1、单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-141UNIT 4 Stage and screenStarting out&Understanding ideasStarting out单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-143Look 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 entert
2、ainment 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 topics，often（
3、but not always）including jokes in their conversation.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-144Watch 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2022-8-145单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-146视频脚本视频脚本The Theatres that Ti
4、me Never Forgot Since ancient times，people have enjoyed themselves at the theatre.Here well visit two historical theatres，one in the East and one in the West，and listen to the stories each has to tell.*The Deheyuan Grand Theatre，located in the Summer Palace in Beijing，was built in the Qing Dynasty f
5、or the royal family.It is regarded as the place where Peking Opera developed into its current form.Great masters of Peking Opera，such as Yang Xiaolou and Tan Xinpei，performed on the stage here.The theatre has three floors.From top to bottom，they are the Fu stage，the Lu stage and the Shou stage.In En
6、glish，they are called the Happiness stage，the Prosperity stage and the Longevity stage.The stages have special doors for actors to jump out of the floor，and equipment to help them fly through the air.A well and five ponds under the Shou stage are used in water scenes.They also serve to make sound ef
7、fects louder.Today，visitors to the Deheyuan theatre are still amazed by its structure and beautiful paintings.*The first Globe Theatre was created by a group of actors，one of whom was William Shakespeare.It opened in London in 1599 and became a huge success，until it burnt down in a fire in 1613.The
8、Globe Theatre we see today is by the River Thames，close to the site of the original building.As in Shakespeares day，the cheapest tickets are the standing tickets under an open sky.The big difference is that audiences today can watch plays with both male and female actors：acting in Shakespeares time
9、was a job for men only!The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements：a blue roof painted with stars，the stage itself and a hidden door in the floor.If you are a fan of William Shakespeare，you must come to the Globe to see a play.As Shakespeare himself said，“All the worlds
10、a stage.”单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-147Watch the video and answer the questions.1What theatres are mentioned in the video?The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.2 What are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?Differences：The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre b
11、uilt in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family，with Peking Opera as the main performance 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 includin
12、g William Shakespeare.It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of 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.Understandin
13、g ideas单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-149Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following：orchestra costumes and masks stage set performers movements单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1410When HAMLET meets PEKING OPERAI thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.As a high
14、 school student with English literature as one of my main subjects，I have to!Shakespeares Hamlet is probably the most important play by the most important writer in English.Almost everybody knows“To be，or not to be”，right?Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times，I w
15、as full of confidenceuntil the Peking Opera came to town!Dating back to the 18th century，Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.Does this mean its easier than a Shakespeare play to understand?To find out the answer，I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidanthe Peking Opera vers
16、ion of Hamlet.Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1411Starting with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments，the opera brought a completely new sound to my Western ears.At first，I thought what I heard was a violin，but la
17、ter I learnt that it was an instrument with two strings called jinghu.Then，seeing the main characters come on stage，I was surprised!The costumes and masks were amazing.The per-formers of course sang in Chinese，but the music，exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audienc
18、e.The voices themselves sounded really uniquesome of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!And the stage was really simple：a decorated whip represented a horse，and a screen with Chinese characters，a study.Using such techniques，the opera had transformed a small stage i
19、nto the whole universe.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1412Easily my favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage.I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip before!That was simply incredible.It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasnt sure if the characters were performers or athletes!Eve
20、ryone was clapping.Before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan，I wasnt sure if I would enjoy it.But，in fact，I was on the edge of my seat!Feeling the strong emotions of love，anger，fear and grief in the performance，I could easily recognise the theme of Hamlet.So，if you want to see a show that comb
21、ines music，singing，drama，poetry and costume design with explosive effect，The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!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.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1413C
22、hoose the authors purpose in writing the passage.1To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2To 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 comparison between Eastern and West
23、ern cultures.单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1414Feelings Reasons THE REVENGE OF PRINCE ZIDAN Before the performance 1_curiousHe thought 2_.He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.During the performance 3_4 _ were amazing.The voices 5_.The stage 6 _.The movements of the charac
24、ters were 7 _.After the performance impressed He felt 8_ _.Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.full of confidence he knew a lot about Hamlet surprised The costumes and masks sounded（really）unique was（really）simple（simply）incredible the strong emotions oflove，anger，fear and
25、 grief in the performance 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-14151 Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?Because this show combines music，singing，drama，poetry and costume design with explosive effect.In the authors opinion，this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.
