Definition of

1. Definition of a creation or expression of something beautiful free art applied art painting, sculpture, dance, theatre, music… industrial /graphic /costume design… Art also can be used in buildings . That is architecture.

2. Unit 3 Art and architecture

3. Chengdu International Convention Center skyscraper, many storeys, landmark economic, cultural, and political hub

4. WJ tower pavilion a brilliant part of Chinese cultural heritage Wangjiang Park in traditional Chinese style

5. Our city is a mixture of old and new buildings. traditional modern

6. materials traditional architecture modern architecture glass wood/bamboo steel earth concrete stainless iron stone plastic brick natural materials man-made materials

7. characteristics modern architecture traditional architecture high; like boxes with flat roofs, sharp corners and straight lines, glass walls smaller, round, curving How do you feel about it? hard unfriendly gentle natural

8. Where would you prefer to live,a modern flat or a traditional house? Why?

9. Preferences living in a traditional house or in a block of flats modern traditional old / ancient / sometimes small not always comfortable /not water-proof specially-styled waste land building materials/ nice/not strong enough/ environment-saving its own characteristics be close to nature and the neighbors tall /huge comfortable ( no water leaking in, no wind blowing through, good heating , a toilet and bathroom ) see in the distance/ have a better view save land made up of steel, glass and concrete /poisonous look the same hear noise from the neighbors not much contact with the neighbors be not close to nature

10. Useful expressions I’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…

11. Design If you were free to design a new No.7 High School, what would it look like? What materials would you use?Why? architect

12. earth stone concrete steel glass bamboo rock square round nest fruits triangle pyramid cold warm yellow red white modern traditional

13. My dream No. 7 High School I’d rather... I’m much more interested in... In my opinion, ... I really prefer... I feel happy if.... I like seeing something... What I like is...

14. Listening Listen to the tape, make the best choice. 1. Finally what furniture did they buy? A. two chairs B. a kitchen table C. it didn’t tell us 2. Amy don’t like the _____ of the kitchen table. A. silver color B. style C. price C. it didn’t tell us A. silver color 3. Amy and Danny want to buy ______. A. old furniture B. hard furniture C. both modern and classical C. both modern and classical

15. Listening p18 Characters: A young couple-Amy & Danny/A shop assistant made of wood feel comfortable modern,made of glass, beautiful and easy to clean a kitchen table something on the wall two comfortable chairs modern classic and fine but also cool

16. Listening p18 Write drown 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 __________ _______. things pieces replace wood would warm comfortable wall sofa something modern