CREATIVE ARTS  8

THINK AND DISCUSS (page 141) Possible answers:

1. She is making flags.

2. Creative arts refers to many different expressions of creativity, such as literature, dance, music, performing arts, visual arts (drawing, painting,

photography), ceramics or pottery, film-making, etc.

Answers to the second question will vary.

EXPLORE THE THEME (pages 142–143)

1. Possible answer: Art types include a large-scale mixed-media art installation in China, sculpture in the rhinoceros, and painting/street art in the mural

2. Possible answers: Creativity leads to innovation, productivity, growth; Arts education leads to better scores in school, better memory, better problemsolving skills, and better coordination.

3. Answers will vary.

Lesson A

VOCABULARY

B (page 144) 1. sculpture; 2. public; 3. temporary;

4. display; 5. repeat; 6. solid; 7. forever; 8. copy;

9. conscious of; 10. constantly

C (page 144) Answers will vary.

D (page 145) 1. solid; 2. conscious of; 3. sculptures;

4. copies; 5. public; 6. displays; 7. repeat;

8. constantly; 9. temporary; 10. forever

LISTENING

A (page 146) Possible answers:

1. Art positively affects people’s moods, so they create art to feel good and to express themselves.

2. Art could have a positive impact on a city’s economy by attracting more tourism.

3. Big art festivals bring people together and street art brightens up a community.

B (pages 146–147) Suggested notes:

Type of art: snow sculpture

Reason art is temporary: sunny day ➞ snow will melt

Location: Montreal, Canada

Importance:

1. temporary art often outdoors/public places

2. temporary art brings people together

Location: Madrid, Spain

Type of art: chalk drawing

Importance: fun, interesting to watch ➞ people will pay

Reason art is temporary:

1. chalk is temporary medium

2. rain and people’s feet ➞ damage it

Location: beach

Type of art: sand drawing

Artist’s name: Jim Denevan

Difference from other temporary art: artist works

alone (doesn’t bring people together)

Time to finish a piece: 7 hours

Reason art is temporary: ocean tides ➞ piece will soon disappear

D (page 147) Answers will vary.

E (page 147) Possible answers:

1. The art mentioned in the lecture is temporary. Taylor’s work changes over time, but it will last. The location is important for both the temporary art and Taylor’s art.

2. Whether the materials are more permanent like stone or more temporary like chalk will affect the art. Weather and population density in the location will also have an impact on the kind of art produced. On the beach, you could find sand art. At the top of a mountain, you could find snow sculptures. In a city park, you could find performance art. On a lake or a river, you could find floating art shows.

SPEAKING

A (page 148)

Conversation 1:

A: Hmm. Jin isn’t answering her phone and I have to talk to her.

B: She didn’t answer my email yesterday, either.

A: She must be out of town. She always answers her phone.

B: Right—she could be in Osaka.

A: Now I remember! She had to go home for the week.

B: She must be busy at home if she isn’t answering

her phone or her email.

Conversation 2:

A: Who is the man over there near the door?

B: He might be Ann’s father, but I’m not sure.

A: No, he can’t be Ann’s father. He’s too young.

B: We could go over there and ask him.

A: Yes, but he may not want to talk to us now. He looks like he has to leave.

B: If we hurry we might be able to speak with him before he goes.

C (page 149) 1. might; 2. have to; 3. might; 4. could;

5. may

D (page 150) Answers will vary.

E (page 150)

1. Possible answer: Creating art is a universal form of communication. It connects people who speak different languages.

2. Answers will vary.

3. Possible answer: Monkeys might be able to create interesting art. They can use tools.

F (page 150) Answers will vary.

LESSON TASK

B (page 151) Possible answers:

A: What do you think it is?

B: Well, it could be a painting.

A: Yes, or perhaps it’s a photograph of unique patterns in nature.

B: That’s an interesting idea!

A: It must not be temporary art because it seems too fragile. 

B: You’re right. It’s probably a drawing or painting.

Video

A–B (page 152) Answers will vary.

C (page 152) 1. score; 2. sticky; 3. label; 4. kiln; 5. detergent

D (page 153) a. 4, b. 1, c. 3, d. 2, e. 5, f. 6

E (page 153) 1. b; 2. a; 3. a; 4. b; 5. a

F (page 153) Answers will vary.

