2021-2022学年度第41期总第778期
Taking Culture Sky High (P3)
吉林毓文中学 姜晓琳
I. Lead in
How do you feel when you see these pictures?
Do you know who he is?

II. Read for general information
Do you know who he is?
Read the text quickly and fill in the form.

Ma Jiaolong
Since 2020
London, UK
He has been making short videos of dance routines and has gained many followers.
What's the main idea of the text?
Since 2020, Ma Jiaolong has been making short videos of the dance routines he performs in London and has gained many followers.
 
III. Read for details
Answer the following questions.
1.What Chinese cultural elements does Ma use in his dance?
2. Where does he usually dance in London?
3. How many years has he been dancing for?
4. How have people responded to his videos?
5. How does Ma understand Chinese classical dance?
6. What has been his goal as a Chinese dancer?

1. What Chinese cultural elements does Ma use in his dance?
Sometimes a bright red silky fan or sometimes a shirt with long white flowing sleeves.

2. Where does he usually dance in London?
He dances at the city’s parks and landmarks, such as Tower Bridge.

3. How many years has he been dancing for?

23 years. Ma started to learn Chinese classical dance at the age of 12 and now he is 35 years old.

4. How have people responded to his videos?
They love his dancing and many are impressed by his ability to perform complex moves perfectly while in the air.

5. How does Ma understand Chinese classical dance?

The dance focuses on representing different characters through subtle movements, as small as hand gestures and eye contact. The form is a perfect blend of technique and artistry. Chinese classical dance is a way for the world to understand traditional Chinese culture.

6. What has been his goal as a Chinese dancer?
His goal has been to offer audiences worldwide a glimpse of Chinese classical dance. Let his students in the UK understand traditional Chinese culture, rather than simply imitating his dance moves.  
   
IV. Language use
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
1. A man in black jumps high, ______ (pose) in different positions before ______(graceful) landing on the ground.
2. “I was surprised because I didn’t expect my videos _________ (go) viral,” he said.
3. He  ___________ (teach) Chinese classical dance at Goldsmiths, University of London, since 2019.
4. Then Ma jumped off the ground and did a 360-degree spin (旋转), ______ his wife recorded with her phone.
5. Many of them were impressed by his ability ______ (perform) complex moves perfectly while in the air.
6. Surprisingly, they loved it, _____ inspired me to share it online.
posing
gracefully
would go
has been teaching
which
to perform
which
V. Writing techniques
Why does the author use the description of Ma’s dance as the opening paragraph instead of directly telling us who he is?
To create suspense to attract readers’ interest;  
to give readers a strong image;
to highlight the theme.

Why are Ma’s words quoted many times?
Because a person’s words can
show his characteristics.
convey the message of the text.
make the person’s image more vivid.
They make a text more appealing and enjoyable to read.
VI. Writing aim
What message does the author want to convey through the text?

Ma Jiaolong makes effort to teach people about Chinese classical dance, Chinese traditional culture and the country. This is the embodiment of a powerful country and the reflection of cultural confidence.   

Tell more stories to spread Chinese culture and strengthen cultural confidence!  

Everyone, even ordinary people, can make a big difference and take culture sky high!
Thank you!