Question

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.

Answer 1