Reading(1)：TurandotinBeijing.docx

Learning paper of Unit2, Module8 Reading Turandot in Beijing
Learning aims:
1. to master the strategy of reading a review of an opera and its characteristic.
2. to appreciate the opera of “Turandot” and be able to retell it.
3. to be able to appreciate “universal language” and raise the awareness of cross-culture.
4. to improve the ability of writing by composing a review.
Tasks
Task1. Preview the text and finish exercises on P20-21.
Task2. Discuss and answer the following questions.
Q1. What can be called the universal language? Give some examples.
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Q2. What is included in a review of an opera? Find out which paragraph(s) is/are related to these information.
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Q3. What is Turandot ?(one or more words)
Turandot is an _________ that tells the story of a________________________________
named Turandot, who lives in _______________________. To _________________, she
says any _____________________must _____________________________or he will be
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Task3. Find the following information about the opera
the author: the setting:
the director: the conductor:
the main actors and actresses:
the writer’s evaluation of this opera:
the main characters of the story of Turandot:
Turandot --- a _____________ Calaf --- a ________ Liu --- _____________
The feature of the story: It takes on a classic _______________________________.
Task4. Retell the story of Turandot
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Task5. Further discussion
1. What contributes to Turandot’s transformation(转变)? _________________.
2. What is the theme of the story? → _________ is also the _______________language.
3. Why would an Italian composer write about a Chinese story?________________
4. What’s the purpose of writing an opera review?
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Task6. Write a brief review of your favourite book/film/opera
Key components: Background information Characters Plot Theme Your comments
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