张北师大版必修2 Unit5 Lesson2 Beijing Opera.ppt

Beijing Opera the National Treasure Beijing Opera dates back to the 18th century. It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. The costumes are always in bright colour. costume date back combination a national treasure a piercing voice acrobatics costume a mixture of two or more things the clothes worn in plays or films to have a history of a group of valuable things,very special or important for the country movement of one’s body using the skills of an acrobat a very high and loud voice Task 1: Listen to an interview about Beijing Opera and answer the following questions. When did Beijing Opera start? What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 3. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera? 4. Match the main roles with their names. sheng male roles with brightly painted faces dan female roles jing clown roles chou male roles When did Beijing Opera start? It dates back to the late 18th century. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? It is a combination of acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. How many main roles are there in Beijing Opera? There are four. 4. Match the main roles with their names. sheng male roles dan female roles jing male roles with brightly painted faces chou clown roles sheng dan jing chou Beijing Opera history main roles skills needed Task 2: Listen and use the Strategies to answer the questions. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? 2. Why does it have very loud music and a piercing singing style? 3. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes? Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? It was performed mostly on open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyards. 2. Why does it have very loud music and a piercing singing style? In order to be heard over the crowds. 3. Why do performers wear brightly