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Beijing Opera
Unit7 Lesson 2
高一精耕团队 范冬烨
dan
Jing
Chou
Sheng
Describe the main roles using the phrases in Activity 1 page12.
Listen for understanding
Dr. Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a
radio programme. Listen and tick ( ) the
aspects that are mentioned.
main roles
instruments
the unique sound
costumes
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Listen for understanding
1. When did Beijing Opera start?
2. What forms of performance are combined together in Beijing Opera?
3. How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera? What are they?
4. What are some of the special features of Beijing Opera?
Listen for understanding
When did Beijing Opera start?
A. 18th century. B. late 18th century. C. 19th century.
2. What forms of performance are combined together in Beijing Opera?
A. acting, talking, singing B. music, dancing, acrobatics. C. A and B.
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Listen for understanding
3. How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera? What are they?
A. sheng, dan, jing, chou.
B. sheng, dan, jing, mo. C. A and B.
4. What are some of the special features of Beijing Opera?
A. unique sound. B. beautiful costumes. C. A and B.
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Skill Builder
Understanding Logical Relationships
Logical relationships usually refer to the inner relationships between / among things, like between causes and effects.
While you are listening, listen for key words like why and because.
Take note of the reasons.
Find the answers and take note.
1. Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China?
2. Why do performers sing in very high voices?
3. Why are the costumes in bright colours?
Find the answers and take note.
1. Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China?
A. It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
B. Its performance forms are difficult
to master.
C. A and B.
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Find the answers and take note.
2. Why do performers sing in very high voices?
A. To ensure all the audience can hear it.
B. To match the loud music.
C. To open the stage.
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Find the a