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新北师大版高中英语必修三Unit7 Art
Lesson2 Beijing Opera
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How would you introduce Beijing Opera to someone who doesn’t know about it? What are the main roles?
目标一:To master something about Beijing Opera and learn to introduce it to others by listening
Activity 1: How would you introduce Beijing Opera to someone who doesn’t know about it? Look at the photos and choose a description for each role.
Let's get to know these photos!
a. _____ b. _____ c. _____ d. _____
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1. female roles
2. common male roles
3. male roles with brightly painted masks
4. clown roles
sheng (生): the male role which has several subtypes according to the character's
dan (旦): the term for female roles
jing (净): a prominent male character with striking looks and high social position
chou (丑): the comedy role, who is usually active and quick
How would you introduce Beijing Opera to someone who doesn't know about it? What are the main roles? Look at the photos and choose a description for each role.
female roles
common male roles
clown roles
male roles with brightly painted masks
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Listening
Listen for Understanding
Dr. Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a radio programme. Listen and tick ( √ ) the aspects that are mentioned.
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main roles
instruments
the unique sound
costumes
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7.3
Listen again. Answer the questions.
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?
It started in the late eighteenth century.
It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
There are four roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou.
It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes.
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?
Task 3 Listen again and find the answers to these questions. Tak