京剧英文介绍

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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
the National Treasure
Beijing Opera
Beijing Opera dates back to the 18th century. It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, dancing, music and acrobatics.
♣ 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 temple courtyards.
jing main roles in Beijing opera four
chou
clown roles
Can you guess where the characters are?
She is on a horse.
They are in a city.
Symbols in Beijing Opera
mix two or more things
mask
combine
mix two or more things the clothes worn in plays or films something that covers one’s face something with special value
2. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera? a) 4 b) 8 c) 12
3. What are the main instruments played in Beijing Opera? a) violin b) jinghu c) drum d) piano e)sanxian f) guitar
treasure
acrobatics
costume
百度文库
movement of one’s body in a skilful way
1.This golden ring is a real ________. treasure
costume 2.My mother sewed my _______
for the school play.
☻ 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.
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 Listening Strategies that we have learned before?
The costumes are always in bright colour.
What role do they play in Beijing Opera?
Sheng 生
Dan 旦
Jing 净
Chou 丑
sheng
male roles
dan
female roles
male roles with brightly painted face
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.
The main instrument（乐器） played in Beijing Opera ——— Jinghu （京胡）
sanxian 三线琴
Violin 小提琴
Mei Lanfang----a well –known Beijing Opera master
mask 面具
something that covers one’s face
the clothes worn in a play or film
costume 服装
acrobatics 杂技
movements of one’s body in a skilful way
treasure 财宝
something with special value
combine （使）结合
3.I love watching __________ acrobatics but
it looks very difficult!
4. The first step in making a cake is to ________ combine the milk and butter. 5. The singer wore a _______ mask that