,淮南四中 吴一昊,Beijing Opera,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.,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.,combine,Mix two or more things,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.,acrobatics,Movements of ones body in a skilful way,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.,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 ones 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.,Jinghu,1. This golden ring is a real_. 2. My mother sewed my_ for the school play. 3. I love watching _ but it looks very difficult! 4. The first step in making a cake is to _ the milk and butter. 5. The singer wore a _ that was made of wood.,treasure,costume,acrobatics,combine,mask,Use the following words to complete the sentences.,treasure costume acrobatic combine mask,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,chou,sheng,dan,jing,male roles,female roles,clown roles,male roles with brightly painted face,Mei Lanfang a well known Beijing Opera master, his performance brought him international attention.,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.,Listen and complete the sentences,The art started in the late 18th century and it combines _, _, _, music, _ and _. In the early days, Beijing Opera was most often performed on _ in _, _, _ or _. The music had to be played _ and the performers had to sing with _, in order to be heard over the crowds. Beijing Opera was often performed on open-air stages and the stages were lit only by oil lamps. If the costumes werent in _, the crowds wouldnt be able to _.,acting,talking,singing,dancing,acrobatics,open-air stages,markets,streets,teahouses,outside temples,loudly,sharp voices,bright colours,see them clearly,Listen and use the strategies to answer the questions.,1. What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?,acting, talking, singing, dancing and acrobatics,On open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or outside temples.,In order to be heard over the crowds.,In order to be seen by the crowds clearly.,Read and listen to the last part of the programme. Then answer the questions,1.What does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?,2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing Opera?,Very simple.,Many body movements can represent actions such as opening a door, climbing a hill, going upstairs or rowing a boat.,Where is the character?,She is on a horse,Symbols in Beijing opera,Where is the character?,He is in a city.,Summary,Finish the information chart and lets see what we have learned.,Beijing Opera,history,main roles,skills needed,costumes,Late 18th century,Four roles,Acting Talking Singing dancing acrobatics,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： A: Hi, Lihua. I have been in China for 3 m