G (page 153) Possible answers:

1. The environment is often the motivation for both temporary and recycled art. The environment usually causes temporary art to be temporary, for example, warmth melting ice sculptures, rain washing away chalk drawings, and waves washing away sand castles.

2. Many artists of both temporary and recycled art create things because they want to have a positive impact on the environment, but the

materials they use in their work are different. They are different from traditional painters or sculptors because they are usually more abstract and innovative. Their goal is not to create a lasting work of art, but to make a statement.

Lesson B

VOCABULARY

A (page 154) 1. have; 2. dance; 3. easy; 4. popular;

5. ticket; 6. other people; 7. like; 8. in his own style;

9. best; 10. long

B (page 154) Possible answers:

1. a drum and cymbals, an accordion, and a harmonica

2. maybe folk or traditional music

3. They are outside, so they could be performing or just practicing. They are also all looking the same direction, as if they have an audience.

C (page 155) 1. traditional; 2. simple; 3. lively;

4. interpret; 5. appeal; 6. afford

E (page 155) 1. appeals; 2. afford; 3. traditional; 4. simple; 5. perform

LISTENING

A (page 156)

1. √ job, √ nationality

2. Possible answer: He is enjoying performing.

3. Answers will vary.

B (page 156) b. to inform the audience about a musician

C (page 156) 1. Peace; 2. Love; 3. award; 4. 2;

5. a singer; 6. play alone

D (page 157) Answers will vary.

E (page 157)

1. ten artists

2. violin music

3. favorite song

4. beautiful evening

5. they’re outdoors

6. Hawaiian musicians

7. good audience

8. rolled under

9. interesting lyrics

10. gave it

G (page 157)

He started to perform his music in 1998, and in 1999, he won a top award for his work with two other musicians. Soon after that, Shimabukuro left the trio and began his solo career. He has become very

popular on the Internet, where you can download his songs, or if you can’t afford music downloads, you can watch videos of his performances for free.

SPEAKING

A (page 158)

My name is Alicia, and I live in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Here in Guanajuato, music and dancing are a big part of life. There are

a lot of festivals here, and many kinds of music, but my favorite kind of music is traditional Mexican music—the kind of music my grandparents and great-grandparents listened to.

I’m a folk dancer, and I love to perform at special events. To be a folk dancer, you have to love the culture and the music here. That’s the most

important thing, but you also must work hard and practice a lot. We dance in groups, and every person has to know the steps. And you can’t buy traditional folk dancing dresses at the store, so we have to

make our own. We wear traditional dresses that only come from this part of Mexico.

B (page 158) Possible answers:

• She probably has to travel a lot.

• She must have to practice every day.

• She might have to make her own dresses.

• She must not have much time to go out with friends.

• She probably has to be comfortable in front of large audiences.

C (page 158) Possible answers:

1. It is difficult to be a folk dancer. It is very physical work and requires a lot of practice.

2. Alicia’s dancing is connected with her culture because she dances to traditional Mexican music that her great-grandparents listened to, and she wears traditional Mexican dresses.

3. Both Jake and Alicia practice arts that are linked to their cultures. Jake’s ukulele is a traditional Hawaiian instrument. Alicia’s dancing is traditional in the Mexican culture. Both Jake and Alicia travel and perform. The music Jake plays is less traditional and more popular.

D (page 159)

Conversation 1

A: Let’s go to the festival next weekend.

B: That’s a great idea! Maybe we can learn some new dances.

A: Yeah, we really have to try some new music. We might get some new ideas.

B: I’d sort of like to leave on Friday.

A: Sorry. I have to work late on Friday. But I could leave early Saturday.

Conversation 2

A: I have to finish this project for tomorrow’s class.

Do you want to go the library with me?

B: I’m sorry. I can’t. I have to pick my sister up from the airport.

A: That’s right. She’s been in Vancouver for the semester. You must be so excited!

B: Yes! I really am.

F (page 159) Answers will vary.

FINAL TASK

A–E (pages 159–160) Answers will vary.