经典英语资料4.1 Starting out & Understanding ideas .pptx

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1、Unit 4 Stage and screenPeriod 1 Starting out&Understanding ideasLead-in Stage and screenStage and screen entertainmentfilm/performanceactor/actresstheatre/cinemaballetcrosstalkconcertSpring Festival Galamodern drama Sichuan operaLook at the posters and answer the questions.Activity 1 Which type of e

2、ntertainment is it?balletconcertSpring Festival GalaSichuan operamodern drama crosstalkLook at the posters and answer the questions.Which type of entertainment is it?Activity 1 Watch a video and answer 3 questions.Watch a video and answer 3 questions.(1)What theatres are mentioned in the video?(2)Wh

3、at are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?Activity 2 Activity 2 What theatres are mentioned in the video?Have you ever been to a theatre?Would you like to go the Deheyuan Grand Theatre or the first Globe Theatre?Why?The Deheyuan Grand Theatre The Globe TheatreWhat are the dif

4、ferences between them?In what ways are they similar?Differences:The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing dynasty for the royal family,with Peking Opera as the main performance form.The theatre has three stages representing happiness,prosperity and longevity.Under the l

5、ongevity stage,there is a well and five ponds.The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare.It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building.The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.Simil

6、arities:Both of the theatres have a long history.They are both specially designed for better stage effects.Activity 3 Pre-readingeadingWatch and answer:This is an This is an introduction of introduction of Peking OperaPeking Opera.What do you know What do you know about it?about it?Activity 3 Look a

7、nd think Peking Opera or Opera in the West?Activity 4 Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following：l orchestra costumes and masksl stage set performersmovementsActivity 4 Peking OperalThe costumes,often the most recognisable featur

8、e of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and brillant 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,including helmets and hats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage

9、effects.l Stages in 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,Activity 4 Peking OperalThe costumes,often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and brillant in colour an

10、d 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.l Stages in most Chinese theatres are square platforms e

11、xposed to the audience on three sides,even all sides sometimes.There are very few props on the stage,Activity 4 Opera in the WestAn opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates a number of the performing arts,such as acting,scenery,costume,and sometimes da

12、nce 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 audience can see the stage.Activity 5 1 To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2 To inform the readers how to per

13、form 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.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.Activity 6 1.full of confidence2.he knew a lot about Hamlet3.surprised4.The costu

14、mes and masks5.sounded(really)unique6.was(really)simple7.(simply)incredible8.the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performanceActivity 7 Read the passage carefully and complete the table.Two clubs Two clubs of of the textthe textThe order oThe order of 1._f 1._：before the before th

15、e performanceperformance during the during the performanceperformanceafter the performanceafter the performanceChanges of feelings:Changes of feelings:2._2._curiouscurious3._3._impressedimpressedtimeconfidentsurprisedActivity 7 Read the text carefully and choose the best answer according to the text

16、.1Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?ATo confirm that Peking Opera is easier to understand.BTo make sure it has a long history.CTo enjoy the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.DTo find out the differences between Hamlet and its Peking Opera version.2What began to change the authors

17、 view on Peking Opera?AThe main characters.BThe exaggerated movements.CJinghu.DThe stage.Activity 7 3What can we learn from Paragraph 4?AThe characters were performers as well as athletes.BPrince Hamlet did a backflip before.CThe author didnt like the play.DThe Revenge of Prince Zidan is a success.4

18、What does“I was on the edge of my seat”mean in Paragraph 5?AHe wanted to leave.BHe loved the performance.CHe was sick of the performance.DHe felt uncomfortable.Activity 8 Think Share:1.Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?2.How could you help a friend from o

19、verseas understand Peking Opera?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.1.T asks students to read the text again and understand the passage better.2.Complete the Exx in learning plan.3.Write down the difficult sentences.Homework