1、单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-181UNIT 4 Stage and screenStarting out & Understanding ideasStarting out单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-183Look at the posters and answer the questions. 1Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with? I am most familiar with the Chinese crosstalk show. 2What other types of e
2、ntertainment have you seen? Henan Opera，Peking Opera，Yue Opera，Huangmei Opera，as well as sketches（小品）and talk shows，etc.3Which do you like most? Why? I like talk shows most. Talk show is an entertainment form in which a host talks to various celebrities，performers，or professionals about various topi
3、cs，often（but not always）including jokes in their conversation. 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-184Watch the video and answer the questions. 1What theatres are mentioned in the video? 2 What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar? 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-185单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1861What theatres
4、 are mentioned in the video? The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre. 2What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?Differences：The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main perform
5、ance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness，prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage，there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site o
6、f the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements. Similarities：Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects. Understanding ideasHow much do you know about Hamlet?author?plot?Hamlet is a tragedy wr
7、itten by William Shakespeare. Prince Hamlet is called upon by the supernatural to take revenge upon his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered his brother the king, seized the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlets mother.“To be, or not to be” is the opening phrase spoken by Prince Hamlet in play Hamlet, A
8、ct III, Scene I. These are possibly the most famous words in English literature and introduce Hamlets meditations upon life “To be or not to be” refers to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1811Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their di
9、fferences and similarities. Consider the following： orchestra costumes and masks stage set performers movementsShengShengDanDanChouChouJingJingRoles in Peking OperaRoles in Peking OperasanxianOrchestras in Peking Operajinghuerhuyueqinshengdrumclappersbass gong gongcymbalCostumes in Peking Opera: gra
10、ceful, elegant, and brilliant in colour and designStage: square platforms exposed to the audience The basic skills of Peking Opera include dance movements and special acrobatic movements while singing or reciting, which are necessary requirements mastered by all actors and actresses.Opera (in the We
11、stern tradition)An opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken. It incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet. The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage, and the orchestra is in front of
12、 the stage but lower down, in the orchestra pit, so that the audience can see the stage.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1822Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.(1)Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author. (2) Find out the main idea of each parag
13、raph.(3) Find out the writing purpose of this passage.Fast readingHow the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1823(2) Match the main idea with each paragraph.Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5A. The writer experienced Peking Opera.B. The writer was familiar wi
14、th Shakespeares Hamlet.C. The writer was attracted by Peking Opera.D. The history of Peking Opera.E. The writers favorite part of the show.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1824Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage. 1To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet. 2To inform the readers h
15、ow to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera. 3 To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet. 4 To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures. 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1825Careful readingRead the passage carefully and answer the questions.(1) How did the writer feel u
16、ntil Peking Opera came to town?(2) How many years has Peking Opera exist?(3) What helped the audience get meanings in the opera?(4) What did the writer think of Peking Opera before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan?(5) What emotions did the writer feel in the performance?单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-18
17、26(1) How did the writer feel until Peking Opera came to town?(2) How many years has Peking Opera exist?(3) What helped the audience get meanings in the opera?(4) What did the writer think of Peking Opera before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan?(5) What emotions did the writer feel in the pe
18、rformance?Confident.Over 200 years.The music, exaggerated movements and mime.He wasnt sure if he would enjoy it.The strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-1827The Revenge of Prince Zidan the Peking Opera version of HamletBeginning An orchestra played _ Chinese instrumentsj
19、inghu.The impression of the play made on the writerThe _ and masks were amazing.The music, _ movements and mime helped get the meanings _ to the audience.The voice themselves sounded really _.The stage was really _: a decorate whip _ a horse, and a screen with Chinese characters, a study.Favorite pa
20、rt of the showHow the characters _ on stage.Read the passage and fill in the form.traditionalcostumesexaggeratedacrossuniquesimplerepresentedmoved单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-4-18281 Why does the author say “The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”? Because this show combines music，singing，drama，p
21、oetry and costume design with explosive effect. In the authors opinion，this show is perfect and meets all his requirements. 2 How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera? I can introduce some knowledge about Peking Opera such as its orchestra，costumes and masks，the stage set， performers movements and recommend some excellent plays in Peking Opera to them. Think & Share THE END
