treasure
Something with special value
Do you know it ？
• Beijing opera of China dates back to the 18th century, it is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. • It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
A: Hi, Lihua. I have been in China for 3 months. But I can’t understand Beijing Opera very well. Can you tell me sth. about it? B: Of course, Beijing Opera is a national treasure. A: When did it start? B: ….
Listen and complete the sentences
The art started in the late 18th century and it combines acting talking singing dancing _____, _______, _______, music, ________ and acrobatics __________. In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often open-air stages performed on ____________ in markets _______, _______, streets teahouses outside temples ________ or _____________. The music had to be loudly played _______ and the performers had to sing with ___________, in order to be heard over the crowds. sharp voices Beijing Opera was often performed on open-air stages and the stages were lit only by oil lamps. If the bright colours costumes weren't in ____________, the crowds wouldn't be able to _________________. see them clearly
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 ideas and take notes. ☻ The second time you listen, listen carefully and try to note down the answers.
Read and listen to the last part of the programme. Then answer the questions
1.What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?
Very simple.
2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera?
Late 18th century
Four roles
Bright colours
Speaking
Suppose your partner is a foreigner. He/She is interested in Beijing Opera. Have a talk about Beijing Opera in pairs. Example： Example
Jinghu
Use the following words to complete the sentences.
treasure costume acrobatic combine mask
1. This golden ring is a real________. treasure 2. My mother sewed my_________ for costume the school play. acrobatics 3. I love watching __________ but it looks very difficult! 4. The first step in making a cake is to combine ________ the milk and butter. mask 5. The singer wore a ________ that was made of wood.
Do you know it ？
• Beijing opera of China dates back to the 18th century, it is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. • It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. • The costumes and masks are always in bright colour, the main instrument played in Beijing Opera — Jinghu. • There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: sheng dan jing chou
Listen and use the strategies to answer the questions.
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 outside temples. 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? In order to be heard over the crowds. 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?to be seen by the crowds clearly. In order
jing sheng
male roles male roles with brightly painted face
dan
female roles
cቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱou
clown roles
Mei Lanfang
a well –known Beijing Opera master, his performance brought him international attention.
costume
The clothes worn in a play or film
Do you know it ？
• Beijing opera of China dates back to the 18th century, it is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. • It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. • The costumes and masks are always in bright colour, the main instrument played in Beijing Opera — Jinghu.
Mask
Something that covers one’s face
Do you know it ？
• Beijing opera of China dates back to the 18th century, it is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. • It combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. • The costumes and masks are always in bright colour, the main instrument played in Beijing Opera — Jinghu.
淮南四中 吴一昊
Who is the main role?
Do you know it ？
• Beijing opera of China dates back to the 18th century, it is a national treasure with a history of 200 years.