Unit1 People of Achievement Video Time 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Mei Lanfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador 杭州外国语学校 高中英语（人教版） By the end of today's lesson, we will be able to： 1. Tell Mei Lanfang’s achievement in Beijing Opera and his contribution to promote cultural exchange. 2. Understand the value of Mei Lanfang’s success as a great artist and a cultural ambassador. Video Time: Mei Lanfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador Activity 1：Share your knowledge about Mei Lanfang. What does the name Mei Lanfang remind you of? Artist, Beijing Opera, The Drunken Beauty. Read the title and the lead part on P12 and predict what the video might be about? Activity 2：Get prepared for viewing. Match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life. Activity 2：Get prepared for viewing. at age 8 in his 20s in 1919 after eight years of attempts over 50 years on stage in 1961 in 1894 born in Beijing succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA died of heart disease developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School” began to travel and perform abroad started to learn Beijing Opera became known internationally for his acting skill Activity 3: Watch the video to check the answers. 视频来源：课文配套视频 Match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life. at age 8 in his 20s in 1919 after eight years of attempts over 50 years on stage in 1961 in 1894 born in Beijing succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA died of heart disease developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School” began to travel and perform abroad started to learn Beijing Opera became known internationally for his acting skill Activity 3: Watch the video to check the answers. Watch the video for the second time and complete the sentences. (P12 While You Watch) The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore was inspired to write a poem about Mei Lanfang. In the USA, many fans stood in long queues after the performances to shake his hand. Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could understand and appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture and art. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang refused to do any performances for their entertainment. Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. Watch the video for the second time and complete the sentences. The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore _____________________ about Mei Lanfang. In the USA, many fans __________________ after the performances to shake his hand. Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could __________________ of Chinese culture and art. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang_______________________. Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. 视频来源：课文配套视频 Watch the video for the second time and complete the sentences. (P12 While You Watch) The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore was inspired to write a poem about Mei Lanfang. In the USA, many fans stood in long queues after the performances to shake his hand. Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could understand and appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture and art. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang refused to do any performances for their entertainment. Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. Watch the video for the second time and complete the sentences. The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore ______________________ about Mei Lanfang. In the USA, many fans __________________ after the performances to shake his hand. Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could ___________________________ of Chinese culture and art. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang _______________________ ________________. was inspired to write a poem stood in long queues understand and appreciate the beauty refused to do any performances for their entertainment How did Mei Lanfang bring Beijing Opera to the world step by step? Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. Events effects International visitors to China saw his fascinating performances. His fame began to __________________. He often entertained guests from other countries. He _____________with people from all over the world. In 1919, he began to travel abroad, giving performances in Japan and the Soviet Union. 1. His tours were _____________. 2. Audiences ___________by this elegant opera from the Orient. After eight years of attempts, he and his opera group finally brought Beijing opera to the USA. 1. They received ______________ from city leaders and local celebrities wherever they went. 2. America’s Pomona College and the University of Southern California both conferred(授予) ___________________on Mei Lanfang. Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. 视频来源：课文配套视频 How did Mei Lanfang bring Beijing Opera to the world step by step? Activity 4: Watch the video to get the key information. Events Effects His fascinating performances were seen by International visitors to China. His fame began to __________________. He often entertained guests from other countries. He ________________ with people from all over the world. In 1919, he began to travel abroad, giving performances in Japan and the Soviet Union. 1. His tours were _______________. 2. Audiences _____________ by this elegant opera from the Orient. After eight years of attempts, he and his opera group finally brought Beijing opera to the USA. 1. They received ______________ from city leaders and local celebrities wherever they went. 2. America’s Pomona College and the University of Southern California both conferred(授予) ________________________ on Mei Lanfang. spread around the world became friends a great success were fascinated a warm welcome honorary Doctor of Arts degrees How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Bejing Opera? Because of his great acting skill and because of his contribution to the development of Beijing Opera. Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people? Because of his great kindness to all people and his deep love for his country. Activity 5: Reflect on Mei Lanfang’s success. To conclude, what is the value of Mei Lanfang’s success? As a cultural ambassador, Mei Lanfang shared Beijing opera with audiences around the world, promoting cultural exchange and understanding. By showcasing the art of Beijing Opera, Mei Lanfang helped to strengthen the cultural identity of China, making it more recognized internationally. His performances inspired other artists and performers, influencing the development of new art forms, both within China and abroad. Mei Lanfang helped build bridges between nations, contributing to peaceful and cooperative international relations. Activity 5: Reflect on Mei Lanfang’s success. Assignment Explore: Who else have committed themselves to the development of China’s culture? As a high school student, what can we do to introduce our Chinese culture to the world? Finish the exercise on the worksheet. $$