1、Unit 4 Stage and screenPeriod 1Starting out&Understanding ideasThis is an introduction of This is an introduction of Peking OperaPeking Opera.What do you know about it?What do you know about it?Peking Opera or Opera in the West?Do you know the Beijing opera version of Hamlet?When HAMLETmeets PEKING
2、OPERAFAST READINGQ 1:Read the passage and divide it into three parts.Q 2:Find out what aspects of Peking Opera most impressed the author.Q 3:Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.Read the passage and divide it into three parts.Time order Before the performance During the performanceAfter
3、 the performanceRead 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.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.1.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2.To inform the reader
4、s how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.3.To share the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.4.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.CAREFUL READINGRead the passage carefully and finish the tasks below.Task 1 Find out the main idea of each paragraph.Pa
5、ra.1AI was surprised when I saw the instruments,costumes,masks,movements and the stage.Para.2BIt was how the characters moved on stage that I liked best.Para.3 CI had been always very confident about Hamlet before I saw the Peking Opera version of it.Para.4 DI went to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan
6、 the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.Para.5 EI felt extremely excited when seeing the performance and I advised everyone to watch it.Task 2 Decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)(1)The author is a high school student with Chinese literature as one of his main subjects.(2)Hamle
7、t is a Western masterpiece by Shakespeare.(3)Before the show,the author felt he understood Hamlet very well.(4)Peking Opera has more than 2,000 years of history.English 200Scan the text and choose the best answer.1.What does the author mean to say“I was full of confidenceuntil the Peking Opera came
8、to town”in Para.1?A.He thought he knew very well about Hamlet but the Peking Opera changed his opinion.B.He was confident that Hamlet is the most important play by the most important writer.C.He thought that Hamlet was good in English than in the Peking Opera.D.The author hadnt seen Peking Opera bef
9、ore.2.Why did the author go to see The Revengeof Prince Zidan?A.To make sure it has a long history.B.To enjoy the Peking Opera version of Hamlet.C.To confirm that Peking Opera is easier to understand.D.To find out the differences between Hamletand its Peking Opera version.3.What can we learn from Pa
10、ra.4?A.The characters were performers as well as athletes.B.Prince Hamlet did a backflip before.C.The author didnt like the play.D.The Revenge of Prince Zidan is a success.5.What does“I was on the edge of my seat”mean in Para.5?AHe wanted to leave.BHe loved the performance.CHe was sick of the perfor
11、mance.DHe felt uncomfortable.4.What began to change the authors view on Peking Opera?AThe costumes and masks.BSinging in English.CThe music,exaggerated movements and drama.DThe very high voices.As a westerner with English literature as one of my main subjects,I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet,so I
12、 was full 1._ confidence until I saw The Revenge of Prince Zidan2._ Peking Opera version of Hamlet.At the beginning,the opera brought a 3.(complete)new sound to my ears.I thought what I heard was violin,but later I 4._(learn)that it was an instrument 5._(call)jinghu.6._(see)the main characters come
13、on stage,I was surprised.The costumes and masks were also amazing.The 7.(performer)sang in Chinese,but the music,movements and mime helped get the meanings across to me.8._(use)some techniques,the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.My favourite part of the show was the movem
14、ents of the characters.It was so dazzling and 9._(energy)that I wasnt sure 10._ the characters were performers or athletes!So,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect,The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!learntofcomp
15、letelytheSeeingcalledIfusingenergetic Task 4 Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.performers(1)(2)They have transformed the old train station into an art gallery.他们已经把那个旧火车站改造成了美术馆。1transform v.使转化；使改变【知识归纳】(1)transform.(from.)into.把(从)变成 be transformed into.由变成(2)transform into.转换成；改造成(3)t
16、ransformation n.改变；转变；变革make a/the transformation 改变；转变(1)They successfully transformed the company _ a global one.(2)The organization _(transform)into the British entertainment industry in the near future.(3)The movie transformed her almost overnight _ an unknown schoolgirl into a superstar.(4)The
17、way we work has experienced a comlete _(transform)in the past decade.【即学即练】单句语法填空【知识归纳】(1)be energetic in doing sth.积极地做某事 feel energetic enough to do.有足够精力做(2)energy n.能量；能源；活力；（复数）精力；力量2.energetic adj.精力充沛的;充满活力的He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader.他似乎是一个富有干劲、精力充沛的领导。(1)The local government sh
18、ould be more energetic _(handle)environmental pollution.(2)The fact is that a balanced diet can keep us _(energy)(3)The old man devoted his _(energy)to the educational career.(4)He is already in his seventies,but he is always _(充满活力)【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子【知识归纳】(1)be filled with anger 充满怒火 in anger 生气地 bu
19、rst with anger 勃然大怒 with anger 愤怒地(2)angry adj.生气的 angrily adv.生气地;愤怒地 be angry with sb.生某人的气 be angry at/about sth.因某事而生气3.anger n愤怒，怒火 v激怒She struggled to control her anger at her sons disobedience.她努力控制因儿子的不顺从而带来的怒火。(1)“Its a lie！”he shouted _ anger.(2)Please dont be angry _ me.It wasnt my fault.
