1、Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following:orchestracostumes and masksstage setperformers movementssanxianOrchestras in Peking Operajinghuerhuyueqinsheng The costumes,often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera,are gracef
2、ul,elegant,and brilliant in colour 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（装饰物）（装饰物）,including helmets and hats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage effects.Stages in
3、 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,and they are mostly used symbolically.The most common ones include tables,sedan chairs,flags,horsewhips and weapons.Most attention is focused on the actor
4、s and actresses singing and movements.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 Western tradition)An opera is like a play in which everything is
5、 sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates（包含）（包含）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 the stage but lower down,in the orchestra pit,so that the aud
6、ience can see the stage.Lets watch some videos to experience their differencesTo understand the main idea of the passage To understand the change of the authors feelingsTo learn useful words and expressions in the passageTo express your own opinions about relative topicsWhen HAMLET meets PEKING OPER
7、A The Revenge of Prince ZidanHamlet is a tragedy written 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.根据莎士比亚根据莎士比亚哈姆雷特哈姆雷特改编改编京剧版京剧版王子复仇记王子复仇
8、记以中国化的形式把原著背景从丹麦搬到中国古代以中国化的形式把原著背景从丹麦搬到中国古代一个虚拟的一个虚拟的“赤诚国赤诚国”。剧中人物分别以中国姓氏命名：子丹（哈姆雷。剧中人物分别以中国姓氏命名：子丹（哈姆雷特）、姜戎（乔德鲁特）、殷缡（奥菲莉亚）等。剧情保留哈姆雷特复特）、姜戎（乔德鲁特）、殷缡（奥菲莉亚）等。剧情保留哈姆雷特复仇的主线和心理变化，剧中关于仇的主线和心理变化，剧中关于“生存还是毁灭，这是个问题生存还是毁灭，这是个问题”等经典等经典独白也未作删改，保持戏剧框架的原貌，为唱、念、做、打提供足够的独白也未作删改，保持戏剧框架的原貌，为唱、念、做、打提供足够的空间空间。The Reve
9、nge of Prince Zidan is an adaption of Hamlet into Peking Opera by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.The plot follows that of Hamlet,with Prince Zidan taking revenge upon his evil uncle,who has murdered his father and married his mother.The production includes some of Shakespeares famous lines,such as
10、the“To be,or not to be”speech.The main idea of the passage The authors writing purpose The structure of the passageThe main idea of the passageA.Hamlet is the most important play by Shakespeare.B.Peking Opera is an art form that has a long history.C.A brief introduction to the content of The Revenge
11、 of Prince Zidan.D.Peking Opera uses different forms to convey the same theme of Hamlet.The authors writing purposeA.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.B.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.C.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Ope
12、ra version of Hamlet.D.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.The structure of the textPart Para._Part Para._Part Para._Before the performance1-2During the performance3-4After the performance5timeorderHow the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.Read the passage
13、 and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 A.The authors good knowledge of HamletB.The authors feelings while watching the operaC.A must-see of the Perking Opera version of HamletD.To find out whether Peking Opera
14、was easier to understandE.The reasons for enjoying the movements of the characters bestMatch the main idea with its corresponding paragraph.Decide whether the following statements are True(T)or False(F).1.“To be,or not to be”is from Hamlet.()2.The author has seen several productions of Hamlet.()3.Pe
15、king Opera started in the 17th century.()4.Jinghu is an instrument with two strings.()5.Some of the male voices were so high in the opera.()TTFTF6.Peking Opera transformed a small stage into the whole universe.()7.The authors favourite part of the show was the performers movements on stage.()8.The a
16、uthor enjoyed The Revenge of Prince Zidan very much.()TTTComplete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.Before the performance_curiousHe thought _.He wondered if Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand.During the performanceAfter the performanceTHE REVENGE OF PRI
17、NCE ZIDAN_impressed_ were amazing.The voices _.The stage _.The movements of the characters were _.He felt _.full of confidence he knew a lot about Hamlet.surprisedThe costumes and maskssounded(really)uniquewas(really)simple(simply)incredible the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the pe
18、rformance.feelingsReasons 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.ticks all the right boxes
19、 事情发展如人所愿，一切顺利事情发展如人所愿，一切顺利 Below is the summary of the text with some content missing.Choose the right item from the box and make the summary complete.Change the form when bination,version,transform,instrument,Peking OperaHaving seen quite a few productions of Hamlet,I thought I had a good knowledg
20、e of it until the 1._ came to town!To find out whether Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand,I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan the Peking Opera 2._ of Hamlet.Peking Opera versionStarting with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese 3._,the opera brought a b
21、rand new sound to my Western ears.Besides,using different techniques,the opera 4._ a small stage into the whole universe.It is a great 5._ of music,singing,drama,poetry,and costume design with explosive bination,version,transform,instrument,Peking Operainstruments transformedcombinationWrite a short passage about Peking Opera.
