Unit 1 Laughter is good for you Word power

Read Part A on page 6, and pay attention to the words in blue. What are they in Paragraph 1? scriptlinesdirector act cast stage direction (幕)(幕) scene (场)(场) What are they in Paragraph 2? What are they in Paragraph 3?

lights curtains actor scenery actress director wings props stagecostume microphone Part B Things on a stage （背景） （侧面）

a dramaothers script cast stage actressesactorsdirector costumes props lights curtains linesstage directionacts wings scenery microphone Words related to a drama scenes

drama cast costume scene line director stage direction wear make-up 戏剧 演员名单 装束，服装 场 台词 导演 舞台指导 化妆，搽化妆品 The new words

Match the words with the explanation: __2.stage __1.scenery __4.costume __3.curtains __5.wings D: things used on a theatre stage to represent the place of action. B: screen that can be raised or lowered at the front of a stage. C: platform of place on which plays are performed. A: areas to the right and left of stage which the audience can’t see. E: special style of dress for a particular activity. D C B E A

If you want to be an _______, there are certain things you will need to know before you can be in a play. The first is to always listen to the ________. He or she will help you learn your ________ and say them in the most believable way possible. director lines actor Work in pairs and do part C on page 7.

The other members of the ______ can also help you. When you get your _______ and are ready to begin learning your lines, start by finding out when your character is on _______. Look at your script, and make a list script stage cast

of which _______ and ______ you are in. You will be expected to be dressed in your ________ and waiting in the _______at least one scene before you go on stage. If your character uses any _____, make sure you know where they are before you go on stage. costumewings actsscenes props

When you get on stage, you may be surprised by how bright the ______ are and how different the stage looks like with _______. Don’t worry, just follow the _____________ that you learnt, and say your lines, and you will do fine! lights stage direction scenery

to laugh one’s head off I went to see the new comedy. It made me laugh my head off. to smile on someone Lucky was smiling on me that day as I won first place in the competition. Find more idioms

Practice 2. Do you think your w___ are strong enough to fly by yourself? 1.On hearing the gunshot, the birds flew in all d_______. irections ings 3. People living in the countryside can enjoy wonderful natural s_____. cenery 4. Please read the s____ of the play first and try to keep the lines in mind. cript 5. Act 1, S_____2 of ‘Hamlet’ is exciting. cene