1.这场歌剧演了一个半小时。The opera _____________________...

1.这场歌剧演了一个半小时。The opera ____________________________________.

2.看着这块水彩印， 我决定吹一吹。

___________________________ , I decided ________________________

3.后来我确实创作出一些精彩的画。

I _________________________________________________________________.

4.爵士音乐家们很棒，因为他们在弹奏时编曲。

Jazz _____________________________because _________________________________

5.民乐是以传统的方式演奏的，有很浓的地方特色。

Folk is played _________________, and it has _________________________________.

6.他建议今晚去参加音乐会，但是我宁愿待在家里看电视。

He ___________________________, but __________________________________________

7.我妹妹擅长唱歌，大家都认为她真有唱歌天赋。

My sister _____________________________, everyone thinks ______________________.

8.为什么人们对谭盾的音乐高度赞扬？ 因为他创作了一种新型的音乐— 音乐无界。

Why do people_________________________ Tan Dun’s music? ______________ he has created a new type of music—____________________________________________.

9.北京奥运会音乐运用了传统的中国音乐和中国古代编钟的声音，虽然这是用的西方的风格。

The music for the Beijing Olympics uses__________________________________________, though it is in a Western style.

10.这是大自然的声音，它们在不同人的脑海里会产生不同的画面

They’re_________________________, and they _____________________

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The Phantom of the Opera (歌剧魅影)

The Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, debuts (appears in public for the first time) in Shanghai, marking the production’s first Asian performance. Since it was first shown in London, the play has been seen by 58 million people all over the world. The Phantom of the Opera describes a mysterious person with a beautiful voice living under the Paris Theatre. The grand stage sets (场景) and music have made the musical famous throughout the world.

7:15 pm, December 18

200 — 2000 yuan

7:15 pm, December 19, 24—26, 31

100 — 800 yuan

Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao

Tel: 5466-0206

Cello recital (大提琴独奏会)

Cellist Nina Kotova will stage a recital in Shanghai Kotova, from Russia, is an excellent musician and composer (作曲家). She attracted the world attention when she won first prize in an international music contest at the age of 15. She is a model and has graced (为…增色) the covers of many fashion magazines.

7:30 pm, December 15

50 — 500 yuan

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan’an Donglu

Tel: 6386-2836

Pipa concert

Yang Jing plays the pipa in concert. The pipa player found her distinctive (有特色的) musical character through the ancient pieces of an ancient culture and the most contemporary music of the world. Rooted in the millennia-old (千年的) tradition of Chinese music, she builds on a vast (巨大的) body of musical history from the East and West.

7:15 pm, December 10

40 — l00 yuan

He Luting Concert Hall, 20 Fenyuan Lu

Tel: 6437-1192

1.This passage can be found probably in _________.

A. a novel (小说)　　 B. a film　　 C. a play　　 D. a brochure

2.To attend two different concerts listed above will cost at least _________.

A. 80 yuan　　 B. 90 yuan　　 C. 140 yuan　　 D. 240 yuan

3.We can know from the passage that　 _________.

A. Cellist Kotova’s photo can be seen on the covers of many fashion magazines

B. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical play performed at the Paris Theatre

C. Those who are interested in Chinese traditional music will watch a concert at the He Luting Concert Hall on Dec. 15

D. Yang Jing’s performance has nothing to do with the western music

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根据短文内容,在A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个正确答案。

Beijing Opera is one of the Chinese traditional drama art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history of about 200 years, it is developed from many other drama forma, mostly from the local drama "Huiban". It was especially popular in south China during the 18th century.

Theatrical (喜剧的) art forms in many other countries do not have singing, dancing and spoken parts together 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 doesn't speak or sing. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is a kind of entertainment. It includes spoken parts, singing and dancing.

Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers of all, was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.

"You will doubt and sometimes be a little bored, but you will be interested gradually. You will be strongly attracted to Beijing Opera, even if you know nothing about the drama background." This is how one traveler described his first 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.Beijing Opera is________.

A.unpopular in north China B.only developed from the local drama "Huiban"

C.a much larger Chinese opera form D.a Chinese traditional drama art form

2.After watching Beijing Opera for the first time, the traveler felt________.

A.busy B.nervous C.interested D.uneasy

3.The underlined word "_it" in the last paragraph means ________.

A.Beijing Opera B.local dramas

C.an opera singer D.a modern play

4.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Beijing Opera is a kind of entertainment.

B.An opera singer neither dances nor speaks on stage usually.

C.Only old people are interested in Beijing Opera.

D.Mei Lanfang was the first one to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners.

5.The main purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

A.ask young people to learn Beijing Opera B.tell us something about Beijing Opera

C.show why Beijing Opera is popular in Europe D.introduce everything about foreign Opera

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阅读下面短文,根据中文首字母、音标或语境的提示,在每个空格内填入一个适当的

单词或短语,要求所填的单词意义准确,拼写正确。

As we all know, Beijing opera(京剧) is the quintessence(国粹) of Chinese culture. But isit the only one treasure of our 1./'neɪʃ(ə)n/? Of course not! Chinese calligraphy(书法)is also the2./praid/ of China. It has a very long history and there are lots of calligraphers, 3.as Wangxizhi, Qigong, Yanzhenqing, Zhaomengfu and so on.

I think Wangxizhi is widely 4.(know) to all of us. He had been very 5.(interest) in calligraphy since his childhood. Every day he practiced6.(write). After that, he would w7.the writing brush(毛笔) and ink-sone(砚) in the pool.After a considerable period of time, the water in the pool was blackened, And nowadays, it is said that the pool 8.(remain) black.

