Beijing Opera the National Treasure

Beijing Opera dates back to the 18th century. It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, dancing, music and acrobatics. acrobatics The costumes are always in bright colour.costumes

What role do they play in Beijing Opera?

Sheng 生

Dan 旦

Jing 净

Chou 丑

male roles with brightly painted face sheng dan jing chou female roles clown roles male roles four main roles in Beijing opera

She is on a horse. Can you guess where the characters are?

They are in a city.

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

The main instrument （乐器） played in Beijing Opera ——— Jinghu （京胡）

Violin 小提琴 sanxian 三线琴

Mei Lanfang----a well –known Beijing Opera master

something that covers one’s face mask 面具

the clothes worn in a play or film costume 服装

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

something with special value treasure 财宝

mix two or more things combine （使）结合

mask combine treasure acrobatics costume mix two or more things the clothes worn in plays or films something that covers one’s face something with special value movement of one’s body in a skilful way

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

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 the main instruments played in Beijing Opera? a) violin b) jinghu c) drum d) piano e)sanxian f) guitar a) 4 b) jinghu e)sanxian

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

Do you still remember the that we have learned before? that we have learned before?Listening Strategies

☻ Before listening, read the questions. ☻ Use 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 and use the strategies to answer the questions. Listen 1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? acting, talking, singing, dancing and acrobatics. 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? On open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyards.

3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? Because at the beginning, Beijing Opera was performed mostly on open-air stages, they had to play the music loudly and sing in sharp voices to be heard over the crowds. 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes? Because with bright color, the audience can see them more clearly.

Read and listen to the last part of thelisten programme. Then answer the questions. 1. What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera? 2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera? Many body movements can represent actions such as opening a door, climbing a hill, going upstairs or rowing a boat. It looks like very simple.

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.

Beijing Opera history main rolesskills needed singing,dancing acrobatics costumes sharp late 18th century four roles acting,talking bright colours singing styles

Qionghua Cantonese Opera Festival

Besides Beijing Opera, there are still other National Treasures in China. They serve as a window of China. And through this window, foreigners are able to understand Chinese culture better.

 What do the students Li Ming and Zhu Meiling get permission for? What do they not get permission for ? What Li Ming Zhu Meiling Permission to go to Pufang’s birthday party No permission to go to the cinema Permission to hand in her project next week No permission to write the project in Chinese

You (1)______ my classmate Yang Pufang. Well, Pufang’s going to have a birthday party this Saturday afternoon. Is it(2) _____ if I go? The party’s a special occasion and (3)________________ to it. know OK everyone’s going Informal Listen again Listen again and complete the Function File with these words: Would, can’t let, could, OK, know, must, excuse me, everyone’s going, can (2)

Oh, all right…I’ll (4) ____ you go, but I need you to be back by 8 o’clock the latest. Thanks, Mum. And I was thinking…(5)_____I go to the cinema with Pufang on Sunday? let can

What 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 Pufang’s birthday Party but you (6)____ go to the cinema. can’t

(7) __________, Miss Wang?(8) _______it be all right if I handed in my project next week? OK, you (9) _____give me your project first thing on Monday morning. Would can Excuse me Formal

(10) ______I write up the project in Chinese? No, I’m afraid you can’t. You (11) ______use English like all the other students. must Could

Would it be ok/all right if I … Could I (please) … I wonder if I could possibly… I’m going to… if that’s all right. Asking for permission (formal)

Giving permission Ok Sure Not at all Go right ahead Yes, of course Responding Refusing permission I’m afraid you can’t I’m sorry, but… I wish you could, but …

Person A Person B 1)Ask your partner to Politely refuse your Lend you a pen. partner’s request. 2)Politely respond to Ask your partner to Your partner. open the window. 3)Ask your partner to Politely refuse your Help you move into partner’s request. your new house. 4)Politely respond Ask your partner if you Your partner’s request. can borrow 100 yuan. Working with a partner, perform the role plays