北师大版高中英语必修二 U5L2 Beijing Opera.ppt

Read and listen to the last part of the programme. Then answer the questions 1.What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera? 2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera? Very simple. Many body movements can represent actions such as opening a door, climbing a hill, going upstairs or rowing a boat. Where is the character? She is on a horse Symbols in Beijing opera Where is the character? He is in a city. Summary Finish the information chart and let’s see what we have learned. Beijing Opera history main roles skills needed costumes Late 18th century Four roles Acting Talking Singing dancing acrobatics Bright colours Speaking Suppose your partner is a foreigner. He/She is interested in Beijing Opera. Have a talk about Beijing Opera in pairs. Example： A: Hi, Lihua. I have been in China for 3 months. But I can’t understand Beijing Opera very well. Can you tell me sth. about it? B: Of course, Beijing Opera is a national treasure. A: When did it start? B: …. Homework 1.Finish the Listening Diary 2.Writing: Write a composition about Beijing Opera. Lesson2 Beijing Opera What do you know about Beijing Opera? Please work in pairs to do Ex.1 Beijing Opera performance at the closing ceremony of Athen 2004 Olympic Games Peking opera , the best-known Chinese Opera, is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. It started in the 55th year of the Qing Dynasty(1790). It is a dramatic form that includes dance, theater, music, and skilled performance. depend on vocal styles. Performers wear dramatic makeup or masks. Peking Opera The main instrument played in Beijing Opera — Jinghu What role do they play in Beijing Opera? male roles with brightly painted face sheng dan jing chou female roles clown roles male roles four main roles in Beijing opera chou sheng dan jing male roles female roles clown roles male roles with brightly painted face Mei Lanfang, a well-known Beijing Opera master. His performance brought him international attention. Match the