Module2 Unit 5 Lesson 2 Beijing Opera Module2 Unit 5 Lesson 2 Beijing Opera Period one 英语组 : 徐丽珍

 1. Learn some useful words related to Beijing Opera.  2. Learn the listening strategies: listening for understanding.  3. Get familiar with Beijing Opera and develop interest in the national treasure. In this lesson you will…

Exercise 1

 Beijing opera has a history dating back more than 200 years. It goes back to the 55th year of the reign ( 统治 ) of Emperor （皇帝） Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1790). 京剧 是在北京形成的戏曲剧种之一，至今已有 将近二百年的历史。。 剧种 Extension: Ex.1 1)

4. Match the main roles with their names. sheng male roles with brightly painted face dan female roles jing clown roles chou male roles

The roles in Beijing Opera fall into four groups -- Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. These roles have the natural features 特征 of age and sex 性 别, as well as social positions, and are artificially overstated ( 夸大 )by makeup, costume and gestures. The roles in Beijing Opera fall into four groups -- Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. These roles have the natural features 特征 of age and sex 性 别, as well as social positions, and are artificially overstated ( 夸大 )by makeup, costume and gestures. Role of Sheng Sheng, a male role, usually a leading one. Sheng, a male role, usually a leading one. Sheng falls into : Laosheng （老生）, Xiaosheng （小生）, Wusheng （武 生）, and Wawasheng （娃娃生） (characters of children). Sheng falls into : Laosheng （老生）, Xiaosheng （小生）, Wusheng （武 生）, and Wawasheng （娃娃生） (characters of children). Extension: Ex.1 2)4)

Role of Dan Dan is the general term 术语 in Beijing Opera for female roles. Dan falls into Zhengdan 正旦 (or Qingyi 青衣 ) 大家闺秀和有身份的妇 女, Dan is the general term 术语 in Beijing Opera for female roles. Dan falls into Zhengdan 正旦 (or Qingyi 青衣 ) 大家闺秀和有身份的妇 女, Huadan 花旦天真活泼或泼辣的青 衣妇女, Wudan 武旦, Daomadan 刀马旦， Laodan 老旦 and Caidan 彩旦俗称丑婆子. Huadan 花旦天真活泼或泼辣的青 衣妇女, Wudan 武旦, Daomadan 刀马旦， Laodan 老旦 and Caidan 彩旦俗称丑婆子.

Role of Jing Jing refers to painted-face roles, known popularly as Hualian 花脸. Jing falls into Zheng Jing 正净 （俗称大花脸）、 Fu Jing 副净 （俗称二花脸）、 Wu Jing 武净 （俗称武二花）. Jing refers to painted-face roles, known popularly as Hualian 花脸. Jing falls into Zheng Jing 正净 （俗称大花脸）、 Fu Jing 副净 （俗称二花脸）、 Wu Jing 武净 （俗称武二花）. The different colors and designs on the faces represent males with different characteristics. The different colors and designs on the faces represent males with different characteristics. 红色 —— 表现忠贞、英勇的人物性格，如：关羽。 黑色 —— 表现正直、无私、刚直不阿的人物形象，如：包公。 白色 —— 代表阴险、疑诈、飞扬，肃煞的人物形象，如：曹操。

Role of Chou The Chou is one of the main roles in Beijing Opera. The eyes and nose are surrounded by a white patch, so Chou is also known as Xiao Hua Lian (partly painted face) 丑的俗称 是小花脸或三花脸. The Chou is one of the main roles in Beijing Opera. The eyes and nose are surrounded by a white patch, so Chou is also known as Xiao Hua Lian (partly painted face) 丑的俗称 是小花脸或三花脸.

sheng What kind of role is the man?

dan What kind of role is the woman?

jing What kind of role is the man?

clowns What kind of role are they?

Music Instruments Extension:Ex.1 3)

More questions 1. Can you name some famous actors or actresses? actresses? 2. Have you ever heard Beijing Opera?

> ： > ： 苏三离了洪洞县， 将身来在大街前。 示曾开言我心内惨， 过往的君子听我言： 哪一位去往南京转， 与我那三郎把信传。 就说苏三把命断， 来生变犬马我当报还。 苏三离了洪洞县， 将身来在大街前。 示曾开言我心内惨， 过往的君子听我言： 哪一位去往南京转， 与我那三郎把信传。 就说苏三把命断， 来生变犬马我当报还。

More questions 3.Do you think people enjoy watching Beijing Opera? Beijing Opera? Generally speaking, the old people like the singing style of Beijing Opera.

