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UNIT 7
UNIT 7
ART
LESSON 2
BEIJING OPERA
To read and talk about Beijing Opera
To listen for understanding
To recall information previously heard
To express and discuss emotions
Watch the video about the main roles in Beijing Opera. And share what you know about Beijing Opera with your partner.
Sheng
Dan
Chou
Jing
Roles in Beijing Opera
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How would you introduce Beijing Opera to someone who doesn’t know about it What are the main roles Look at the photos and choose a description for each role.
female roles
common male roles
male roles with brightly painted masks
clown (小丑) roles
a ________________________________
b ________________________________
c ________________________________
d ________________________________
a
b
c
d
female roles
clown roles
common male roles
male roles with brightly painted masks
sheng (生): the male (男性的) role which has several subtypes (小类) according to the character’s age, personality and status. Two main subtypes are Lao Sheng and Xiao Sheng.
Lao Sheng refers to the middle-aged man with a beard who acts as the decency figure; for example, Zhugeliang in “Empty City Scheme”.
Xiao Sheng means young man without a beard. Zhangsheng in “The Story of the West Room” is a representative of Xiao Sheng.
dan (旦): The general name for female (女性的) characters can be divided into Zhengdan, Huadan, Laodan, Wudan. Zhengdan is also called ‘Qingyi’ who mainly plays the part of the strong-minded middle-aged woman who behaves elegantly. Huadan refers to little girls who often live in the bottom of society. Laodan refers to the senior woman and Wudan indicates the female who is good at fighting.
jing (净): is a prominent male character with striking looks and high social position. Painted face often refers to male characters with unique appearance or personality, such as Baozheng and Cao Cao.
mask
chou (丑): is a comic role or villainous (邪恶的; 犯罪的) character or righteous person who is usually active and quick. The actor’s nose is painted by a piece of white powder, making him or her easily recognizable.
Dr. Liu is talking about Beijing Opera on a radio programme. Listen and tick ( ) the aspects that are mentioned.
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_____ main roles
_____ instruments
_____ the unique sound
_____ costumes
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Listen again. Answer the questions.
When did Beijing Opera start
It started in the late eighteenth century.
2. What forms of performance are combined together in Beijing Opera
It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics.
3. How many roles can be found in Beijing Opera What are they
There are four roles: sheng, dan, jing, chou.
4. What are some of the special features of Beijing Opera
It has a very unique sound and beautiful costumes.
Skill Builder
Understanding Logical Relationships
Logical relationships usually refer to the inner relationships between / among things, like between causes and effects.
While you are listening, listen for key words like why and because.
Take note of the reasons.
Listen again and find the answers to these questions. Take notes.
Why is Beijing Opera a national treasure of China
Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China because it uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. All of those forms are difficult to master.
2. Why do performers sing in very high voices
Performers sing with very high voices because in the early days, Beijing Opera was usually performed on open-air stages. In order to be heard
over the crowds, the music
had to be loud and
performers had to sing in
very high voices.
3. Why are the costumes in bright colours
Costumes are in bright colours because in the past, Beijing Opera was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps. The costumes had to
have bright and colourful
patterns. Otherwise, it would
have been difficult to attract
the audience’s attention.
Listen again. List the key phrases used by Dr. Liu to give reasons. Then, talk about whether you like Beijing Opera. Give your reasons.
Key phrases used by Dr. Liu to give reasons:
Yes. That’s why …
This is because …
In order to be …
Otherwise, …
Tape scripts
(P= Presenter L= Dr. Liu)
P: On today’s programme, we’re going to discuss Beijing Opera with Dr. Liu.
L: Hello, everyone!
P: So, Dr. Liu, what is Beijing Opera and when did it start
L: Well, Beijing Opera is a form of Chinese opera which combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics together and it started in the late eighteenth century.
P: OK. It uses acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. All of those are difficult to master!
L: Yes. That’s why it’s one of China’s national treasures.
P: Indeed! It is said that there are four roles Beijing Opera performers can play. What are they
L: The four roles are: sheng, which are common male roles; dan, which are female roles; jing, which are male roles with brightly painted masks; and chou, which are clown roles. Each role has its own singing and acting styles.
vt. 掌握，精通
P: I see. We know Beijing opera has a very unique sound. Can you tell us more
L: Sure. I think you’re referring to the fact that performers often sing with very high voices. This is because in the early days, Beijing Opera was usually performed on open-air stages. In order to be heard over the crowds, the music had to be loud and performers had to sing in very high voices.
