Module 10 Lao She Teahouse

Lao SheTeahouse Module 10

Lao She was a famous w ww writer. Lao She (1899—1966) (n. 戏剧 ) He was named a “People’s Artist” ( 人民艺术家 )" and a “Great Master of Language” ( 语言大师 ) The Winter of Jinan 《济南的冬天》 He was especially famous for his play, Teahouse. 被誉为 Camel Xiangzi 《骆驼祥子》

Lao She wrote the play, Teahouse in 1957.

Lao SheTeahouse The teahouse is named after Lao She. Because Lao She wrote the famous play, Teahouse. ( 以 …… 命名 )

Lao SheTeahouse

drink tea In Lao She’s Teahouse ， you can …

In Lao She’s Teahouse ， you can … see acrobatics ( 杂技 )

enjoy Beijing Opera In Lao She’s Teahouse ， you can …

watch magic shows

In Lao She’s Teahouse ， you can … appreciate Chinese folk music( 民乐 ) ( 观赏 ) ( 民间的 )

Unit 2 It takes place in a teahouse. takes place

C The play Teahouse A The story of Teahouse D Lao She B Lao She’s Teahouse 1.Read the passage and match the headings with the paragraphs.

1 __________________ Lao She wrote Teahouse in The play shows the audience life in China between 1898 and It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers. It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighbourhood. Finally, it says goodbye to old Beijing and its people. The play Teahouse It it Teahouse

2_____________________ The story starts in 1898 during the Qing Dynasty. It continues in 1916, and finally, it brings audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese War in After the war, Wang loses the teahouse and he dies. The story of Teahouse It it The story

3_________________ Lao She was born in Beijing in His parents sent him to the Teacher’s School in Beijing and he learned to teach. From 1924 to 1929 he taught Chinese to the English in London. He wrote many plays, novels and short stories. He was named a “People’s Artist” and a “Great Master of Language”. He was one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. Lao She he He Lao She

4_____________________ In Lao She’s Teahouse today, waiters bring tea to the customers and sell them delicious Chinese food. If you like Beijing Opera, folk music, acrobatics or magic shows, you can enjoy them in the teahouse. Lao She’s Teahouse gives a wonderful welcome to everyone from China and from all over the world. Lao She’s Teahouse

Can you guess the meanings of the underlined words and expressions: 1.The play shows the audience life in China between 1898 and It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers. 3.It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighbourhood. 4.The story starts in 1898 during the Qing Dynasty( 清朝 ). It continues in 1916, and finally, it brings the audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945.

Match the words and expressions with their meanings. 1. part of a town where people live 2. to start doing something again after stopping 3. fighting between countries neighborhood continue wartake place customeraudience 4. to happen 5. a person buying things 6. people watching a play or film

Read the passage and try to answer these questions: 1.What happened to Wang Lifa at the end of the story? 2.Who did Lao She teach Chinese from 1924 to 1929? 3.What can people enjoy in Lao She teahouse? Wang Lifa lost the teahouse and he died. He taught Chinese to the English in London. We can enjoy Beijing Opera, folk music, Acrobatics and magic shows there. He taught Chinese to the English in London.

Read the passage aloud

Lao She Teahouse is the centre of the neighbourhood. People can drink tea and see some operas there. Lao She was a very famous _____ and many people like his play Teahouse. It _________ in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his___________. The audience enjoys the play. writertakes placecustomers

My favourite film is _______. It takes place in _________. It’s the story of ________. … The best part of the film is ___. It’s very __________.

Writing My favourite film/ play is …. It takes place in…. It’s the story of … The best part of the film/play is …. It’s very ….

My favourite film is Home Alone 《小鬼当家》. It takes place in Chicago at Christmas. It’s the story of 8-year-old Kevin. When his family takes off for a vacation in France, his parents left himself at home. He fights against the burglars alone. In the end, he caught all the burglars. The best part of the film is how Kevin caught all the burglars( 窃贼 ). It’s very exciting and fantastic.

Homework Write a passage about your favourite film or play. My favourite film/ play is …. It takes place in….It’s the story of ….The best part of the film/play is …. It’s very ….