Chinese is our mother tongue9.not everyone can be a calligrapher, it's our duty to learn and write it well, At the same time, we should try our best to learn English well to10./spred/ Chinese calligraphy to the world.

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Peking Opera (Beijing Opera), is one of the oldest forms of dramas(戏剧) in the world. The roles(角色) in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the change of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.

Sheng——Men Roles

Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.

Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are honest. Hongsheng,a type of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles famous as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals(将军) who are good at martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.

Dan——women Roles

Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types——Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.

Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are women, good at martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays.

Jing——Painted Face Men Roles

A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. The main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.

Chou——Comedy Roles

Chou are comedy(喜剧) roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.

1.The passage is mainly about 　　　　　 .

A. the roles in Peking Opera　　 B. the changes of dramas

C. the forms of dramas　　　 　　　 D. the positions of dramas

2. ________ are both good at martial arts.

A. Wawasheng and wenchou　　 B. Wusheng and Wudan

C. Wuchou and Caidan　　 　　 D. Wujing and Laodan

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.

B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.

C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans.

D. The main types of Jing are Tongchui, Jiazi and wawasheng.

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Peking Opera(Beijing Opera), is one of the most ancient forms of drama in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the development of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.

Sheng——Men Roles

Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.

Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are decisive and honest. Hongsheng, a type(种类) of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles knowns as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.

Dan——women Roles

Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types—— Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.

Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays and comedies.

Jing——Painted Face Men Roles

A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. There main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.

Chou——ComedyRoles

Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.

1.The passage is mainly about____.

A. the roles in Peking Opera

B. the development of plays

C. different forms of dramas

2. ____ are both good at martial arts.

A. Wawasheng and wenchou

B. Wusheng and Wudan

C. Wuchou and Caidan

3. ____ belong to the same role type in Peking Opera.

A. Wujing and Huadan

B. Tongchui and Jiazi

C. Laosheng and Laodan

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.\

B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.

C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans.

5. From the passage, we know Picture ____ is a Chou role.

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1.If you want to enjoy the Ballet Opera “Swan Lake”, go to Shanghai Grand Theatre_________.

A. on April 20　　　 B. on April 21

C. on April 22　　 D. on April 27

2.Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son and one daughter. The tickets for the Ballet Opera “ Sleeping Beauty ” cost the family _______ yuan.

A. 720　　　　　　 B. 420　　　　　 C. 540　　　　　 D. 320

3.South Lane Xintiandi most probably is a place where people ___________.

A. watch films　　　　 B. listen to concerts

C. visit shows　　　　 D. play soccer

4.Visitors who come to Shanghai for a twenty-day holiday may miss the_______, if they arrive on April 21.

A. photo show

B. Jazz Week

C. concert by Singapore singers

D. Opera “ Sleeping Beauty ”

5.If you are interested in Jazz and feel like watching it, the number ________ may be helpful.

A. 6322-4352　　　　 B. 6352-2314

C. 6217-3055　　 D. 6386-1818

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句型转换

1. What do you think of the soap opera?（同义句）

_________ do you _________ the soap opera?

2. Tom had to stay at home yesterday.（一般疑问句）

_______Tom _______  to stay at home yesterday?

3. Wear sports shoes for gym class. （否定句）

________   ________  sports shoes for gym class.

4 . It is an interesting book.  (改为感叹句)

________ _________ interesting book!

5.They are going to have a picnic this Sunday.  (改为一般疑问句)

_________ they going to _________ a picnic this Sunday?

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Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera. It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera　 troupes(戏班) came to Beijing. Its music and singing (唱腔) come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hnbei. Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic. It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture. It's full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonder gestures and fighting. This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people. There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng is the leading male (男性) actor. For example. a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter Xiaosheng is a young man. A Laosheng is an old man Dan is the female(女性)role. Jing, mostly male, is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown.　 Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting. Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, especially famous novels. The people in the story usually have some disagreements. They become angry and unhappy. They are sad and lonely,

Sometimes they are nervous and worried. Then they find a way to make peace. The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.

1.Beijing Opera's singing is from _______.

A.Anhui and Hubei B.Beiiing and Anhui C.the history book

2.The second paragraph(%%)of the reading is about the ______ of Beijing Opera.

A.stories B.roles C.paintings

3.From the reading, we know the role Chou most probably has a(n) ______feature.

A.honest B.funny C.dull

4.Which of the following is the role Sheng?

A. B. C.

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Peking Opera is full of different gestures.

B.There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.

C.Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world

九年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析

Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera. It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班) came to Beijing. Its music and singing(唱腔) come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei. Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic. It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture. It’s full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonderful gestures and fighting. This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people.

There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng is the leading male(男性) actor. For example, a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter. A Xiaosheng is a young man. A Laosheng is an old man. Dan is the female(女性) role. Jing, mostly male, is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown.

Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting. Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, especially famous novels. The people in the story usually have some disagreements. They become angry and unhappy. They are sad and lonely. Sometimes they are nervous and worried. Then they find a way to make peace. The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.

1. Beijing Opera’s singing is from ____________.

A. Anhui and Hubei

B. Beijing and Anhui

C. the history book

D. the literature and novels

2. The second paragraph of the reading is about the _________ of Beijing Opera.

A. stories　　     　　 B. roles

C. gestures         D. paintings

3. From the reading, we know the role Chou most probably has a (n) _________ feature.

A. honest　　　　　　 B. funny

C. dull　　　　　　　　 D. serious

4. Which of the following is the role Sheng?

A. B. C. D.

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Peking Opera is full of different gestures.

B. There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.

C. Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world.

D. The people in the story usually are in agreement.

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