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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