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Starting out &Understanding ideas
Unit 4 Stage and screen
【版本:外研 册别:必修二】
Which type of entertainment is it?
Kunqu, Jiangsu Province
Beijing Opera
Yu Opera
Yue Opera, Zhejiang Provinca
Huangmei Opera, Anhui Province
Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?
Which do you like most? Why?
Activity 1
sketches
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What theatres are mentioned in the video?
What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?
Activity 2
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What theatres are mentioned in the video?
What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.
Activity 2
Differences Similarities
Where When Features Others
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre
The first Globe Theatre
Differences Similarities
Where When Features Others
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre
The first Globe Theatre
In the Summer Palace in Beijing
In London
In the Qing Dynasty
In 16th or 17th century
The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity stage. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds.
The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.(roof/stage/door)
It's for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form.
It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building.
1. Both of the theatres have a long history.
2. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.
Activity 2
Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following:
orchestra
costumes and masks
stage set
performers’ movements
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
When
Hamlet meets
Peking Opera
Read the title and view the illustration. What information can you get from them?
adaptation of Shakespeare’s play Hamlet
Activity 3-1
……
a blend of Western and Eastern theatrical traditions
both Hamlet and Peking Opera often explore themes like betrayal or revenge
Activity 3-2 Read for the structure
Before the performance
During the performance
After the performance
in order of time
Read for the purpose
A. To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to
perform Hamlet.
B. To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet
through Peking Opera.
C. To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking
Opera version of Hamlet.
D. To make a comparison between Eastern and
Western cultures.
Activity 3-3
Read for the genre
Activity 3-4
narration
Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.
How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.
Activity 4-1
Read for detailed information
Activity 4-2
Activity 4-2
full of confidence
he knew a lot about Hamlet
surprised
The costumes and masks
sounded (really) unique
(simply) incredible
the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance
was (really) simple
When Hamlet meets Peking opera,_______________________
What happened?
How do you understand the title When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERA after reading?
Activity 4
When
Hamlet meets
Peking Opera
new sound to Western ears
I could feel love, anger, fear and grief.
the music,exaggerate movements and mime helped get the meanings across.
amazing costumes and masks
the simple stage
the incredible movements
the unique voices
encounter
a wonderful but different performance
a wonderful combination of western culture and Chinese culture
I could easily recognise the theme of Hamlet.
integration
I wonder if it is easier than a Shakespear play to understand
combines with
When
Hamlet meets Peking Opera
Excellent culture has no language barrier, no borders. Every type of entertainment has its unique appeal.
About different cultures or types of entertainment, what opinions we should hold?
Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?
2. How could you help a friend from overseas
understand Peking Opera?
Think share
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Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?
Think share
Because it combines _______, _______, _______, _______ and __________________ with explosive effect.
music
singing
drama
poetry
costume design
tick all the right boxes :
(informal) if something ticks all the right boxes, it does everything that you wanted it to do or is everything you wanted it to be.
一切顺利,如人所愿
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Think share
Watch a video and find the answer!
2. How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?
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What Is Peking Opera?
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If you are given a chance to introduce Peking Opera, how could you help a friend from overseas understand it?
Useful expressions
Personally, I will do the following things to recommend Peking Opera to foreigners.
To begin with, … Besides, … In addition, …
In order to help them understand it, I will ...
First, be an audience. Go and see it!
If possible, be an inheritor ! Learn and spread it !
Let Chinese culture glitter on the world stage.
What can we do to make Peking Opera go global?
Smart Expressions
Sichuan Opera
face-changing
Chinese Crosstalk
be familiar with
types of entertainment
Spring Festival Gala
川剧
变脸
相声
熟悉......
娱乐活动/类型
春节晚会
Smart Expressions
the stage set
Peking / Beijing Opera
English literature
quite a few
be full of confidence
date back to / from
play a traditional Chinese instrument
the main character
come on stage
get (sth.) across
舞台布景
京剧
英国文学
相当多;不少
充满信心
追溯到;始于;自…至今
弹奏中国传统乐器
主角
上台;登 台
解释清楚;传 达
transform … into
on the edge of one's seat
combine … with
tick all the right boxes
make a comparison between … and …
使.....变 为......
极 为激动
使......与......结合
事情发展如人所愿; 一 切顺 利
将......和.....作比较
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Homework
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Write an email to introduce Beijing Opera within 80-100 words in English.
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