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Unit 4
Stage and screen
P1 Starting out
opera
n. 歌剧
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
Words and Expressions
Ballet
Concert
Sichuan opera
Spring festival gala
Drama
Crosstalk
What types of entertainments are they?
Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?
What other types of entertainment have you seen?
Which do you like most? Why?
Talk about their differences and similarities.
Differences
* form
* meaning
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Similarities
* bring pleasure
* relieve stress and tension
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1. What theatres are mentioned in the video?
2. What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?
Watch and say
Watch the video again and check your answers!
In the Summer Palace in Beijing
In London
In the Qing Dynasty
In 16th or 17th century
The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity stage. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds.
The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.
It's for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form.
It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building.
1. Both of the theatres have a long history.
2. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.
Differences Similari-ties
Where is it When to build Features of the theatre Others
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre
The first Globe Theatre
*In the information age, are there any new types of entertainment? If so, are they popular? Why?
*How is your life influenced by it?
(E.g. live streaming performance…)
Based on your discussion, share your thoughts about it.
各个击破
1. Can you list different types of entertainment?
2. Can you tell the differences and similarities among these types of entertainment?
3. Can you express the reasons which you like most?
Self-evaluation
1. Research the emerging (新兴的) entertainments, and compare them with traditional entertainments.
Based on the research, write down your though