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【题目】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.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】B

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了有悠久的历史的中国京剧。京剧主要有四个主要角色。取材中国著名的故事和小说，经常以喜剧结尾。短文详细介绍了生、旦、净、丑四个京剧的主要角色特点。

【1】A 主旨推断题。题意：短文主要是关于什么的？A. the roles in Peking Opera京剧的角色；B. the development of plays话剧的发展；C. different forms of dramas不同形式的戏剧。本文主要讲京剧里生、旦、净、丑四大角色。故选A。

【2】B 细节理解题。题意：哪两个人都擅长武术？A. Wawasheng and wenchou娃娃生和文丑；B. Wusheng and Wudan武生和武旦；C. Wuchou and Caidan武丑和彩旦。根据文中的“Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts.和Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts.”可知，擅长武术的是武生和武旦。故选B。

【3】B 细节理解题。题意：哪些在京剧里属于同样的角色种类？ A. Wujing and Huadan武净和花旦。净与旦各属一类；B. Tongchui and Jiazi铜锤和架子；C. Laosheng and Laodan老生和老旦。生与旦各属一类。从介词净那一段里可知，本题正确选B。

【4】C 推理判断题。题意：根据短文下面哪一个陈述是正确的？由短文最后一句：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.著名的角色之一是美猴王，占居了对中国剧感兴趣的人的心里的特殊位置。故知本题选C。

【5】A 推理判断题。题意：根据短文内容，我们知道哪一副图是一个丑角。根据短文介绍：What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. （使得这一角色的花脸很特别的是：用一块白色的粉笔涂鼻子周围），所以选A。