blended into their lively acts To aid in each show’s overall atmosphere, performers dress in exquisite costumes Around 300 experts in the fields of shoemaking and clothing design work full-time to put on such a circus! David Copperfield David Copperfield is a master of illusions, and his skills have earned him 11 Guinness World Records These records include most tickets sold globally by a solo entertainer and the largest illusion ever performed His stunts certainly qualify him to be the holder of that second record Not only has he walked right through the Great Wall of China, but he’s also made the Statue of Liberty disappear! VOCABULARY DRILL B Word Focus: Art Vocabulary Explain how each art adjective in bold describe its noun intricate design containing fine details lively hip-hop dance very quick and exciting exquisite glass sculpture extremely beautiful and delicate notable cast worth noticing intriguing musical style interesting VOCABULARY DRILL C Speak Out Loud Pair up with a classmate and research the performers mentioned below Prepare a review of one of their performances and deliver it to the class Wu Zhou Yuan Troupe Jay Chou Cloud Gate Dance Company ＊ Founded by puppet master Huang Hai-tai ＊ Singer-songwriter, music and film producer, actor, and director ＊ Contemporary dance group ＊ Stories from traditional Chinese folklore ＊ Includes songs, poems, and sound effects ＊ Combines R&B, rap, and rock with traditional Chinese instruments 10 ＊ Blends tai chi, martial arts, ballet, and Chinese opera ＊ Features authentic folk music