Unit 2 The universal language Reading(1)：Turandot in Beijing 课件（25张PPT）
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Unit2 Turandot in Beijing
1
Do you know the name of this song?
An opera is a play in which a dramatic performance is set to music, so the actors and actresses sing some or all of their parts.
Opera 2
2
What is an opera?
As a review of an opera
1. What is a review?
2.How is a review of an opera usually organized?
Reading : Turandot in Beijing
1. What is a review?
A review is a report or an essay giving some information as well as some opinions or ideas about a book, a performance, a painting or something similar.
Reading strategy:
Reading a review of an opera
2. How is a review of an opera usually organized?
Reading strategy:
Reading a review of an opera
It usually starts with some ( ).
background information
It goes on to ( ).
talk about the story
Then it gives some other important information such as( ).
the actors’ names
Finally it gives a ( ). It may include lots of words ( ) .
comment
that describe feelings
the background information of the opera
the brief description of the story
other information about the performance
the writer’s comments/evaluation
the brief description of the story
the background information of the opera
other information about the performance
Fast-reading : match paragraphs with related information.
para.1-2
para. 3-7
para.8
the writer’s comments
para.9
1. Background information
3.Other information
2.About Turandot
4. Comments
The structure of the text
Background information
The author:
The setting:
an Italian composer Giacomo Puccini
in the Forbidden City in Beijing
(para.1-2)
1. __________ were used to announce the start of the opera.
2. What is the writer’s evaluation(评价) of the setting?
There could not be a more awesome setting!
Background information
(para.1-2)
Chinese drums
Calaf
a prince
Turandot
a Chinese princess
Liu
Calaf’s father’s slave
The characters and relationship?
relationship
a triangle love story
He answers all the three questions correctly (L27)
Turandot becomes angry, as she is unwilling
to get married(L28)
Eager to learn his name, she seizes Liu, threatens and beats her.(L31)
Liu resists telling her his name, and kills herself.
He says that if she can guess his name by
sunrise, she doesn’t have to marry him.(L29)
development
3. Seeing this, what does Calaf say?
1. Does Calaf answer the riddles correctly?
2. How does Turandot feel when Calaf
answers her riddles?
4. What does Turandot do then?
5. What does Liu do at last?
beginning
A prince is killed for failing to solve her riddles
climax
6. Does Turandot knows his name before the deadline?
Yes, Calaf himself tells her his name and says she can kill him if she wishes.
ending
Turandot and Calaf unite in marriage
Read for the plot of the story (Paras. 3-7)
falls in love with solve the riddles guess his name
expresses her love for him
Calaf
Turandot
Liu
desperate to know
seizes C’s father & Liu
resist telling the name
kills herself
Doesn’t want to get married
The ending:________________________
Unite in marriage
Group work 1:
Story retelling
dies for him
Group work 2:
The personalities of the characters
Use some adjectives to describe the main characters.
suggested words:
self-willed任性的 devoted (loyal) brave committed坚定的 cruel kind
affectionate深情的 stubborn selfless
cold-hearted intelligent not merciful...
Calaf
a prince
Turandot
a Chinese princess
Liu
Calaf’s father’s slave
The personalities of the characters
personalities
brave
intelligent
affectionate
…
brave
kind
devoted (loyal)
committed
selfless
…
cruel
stubborn
cold-hearted
not merciful
self-willed任性
…
Further discussion: about the theme.
Firstly, Turandot is cruel and cold-hearted.What contributes to Turandot’s transformation?
Calaf’s unconditional love melt(融化) the ice in Turandot’s heart.
What is the theme (主题)of the story?
Love is an everlasting theme.It’s love that makes the world go round. And it’s also love that has such power to melt the icy hearts and bring people together.
Other information about the performance
the director:
the conductor:
the main actors and actresses:
(para.8)
Sharon Sweet (Turandot),
Barbara Hendricks(Liu),
Kristjan Johannsson (Calaf).
Zubin Mehta
Zhang Yimou
*The performance was__________. (L3)
*There could not be a more________ setting.(L9)
*The weather was also __________ for a
performance outdoors. (L10)
*The production combined the very ____ of Western and Chinese talents. (L45)
A general comment :
(Para9)
splendid
awesome
perfect
*The music was conducted by Zubin Mehta,
a _______conductor. (L46)
best
superb
* They were________ (L50)
excellent
wonderful, amazing
Find out descriptive words that reflect feelings.
What is Chinese opera? How much do you know about it?
Chinese opera is a traditional form of drama in China. It started in the Tang Dynasty when Emperor Xuanzong founded the ‘Pear Garden’(梨园).
Elements: dance, song, dialogue, swordplay and acrobatics(杂技).
The music instruments: gongs(锣), cymbals(铙钹), drums and stringed instruments(弦乐器).
Makeup, movements, props and colour costumes show a character’s age, gender and personality.
Chinese opera
老生
小生
武生
生
正旦
彩旦
花旦
老旦
武旦
旦
大花脸
二花脸
武二花
油花脸
净
文丑
武丑
丑
Group work 3: Opera sharing
Talk about a Western or a Chinese opera that you are familiar with. You can introduce the main characters, the setting and the plot. Or you can talk about the actors or actresses, the director and the conductor.
Homework
1.Read the script of Turandot, and try to perform the short play in groups.
2. Write a review of a Western or a Chinese opera that you’re familiar with.
Outline：
Background information
The plot and characters
Theme
Your comments
Have a nice day!
