1、Unit 7 ArtLesson 2 Beijing Opera1.mastermasters degree 硕士学位，研究生be ones own master 独立自主masterpiece n.杰作，绝无仅有的人练习：Jackson remained calm and always the _ of his emotion.master2.referreferto 把提交给refer toas 把称作reference n.提及，涉及；参考，参考书目refer to中的to为介词，后接名词、代词或动名词等做宾语练习：What I have to say _ to all of you.r
2、efers3.performperform ones duty/promise 尽责任/履行诺言perform an experiment 进行试验perform well/badly 表现得好/坏performance n.表演，演奏，表现，执行give/put on a performance 表演，演出a live performance 一场现场演出performer n.表演者，演奏者练习：The new clerk _ well and the manager is satisfied with him.performsHow would you introduce Beijing
3、 Opera to someone who doesnt know about it?What are the main roles?Look at the photos and choose a description for each role.ACTIVATE AND SHAREfemale roles common male rolesmale roles with brightly painted masks clown rolesACTIVATE AND SHAREabfemale rolescdclown rolescommon male rolesmale roles with
4、 brightly painted masksDr.Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a radio programme.Listen and tick()the aspects that are mentioned.main rolesinstrumentsthe unique soundcostumesListen again.Answer the questions.1 When did Beijing Opera start?It started in the late eighteenth century.2 What forms of pe
5、rformance are combined together in Beijing Opera?It uses acting,talking,singing,music,dancing and acrobatics.Listen again.Answer the questions.3 How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera?What are they?There are four roles:sheng,dan,jing,chou.4 What are some of the special features of Beijing Oper
6、a?It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes.Listen again and find the answers to these questions.Take notes.1 Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China?Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China because it uses acting,talking,singing,music,dancing and acrobatics.All of those forms
7、 are difficult to master.Listen again and find the answers to these questions.Take notes.2 Why do performers sing in very high voices?Performers sing with very high voices because in the early days,it was usually performed on openair stages.In order to be heard over the crowds,the music had to be lo
8、ud and performers had to sing in very high voices.Listen again and find the answers to these questions.Take notes.3 Why are the costumes in bright colours?Costumes are in bright colours because in the past,it was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps.The costumes had to have brig
9、ht and colourful patterns.Otherwise,it would have been difficult to attract the audiences attention.Listen again.List the key phrases used by Dr.Liu to give reasons.Then,talk about whether you like Beijing Opera.Give your reasons.Key phrases used by Dr.Liu to give reasons:Yes.Thats why.This is becau
10、se.In order to.Otherwise,Listen to a dialogue about Beijing Opera.Answer the questions.1 Who went to see Beijing Opera?Lucy went to see Beijing Opera.2 How did the person feel about it?She felt that it was an excellent show.3 What didnt the person understand?She didnt understand the part where the m
11、ain character walks across the stage with a flag on each side of her.Listen and imitate.What emotions do the speakers express?Write satisfaction,worry or regret after the sentences in the Talk Builder.1.so colourful and exciting!()2 Im so glad you enjoyed it.()3 I was worried because.()4 I loved the
12、 dancing and the acrobatics.()satisfaction satisfaction worry satisfaction Listen and imitate.What emotions do the speakers express?Write satisfaction,worry or regret after the sentences in the Talk Builder.5 The performers were so talented!()6 But there were quite a few things I didnt understand.()7 I wish I knew more about them.()satisfaction regret regretAct out a dialogue between a Chinese student and a foreign student after watching a local opera.