20、(3)He was filled with _(angry)at the way his mother had been punished.(4)It always _(anger)me to see so much waste.(5)The goodtempered boss hardly blames them loudly and(angry).【即学即练】单句语法填空The hotel combines comfort with convenience.这家旅馆既舒适又方便。【知识归纳】(1)combine.with.与结合起来(2)combination n.结合；联合；化合(物)a
21、 combination of.一种的结合(物)in combination with.与联合起来bine v(使)联合，(使)组合(1)We cant always combine work pleasure.(2)We agree that the work is the (combine)of science and art.(3)In the paintings,you can see a Chinese girl in combination flowers.(4)In recent years an English word“infosphere”has appeared,(com
22、bine)thesense of“information”and“atmosphere”(5)事业和家庭生活很难兼顾。It is difficult .【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidence until the Peking Opera came to town!因为我看过不少哈姆雷特的作品并且读过很多遍，所以我充满信心直到京剧来到城里！5.be full of confidence 充满信心【知识归纳
23、】【知识归纳】(1)confidence n信心 have/show confidence in 对有信心 with confidence 肯定地；有把握地(2)confident adj.自信的；确信的be confident about/of 对.有信心 be confidence in 在.有信心(3)confidently adv.自信地(1)Compared with them,were more confident success.(2)The young man is confident persuading people to buy what he sells.(3)He p
24、laysconfidence;as a result,every game he improves a lot.(4)因为提供足够的时间，他充满信心完成了这个项目 Offered enough time,he.【即学即练】用适当的介词填空/完成句子I am great!Dating back to the 18th century,Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.京剧可以追溯到18世纪，已经有两百多年的历史了。6.date back(to.)追溯到；始于【知识归纳】(1)date from追溯到；始于；起源于 (2)out
25、of date 过时的 (3)up to date(with.)赶上(的)潮流；最新的名师点津 date back to和date from不用于进行时态和被动语态。作后置定语时，常用现在分词形式。(1)(date)from 1933,the South Lake Park in Changchun is located in the southwestern part of the Changchun city.(2)Everyone should keep on getting himself educated so as to be up to date modern technolog
26、y.(3)My interest in stamp collecting (date)back to my schooldays.(4)Your information about the school is of date.【即学即练】单句语法填空The performers of course sang in Chinese,but the music,exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings across to the audience.表演者当然用中文演唱，但是音乐、夸张的动作和手势帮助了观众理解其中的含义。7.get
27、 across 解释清楚；被理解【知识归纳】【知识归纳】get along/on(well)with 与相处(融洽)；进展(良好)get down to 开始认真做get through 穿过，通过；完成；(用电话)接通get over 克服；从(疾病或不快中)恢复get into the habit of 养成的习惯get into trouble 陷入困境(1)I couldnt get my point _ in the debate.(2)It was their love that got me _ those first difficult months.(3)It is time
28、 you got down to _(prepare)for your exam.(4)He was disappointed at not getting the job,but hell get _ it.(5)Once you get _ the bad habit of smoking,it is hard to get rid of it.【即学即练】单句语法填空【句式分析】本句中“so.that.”“如此以至于”的意思，引导结果状语从句。【知识归纳】此类表达还有“such.that.”，具体区分如下：形容词或副词 that.(1)so+形容词+a(n)+单数可数名词 that.ma
29、ny/few+复数可数名词/much/little+单数不可数名词 that.a(n)+形容词+单数可数名词 that.(2)such+形容词+不可数名词 that.形容词+复数名词 that.8.Some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!有些女声非常高，以至于我确信它们可以震碎玻璃！(1)His plan was such a good one _ we all agreed to accept it.(2)They are _ good children that we all
30、 love them.(3)We were in such _ anxious rush when we left that we forgot the airline tickets.(4)We had little time that we couldnt finish the work on time.(5)她的才华是如此出众，以至于她的竞争对手很钦佩她。Her talent her competitor admired her very much.【即学即练】单句语法填空/完成句子认知词汇拓展词汇应用词汇1.transform:transform.into.2combine:combi
31、ne.with.3.anger:be filled with anger in anger with anger burst with anger 4.energetic:be energetic in doing.;feel energetic enough to do.Summary；核心短语1.get across2date back to 3on the edge of ones seat 4be full of confidence 5transform.into.6combine.with.7.tick all the right boxes 8.be familiar with
32、1.jump in with both feet2.at the same time3.in surprise4.be interested in 5.make friends 6.be proud of 7.focus on8.take ones advice9.in the end1.so.that.引导结果状语从句。2.现在分词doing或现在分词的完成时having done作状语。3.with宾语宾语补足语复合结构。重点句式重点句式234561.After the Civil War,Susan became very involved in the womens suffrage(
33、运动)2.While this is all fun,my favorite _(方面)of volunteering is creating and sharing stories.3.It seemed(难以置信的)that she had been there a week already.4.This revolution expansion required(充满活力的)nationbuilding policies.5(愤怒)seems simple when we are feeling it,but the causes of it are various.6.The rese
34、archers then tested how the monkeys (组合)the symbols to get the reward.【即学即练】.单词拼写1We went to the cinema last night;the film was fantastic and its ending had me _.2If you want to read books full of interesting stories about animals,this series will definitely！3Only after he had practiced a lot and tr
35、aditional Chinese music was he allowed to perform on the stage.4The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian,one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China,_ the Tang Dynasty.5Over the past 20 years the once fishing village an international tourism destination,with many visitors coming to explore its rainfo
36、rest and beaches.选词填空(可变换形式)transform.into.,date back to，tick all the right boxes，befamiliar with，on the edge of ones seat 1What shocked me was(这个小女孩如何保护她的同学的)when the earthquake happened.2(有那个男孩带路)，we had no trouble arriving at the park.3.(为了找点吃的喝的)，Mr Smith opened Baidu Maps,which showed the locations of the nearby shops and restaurants.4.(Diana的生意是如此成功)that she was able to set up branches elsewhere.5(有过一次糟糕的经历)at that cafeteria before,Catherine did not want to dine there any more.完成句子威廉
