1、Unit 2Unit 2 The universal language The universal languageReadingReadingCurse of the Golden FlowerHouse of Flying DaggersWhat else has Zhang Yimou directed besides films?Reading strategy:Reading a review of an opera What should we pay attention to while reading a review of an opera?(3 points)2.The r
2、eview can give some important information such as the actors names and finally an evaluation.3.The review may include lots of very descriptive words that reflect feelings.1.A review an of opera usually starts with some background information.1.What is Turandot?2.Who wrote Turandot?3.Was the performa
3、nce indoors or outdoors?Fast reading1.What is Turandot?A:It is an opera that tells the story of a cold-hearted Chinese princess,named Turandot,who lives in the Forbidden City.To avoid marriage,she says that any potential husband must answer three riddles correctly or die.2.Who wrote Turandot?A:Giaco
4、mo Puccini wrote the opera.The final scene was completed by Franco Alfano,one of his students,based on Puccinis notes after he died.3.Was the performance indoors or outdoors?A:It was performed outdoors.1.Why does the writer think that the Forbidden City is a good setting for Turandot?2.What kind of
5、person is Turandot?3.What happened to the prince who could not answer the princesss riddles?4.What does Calaf say will happen if Turandot can guess his name by sunset?5.What has Turandots father promised her?6.How many times will Turandot be staged in the Fobidden City?7.Who took part in this perfor
6、mance of Turandot?8.What were the key ingredients for the production of this opera?1.Why does the writer think that the Forbidden City is a good setting for Turandot?A:Because she could almost feel the history.2.What kind of person is Turandot?A:She is cold-hearted.3.What happened to the prince who
7、could not answer the princesss riddles?A:He was killed.4.What does Calaf say will happen if Turandot can guess his name by sunset?A:She does not have to marry him.5.What has Turandots father promised her?A:He promised to allow Turandot to choose her own husband.6.How many times will Turandot be stag
8、ed in the Forbidden City?A:Eight.7.Who took part in this performance of Turandot?A:Turandot was played by Sharon Sweet from the USA,Liu was played by Barbara Hendricks from the USA and Calaf was sung by KristjanJohannsson from Iceland.8.What were the key ingredients for the production of this opera?
9、A:The bringing together of the group of people from many countries,the music and the setting.Who is the conductor of the opera“Turando”?A.Zhang YimouB.Giacomo PucciniC.Zubin,MethaD.Kristjan Johannsson Who wrote Turandot and when was it written?A.Giacomo Puccini,in 1924 B.Giacomo Puccinis former stud
10、ent,in 1924 C.Zubin Mehta,in the 1990s D.Sharon Sweet,in the 1990s When was Turandot staged in Beijing?A.in 1924 B.in the twenty first century C.in the 1990s D.in 1998 How does the writer think of the opera?A.terrible B.moving C.boring D.amazingGame:Story-makingForbidden CityTurandot,riddlesbe unabl
11、e to do,killCalaf fall in love with,solve,marryLiu,slave,express-love for,unconditional correctly.be upset by;by sunshinedo not have tobe desperate to,torture Liugrab a swordbe shocked byAfter-kiss,win ones affection.say-aloud,leave-in ones handsmarry,celebrateMaincharactersof the story Setting Plot
12、Turandot Calaf Liu Beijings Forbidden CityThe story takes on _.Liu loves Calaf,but Calaf has fallen in love with Turandot.Because Turandot_,she declares that anyone who wants to marry her must answer her_.If the one cannot answer these questions,he will_.a Chinese princess；a prince；Calafs fathers yo
13、ung slave the classic love triangle of the three main characters Turandot,Calaf and Liudoes not want toget marriedthree questionsbe killed Director Conductor Actors and actressesZhang Yimou Zubin Mehta,an internationally famous conductor born in IndiaSharon Sweet Turandot;Barbara HendricksLiu;Kristjan JohannssonCalaf;other singers and musicians from abroad and ChinaDiscussion:What is the characteristics of an opera?Free talkDo you like to listen to the opera,why or why not?Homework Write a review about a Western or a Chinese opera that you are familiar with.Thank you for listening!Goodbye!
