1、What is drama?Drama is intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance.4 major types of dramatragedy,comedy,tragicomedy,melodramaAbout drama4 Great ComediesThe Merchant of
2、Venice威尼斯商人,A Midsummer Nights Dream仲夏夜之梦,Twelfth Night第十二夜,and As You Like It 皆大欢喜.4 Great Tragedies Hamlet哈姆雷特,Macbeth麦克白,Othello奥赛罗 and The King Lear李尔王1.What contributions did Shakespeare made?2.Share your opinions about Shakespeare.He wrote 4 great comedies and 4 great tragedies.He invented new
3、 words during play writing,making great contributions to the development of English.When Hamlet meets Peking OperaRead the title and predict the main idea of the passage.Read the passage quickly and choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.A.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to per
4、form Hamlet.B.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.C.To share the unique experience of seeking a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.D.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.P531.Why was the auth
5、or full of confidence?A.He had read much about Peking Opera before.B.He knew various operas in the world.C.He came from the same country as Shakespeare.D.He thought he had a good knowledge of Hamlet.2.Which of the following didnt get the meanings across to the author?A.The mime.B.The music.C.Chinese
6、 lines.D.The exaggerated movements.3.How did the author feel after watching the Peking Opera?A.Confused.B.Impressed.C.Disappointed.D.Confident.4.Why does the author write the passage?A.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.B.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform H
7、amlet.C.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.D.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.After reading the passage,please discuss the questions with your classmates and share your opinions with the class.1.Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?2.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?
