1、Beijing Opera performance at the closing ceremony of Athen 2004 Olympic GamesNew words previewinstrumentmale femaleclowncarriagecombinen.樂器，工具樂器，工具adj.男性的男性的adj.女性的女性的n.小丑小丑n.馬車馬車vt.（使）聯合，（使）聯合，（使）結合（使）結合New words previewtreasuremaskacrobaticscostumerepresentgeneralin other wordsn.財寶，財富財寶，財富n.面具，面罩面

2、具，面罩n.雜技雜技n.服裝服裝vt.代表代表n.將軍將軍換句話說換句話說DO YOU KNOW IT ？Peking opera of China is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. In the 55th year of the Qing Dynasty(1790), the four big Huiban opera Troupes entered the capital and combined with Kunqu opera, Yiyang opera, Hanju opera and Luantan in Bei

3、jings theatrical circle of the time. Through a period of more than half a century of combination and integration of various kinds of opera there evolved the present Peking opera, the biggest kind of opera in China. vilionsanxianjinghudrumguitarpianoWho is she?Mei LanfangBeijing Opera dates back to t

4、he 18th century.It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.The costumes are always in bright colours.Beijing OperaNational Treasuredate backcombinationa national treasurea piercing voiceacrobaticscostumea mixture of two or more thingsto have a history ofa group of

5、 valuable things,very special or important for the countrya very high and loud voicethe clothes worn in plays or filmsmovement of ones body using the skills of an acrobatWork in pairs and choose the right answers.1. When did Beijing Opera start? a) the late 18th century b) the late 19th century c) t

6、he late 20th centurya) the late 18th centuryPre-listening12. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera? a) 4 b) 8 c) 12a) 43. What are the main instruments played in Beijing Opera? a) violin b) jinghu c) drum d) piano e) sanxian f) guitarb) jinghu4. shengmale roles; dan female roles; jing male

7、roles with brightly painted faces; chou clown roles shengdanjingchouBeijing OperahistoryLate 18th centurymain rolesFour rolesskills neededSinging,dancingacrobaticsActing,talkingcostumesBright colourssharpsinging styles2Answers for reference (p24)Picture 1 Shes on a horse. Picture 2 They are in their

8、 new bedroom.Picture 3 Shes in a carriage. Picture 4 They are in a city. something that covers ones facemaskthe clothes worn in a play or filmcostumemovements of ones body in a skilful wayacrobaticssomething with special valuetreasuremix two or more thingscombineUse the words to complete the sentenc

9、es.This golden ring is a real _.My mother sewed my _ for the school play.I love watching _ but it looks very difficult!The first step in making a cake is to _ the milk and butter.1.The singer wore a _ that was made of wood. treasurecostumeacrobaticscombinemask Before listening, read the questions. U

10、se 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 to the first and second

11、 part of a TV programme. Use the strategies to answer the questions.1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? acting, talking, singing, dancing and acrobatics2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? On open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyards.3. Wh

12、y does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? Because at the beginning, Beijing Opera was performed mostly on open-air stages, the orchestra had to play loudly and the performers sing in piercing voices.4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes? Because with bright color, thei

13、r costumes are more impressive and the crowd can see them more clearly.Tape script Section 1Presenter: Welcome to Whats Your Rhythm. In todays programme, were going to discuss Beijing Opera. But first, we have Professor Shang Xiaoming, to introduce us to the topic. We have also invited to the studio

14、 two high school students who want to know more about Beijing Opera. Professor Shang, what is Beijing Opera and when did it start? Prof. Shang: Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China. The art started in the late 18th century and it combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobat

15、ics. Actors play one of four roles: sheng, male roles; dan, female roles; chou, clown roles and jing roles with brightly-painted face masks. Each role has its own singing and acting styles. Presenter: Professor Shang, could you tell us something about the style of the music and singing in Beijing Op

16、era? Prof. Shang: Yes, certainly. In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often performed on open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or outside temples. The music had to be played loudly and the performers had to sing with sharp voices, in order to be heard over the crowds. Slowly, this kin

17、d of singing became a special style of Beijing Opera. Student 1: Professor Shang, the costumes in Beijing Opera are often very bright. Why is this? Prof. Shang: Thats a good question. As I mentioned just now, Beijing Opera was often performed on open-air stages and the stages were lit only by oil la

18、mps. If the costumes werent in bright colours, the crowds wouldnt be able to see them clearly. What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera?Very simple.Because symbolism plays a very important role in Beijing Opera.Questionsriding in a carriag

19、eriding a horsean army of thousandsholding a tasselfour generals and four soldiersVarious body movements can represent actionswalking with a flag on each side Li Ming Zhu Meilingpermissionnot permissionto go to Pufangs birthday partyto hand in her project next weekto go to the cinemato write upthe p

20、roject in Chinese Listen to two dialogues. What do the students Li Ming and Zhu Meiling get permission for? What do they not get permission for?Listen again and fill in the blanksYou (1)_ my classmate Yang Pufang.Well, Pufangs going to have a birthday party this Saturday afternoon. Is itwould, cant,

21、 let, could, OK, know, excuse me, must, everyones going, canknowInformal Oh, all rightIll (4) _ you go, but I need you to be back by 8 oclock the latest.Thanks, Mum. And I was thinking(5)_I go to the cinema with Pufang on Sunday?letcan(2)_ if I go? The partys a special occasion and (3)_.OKeveryonesW

22、hat 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 Pufangs birthday Party but you (6)_ go to the cinema.(7) _, Miss Wang?FormalcantExcuse me(8) _it be all right if I handed in my project next week?OK, you (9) _g

23、ive me your project first thing on Monday morning.(10) _I write up the project in Chinese?No, Im afraid you cant . You (11) _use English like all the other students.Would canCould mustAsking for permission (formal)Would it be ok/all right if I ?Could I (please) ?I hope you dont mind my asking, but I

24、 wonder if I could possiblyIm going to if thats all right.RespondingRefusing permissionIm afraid you cantIm sorry, butI wish you could, butGiving permission OkSureNot at all Go right ahead Yes, of coursePerson A Person B1)Ask your partner to Politely to refuse your lend you a pen. partners request.2

25、)Politely respond to Ask your partner to your partner. open the window.3)Ask your partner to Politely to refuse your help you move into partners request.your new house.4)Politely to respond to Ask your partner if youyour partners request. can borrow 100 yuan.Working with a partner, perform the role plays 京劇是地地道道的中國國粹，因形成京劇是地地道道的中國國粹，因形成于北京而得名，但它的源頭還要追溯到于北京而得名，但它的源頭還要追溯到幾種古老的地方戲劇。幾種古老的地方戲劇。1790年，安徽的年，安徽的四大戲班四大戲班-三慶班、四喜班、春公班和春三慶班、