26、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 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1416课文结构图解单击此处编辑
27、母版标题样式2022-8-1417 阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案）阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案）1.Why did the author think Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand?A.He was familiar with Shakespeares plays.B.English literature is one of his main subjects.C.Almost everybody knows Shakespeares“To be，or not to be”.D.Peking
28、Opera has a longer history than Shakespeares plays.2.Which of the following didnt get the meanings across to the author?A.The mime.B.The music.C.Chinese lines.D.The exaggerated movements.课堂整体阅读习题单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-14183.How did the author feel after watching the Peking Opera?A.Confused.B.Impressed.C
29、.Disappointed.D.Confident.4.The author writes the passage.A.to make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures B.to prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet C.to inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera D.to share the unique experience of seeing a Peking
30、Opera version of Hamlet 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1419 语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.1 （see）quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times，I was full of 2 （confident）until the Peking Opera came to town.To find out whether Peking Opera is easie
31、r than a Shakespeare play 3 （understand），I went to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.Starting with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese 4 （instrument），the opera brought a completely new sound to my ears.At first，I thought 5 I heard was a violin，but later I learnt
32、 that it was an instrument 6（call）jinghu.Then，seeing the main characters come on stage，I was surprised!The costumes and masks were 7（amaze）.The performers sang in Chinese，but the music，exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings 8 to the audience.My favourite part of the show was how the
33、characters moved on stage.If you want to see a show 9 combines music，singing，drama，poetry and costume design with 10 （explode）effect，The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!Having seenconfidenceto understandinstrumentswhatcalledamazingacrossthatexplosiveLanguage points单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-
34、8-1421核心词汇核心词汇 教材原句p.38 performers movements 表演者的动作1 movement n.运动，动作；（具有共同思想或目标的）运动graceful/smooth movements 优雅的/流畅的动作 a slight movement 细微的动作 a quick movement 快速的动作 hand/eye movements 手/眼睛的活动 freedom of movement 行动自由 a movement for/against.支持/反对的运动【单词积累单词积累】move v.移动，搬动；搬家；使感动move house/home 搬家 mo
35、ve away 搬走move to.搬家到 move sb.to tears 把某人感动得流泪题组练领悟方法单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1422单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）In other words，every action and （move）in Peking Opera is important.（2）She made a great contribution to the Civil Rights （move）in the US.（3）His speech moved the audience tears.完成句子完成句子（4）（稍微动一下）of the curtains
36、 showed where she was hiding.（5）Shes been all on her own since her daughter （搬走）.movement Movement to A slight movementmoved away单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1423教材原句p.38 Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.阅读这篇文章，找出京剧给作者印象最深刻的方面。2 aspect n.方面搭配：搭配：from the.asp
37、ect 从方面看in every aspect（of.）/in all aspects（of.）在（的）各个方面in this/that aspect 在这/那方面in many aspects 在很多方面 She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.她觉得她已从各个方面考虑了这个问题。His illness affects almost every aspect of his life.他的疾病几乎影响到他生活的每个方面。单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1424完成句子完成句子（1）This plan is very
38、 good （从社会角度来看）.（2）The book aims to cover （城市生活的各个方面）.（3）While I accept that hes not perfect （在很多方面），I do actually quite like the man.from the social aspect all aspects of city life/every aspect of city life in many aspects 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1425教材原句p.38 .but the music，exaggerated movements and mim
