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课件网) Unit 7 Art Lesson 2 Beijing Opera To listen, read and talk about Beijing Opera. To express and discuss emotions. Learning objectives What do you know about Beijing Opera Have you ever seen Beijing Opera Where did you see it How’s your feeling after watching Do you know the main roles in Beijing Opera example: Hi, Johnny. Welcome to China. It is my honor to introduce the Quintessence of Chinese culture. Here are four pictures. They are... . We also call them... . Lead-in Sheng Dan Chou Jing Roles in Peking Opera example: Hi, Johnny. Welcome to China. It is my honor to introduce the Quintessence of Chinese culture. Here are four pictures. They are... . We also call them... . 1. Choose a description for each role. 1. female roles 2. common male roles 3. male roles with brightly painted masks 4. clown roles _____ _____ _____ _____ 1 4 2 3 Pre-listening 2. Listening for understanding Dr. Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a radio programme. Listen and tick the aspects that are mentioned. main roles instruments the unique sound costumes Pre-listening 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 In the late eighteenth century. Acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. 4; sheng, dan, jing, chou. It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes. 1. Listen for the specific information. 2. You can predict some answers. 3. Take notes while listening. While-listening 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 Before listening, circle the key words of every question, then try to predict the answer. 4. Listen again and find the answers to these questions. Take notes. While-listening 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 Let’s check! Because it uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. All of these forms are difficult to master. Because in the early days, it was usually performed on open-air stages. In order to be heard over the crowds, the music had to be loud and performers had to sing in very high voices. Because in the past, Beijing Opera was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps. The costumes had to have bright and colorful patterns. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to attract the audience’s attention. While-listening As we can see, the answers are too long. But how to answer the questions completely when listening to the tape While-listening Post-listening Now, it is your turn to use these phrases to talk about whether you like Beijing Opera. Give your reasons. Key phrases used by Dr. Liu to give reasons: Yes. That’s why… Thi ... ...
