四、阅读下面的短文并用英语回答问题(2024 南通改编)
Peking opera,also called *Jingju*,listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)of humanity,is the most important one among hundreds of forms of local operas in China. It arose in the late 18th century and has a history of more than 200 years.
Peking opera which mixes singing,dancing,acrobatics and kung fu is sung and recited using Beijing dialect(方言). The art form has spread to many other countries and is enjoyed all around the world. Many children in China receive training in Peking opera classes or practise Peking opera. However,some artists still worry that Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment(娱乐)like many traditional art forms. They are trying to do something for Peking opera.
Tao Qingmei,a traditional arts scholar at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,co - wrote the book *The Marvelous Game* with Guo Baochang. Guo,a film director,is a Peking opera fan who has loved *Jingju* since he was a kid. It has been his long - time wish to write a book on Peking opera.
The boy on the new book cover is Guo Baochang's grandson. Guo and his grandson are playing a game by dressing up in roles from the classic Peking opera piece,*Shuangbeideng*,which is a comedy. Tao and Guo spent years writing the book because they wanted to make it easy and fun for everyone. They hope young people will get to know more about Peking opera and fall in love with it.
Peking opera is considered as an expression of the aesthetic(美学)ideal of opera in the traditional Chinese society and remains a widely recognized part of the country's cultural heritage. The stories performed in Peking opera are often based on(根据)Chinese history,folklore(民俗)and literary classics. They bring us a colourful world.
1. How long is the history of Peking opera?
2. Who wrote the book *The Marvelous Game*?
3. Which Peking opera piece is on the cover of the book?
4. What problem is Peking opera facing?
5. What do you plan to do for traditional arts after reading this article?
Peking opera,also called *Jingju*,listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)of humanity,is the most important one among hundreds of forms of local operas in China. It arose in the late 18th century and has a history of more than 200 years.
Peking opera which mixes singing,dancing,acrobatics and kung fu is sung and recited using Beijing dialect(方言). The art form has spread to many other countries and is enjoyed all around the world. Many children in China receive training in Peking opera classes or practise Peking opera. However,some artists still worry that Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment(娱乐)like many traditional art forms. They are trying to do something for Peking opera.
Tao Qingmei,a traditional arts scholar at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,co - wrote the book *The Marvelous Game* with Guo Baochang. Guo,a film director,is a Peking opera fan who has loved *Jingju* since he was a kid. It has been his long - time wish to write a book on Peking opera.
The boy on the new book cover is Guo Baochang's grandson. Guo and his grandson are playing a game by dressing up in roles from the classic Peking opera piece,*Shuangbeideng*,which is a comedy. Tao and Guo spent years writing the book because they wanted to make it easy and fun for everyone. They hope young people will get to know more about Peking opera and fall in love with it.
Peking opera is considered as an expression of the aesthetic(美学)ideal of opera in the traditional Chinese society and remains a widely recognized part of the country's cultural heritage. The stories performed in Peking opera are often based on(根据)Chinese history,folklore(民俗)and literary classics. They bring us a colourful world.
1. How long is the history of Peking opera?
It has a history of more than two hundred years.
2. Who wrote the book *The Marvelous Game*?
Tao Qingmei and Guo Baochang.
3. Which Peking opera piece is on the cover of the book?
Shuangbeideng.
4. What problem is Peking opera facing?
Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment.
5. What do you plan to do for traditional arts after reading this article?
I will make some short videos and put them online to spread traditional arts to more people.
答案：1. It has a history of more than two hundred years. 2. Tao Qingmei and Guo Baochang. 3. Shuangbeideng. 4. Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment. 5. I will make some short videos and put them online to spread traditional arts to more people.
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### 四、阅读下面的短文并用英语回答问题（2024 南通改编）
京剧，也被称为“Jingju”，被联合国教科文组织列为人类非物质文化遗产，是中国数百种地方戏曲形式中最重要的一种。它兴起于18世纪晚期，已有200多年的历史。
京剧融合了唱、舞、杂技和功夫，用北京方言演唱和念白。这种艺术形式已经传播到许多其他国家，深受全世界人民喜爱。中国的许多孩子在京剧班接受培训或练习京剧。然而，和许多传统艺术形式一样，一些艺术家仍然担心京剧受到新的娱乐形式的挑战。他们正在为京剧做一些事情。
中国社会科学院的传统艺术学者陶庆梅与郭宝昌共同撰写了《奇妙的游戏》一书。电影导演郭宝昌是一位京剧爱好者，他从小就喜欢京剧。写一本关于京剧的书一直是他的夙愿。
新书封面上的男孩是郭宝昌的孙子。郭宝昌和他的孙子通过装扮成经典京剧作品《双背凳》中的角色来玩游戏，《双背凳》是一部喜剧。陶庆梅和郭宝昌花了数年时间写这本书，因为他们想让每个人都觉得它简单有趣。他们希望年轻人能更多地了解京剧并爱上它。
京剧被认为是中国传统社会戏曲美学理想的一种体现，仍然是该国文化遗产中被广泛认可的一部分。京剧表演的故事通常以中国历史、民俗和文学经典为基础。它们为我们带来了一个丰富多彩的世界。
1. 京剧的历史有多久？
2. 谁写了《奇妙的游戏》这本书？
3. 书的封面上是哪部京剧作品？
4. 京剧面临着什么问题？
5. 读完这篇文章后，你打算为传统艺术做些什么？
### 四、阅读下面的短文并用英语回答问题（2024 南通改编）
京剧，也被称为“Jingju”，被联合国教科文组织列为人类非物质文化遗产，是中国数百种地方戏曲形式中最重要的一种。它兴起于18世纪晚期，已有200多年的历史。
京剧融合了唱、舞、杂技和功夫，用北京方言演唱和念白。这种艺术形式已经传播到许多其他国家，深受全世界人民喜爱。中国的许多孩子在京剧班接受培训或练习京剧。然而，和许多传统艺术形式一样，一些艺术家仍然担心京剧受到新的娱乐形式的挑战。他们正在为京剧做一些事情。
中国社会科学院的传统艺术学者陶庆梅与郭宝昌共同撰写了《奇妙的游戏》一书。电影导演郭宝昌是一位京剧爱好者，他从小就喜欢京剧。写一本关于京剧的书一直是他的夙愿。
新书封面上的男孩是郭宝昌的孙子。郭宝昌和他的孙子通过装扮成经典京剧作品《双背凳》中的角色来玩游戏，《双背凳》是一部喜剧。陶庆梅和郭宝昌花了数年时间写这本书，因为他们想让每个人都觉得它简单有趣。他们希望年轻人能更多地了解京剧并爱上它。
京剧被认为是中国传统社会戏曲美学理想的一种体现，仍然是该国文化遗产中被广泛认可的一部分。京剧表演的故事通常以中国历史、民俗和文学经典为基础。它们为我们带来了一个丰富多彩的世界。
1. 京剧的历史有多久？
2. 谁写了《奇妙的游戏》这本书？
3. 书的封面上是哪部京剧作品？
4. 京剧面临着什么问题？
5. 读完这篇文章后，你打算为传统艺术做些什么？