The Phantom of the Opera (歌剧魅影)The Phantom of...

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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Peking Opera is enjoyed by __________ people from all over the world.

A. million of　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. several millions　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. millions of

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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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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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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.

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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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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 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

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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 dramatic forms, 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.People think Mei Lanfang played an important role in the spread of Beijing Opera because_______.

A. he made many tours o a foreign country

B. he was a famous Beijing Opera performer

C. he was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners

D. he made Beijing Opera different from other theatrical art forms.

3.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

4.What does the underlined word “it” mean in the passage?

A. Beijing Opera　　 B. Local drama　　 C. An opera singer　　 D. A modern play

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

This year teenagers take an _______ in the soap opera The descendants of the sun《太阳的后裔》.

A. interested　　　　 B. interesting

C. interest　　　　 　 D. Interests

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