1、Unit 4 Stage and ScreenStarting out+Understanding IdeaUnit Look at the posters and answer the questions.What are these types of entertainment?Which do you like most?Why?Activity 1 Activity 1 balletconcertSichuan operaChinese spring festivalmodern dramacrosstalkcostumetechniqueplot/storycharactersper
2、formancestage effectamazingskillfulfascinatingtalented/energeticincredible/dazzlingexplosiveWhat other types of entertainment have you seen?reality show;costume drama:a play,TV programme,or film that is about a particular time in history,in which people wear costumes from that time.soap opera;sitcom
3、;d da ab bf fName some types of TV programme.What do you know about them?How to express“like”?sentence patterns&adjs.Activity 3 Activity 3 Watch the video and answer the questions.1.What theatres are mentioned in the video?2.What are the differences and similarities between them?The Deheyuan Grand T
4、heatreThe Deheyuan Grand TheatreThe first Globe Theatre The first Globe Theatre Differences Similarities It is a _ theatre built in the _ Dynasty for _.Its three stages represent _,_ and _.It was built in _ by a group of_ including _.It has a _ shape and the stage area has three main elements.Both o
5、f the theatres have _.They are both specially designed for _.Chinese-style Qingthe royal familyhappinessprosperitylongevityLondonactorsShakespearerounda long historybetter stage effectsThe Deheyuan Grand TheatreThe first Globe Theatre Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their dif
6、ferences and similarities.Consider the following：l orchestracostumes and masksl stage set performers movementsRead the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera impressed the author.Which aspect impressed the author most?How does the author describe his“like”?Activity 1 Activity 1 an instrum
7、ent called Jinghucostumes and masksthe voices,the stagehow the characters moved on stage.1.Topic sentence&supporting details;2.advs.&adjs.Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera impressed the author.Activity 1 an instrument called Jinghucostumes and masksthe voices,the stagehow th
8、e characters moved on stage.In what order is the passage organized?Time order.Before the performanceDuring the performanceAfter the performanceP1-2P3-4P5Narration:experience&feelingsActivity 2 Activity 2 Read the passage and choose the authors purpose in writing it and say why you think so.1.To prov
9、e that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2.To 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 Western cultures.Complete the chart with words and expressio
10、ns from the passage.1.full of confidence2.he knew a lot about Hamlet3.surprised4.The costumes and masks5.sounded(really)unique6.was(really)simple7.(simply)incredible8.the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performanceActivity 3 Activity 3 WhyHow did the author and the audience under
11、stand Peking Opera?How was the performance?How do you know it?on the edge of his seattick all the right boxesl Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?How do you know it?Because this show combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive eff
12、ect.In the authors opinion,this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.Think&ShareActivity 4 Activity 4 Activity 5 Activity 5 RetellHow to do comparison?similarities&differences1.bring a completely new sound to my Western ears.2.At first,I thought,but later I learnt3.Then,seeing,I was surpri
13、sed.4.Before experiencing,I wasnt sure if I 5.But,in fact,Time order.I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet but it was changed until the Peking Opera came to town.(1)_(start)with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments,I thought(2)_ I heard was a violin,but later I learnt that it was an in
14、strument(3)_(call)jinghu.Then I saw the main(4)_(character)come on stage.The costumes and masks were(5)_(amaze).The music,movements and mime helped getthe meanings to(6)_ audience.(use)such techniques,the opera(7)_(transform)a small stage the whole universe.The performance was wonderful that everyon
15、e clapped their hands.So if you want to see a show with(8)_(explode)effect,The Revenge of Prince Zidan !exaggerated acrossUsingintosoStarting whatcalledcharactersamazingthehad transformedexplosiveticks all the right boxesSummary1.Whats the purpose of Chinese people trying to perform Hamlet by Peking
16、 Opera?2.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?/What should be done to spread Chinese culture and pass it down to the next generations?Think&ShareActivity 6 Peking Opera is a means of breaking down barriers and promoting cultural exchanges.(1)Learning English well is a must.Because it is more than just a subject,but it is also a tool to spread Chinese culture.(2)Enrich and carry forward Chinese culture and make it global.(3)Develop a strong sense of national pride and cultural confidence.(4)Advance with times to improve ourselves for a shared future!
