Lesson 2Beijng Opera sheng sheng dan dan jing chou vilionsanxian jinghudrum guitarpiano combine treasure mask acrobatics costume combinetreasuremaskacrobaticscostumea mixture of two or more thingsthe clothes worn in plays or filmssomething with special valuemovements of one’s body in a skilful waysomething that covers one’s face Beijing opera is a historical art form, traditional music and singing are used to tell a story on stage. The rhythm plays a part in telling the story. It can get faster and louder, or make sudden stops to go with the action. 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, music, dancing and acrobaticsIt was performed mostly on open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyardsIn order to be heard over the crowdsIn order to be seen by the crowds clearly. 1. what does the stage look like in Beijing Opera? 2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing?Very simple.Many body movements can represent actions such as opening a door, climbing a hill, going upstairs or rowing a boat. What do the students Li Ming and Zhu Meiling get permission for? What do they not get permission for ?Permission to go to Pufang’s birthday partyNo permission to go to the cinemaPermission to hand in her project next weekNo permission to write the project in ChineseLi MingZhu Meiling Listen again and complete the Function File with these words: would, can’t , let , could , OK ,know ,excuse me ,must, everyone’s going ,can Enjoy the opera, Enjoy the music, Enjoy yourself, Enjoy your life