Unit2 Turandot in Beijing
1
Do you know the name of this song?
An opera is a play in which a dramatic performance is set to music, so the actors and actresses sing some or all of their parts.
Opera 2
2
What is an opera?
As a review of an opera
1. What is a review?
2.How is a review of an opera usually organized?
Reading : Turandot in Beijing
1. What is a review?
A review is a report or an essay giving some information as well as some opinions or ideas about a book, a performance, a painting or something similar.
Reading strategy:
Reading a review of an opera
2. How is a review of an opera usually organized?
Reading strategy:
Reading a review of an opera
It usually starts with some ( ).
background information
It goes on to ( ).
talk about the story
Then it gives some other important information such as( ).
the actors’ names
Finally it gives a ( ). It may include lots of words ( ) .
comment
that describe feelings
the background information of the opera
the brief description of the story
other information about the performance
the writer’s comments/evaluation
the brief description of the story
the background information of the opera
other information about the performance
Fast-reading : match paragraphs with related information.
para.1-2
para. 3-7
para.8
the writer’s comments
para.9
1. Background information
3.Other information
2.About Turandot
4. Comments
The structure of the text
Background information
The author:
The setting:
an Italian composer Giacomo Puccini
in the Forbidden City in Beijing
(para.1-2)
1. __________ were used to announce the start of the opera.
2. What is the writer’s evaluation(评价) of the setting?
There could not be a more awesome setting!
Background information
(para.1-2)
Chinese drums
Calaf
a prince
Turandot
a Chinese princess
Liu
Calaf’s father’s slave
The characters and relationship?
relationship
a triangle love story
He answers all the three questions correctly (L27)
Turandot becomes angry, as she is unwilling
to get married(L28)
Eager to learn his name, she seizes Liu, threatens and beats her.(L31)
Liu resists telling her his name, and kills herself.
He says that if she can guess his name by
sunrise, she doesn’t have to marry him.(L29)
development
3. Seeing this, what does Calaf say?
1. Does Calaf answer the riddles correctly?
2. How does Turandot feel when Calaf
answers her riddles?
4. What does Turandot do then?
5. What does Liu do at last?
beginning
A prince is killed for failing to solve her riddles
climax
6. Does Turandot knows his name before the deadline?
Yes, Calaf himself tells her his name and says she can kill him if she wishes.
ending
Turandot and Calaf unite in marriage
Read for the plot of the story (Paras. 3-7)
falls in love with solve the riddles guess his name
expresses her love for him
Calaf
Turandot
Liu
desperate to know
seizes C’s father & Liu
resist telling the name
kills herself
Doesn’t want to get married
The ending:________________________
Unite in marriage
Group work 1:
Story retelling
dies for him
Group work 2:
The personalities of the characters
Use some adjectives to describe the main characters.
suggested words:
self-willed任性的 devoted (loyal) brave committed坚定的 cruel kind
affectionate深情的 stubborn selfless
cold-hearted intelligent not merciful...
Calaf
a prince
Turandot
a Chinese princess
Liu
Calaf’s father’s slave
The personalities of the characters
personalities
brave
intelligent
affectionate
…
brave
kind
devoted (loyal)
committed
selfless
…
cruel
stubborn
cold-hearted
not merciful
self-willed任性
…
Further discussion: about the theme.
Firstly, Turandot is cruel and cold-hearted.What contributes to Turandot’s transformation?
Calaf’s unconditional love melt(融化) the ice in Turandot’s heart.
What is the theme (主题)of the story?
Love is an everlasting theme.It’s love that makes the world go round. And it’s also love that has such power to melt the icy hearts and bring people together.
Other information about the performance
the director:
the conductor:
the main actors and actresses:
(para.8)
Sharon Sweet (Turandot),
Barbara Hendricks(Liu),
Kristjan Johannsson (Calaf).
Zubin Mehta
Zhang Yimou
*The performance was__________. (L3)
*There could not be a more________ setting.(L9)
*The weather was also __________ for a
performance outdoors. (L10)
*The production combined the very ____ of Western and Chinese talents. (L45)
A general comment :
(Para9)
splendid
awesome
perfect
*The music was conducted by Zubin Mehta,
a _______conductor. (L46)
best
superb
* They were________ (L50)
excellent
wonderful, amazing
Find out descriptive words that reflect feelings.
What is Chinese opera? How much do you know about it?
Chinese opera is a traditional form of drama in China. It started in the Tang Dynasty when Emperor Xuanzong founded the ‘Pear Garden’(梨园).
Elements: dance, song, dialogue, swordplay and acrobatics(杂技).
The music instruments: gongs(锣), cymbals(铙钹), drums and stringed instruments(弦乐器).
Makeup, movements, props and colour costumes show a character’s age, gender and personality.
Chinese opera
老生
小生
武生
生
正旦
彩旦
花旦
老旦
武旦
旦
大花脸
二花脸
武二花
油花脸
净
文丑
武丑
丑
Group work 3: Opera sharing
Talk about a Western or a Chinese opera that you are familiar with. You can introduce the main characters, the setting and the plot. Or you can talk about the actors or actresses, the director and the conductor.
Homework
1.Read the script of Turandot, and try to perform the short play in groups.
2. Write a review of a Western or a Chinese opera that you’re familiar with.
Outline：
Background information
The plot and characters
Theme
Your comments
Have a nice day!