Question

Lao she wrote Teahouse in 1957. The play shows the audience life in China between 1898 and 1945. It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers. It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighbourhood. Finally, it says goodbye to old Beijing and its people.

The story starts in 1898 during the Qing Dynasty. It continues in 1916, and finally, it brings the audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese war in 1945. After the war, maybe two years later, Wang loses the teahouse and he dies.

Lao She was born in Beijing in 1899. His parents sent him to the Teahouse’s School in Beijing and he learned to teach. From 1924 to 1929 he taught Chinese to the English in London. He wrote many plays, novels and short stories. He was named a “ People’s Artist” and a “ Great Master of Language”. He was one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century.

In Lao She’s Teahouse today, waiters bring tea to the customers and sell them delicious Chinese food. If you like Beijing Opera, folk music, acrobatics(杂技)or magic shows, you can enjoy them in the teahouse. Lao She’s Teahouse gives a wonderful welcome to everyone from China and from all over the world.

1.How many years of life in China is shown in the play Teahouse？

A. 57 years B. 45 years C. 98 years D. 47 years

2.When did Wang Lifa lose the Teahouse?

A. In 1898 B. In 1916 C. In 1945 D. In 1947

3.Lao She was all of the following EXCEPT________.

A. a boss of Teahouse

B. a People’s Artist

C. a Great Master of Language

D. one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century

4.What can you enjoy in Lao She’s Teahouse today?

A. Beijing Opera, folk music, magic show.

B. Beijing Opera, ballet, acrobatics.

C. Jazz, acrobatics, magic shows.

D. Shanghai Opera, folk music, acrobatics.

5.Who are welcome to Lao She’s Teahouse today?

A. Only Chinese customers.

B. Only foreign customers.

C. Every customers from home and abroad.

D. Only Beijing opera audience.

6.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A. Lao She. B. Lao She’s Teahouse.

C. The story of Teahouse. D. the play Teahouse.

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