【高中英语这样学】【回归课本】外研社|选修一|Unit 4: Meet the muse|语法&口语和写作

学习重点

Ø词汇学习 【高中英语这样学】【回归课本】外研社｜选修一｜Unit 4: Meet the muse｜词汇学习

Ø语法：To-infinitive, -ing and -ed as predicative

Ø口语&写作：Write an invitation & Give a presentation about art in daily life

语法： to‑infinitive /‑ing /‑ed 作表语

核心概念

表语(predicative)：放在系动词（be, become, remain, look, seem, get等）后面，说明主语是什么/怎么样。

除名词、形容词外，不定式(to do)、动名词(‑ing)、过去分词(‑ed) 也可以作表语。

课本例句分析

a. Every artist’s wish is to create something that expresses an idea.

👉 to do（不定式）作表语：说明主语的具体、将来的愿望、目标

翻译：每位艺术家的愿望就是创作表达思想的作品。

b. He was particularly interested in the old story…

👉 ‑ed分词作表语：多表示人感到……（主观感受），“感到感兴趣的”

c. Yang Liping’s passion is dancing.

👉 ‑ing（动名词）作表语：说明主语的内容、爱好、本质，表示一件事情

翻译：杨丽萍热爱的事情是跳舞。

✨辨析‑ed /‑ing作表语

‑ed 感到……（被动、感受） / 人/He is interested. 他很感兴趣 

‑ing 令人……（主动、性质）/物/事 /The story is interesting. 这个故事很有趣 

✨to‑do vs ‑ing作表语

1.to do 不定式表语：多表示计划、愿望、将要做的事

My dream is to visit the art gallery. 我的梦想是参观美术馆。

2.‑ing动名词表语：表示一件事情、爱好、本质

My hobby is painting. 我的爱好是绘画。

短文阅读

Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong is ¹ known for his paintings using oils and also for those using the more traditional Chinese method of ink. According to Wu Guanzhong, his goal as an artist was ² to combine Western principles of art with Chinese spirit, and his passion is ³ seeking a point at which the two could meet. To him, the important value of an artwork was ⁴ to reflect / reflecting the art within the life of Chinese people, and ⁵ to express / expressing love of and responsibility to his motherland. Wu Guanzhong remained ⁶ interested in exploring ways of expression, with his style changing and developing throughout his career. His life’s work is now ⁷ inspiring artists not only in China but across the world.

解析

1.known 过去分词作表语；be known for 因……而闻名（固定搭配）

2.to combine 不定式作表语，说明goal（目标）的内容

3.seeking 动名词作表语，解释passion热爱的事情

4.to reflect / reflecting 作表语，解释艺术品的价值

5.to express / expressing 和上一空并列

6.interested 过去分词作表语；remain interested in 一直对……感兴趣（主语是人）

7.inspiring‑ing作表语，“鼓舞人心的”，主语是作品（事物），意为“作品鼓舞着全世界艺术家”

写作示范

Think of an artist you admire，用to‑infinitive /‑ing /‑ed作表语写一段话

I admire Qi Baishi. His greatest wish is to paint the beauty of ordinary life. His favourite activity is painting shrimps. He was interested in small things around him. His works are inspiring to young learners.

翻译：我敬佩齐白石。他最大的愿望是画出平凡生活之美。他最喜欢做的事是画虾。他对身边微小事物很感兴趣。他的作品对年轻学习者很有启发性。

小练习

1.The news is really ______ (excite). All of us feel ______ (excite).

答案：exciting; excited

2.My ambition is ______ (become) an artist.

答案：to become

3.Her favourite hobby is ______ (sculpt).

答案：sculpting

口语&写作：Write an invitation & Give a presentation about art in daily life

Writing an invitation（正式邀请信）

正式邀请信格式

1.Date 日期（写在左上角）

2.Recipient’s address 收信人地址

3.Greeting 称呼：Dear + 称呼

4.Main body 正文：活动名称、时间、地点、活动内容、邀请目的

5.Close 结尾：期盼回复

6.Signature 落款：Yours sincerely, + 姓名、单位

💡知识点：正式邀请信特点

- 语气正式，不用口语缩写；可使用第一人称we

- 时间、地点完整拼写出来，信息清晰；要求对方回复确认出席

重点高级短语

- request the honour of your presence 敬请您光临（正式邀请）

- opening of … ……的开幕式

- welcome address 欢迎致辞

- awards ceremony 颁奖典礼

- feature the works of… 展出……的作品

- a wide variety of 各种各样的

- reply to confirm your attendance 回复确认是否出席

✨完整范文

8 October 2026

Mr Li Hua

23 Green Street

City Centre

Dear Mr Li Hua,

Our school requests the honour of your presence at the opening of Colour‑Life Student Art Festival on the twentieth of October. The event will begin at our school art hall at 9 a.m. with a welcome address followed by an awards ceremony.

The art festival will last for three days and will feature works created by our students. Visitors will be able to enjoy a wide variety of artworks, from traditional Chinese paintings to paper‑cutting and photography.

We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Yun

Student Union

街头艺术口语表达

4种街头艺术词汇

1.tree hole painting 树洞画

2.Peking Opera mural 京剧主题壁画

3.yarn bombing 毛线涂鸦

4.manhole cover painting 井盖彩绘

模板

Inspiration for these artworks: Daily surroundings, traditional culture and ordinary city life 

Innovation behind these artworks: Turn ordinary public objects into works of art; mix art with city public space 

Importance of art in our lives: Art can beautify our city; it brings joy to ordinary people; it spreads traditional culture 

范例（short presentation）

Today I’d like to talk about street art. It includes tree hole painting, murals, yarn bombing and manhole cover painting.

These artists get inspiration from our daily city life. They turn common public things into beautiful artworks.

Street art makes our city more lively and helps traditional culture reach more ordinary people. I think street art is an important part of our life.