Unit4 Stage and screen Understanding ideas P38-40ppt课件-（含音频）-（新教材）新外研版高中英语必修第二册.zip

1、Understanding ideas P38-40P38-40 Unit 4 Stage and screen Pre-readingThis is an introduction of This is an introduction of Peking OperaPeking Opera.What.What do you know about it?do you know about it?Watch and think:Look and match:Peking Opera or Opera in the West?Look and match:Peking Opera or Opera

2、 in the West?erhuorchestrayueqinLook at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following：l orchestral costumes and masksl stage setl performers movementsPeking OperalPeking Opera usually combines music,vocal performance,mime,dance and acrobati

3、cs.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.lTraditional Chinese musical instruments used in Peking Opera include the jinghu,erhu and yueqin.l Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic of Peking Opera.The colours

4、 are rich and depict different characters using colour symbolism.Peking OperalThe costumes,often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and brillant in colour and design.They tell a characters sex and status at first glance,marking off people from all walks of life,noble

5、or humble,civil or military.Accessories,including helmets and hats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage effects.l Stages in most Chinese theatres are square platforms exposed to the audience on three sides,even all sides sometimes.There are very few props on the stage,Peking Ope

6、ra and they are mostly used symbolically.The most common ones include tables,sedan chairs,flags,horsewhips and weapons.Most attention is focused on the actors and actresses singing and movements.l The basic skills of Peking Opera include dance movements and special acrobatic movements while singing

7、or reciting,which are necessary requirements mastered by all actors and actresses.Opera in the WestAn opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates anumber of the performing arts,such as acting,scenery,costume,and sometimes dance or ballet.The singers who s

8、ing and act out the story are on the stage,and the orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down,in the orchestra pit,so that the audience can see the stage.While-reading Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.How the characters moved on the stage mo

9、st impressed the author.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.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 comparis

10、on between Eastern and Western cultures.Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.THE REVENGE OF PRINCE ZIDAN Before the performance During the performance After the performancel 1_l curiousl 3_l impressedl He thought 2_.l He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare

11、 play to understand.l 4_ were amazing.l The voices 5_.l The stage 6_.l The movements of the characters were 7_.l He felt 8_.FeelingsReasonsthe strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performance confident he knew a lot about HamletsurprisedThe costumes and maskssounded unique incrediblew

12、as simpleAfter-readingThink and share:1.Why does the author say The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes?Because this show Because this show combines music,singing,combines music,singing,drama,poetry and drama,poetry and costume design with costume design with explosive effect.In the ex

13、plosive effect.In the authors opinion,this authors opinion,this show is perfect and show is perfect and meets all his meets all his requirements.requirements.2 How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?Language points P38-39P38-39 Unit 4 Stage and screen 课文回顾：Having finished

14、his homewok,he went to play football.完成了他的作业后，他去踢足球了。Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidence-until the Peking Opera came to town!1句意：我看过好几部哈姆雷特的影视作品，这部戏剧我也读过很多遍了，因此我信心满满直到城里来了京剧表演。原句=Since I had seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and re

15、ad the play many times.现在分词的完成式作原因状语，强调该动作在句子的谓语动词之前发生，表示以前看到很多哈姆雷特的戏剧并读过很多遍哈姆雷特的剧本。This town can date back to Roman times.这城镇的历史可以追溯到罗马时代。The church dates from the 13th century.这座教堂从13世纪就有了。Dating back to the 18th century,Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.2句意：京剧的起源可追溯到18世纪，距今已有两百多年

16、历史。date back(to):If something dates back to a particular time,it started or was made at that time.date from:to have existed since a particular time in the past 追溯到；始于；起源于【辨析】分析整个句子，它是一个由but连接的并列句。前半句I thought what I heard was a violin是一个省略了that的宾语从句，what I heard was a violin作thought的宾语；而从句what I hea

17、rd was a violin是what引导的主语从句，what I heard作was的主语。At first,I thought what I heard was a violin,but later I learnt that it was an instrument with two strings called jinghu.3句意：起初，我以为我听到的是小提琴的声音，不过后来我才了解到那是一种有两根弦的乐器，叫作京胡。【句子结构】get across:（使）理解；把讲清楚；使通过 The performers of course sang in Chinese,but the mu

18、sic,exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.4句意：演员们的唱词是中文的，但观众可以借助伴奏、夸张的动作和形体模仿来理解表演内容。He gets across well,doesnt he?The teacher tried to explain the problem but the explanation did not get across to the class【英译汉】他说的很清楚，不是吗？老师试图把这个问题解释清楚，但是他的解释没有被学生理解。Using suc

19、h techniques,the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.5句意：通过这些方法，京剧将小小的舞台变成了浩瀚的宇宙。transform.into:使转变成/转换A tadpole is transformed into/to a frog.Transform heat into power.【英译汉】蝌蚪蜕变成青蛙。把热能转换成动力。它们在阳光下，全都闪烁着耀眼的光芒。Theyre in the sunshine,all flashing _ rays of light.It was so dazzl

20、ing and energetic that I wasnt sure if the characters were performers or athletes!6句意：那眼花缭乱的动作充满力量，我都不知道扮演这些人物的到底是演员还是运动员！【一题一练】dazzling:very impressive or beautiful.令人印象深刻的；特别吸引人的 dazzling这次活动做了精心安排，因此每位参与者都没有怨言。The activity has been _ organised _ none of the participants complains.It was so dazzli

21、ng and energetic that I wasnt sure if the characters were performers or athletes!6句意：那眼花缭乱的动作充满力量，我都不知道扮演这些人物的到底是演员还是运动员！【一题一练】整个句子是一个so.that 引导的结果状语从句，意为“如此以至于”。【句式分析】sothaton the edge of my seat:waiting excitedly to see what happens next 使人感到紧张、兴奋这部电影一定会让你感到兴奋。This film will keep you _.But,in fact

22、,I was on the edge of my seat!7句意：可实际上我看得超级投入。【一题一练】on the edge of your seatSo,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect,The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!8句意：所以，如果你想要看一场融合了音乐、演唱、戏剧、诗歌以及惊艳服饰的表演，王子复仇记再适合不过了。combine.

23、with:使结合；使联合你应该兼备语言能力和工作技能。You should _ your language ability _ your business binewith【一题一练】So,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect,The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!8ticks 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 可以满足你所有要求的（选项）这部最新惊悚小说满足了该作者粉丝的所有期待。The newest thriller _ the authors fans will be hoping for.【一题一练】ticks all the right boxesThank you!