内容正文:
Mei Langfang: Great Artist,
Cultural Ambassador
Book4 Unit1 Video Time
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Objectives
1. to watch the video to know about Mei Lanfang
2. to discuss the achievement of Mei Lanfang
3. to explore the hidden greatness of Mei Lanfang
4. to develop China’s art or music culture more popular
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Lead in
Q1: What do you know about Beijing Opera?
Q2: What do you know about Mei Lanfang?
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Watch a video
1. female roles 2. common male roles
3. male roles with brightly painted masks 4. clown roles
a. ______ b. _____ c. ______ d. ______
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Match
Q3: Which role does
Mei Lanfang act as?
female role/dan role
Cultural Notes
Mei Lanfang
Cheng Yanqiu
Shang Xiaoyun
Xun Huisheng
The Four Greatest Masters of Beijing Opera
Among them, Mei Lanfang is acknowledged to be the symbol of China's performing art.
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He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world, leading to the international status and recognition that it has today.
Mei Lanfang is still known today as one of the masters of Beijing Opera. He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world, leading to the international status and recognition that it has today. Mei Lanfang is still widely remembered for his skill, his kindness, and his deep love for his country.
Before You Watch
n. 大使
Mei Lanfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador
An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country’s interests there.
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Try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life.
Before You Watch
1. at age 8
2. in his 20s
3. in1919
4. after eight years of attempt
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
E began to travel and perform abroad
F started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acti