unit2theuniversallanguageReading1课件（牛津译林版模块8）.ppt

unit 2 the universal language reading Turandot in Beijing;Teaching aims:;the famous director, Zhang Yimou;Curse of the Golden Flower;Curse of the golden flower The movie starred some of the best actors in China, for example, Chou Runfa, Gong Li and Jay Chou. Or we can also say that Zhang Yimo cast these great stars in this movie. ;Raise The Red Lantern;;The opening ceremony of the 29th Olympics;What else has Zhang Yimou directed besides films? ;Turandot in Beijing;;;;Skimming for the gist;PredictionWhat do you expect to read in a review of an opera?;Reading strategy: (P19)Reading a review of an opera ;2. The review can give some important information such as the actor’s names and finally a comment. 3. The review may include lots of very descriptive words that reflect feelings.;1.What is Turandot? 2.What decision does Calaf make when he first sees Turandot? 3.What happens at the end of the story?;1. What is Turandot? A: It is an opera that tells the story of a stubborn and cruel 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. What decision does Calaf make when he first sees Turandot? Calaf falls in love with Turandot at first sight and decides so solve the riddles so that he can marry her. 3. What happens at the end of the story? At the end of the story, Calaf and Turandot unite in marriage.;Reading aloud ;;Main characters of the story; Director;Listening and watching;(1) Who wrote Turandot and when was it written? A. Giacomo Puccini, in 1924 B. Giacomo Puccini’s former student, in 1924 C. Zubin Mehta, in the 1990s D. Sharon Sweet, in the 1990s;2. In order to ________, Turandot asks any man who wants to win her affection three difficult riddles. A. become the ruler B. delight her father C. choose her husband D. avoid marriage;3. Who is the conductor of the opera “Turando