Warming-up
Individual Work:
Sight interpret the following sentence.
Version 1:
These national musical instruments can not only be played solo, but also be combined into various forms of reprise and ensemble to display the artistic expression of uniqueness and richness.
Version 2:
These ethnic instruments, full of unique artistic expressive forces, can be either solely played or played with bands in various ways.
Version 3:
These folk musical instruments, capable of being used to play solo and in different forms of ensemble, boast unique and rich artistic appeal.
Reference version:
这些民族乐器既能独奏，又能组合成各种形式和乐队进行重奏和合奏，并具有独特而丰富的艺术表现力。
Pair work:
中国结的起源可以追溯到上古时期，当时的绳结不仅是人们日常生活中的必备用具，同时还具有记载历史的重要功用，因而在人们心目中是十分神圣的。
Reference version:
The origin of the Chinese knot can be traced back to ancient times. At that time, knots were one essential tool in the daily life of Chinese people and used to record events, which were sacred in the eyes of ancient Chinese.
Pair work:
Give T/F to the following statements.
1. In China, the earliest musical instrument in historical records was taoxun.
2. Taoxun has a history of over 5,000 years.
3. The earliest government office for music was yuefu with a history of over 3,000 years.
4. The earliest surviving music notation of guqin was composed 1,500 years ago.
Answers:
1. T
2. F. Over 6,000 years.
3. F. Over 2,000 years.
4. T
Pair work:
每个基本结均以一根绳从头至尾编织而成，并按照结的形状为其命名。
Reference version:
Every basic knot is woven separately from one piece of thread and named according to its shape and meaning.
Pair work:
再将不同的基本结加以组合，间配以饰物，便成为富含文化底蕴，表示美好祝福，形式精美华丽的工艺品。
Reference version:
Then basic knots are combined to different patterns. After that, finishing touches are added and beautiful Chinese knots rich in meanings are crafted, which have become works of art to express good wishes.