Lesson2BeijingOpera.ppt

1、,Where are they?a. in a small houseb. in a carriagec. on a horse,Where are they?a. outside a cityb. outside a carriagec. outside a new room,Is he a bad guy?,Lets learn to listen !,Before listening , read the questions and use your general knowledge to think of the possible answers. Identify the key

2、words to help you answer the questions. The first time you listen, listen for the general idea and take notes. The second time you listen, listen for details and try to note down the answers.,Listening Strategies,Listening,Lets listen to learn!,1. Where are they? a. a study b. a square c. a studio 2

3、. How many people are discussing the topic? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 3. What are they talking about? (more than one answer) a. the history of Beijing Opera b. the roles c. the skills d. the creator e. music and singing,Multiple Choices,Listening,the history,skills,roles,music and singing,Beijing Opera,1. Beij

4、ing Opera is a national _ of China. 2. The art started in the late _ century. 3. It _ acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. 4. Actors play one of four roles: sheng,_ roles; dan, _roles; chou,_ roles and jing, roles with_ face masks. 5. The music had to be played _ and the performe

5、rs had to sing with _ voices.,Key Words,Listening,treasure,18th,combines,male,female,clown,brightly-painted,loudly,sharp,the general idea,the history,skills,roles,music and singing,_ is a national treasure of China. The art started in the _ century. The art started _years ago. The art has a long his

6、tory. It combines_, _ and _. Actors play one of _ roles:_ The music is played _ and the performers sing with _ voices.,Sentence Patterns,Practice,Huangmei Opera 300 years ago singing, performing and music,1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 2.Where was Beijing Opera performed at the

7、 beginning? 3.Why did it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4.Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?,Questions,Listening,1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 2.Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning?,Questions,Listening,Acting, talking, singing, m

8、usic, dancing and acrobatics.,On open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or outside temples.,3.Why did it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4.Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?,Questions,Listening,The music had to be played loudly and the performers had to sing w

9、ith sharp voices, in order to be heard over the crowds.,If the costumes werent in bright colours, the crowds wouldnt be able to see them clearly.,Summary,Beijing Opera,the history,skills,roles,music and singing,in the late 18th century,music,talking,acting,dancing,singing,acrobatics,sheng,dan,jing,chou,loud,sharp,Do you know some other forms of Chinese culture? What do you think of Chinese culture?,Speaking,embroidery,Why are we studying English?,Is it better than Chinese?,Thinking,1. Introduce Beijing Opera or H