M2 Unit 5 lesson 2 Beijing Opera

Beijing opera, the best-known Chinese Opera, was developed during the Qing dynasty ( ). It is a dramatic form that includes dance, theater, music, and Beijing Opera

skilled performance. Performers wear dramatic makeup or masks.

Who is she? Mei Lanfang

What role do they play in Beijing Opera?

Sheng

Dan

Jing

Chou

mask

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 a) the late 18th century

2. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera? a) 4 b) 8 c) What are eh main instruments played in Beijing Opera? a) violin b) jinghu c) drum d) piano e) sanxian f) guitar a) 4 b) jinghu

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

Match the meanings with the pictures on P24: Pic.1 They are in the city. Pic.2 She is in a carriage. Pic.3 They are in their new bedroom. Pic.4 She is on a horse. Symbols in Beijing Opera

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.

the clothes worn in a play or film costume

mix two or more things The first step in making a cake is to _______ the milk and butter. combine

something with special value treasure

movements of one’s body in a skilful way acrobatics

something that covers one’s face 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

Listen to the first and second 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, music dancing and acrobatics.

On open-air stages, in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyards. 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning ? 3.Why does it have very loud music and a piercing singing style ?

Because at the beginning, Beijing Opera was performed mostly on open-air stages. 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes? With bright colour, their costumes are more impressive and the crowd can see them more clearly.