UNIT 5. CAREERS . LESSON I. CULTURE
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UNIT 5. CAREERS
Lesson 5I: Culture
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Warm-up
Objectives
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: - Do the exercises in the textbook.
Speaking
Look and answer
Exercise 1. SPEAKING Look at the photo. What are the people doing? Would you like to be an actor? Why? / Why not?
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Practice
1. Listen to the text
Exercise 2. Listen to the text. What three things does it mention that a RADA student learns?
They learn the Stanislavski acting technique, i.e. how to recreate everything about a character’s life. They train their voices They learn how to use their bodies.
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2. Use of english
Exercise 3. USE OF ENGLISH Complete the text about RADA. Write one word in each gap.
A Becoming a truly great actor requires talent, hard work and hours of study. In Britain, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) (1) ________ trained and produced many of the country’s most famous actors since it was established in 1904, but just how does RADA turn passionate young hopefuls into respected professionals? B One of the methods RADA teaches is the Stanislavski acting technique. The technique was devised (2) ________ the famous Russian actor Konstantin Stanislavski in 1911, after he had been performing in theatres (3) ________ over thirty years. It requires actors to really live the role that they are playing. The actors not (4) ________ have to learn the lines that they have to say, but also recreate everything about the character’s life.
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Exercise 3. USE OF ENGLISH Complete the text about RADA. Write one word in each gap.
C But if modern audiences would be surprised to discover that students learn an acting technique that is over a century old, they might (5) ________ astonished to discover that they also study a form of theatre that has been around for over two millennia: Greek tragedy. The Greeks used to study playwriting and acting and produced some important theoretical works on the subject. Their ideas are still considered very relevant today and anybody (6) ________ wants to obtain a degree from RADA has to study them. D RADA students also spend many hours training their voices and learning (7) ________ use their bodies to communicate in the same way that a musician learns how to play an instrument. A RADA student’s objective is to use their creativity to transform written words into a three-dimensional character. Evidently, becoming an actor is (8) ________ serious business and definitely not for people who are only interested in fame.
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3. Listen
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4. Listen and write
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Speaking 1
Look and answer
Exercise 6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss the questions.
1 Can you name the arts form in the brochure? Give a short presentation on its history. 2 How has the Đồng Ấu Bạch Long group contributed to the development of the arts form?
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Exercise 6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss the questions.
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1. The art form in the brochure is Cải Lương, a traditional Vietnamese opera. Cải Lương emerged in the early 20th century in Southern Vietnam, blending elements of hát bội (classical Vietnamese theatre) with French-influenced folk songs and music. It was created to cater to the modern tastes of urban audiences, combining traditional Vietnamese storytelling with more contemporary music and stage settings. Cải Lương focuses on social issues, human emotions, and morality, with melodious singing and instrumental accompaniment such as đàn tranh and đàn nguyệt. Over time, it has become an iconic form of Vietnamese theatrical arts, known for its deep cultural significance and emotional performances.
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Exercise 6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss the questions.
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2. The Đồng Ấu Bạch Long group has significantly contributed to the development of Cải Lương, especially in preserving and promoting this traditional art among younger generations. Founded by Bạch Long, a celebrated Cải Lương artist, the group has focused on training child actors to perform Cải Lương, thus keeping the tradition alive. Through their performances and educational efforts, they have maintained the spirit of Cải Lương while also bringing it into contemporary settings, making the art form accessible to modern audiences. The group plays a crucial role in sustaining interest in Cải Lương by infusing it with youthful energy and creativity.
Advice
Homework
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HOMEWORK
- Prepare your own presentation CaiLuong. - Prepare for next lesson.
Thank you
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