1、Section AUnderstanding ideasget.acrossget.across to sb.把向某人讲清楚get构成的其他短语:get back取回,找回;恢复;返回get about四处走动;(新闻或消息)传开get down 记下,写下get around 各处走动;(断闻或消息)传开;成功地对付,解决get down to(doing)sth.开始做某事get over克服,控制;从疾病(或震惊、断绝关系等)中恢复常态get along和睦相处;进展;应付,过活get through渡过(难关);通过(考试);接通(电话)get away离开;外出度假;摆脱练习:I r
2、ang you several times but couldnt get _.through transformtransform sth./sb.(from.)into把(从)变成transformation n.(彻底的)变化,改观,转变,改革transformation from sth.to/into sth.从到的转变练习:Made in China 2025 aims to transform China _ a manufacturing giant _ a manufacturing power,one driven by innovation and emphasizing
3、 quality over quantity.from;intoenergetic词性:_ 意思:_相关词语积累:(1)energy精力,活力;力量,精力;能源full of energy充满活力devote ones energies to.把精力投入到上(to为介词,后跟名词、代词、v-ing)(2)energetically adv.精力充沛地练习:用 energy 的适当形式填空Modern women are _,ambitious,and most of all,persistent in pursuit of their goals.energetic combine常见搭配co
4、mbine A and/with B 兼有/兼做A和Bcombine A and/with B使A与B相结合combine(sth.)with sth.(使)与结合起来相关词语积累:in combination(with.)combination n.U结合,联合,混合combine(使)结合,联合;土兼有;兼办combined effort共同的努力combined adj.结合的,联合的,共同的;总和的,总计的(仅作前置定语)combined action 联合的行动练习:With their patience and efforts,they successfully developed
5、 a _(combine)of artificial breeding(人工繁殖)and natural bination Peking OperaPeking Opera usually combines music,vocal performance,mime,dance and acrobatics.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Traditional Chinese music
6、al instruments used in Peking Opera include jinghu,erhu and yueqin.Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic of Peking Opera.The colors are rich and depict different characters using color symbolism.The costumes,often the most recognizable features of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and br
7、illiant in color and design.They tell a characters sex and status at first glance,marking off people from all walks of life,noble or humble,civil or military.Accessories,including helmets and hats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage effects.Opera in the WestAn opera is like a p
8、lay in which everything is sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates a number of 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 the stage but lower down,in the orchestra pit,
9、so that the audience can see the stage.Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following:orchestracostumes and masksstage setperformers movements1.Read Paras.1&2 carefully and answer the questions.(1)Decide if the following statements a
10、re true(T)or false(F).The author is a high school student with Chinese The author is a high school student with Chinese literature as one of his main subjects.literature as one of his main subjects.Hamlet is a Western masterpiece by Shakespeare.Hamlet is a Western masterpiece by Shakespeare.Before t
11、he show,the author felt he understood Before the show,the author felt he understood Hamlet very well.Hamlet very well.Peking Opera has more than 2,000 years of history.Peking Opera has more than 2,000 years of history.2.Read Paras.3&4 carefully and answer the questions(partner work).What instrument
12、is mainly used in Peking Opera?An instrument with two strings called jinghu.What helped to get meanings across to the audience?The music,exaggerated movements and mime.To what extent is the stage simple?A decorated whip represented a horse,and a screen with Chinese characters,a study.What did the au
13、thor think of the characters movements?They were simply incredible.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A.The characters were performers as well as athletes.B.Prince Hamlet did a backflip before.C.The author didnt like the play.D.The Revenge of Prince Zidan is a success.3.Read Para.5 and answer the qu
14、estions.(1)The author could easily understand the topic of Hamlet byA.combining music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effectB.experiencing the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and griefC.reading the play a lot of times before watching The Revenge of Prince ZidanD.watching a
15、screen with Chinese characters(2)What does I was on the edge of my seat mean in Paragraph 5?A.He wanted to leave.B.He loved the performance.C.He was sick of the performance.D.He felt uncomfortable.As a high school student with English literature as one of my main subjects,I have to!作为一名高中生,英语文学是我的主要
16、科目之一,我必须了解!句中 with English literature as one of my main subjects属于“with+宾语+宾语补足语”的复合结构,该结构常作原因、条件、时间、方式或者伴随状语,也可作后置定语。with复合结构常见的形式有:with+宾语+宾语补足语(形容词/副词/介词短语/名词 现在分词 表示主动或者进行 过去分词 表示被动或者完成 动词不定式表示未做)Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidenceu
17、ntil the Peking Opera came to town!看过很多版本的哈姆雷特,读了很多遍,在京剧传到城里之前,我(对它)充满了信心!having seen为非谓语动词作原因状语,see动作发生在be full of之前,故使用having seen,而不是用 seeing。be full of confidence 充满信心 Dating back to the 18th century,Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.追溯到18世纪,京剧已经有200多年的历史了。dating back to 为非谓语动词作
18、伴随状语。date back to=date from=go back to表示追溯至(注意无被动,无进行)无被动,无进行的短语还有:belong to;consist ofThe performers of course sang in Chinese,but the music,exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.当然演员们用汉语演唱,但是伴奏的音乐、夸张的动作以及动作模仿帮助了观众对戏的理解。get across(to sb.)解释清楚,传达;(使)被领会get alo
19、ng/on(well)with 与相处(融洽);进展(良好)get down to(doing)sth.开始认真做某事get through 穿过,通过;完成;(用电话)接通get over克服;从(疾病或不快中)恢复get into the habit of 养成的习惯get into trouble 陷入困境1 Why does the author say The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes?Because this show combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costu
20、me design with explosive effect.In the authors opinion,this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?I can introduce some knowledge about Peking Opera such as orchestras,costumes and masks,stage set,performers movements and recommend some excellent plays in Peking Opera to them.