Unit 4 Starting out ＆Understanding ideas （ppt课件）-2023新外研版（2019）《高中英语》必修第二册.pptx

1、外研版（2019）英语 必修二01020304Lead-inPre-readingWhile-readingPost-reading0101Lead-inLook at the posters and answer the questions.1.Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?2.What other types of entertainment have you seen?3.Which do you like most?Why?I am most familiar with the Chin

2、ese crosstalk show.Henan Opera，Peking Opera，Yue Opera，Huangmei Opera，as well as sketches（小品）and talk shows.I like talk shows most.Talk show is an entertainment form in which a host talks to various celebrities，performers，or professionals about various topics，often（but not always）including jokes in t

3、heir conversation.01Lead-inWatch the video and answer the questions.1.What theatres are mentioned in the video?2.What are the differences between them?In what ways are they similar?The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.01Lead-in2.What are the differences between them?In what ways are they

4、 similar?Differences:The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family,with Peking Opera as the main performance form.The theatre has three stages representing happiness,prosperity and longevity.Under the longevity stage,there is a well and five pon

5、ds.The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare.It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building.The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.Similarities:Both of the theatres have a long hi

6、story.They are both specially designed for better stage effects.01Lead-inLook at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities.Consider the following:l orchestral costumes and masksl stage setl performers movements01Lead-inWhen meets Peking Opera usually combines

7、 music,vocal performance,mime,dance and acrobatics.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.02Pre-reading02Pre-readingShengDanChouJingRoles in Peking Opera02Pre-readingsanxianOrchestras in Peking Operajinghuerhuyueqinshe

8、ng02Pre-readingCostumes in Peking Opera:graceful,elegant,and brilliant in colour and design02Pre-readingStage:square platforms exposed to the audience 02Pre-readingOpera(in the Western tradition)An opera is like a play in which everything is sung instead of being spoken.It incorporates a number of t

9、he performing arts,such as acting,scenery,costume,and sometimes dance or ballet.The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage,and the orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down,in the orchestra pit,so that the audience can see the stage.02Pre-reading William Shakespeare(1564 161

10、6)the great English Renaissance playwright.Poet,who on AD April 23,1564 was born in England.Shakespeare is a world famous writer.Most of his works have been translated into many languages,their plays are staged in many countries.There are four representative tragedy Hamlet Othello“King Lear,Macbeth“

11、.Four comedy Twelfth Night,Midsummer Nights Dream,The Merchant of Venice,Much Ado About Nothing.Historical drama Henry IV,Henry V,Li Richard II and so on.Also wrote 154 sonnets.He is the father of the British drama,Ben Jonson called him the soul of the era,Marx called him one of humanitys greatest g

12、enius.“02Pre-readingHamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.Prince Hamlet is called upon by the supernatural to take revenge upon his uncle,Claudius,who has murdered his brother the king,seized the throne and married Gertrude,Hamlets mother.02Pre-reading“To be,or not to be”is the opening

13、phrase spoken by Prince Hamlet in play Hamlet,Act III,Scene I.These are possibly the most famous words in English literature and introduce Hamlets meditations upon life “To be or not to be”refers to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live.02Pre-readingRead the passage quickly and a

14、nswer the following questions.(1)Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.(2)Find out the main idea of each paragraph.(3)Find out the writing purpose of this passage.How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.Fast reading03While-readin

15、g(2)Match the main idea with each paragraph.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5A.The writer experienced Peking Opera.B.The writer was familiar with Shakespeares Hamlet.C.The writer was attracted by Peking Opera.D.The history of Peking Opera.E.The writers favorite part of the show.03While-readingChoose th

16、e authors purpose in writing the passage.1To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.3 To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.4 To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cult

17、ures.03While-readingCareful readingRead the passage carefully and answer the questions.(1)How did the writer feel until Peking Opera came to town?(2)How many years has Peking Opera exist?(3)What helped the audience get meanings in the opera?(4)What did the writer think of Peking Opera before experie

18、ncing The Revenge of Prince Zidan?(5)What emotions did the writer feel in the performance?03While-reading(1)How did the writer feel until Peking Opera came to town?(2)How many years has Peking Opera exist?(3)What helped the audience get meanings in the opera?(4)What did the writer think of Peking Op

19、era before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan?(5)What emotions did the writer feel in the performance?Confident.Over 200 years.The music,exaggerated movements and mime.He wasnt sure if he would enjoy it.The strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief.03While-reading04Post-reading1 Why does th

20、e author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?Because this show combines music，singing，drama，poetry and costume design with explosive effect.In the authors opinion，this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.2 How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?I can introduce some knowledge about Peking Opera such as its orchestra，costumes and masks，the stage set，performers movements and recommend some excellent plays in Peking Opera to them.Think&Share 04Post-reading