Beijing Opera is the most representative of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history of about 200 years, it is developed from absorbing(吸收)many other dramatforms, mostly from the local drama 'Huiban', which was popular in South China during the 18th century. It is a scenic（戏剧的）art integrating music, performance, literature, aria, and face painting.
Theatrical art forms in many other countries do not present singing, dancing and spoken parts in one single drama. An opera singer, for example, neither dances nor speaks on stage; there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play; in a dance drama, the dancer has no speaking role and does not sing either. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is a kind of entertainment which includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.
In addition to its presence in China, Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mer Lanfang, one of the most famous performers(表演者)of all time, was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.
“You will be puzzled(困惑)all the way through and a little bored from time to time; but you will be charmed and interested. You will be strongly attracted to Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic background. "This is how one American traveller described his firs experience in watching Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!
1.What makes Beijing Opera different from theatrical art forms in many other countries?
A.It has one opera singer on stage.
B.It has one dancer who has no speaking role.
C.It has already spread to many other countries.
D.It includes spoken parts, singing ,dancing and acrobatics.
2.From Paragraph 4 we know that the American traveler ________.
A.felt bored all the way
B.thought highly of Beijing Opera
C.found Beijing Opera interesting at first
D.knew the background of Beijing Opera
3.What does the underlined word “it” mean in the passage?
A.Beijing Opera B.Local drama C.An opera singer D.A modern play
Martina looked out of the window. A robin was singing a lively song in the tree. At this time, Grandpa, who lived with the family since Grandma had died, came in. He looked at the floor as if looking for something. He said, "When the robin sings..." he stopped, trying to remember what he had started to say.
"Spring is here," Mum finished the sentence. "And I'm thinking of our spring cleaning," Mum suggested. "Martina, you can help me, right?" Martina agreed unwillingly.
They cleaned the house. They cleaned upstairs, downstairs, inside, outside, until everything was clean. Then Mum pointed to Grandpa's sofa and shouted. "That old sofa has got to go. We'll buy Grandpa a new one."
It was true and Martina had to agree. The sofa was really old. As they tried to move the sofa, Grandpa stood in their way. "You can't take my sofa," he shouted.
"It's old," Mum said. Grandpa tried to push his sofa back into place. "We'll buy you a new one," Mum promised.
"I don't want a new one," Grandpa insisted. Mum let go of the sofa. "We'll talk about it tonight when John gets home." John, Martina's dad, was still at work.
"Why don't you let us take away the sofa? It's too old!"Martina asked when the family were having supper. Grandpa shook his head and said, "I sat in this sofa, with your grandma right here, when I asked her to marry me. It was so long ago, but when I sit in this sofa and close my eyes I feel she is near."
"It's amazing," Martina thought, "how Grandpa can remember things from the past. These days he forgets almost everything."
The old man smiled to Martina and went on. "And the night your father was born, I sat in this sofa. I was nervous when they placed the little baby into my arms."
"I think I'm beginning to understand," Martina said. "Many years later," Grandpa continued, "I sat in this sofa when the doctor called and told me that your grandma was ill. I was lost without her, but the sofa gave me the comfort."
"I do see now," Martina looked at Grandpa. "This is not just an old sofa. This sofa is more like a friend." "Yes," Grandpa added. "We've got through a lot together." The whole family agreed that the living room would be boring without the old sofa.
1.What was Grandpa like these days?
A.Careless. B.Impatient. C.Organized. D.Forgetful.
2.Who was "the little baby" in Paragraph 9?
A.Martina. B.Martina's dad. C.Martina's mum. D.Martina's uncle.
3.What's the best title for this passage?
A.Martina's wish B.A spring cleaning C.A happy family D.The old sofa
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In a history class, our teacher, Mrs. Bartlett asked us to make a poster (海报) in groups about the culture that we were studying. She told us to write the names of three friends we wanted in one group and she would think about our_______
The next day, I was told to be in a group I would_______want ---the boy who was too weak in English, and the two girls who wore strange clothes. Oh, how I wanted to be with my_______!
With tears in my eyes, I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett. She_______me and seemed to know what I was there for. I told her I should be in the “good” group. She gently (轻轻地)_______a hand on my shoulder (肩膀). “I know what you want, Karma,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them. Only you can help them.” I was_______and moved. Her words encouraged me.
“Will you help them?” she asked. “Yes,” I replied. Then I_______walked over to my group. I sat down and we started. Each of us did a part according to our interests. Halfway through the week, I felt_______enjoying our group. We did a good job together. My group members weren’t thought to be good just because no one cared enough about them_______Mrs. Bartlett.
At last, our group got an A. But I think we should hand the A back to Mrs. Bartlett. She was the one who should truly________it. Mrs. Bartlett brought out the potential (潜能) in four of her students.
1.A.classes B.books C.choices D.clothes
2.A.often B.never C.always D.sometimes
3.A.boys B.girls C.friends D.teachers
4.A.laughed at B.looked at C.lived with D.agreed with
5.A.placed B.pushed C.washed D.pulled
6.A.useful B.surprised C.thirsty D.asleep
7.A.hardly B.deeply C.lazily D.bravely
8.A.myself B.herself C.yourself D.himself
9.A.around B.with C.for D.except
10.A.receive B.start C.give D.throw
—Only those who have a lot in common can get along well.
—________. Opposites sometimes attract.
A.I hope so B.I think so C.I don’t care D.I don’ t think so.
Alice, could you tell me ___________?
A.where is Mr Black B.what happened to you
C.when did the school bus leave D.what’s your trouble
Although he was ____________ my opinion, the old professor didn’t come up with his own.
A.against B.on C.for D.in
