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Unit 4 Stage and screen
Understanding ideas
by Ada
Understanding ideas
Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.
Leading in
Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.
Understanding ideas
Consider the following:
orchestra
costumes and masks
stage set
performers’ movement
管弦乐队
服装和面具
舞台布景
演员的动作
Leading in
Watch the video and learn about Peking Opera and Opera .
Understanding ideas
Leading in
1 Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.
2 Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage.
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
1 To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.
2 To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.
3 To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
4 To make a comparision between Eastern and Western cultures.
3 Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
THE REVENGE OF
PRINCE ZIDAN
Before the
performance
→
1 .
curious
→
He thought 2 .
.
He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakepeare play to under-stand.
full of confidence
he knew a lot about Hamlet
3 Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.
When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA
THE REVENGE OF
PRINCE ZIDAN
During the
performance
→
3 .
→
4 were amazing.
The voices5 .
The stage 6 .
The movements of the characters were7 .
surprised
The costumes and masks
sounded unique
was really simple
simply incredible
3 Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.
When HAMLET meets