 Match each statement with a picture on Page 24: They are in the city. They are in the city. She is in a carriage. She is in a carriage. They are in their new bedroom. They are in their new bedroom. She is on a horse. She is on a horse. Exercise 2 Picture 4 Picture 3 Picture 2 Picture 1

holding a tassel walking with a flag on each side four generals and four soldiers an army of thousands riding a horse riding in a carriage Various body movements can represent actions. ( 流苏 )

Exercise 3

 something that covers one’s face mask

 the clothes worn in a play or film costume

mix two or more things combine

 something with special value treasure

 movements of one’s body in a skilful way acrobatics

Let’s review the words 1. the clothes worn in a play or film 2. mix two or more things 3. something with special value 4. movements of one’s body in a skilful way 5. something that covers one’s face costume combine treasure acrobatics mask

1.This golden ring is a real ________. 2.My mother sewed my _______ for the school play. 3.I love watching __________ but it looks very difficult! treasure acrobatics costume

4. The first step in making a cake is to _______ the milk and butter. 5. The singer wore a _______ that was made of wood. combine mask

Five Listening Strategies No. 1 Before listening, read the questions. 1.What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have ? 2.Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning ? 3.Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4.Why do performers wear brightly colored costumes?

Listening Strategies(p24) No.2 Use your general knowledge to think of possible answers. 1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have ? 1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have ? 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning ? 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning ? 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4. Why do performers wear brightly colored costumes? 4. Why do performers wear brightly colored costumes?

Listening Strategies(p24) No. 3 Listen and identify key words to help you answer the questions.  open-air stages, teahouses teahouses

Listening Strategies(p24) No. 4 The first time you listen, try to get the main idea and take notes. The first time you listen, try to get the main idea and take notes. No. 5 The second time you listen, listen carefully and try to note down the answers. The second time you listen, listen carefully and try to note down the answers.

Listen and use the strategies! Fill in the form

Question Prof. Shang ’ s answers 1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China. The art started in the late 18th century. It combines a_____, t_____, s_____, m____, dancing and a______________. 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often performed on ________ stages in m_______, streets, t_________ or outside __________. 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? Because at the beginning, Beijing Opera was performed mostly on _________ stages … The music had to be played _________ and the performer had to sing with ________ voices, in order to _______ over the c_________. acting talking singingmusic acrobatics open-air markets teahousestemples open-air loudly sharpbe heard crowds

4. Why do performers wear brightly colored costumes ? Beijing Opera was often performed on __________stages and the stages were lit only by ___________. If the costumes weren ’ t in bright c______, the crowds wouldn ’ t be able to see them c_____. 5. What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera? The stage design of Beijing Opera is usually very______. Sometimes there are just __________ and __________. 6. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera? Symbols play a very important part in Beijing Opera. Many body m_________ can represent _________ such as riding on a horse, opening a door, climbing a hill, going up stairs, or rowing a boat and so on. 7. How do you feel about Beijing Opera? … oil lamp open-air colors clearly simple two chairsa table movementsactions

Review Listening Strategies 1. Before listening, read the questions. 2. Use your general knowledge to think of possible answers. 3.Listen and identify key words to help you answer the questions. 4.The first time you listen, try to get the general idea and take notes. 5.The second time you listen, listen carefully and try to note down the answers.

Speaking Speaking Suppose Mike is from America. He is interested in Beijing Opera. As his interpreter( 翻译 ), you will introduce Beijing Opera to him. Suppose Mike is from America. He is interested in Beijing Opera. As his interpreter( 翻译 ), you will introduce Beijing Opera to him. Work in pairs and introduce the features of Beijing Opera to Mike according to the information in the form. Play the role of Mike in turn. Work in pairs and introduce the features of Beijing Opera to Mike according to the information in the form. Play the role of Mike in turn.

 …a national treasure, …started…, It combines …  In the early days…, …most often performed,..had to be played…, …sing with sharp voices…  …on open-air stages…, …by oil lamps…, …costumes weren’t in bright color, …crowds …watch them clearly  The stage design…  Symbols …Many body movements…such as …on a horse, …a door, …a hill, …stairs, …a boat and so on. Use the following key words to introduce the features of Beijing Opera.

presentation Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China. The art started in the late 18th century. It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrabatics. Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China. The art started in the late 18th century. It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrabatics. In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often performed on open-air stages in markets, streets teahouses and outside temples. The music had to be played loudly and the performer and to sing with sharp voices, in order to be heard over the crowds. In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often performed on open-air stages in markets, streets teahouses and outside temples. The music had to be played loudly and the performer and to sing with sharp voices, in order to be heard over the crowds. Beijing Opera was often performed on open- air stages and the stages were lit only by oil lamps. If the costumes weren’t in bright color, the crowds wouldn’t be able to watch them clearly. Beijing Opera was often performed on open- air stages and the stages were lit only by oil lamps. If the costumes weren’t in bright color, the crowds wouldn’t be able to watch them clearly.

The stage design of Beijing Opera is usually very simple. Sometimes there just two chairs and a table. The stage design of Beijing Opera is usually very simple. Sometimes there just two chairs and a table. Symbols play a very important part in Beijing Opera. Many body movements can represent actions such as riding on a horse, opening a door, climbing a hill, going up stairs, rowing a boat and so on. Symbols play a very important part in Beijing Opera. Many body movements can represent actions such as riding on a horse, opening a door, climbing a hill, going up stairs, rowing a boat and so on.

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