高中英语新教材必修二Unit4 When Hamlet meets Peking Opera.pptx

高中英语新教材必修二 Unit4 When Hamlet meets Peking OperaUnit Starting outLook at the posters and answer the questions.Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with?What other types of entertainment have you seen?Which do you like most? Why?Watch the video and answer the questions.1 What theatres are mentioned in the video?1 The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.2 What are the differences between them? In what ways are they similar?2Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre built in the Qing Dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements. Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.Understanding ideasWhenHamlet meets Peking Opera Look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities. Consider the following:orchestracostumes and masksstage setperformers’ movements Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic(美感） of Peking Opera. The colours are rich and depict（描绘） different characters using colour symbolism. Read the passage and find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author. How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.“To be, or not to be, that`s the question!” I was full of confidence—until the Peking Opera came to town!Why did the author think he know a lot about Hamlet?As a high school student with English literature as one of my main subjects, I have to ! Shakespeare`s Hamlet is probably the most important play by the most important writer in English. Having s