P: Wow, I’m definitely learning something new here. I’m also interested in the beautiful costumes.
提到，涉及到
n. 表演者
v. 表演，演出
L: Oh, do you know why they’re always in such bright colours
P: No, why
L: Well, in the past, Beijing Opera was often performed on stages that were lit only by oil lamps. The costumes had to have bright and colourful patterns. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to attract the audience’s attention.
P: That’s absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing.
n. 图案，式样
adv. 否则, 要不然
Introduce Beijing Opera to a group of students from another country.
Work in groups of four. Each one introduces one of the topics in relation to Beijing Opera: the four roles, costumes and masks, sound and singing, history and interesting features.
Expressing Emotions (2)
Listen to a dialogue about Beijing Opera. Answer the questions.
Who went to see Beijing Opera
How did the person feel about it
Lucy went to see Beijing Opera.
She felt that it was an excellent show.
3. What didn’t the person understand
She didn’t understand the part where the main character walks across the stage with a flag on each side of her.
Listen and imitate. What emotions do the speakers express Write satisfaction, worry or regret after the sentences in the Talk Builder.
Talk Builder
Expressing Emotions (2)
1 …so colourful and exciting! ___________
2 I’m so glad you enjoyed it. ___________
satisfaction
satisfaction
3 I was worried because … ______________
4 I loved the dancing and the acrobatics. ______________
5 The performers were so talented! ______________
6 But there were quite a few things I didn’t understand.
______________
7 I wish I knew more about them. ______________
worry
satisfaction
satisfaction
regret
regret
Tape scripts
(B=Boy L=Lucy)
B: So, Lucy, how was it Did you enjoy your first Beijing Opera
L: Yes, I certainly did! It was an excellent show… so colourful and exciting!
B: Great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I was worried because Beijing Opera is so different from theatre shows in the US.
L: It was very different, but in a good way! I loved the dancing and the acrobatics.
B: Me, too. The performers were so talented!
L: But there were quite a few things I didn’t understand.
B: Sure. Maybe I can help.
L: Well, you know the part where the main character walks across the stage with a flag on each side of her I had no idea what she was doing.
B: Oh, that means she’s riding in a carriage. Simple movements in Beijing opera often represent more complex actions, like riding a horse or rowing a boat.
n. 马车
adj. 复杂的
L: I see! It seems like so many aspects of Beijing Opera come from ancient traditions. I wish I knew more about them.
B: Don’t worry! If you’re interested, we can go and watch more Beijing Opera together. Maybe one day you’ll be an expert!
n. 方面
Pair work. Act out a dialogue between a Chinese student and a foreign student. Student A is role-playing a Chinese student while Student B a foreign student, who asks questions about the local opera.
1. master v. to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it 掌握，精通
e.g. We are expected to master a second language.
我们应该掌握一门第二语言。
master n. 大师；主人；硕士
e.g. a work of art by a true master
一件真正的大师作品
2. refer to 提到，谈到；参考，查阅
refer sth. to ... 把……提交给……
refer to sb. 指的是某人
refer to ... as 把……称为
reference n. 提及；谈到；参考；查阅
in / with reference to ... 关于……
【语境应用】补全句子。
1) If you don’t know what this means, ____________________ (去查字典).
语法填空。
2) Please do not include covers. A list of __________ (refer) must be included.
3) Who does “I” ___________ (指代) in the text
refer to the dictionary
references
refer to
3. otherwise adv. to show what the result will be if you do not follow the order or suggestion
否则；要不然
e.g. We must run, otherwise we’ll be too late.
or otherwise 或其它情况，或相反
e.g. We’ll get there somehow, by boat or otherwise.
We don’t know if the attendance was voluntary or otherwise.
【语境应用】英译汉。
1) My friend lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
2) Some are wise, and some are otherwise.
我朋友借给我钱了。否则，我也承担不起这次旅行。
有些人聪明，有些人则不然。
1. Write a short passage about Beijing Opera in about 80 words. Here are some tips for you:
Beijing Opera combines …
Traditional Chinese musical instruments used in Beijing Opera include …
Facial make-up …
The costumes …
Stages …
The basic skills …
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