39、e helped get the meanings across to the audience.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。3 get across 解释清楚，传达We tried to get our point across，but he just wouldnt listen.我们试图解释清楚我们的观点，但他就是不听。Officers felt their point of view was not getting across to the generals.军官们觉得将军们还没有理解他们的观点。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】get along/on（well）wi
40、th 与相处（融洽）；进展（良好）get away with（做坏事而）不被发现，不受惩罚get through 穿过，通过；完成；熬过（困难时期）；（用电话）接通get over 克服；从（疾病或不快中）恢复get into trouble 陷入困境get into the habit of 养成的习惯 get down to 开始认真做 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1426单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）I couldnt get my point in the debate.（2）It was their love that got me those first difficul
41、t months.（3）The local villagers have got this message to the tourists.（4）I dialed the number，but I couldnt get .（5）Once you get the bad habit of smoking，it is hard to get rid of it.完成句子完成句子（6）Did your speech （传达）to the audience?（7）To his excitement，he （克服）his fear of speaking in public at last.acros
42、s throughacross through intoget acrossgot over 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1427教材原句p.39 Using such techniques，the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.通过这些方法，京剧将小小的舞台变成了整个宇宙。4 transform v.使改观，使变形，使转化搭配：搭配：transform.（from.）into.把（从）变成 They were disappointed to find the bookstore had bee
43、n transformed into a hotel.发现那家书店已被改成旅馆，他们感到失望。It was an event that would transform my life.那是能够改变我人生的一件事。【单词积累单词积累】transformation n.（彻底的）改变，改观单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）They successfully transformed the company a global one.（2）The organization （transform）the British entertainment industry in the near future.（3
44、）The movie transformed her almost overnight an unknown schoolgirl into a superstar.into will transform from 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1428教材原句p.39 It was so dazzling and energetic.那眼花缭乱的动作充满力量 5 energetic adj.精力充沛的，充满活力的搭配：搭配：be energetic in doing sth.积极地做某事Ten-year-olds are incredibly energetic.10 岁的孩子精力非
45、常旺盛。We need to be more energetic in promoting our products.我们需要更加积极地宣传我们的产品。【单词积累单词积累】energy n.力量，活力；能量be full of energy（=be energetic）精力充沛have the energy to do sth.有精力做某事apply/devote ones energy to.把某人的精力花在上单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1429单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The local government should be more （energy）in handlin
46、g environmental pollution.（2）The old man devoted his energy the educational career.完成句子完成句子（3）He is already in his seventies，but he is always （精力充沛）.（4）Do you wake up every morning （感到精力充沛）and ready to start a new day?energetic to energetic/full of energy feeling energetic 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1430教材原
47、句p.39 .I was on the edge of my seat!我看得超级投入！6 edge n.边缘搭配：搭配：on the edge of ones seat 极为激动 on the edge of 在边缘上；快要发生（尤指不好的事）at the edge of 靠近的边缘 The films ending had me on the edge of my seat.影片的结尾让我非常激动。Their economy is on the edge of collapse.他们的经济濒临崩溃。at the edge of the desert/woods/forest 在沙漠/树林/
48、森林边缘 单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）I was the edge of a mental breakdown at that time.完成句子完成句子（2）The birds are singing （在边缘上）the woods.（3）Although the old man was （在边缘上）death，he still fought with the disease bravely.on at/on the edge of on the edge of 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1431教材原句p.39 Feeling the strong emotions of l
49、ove，anger，fear and grief in the performance.通过从表演中感受到的爱、怒、惧、哀等强烈情感 7 emotion n.强烈的情感，激情Her voice was full of emotion.她的声音充满了激情。They expressed mixed emotions at the news.他们对这个消息表现出复杂的感情。convey certain emotions 传达某些情感【单词积累单词积累】emotional adj.情绪（上）的，情感（上）的emotionally adv.感情上，情绪上单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The （emoti
50、on），physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending.（2）Compared with his sister，Jerry is even more sensitive to （emotion）and relation-ship problems.（3）词汇复现How did you feel physically and （emotional）while on the diet?emotional emotional emotionally 单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1
