内容正文:
Unit 1 People of Achievement
Video Time
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Learning objectives
1. To use strategies to guess the content of the video;
2. To talk about how Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera.
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Mei Lanfang
The Queen of Peking Opera
Great Artist
Cultural Ambassador
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Why Mei Lanfang was acknowledged as the “Queen” of Peking Opera?
Because he played the female dan role in Peking opera wonderfully and was remembered as the best of his era's Four Great Dan.
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The Four Great Dan of Beijing Opera
Mei Lanfang
Cheng Yanqiu
Shang Xiaoyun
Xun Huisheng
Among them, Mei Lanfang is acknowledged to be the symbol of China's performing art.
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Mei Lanfang: Great Artist, Cultural Ambassador
An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country’s interests there.
Mei Lanfang is still known today as one of the masters of Beijing Opera. He played a key role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world, leading to the international status and recognition that it has today. Mei Lanfang is still widely remembered for his skill, his kindness, and his deep love for his country.
Before You Watch
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Try to match the time phrases with the events in Mei Lanfang’s life.
1. at age 8
2. in his 20s
3. in1919
4. after eight years of attempt
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
E began to travel and perform abroad
F started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acting skill
Watch the video and check whether your matching is correct.
Pay special attention to the time phrases in the video.
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Check your answers in Before You Watch.
1. at age 8
2. in his 20s
3. in1919
4. after eight years of attempt
5. over 50 years on stage
6. in 1961
7. in 1894
A. born in Beijing
B. succeeded in taking Beijing Opera to the USA
C. died of heart disease
D developed a style called the “Mei Lanfang School”
E began to travel and perform abroad
F started to learn Beijing Opera
G. became known internationally for his acting skill
F
G
E
B
D
C
A
While You Watch
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Watch the video clip and complete the sentences.
Take notes while watching the video.
1 The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore ____________________ about Mei Lanfang.
2 In the USA, many fans __________________________ after the performances to shake his hand.
3 Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could ___________________________ of Chinese culture and art.
4 When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang ____________________________________.
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Check the answers.
Take notes while watching the video.
1 The great Indian author Rabindranath Tagore ____________________ about Mei Lanfang.
2 In the USA, many fans __________________ after the performances to shake his hand.
3 Mei Lanfang brought Beijing Opera abroad so that more people could ___________________________ of Chinese culture and art.
was inspired to write a poem
stood in long queues
understand and appreciate the beauty
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4. When Japanese troops invaded China, Mei Lanfang ___________________________________________
refused to do any performances for their entertainment.
He even started to grow a mustache!
梅兰芳蓄须
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Watch the video again and think about the following questions.
1. How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera?
2. Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people?
After You Watch
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1. How did Mei Lanfang become a legend in the art of Beijing Opera?
diligent
had a strong desire to learn
skillful
creative
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2. Why is Mei Lanfang greatly loved by so many people?
patriotic
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假设你是李华,你得知校英文报《名人论坛》正在征集介绍京剧大师梅兰芳及其成就和影响的文章,请你写一篇文章投稿。
注意:字数为80词左右。
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写作要点
Layout
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
The most important achievements and influences of Mei Lanfang
Summative criticism
Content
More details of Mei Lanfang’s life.
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写作要点
Mei Lanfang’s
achievements and influences
把...带上国际舞台
让人们理解和欣赏
改编升华
形成...风格
开创
让...意识到
闻名于海内外
bring...to the global stage
make people understand and appreciate
adapt and elevate
form a ... style
create/give birth to
make sb realize that...
verb phrases
become known domestically and internationally
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写作要点
Mei Lanfang’s
achievements and influences
文化大使
中国文化的瑰宝
梅派
绝妙的表演
戏剧形式
文化和艺术价值
noun phrases
cultural ambassador
Chinese cultural treasure
The Mei Lanfang School
brilliant performaces
theatrical form
cultural and artistic value
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写作句型
Not only...but also 半倒装句
不仅...而且...
Not only 放句首, Not only 后面的句子半倒装
例:
Not only is Tu Youyou a committed researcher, but also a perseverant scientist.
梅兰芳不仅是一位伟大的艺术家,还是中国的文化大使。
Not only was Mei Lanfang a great artist, but also a cultural ambassador.
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写作句型
强调句
It is/was + 强调部分 + that + 句子剩余部分。
例:
It was Tu Youyou’s contributions that saved millions of lives.
正是梅兰芳绝妙的表演震惊了观众。
It is Mei Lanfang’s brilliant performances that shock the audience.
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Mei Lanfang was the queen of Peking Opera. Not only was he a great artist, but also a cultural ambassador. He brought the Peking Opera to the global stage and helped more people understand and appreciate this Chinese cultural treasure.
Mei Lanfang started to learn Peking Opera at the age of 8. In his over 50 years on stage, he became known domestically and internationally. Adapting and elevating the traditional Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang shaped a style of his own, giving birth to “The Mei Lanfang School”.
It is Mei Lanfang’s brilliant performances that shock the audience, and make people realize that the Peking Opera is a theatrical form of great cultural and artistic value.
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