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stions.Keys:(1)The Deheyuan Grand Theatre and the Globe Theatre.(2)Differences: The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinesestyle theatre built in the Qing dynasty for the royal family, with Peking Opera as the main performance form. The theatre has three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity. Under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds. The first Globe Theatre was built in London by a group of actors including William Shakespeare. It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building. The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.Similarities: Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.Step 3 Prereading Activity 3 1. T asks Ss to look at the pictures of two performances and talk about their differences and similarities, thinking about the following questions:(1)What are the names of the plays?(2)Besides language, what are other different aspects between them? Before Ss answer questions,T plays a video of Peking Opera.2. Ss discuss in groups and share their answers with class.3. T introduces Peking Opera and guide Ss to pay attention to differences between Western drama and Peking Opera. Step 4 Fast readingActivity 4 asks Ss to read the passage quickly and find out what asp