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M8U2 The universal language Something that is universal affects or relates to everyone or every part of the world or the universe. Music is a universal language. What is typically Chinese in terms of music? the Peking Opera Chinese folk songs(民歌) The melody of Jasmine is included and repeatedly used in the opera. M8U2 The universal language Reading Turandot in Beijing What is Turandot? Turandot is an opera that tells the story of a stubborn and cruel Chinese princess, named Turandot, who lives in the Forbidden city. Reading Turandot in Beijing A r_____ review of an opera What is a review? A review is a report or an essay giving some information as well as some opinions or ideas about a book, a performance, a painting or something similar. Reading Turandot in Beijing As a review of an opera What is included in the review? Reading strategy: Reading a review of an opera How is a review of an opera usually organized? background information •the background information of the opera It usually starts with some________________________. It goesbrief on to__________________. talk about theofstory •the description the story Then it gives some other important information such •other information the actors’ names about the performance as___________________. comment Finally it gives an____________. It may include lots of •the writer’s comments/evaluation that describe feelings words______________________________________ . Fast-reading : match paragraphs with related information •the background information para.1-2 of the opera •the brief description of the story •other information about the performance •the writer’s comments para. 3-7 para.8 para.9 Background information (para.1-2) The author: an Italian composer Giacomo Puccini The setting: in the Forbidden City in Beijing Background information Turandot, a world-famous opera written by an Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, was performed in the Forbidden City in Beijing for the first time. Background information Why would an Italian composer write about a Chinese story? He liked East Asia very much and had an interest in the Chinese culture. Are there any other Chinese elements(元素)? What is the writer’s evaluation(评价) of the setting? Other information about the performance (para.8) the director: the conductor: the main actors and actresses: Music is a universal language. What comments does the writer make on the production?(para8) The production combined the very best of western and Chinese talents. ombinationof The production was a c________ ultures the western and Chinese c_______. People from the world bring together and deepen the understanding of each other’s culture via music. Music is a universal language. Overall comments/evaluation (para9) wonderful, amazing Turandot is like an oriental(东方的) jasmine blossoming(盛开) in the distant west, giving off its unique fragrance of the traditional Chinese culture. 图兰朵宛若一枝东方的茉莉盛开在遥远的西 方,散发着中国传统文化的独特幽香。 Let’s explore the story of Turandot (para.3-7) •Main characters of the story •The development of the plot •The theme of the story Main characters of the story: Turandot --- a Chinese princess Calaf --- a prince Liu --- Calaf’s father’s slave The development of the plot Put the events of the story in the correct order.(Para C2) The plot of the story (Para.3-7) Beginning In order to______________, avoid marriage Turandot says that whoever can answer the _______________will marry her, or____. three riddles die Development Calaf,another _____, prince falls _______ in love with Turandot and is determined ___________. to marry her Liu, a young _____ slave of Calaf’s father, also_____ loves Calaf. ________________ A classic love triangle between Calaf, Liu and Turandot appears in face of audience. Climax Liu dies for Calaf. Calaf kisses Turandot and her heart grows_____. softer ____ Ending unite in marriage and Calaf and Turandot ____________ the whole city _________________________. celebrates their happiness Turandot The story takes on love triangle a classic _____________ Calaf Liu The plot? Calaf resist telling the name kills herself Liu Turandot desperate to know seizes C’s father & Liu Unite in marriage The ending:________________________ Further discussion What kind of person is Turandot? What contributes to Turandot’s transformation(转变)? Calaf’s unconditional love melt(融化) the ice in Turandot’s heart. Further discussion What is the theme (主题)of the story? How is the theme presented(表现)? Love is an everlasting theme. Calaf→Turandot persistent&unconditional Turandot →Calaf influenced & touched loyal & selfless Liu →Calaf Love is a universal language. It’s love that makes the world go round. And it’s also love that has such power to melt the icy hearts and bring people together. Love is also a universal language. Let’s learn to share and appreciate it. Assignment Write a brief review of the story Turandot. Outline Background information The plot and characters Theme Your comments