Transcript Beijing Opera

the
National
Treasure
Beijing Opera
Beijing Opera dates back to the 18th
century.
It is a combination of acting, talking,
singing, dancing, music and
acrobatics.
The costumes are always in bright
colour.
What role do they play
in Beijing Opera?
Sheng
生
Dan
旦
Jing
净
Chou
丑
sheng
male roles
dan
female roles
jing main roles in Beijing opera
four
male roles with
brightly painted
face
chou
clown roles
Can you guess where
the characters are?
She is on a horse.
They are
in a city.
Symbols in Beijing Opera
Match the meanings with the pictures on
P24:
Pic.1
They are in the city.
Pic.2
She is in a carriage(马车).
Pic.3
They are in their new
bedroom.
Pic.4
She is on a horse.
The main instrument（乐器）
played in Beijing Opera
——— Jinghu （京胡）
sanxian
三线琴
Violin
小提琴
Mei Lanfang----a
well –known Beijing
Opera master
mask
面具
something that covers one’s face
costume
服装
the clothes worn in a play or film
acrobatics 杂技
movements of one’s body in a skilful way
treasure 财宝
something with special value
combine （使）结合
mix two or more things
mask
combine
treasure
acrobatics
costume
mix two or more things
the clothes worn in plays
or films
something that covers
one’s face
something with special
value
movement of one’s body in
a skilful way
1.This golden ring is a real
________.
treasure
costume
2.My mother sewed my _______
for the school play.
3.I love watching __________
acrobatics but
it looks very difficult!
4. The first step in making a cake is
to ________
combine the milk and butter.
5. The singer wore a _______
mask that
was made of wood.
What do you know about Beijing
Opera? Work in pairs and choose
the right answers.
1. When did Beijing Opera start?
a) the late 18th century
b) the late 19th century
c) the late 20th century
2. How many main roles are there
in Beijing Opera?
a) 4 b) 8 c) 12
3. What are the main instruments
played in Beijing Opera?
a) violin b) jinghu c) drum
d) piano e)sanxian f) guitar
4. Match the main roles with their
names.
sheng
male roles with brightly
painted face
dan
female roles
jing
clown roles
chou
male roles
Do you still remember the Listening
Strategies that we have learned before?
☻ Before listening, read the questions.
☻ Use your general knowledge to think of
possible answers.
☻ Listen and identify key words to help you
answer the questions.
☻ The first time you listen, try to get the
general idea and take notes.
☻ The second time you listen, listen
carefully and try to note down the
answers.
♣ Listen and use the strategies to
answer the questions.
1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to
have?
acting, talking, singing, dancing and acrobatics.
2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the
beginning?
On open-air stages in markets, streets,
teahouses or temple courtyards.
3. Why does it have very loud music and a
sharp singing style?
Because at the beginning, Beijing Opera was
performed mostly on open-air stages, they
had to play the music loudly and sing in
sharp voices to be heard over the crowds.
4. Why do performers wear brightly
coloured costumes?
Because with bright color, the audience can
see them more clearly.
Read and listen to the last part of the
programme. Then answer the questions.
1. What does the stage look like in Beijing
Opera?
It looks like very simple.
2. How do symbols play an important role in
Beijing Opera?
Many body movements can represent actions
such as opening a door, climbing a hill,
going upstairs or rowing a boat.
Various body movements can represent
actions.
riding in a
riding a
an army of
carriage
horse
thousands
walking with a
flag on each side
four generals
and four soldiers
holding a tassel
four roles
late 18th century
history
acting,talking
main roles skills needed
Beijing Opera
costumes
bright colours
singing,dancing
acrobatics
singing styles
sharp
Qionghua Cantonese Opera Festival
Besides Beijing Opera, there are still
other National Treasures in China.
They serve as a window of China.
And through this window, foreigners
are able to understand Chinese
culture better.
 What do the students Li Ming and Zhu Meiling
get permission for? What do they not get
permission for ?
Permission to go to Pufang’s birthday
party
No permission to go to the cinema
Li Ming
Permission to hand in her project next
week
No permission to write the project in
Chinese
Zhu Meiling
Listen again and complete the Function
File with these words:
Would, can’t let, could, OK, know, must,
excuse me, everyone’s going, can (2)
Informal
You (1)______
know my classmate Yang Pufang.
Well, Pufang’s going to have a birthday
party this Saturday afternoon. Is it(2)
_____
OK if I go? The party’s a special
occasion and (3)________________
everyone’s going to it.
Oh, all right…I’ll (4) ____
let you go,
but I need you to be back by 8
o’clock the latest. Thanks, Mum.
And I was thinking…(5)_____I
can go
to the cinema with Pufang on
Sunday?
What about your grandpa and
grandma? Who ‘s going to help me
look after them if you go ?
Oh, Mum. Please let me go to the
cinema.
You can go to Pufang’s birthday Party
but you (6)____
can’t go to the cinema.
Formal
(7) __________,
Excuse me Miss Wang?(8)
_______it
Would be all right if I handed in
my project next week?
OK, you (9) _____give
me your
can
project first thing on Monday
morning.
(10) ______I
Could write up the project in
Chinese? No, I’m afraid you can’t .
You (11) ______use
English like all
must
the other students.
Asking for permission
(formal)
Would it be ok/all right if I …
Could I (please) …
I wonder if I could possibly…
I’m going to… if that’s all right.
Responding
Giving permission
Ok
Sure
Not at all
Go right ahead
Yes, of course
Refusing permission
I’m afraid you can’t
I’m sorry, but…
I wish you could, but…
Working with a partner, perform the role plays
Person A
Person B
1)Ask your partner to
Politely refuse your
Lend you a pen.
partner’s request.
2)Politely respond to
Ask your partner to
Your partner.
open the window.
3)Ask your partner to
Politely refuse your
Help you move into
partner’s request.
your new house.
4)Politely respond
Ask your partner if you
Your partner’s request.
can borrow 100 yuan.