Peking Opera combines opera. dancing, music, art and literature together, showing the audience a complete picture of the folk arts of China. If you are interested in the mystery of oriental culture enjoying the traditional folk opera is a must for you. Where to enjoy Peking Opera? Here list some best.Peking Opera theatres.
Liyuan Theatre
As one of the best Peking Opera theatres, Liyuan Theatre is the most famous theatre for enjoying the opera. Located in Jianguo Hotel, Qianmen, the theatre puts on performances at 7: 30 pm-8: 50 pm every day except for the Chinese New Year's Eve(according to the professional tradition). In LiyuanTheatre, you can sit around a baxianzhuo (an old-fashioned square table for eight people) and drink Chinese tea. If you are interested, you can go into the dressing room to see how the actors are made up in various facial painting, something not allowed in other theatre.
Chang an Grand Theatre
Chang'an Grand Theatre in the list of the best Peking Opera theatres is a good choice for enjoying genuine performances. The theatre was built in 1937 in Xidan Business Street and since then, it has a been a gathering place for fans. In 1996, new Chang'an Grand Theatre was rebuilt on Dong Chang'an Avenue and seated 800. It is a perfect combination of classical and modern architecture. You will enjoy the elegant rosewood tables, comfortable soft seats and luxury VIP seats.
Mei Lanfang Theatre
As one of the best Peking Opera theatres, this theatre is named after the outstanding opera master—Mei Lanfang. The whole building has mixed the traditional opera theatre with the modern construction style perfectly, having a seating capacity of 980 audiences. The audience seats are distributed on four floors so that everyone could have a good view of the performance.
1. If you want to go backstage to get a closer look, you can go to ______.A.Liyuan Theatre | B.Chang'an Grand Theatre |
C.Mei Lanfang Theatre | D.all above |
A.Liyuan Theatre | B.Chang'an Grand Theatre |
C.Mei Lanfang Theatre | D.all above |
①Liyuan Theatre ②Chang'an Grand Theatre ③Mei Lanfang Theatre
A.①② | B.②③ | C.①③ | D.①②③ |
A.Liyuan Theatre | B.Chang'an Grand Theatre |
C.Mei Lanfang Theatre | D.none of the aboy |
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【推荐1】Why you’re more creative in coffee shops
Some of the most successful people in history have done their best work in coffee shops
A sweet spot of noise and crowds
Some of us stick in our earbuds as soon as we sit down to work in a public setting. But scientists have known for years that background noise can benefit our creative thinking. A study showed that a modest level of surrounding noise in a place like a cafe can actually promote your creative output.
Air of informality
The typical coffee-shop user might be a lone worker struggling with a creative effort. However, experts say these cafe settings can also benefit work groups who are brainstorming. There is a formal air when gathering on digital meeting platforms.
One thing that can make working from home or the office feel boring is the visual environment. Often we sit in the same chair and look at the same four walls all day long. In the coffee shops, people come and go. The daylight changes.
A.Visual variety |
B.The birthplace of countless great works |
C.The pleasant smells of coffee and food vary |
D.Not all kinds of noisy surroundings are bad for your creativity |
E.By contrast, there is an informal atmosphere when meeting up at a bar or cafe |
F.Whatever their careers, they have tapped into their creativity working at a table in a cafe |
G.Because if you’re slightly distracted from the task at hand, it raises your abstract thinking ability |
The aim of this report is to give an insight into the wide range of live music that is available in this area,and to single out one venue(场地)which I would particularly recommend visiting
Large venues
There are two live music venues of a reasonable size the Apollo and the Hippodrome. These attract headline acts from all parts of the U K,and occasionally from overseas too. The Apollo has recently been re-decorated and is clean, well-run and well-appointed. To my mind,however,it is a little on the boring side.The Hippodrome is the polar opposite--dark,dirty and poorly-managed and it could certainly do with better air-conditioning.But what it lacks in orderliness,it makes up for in character!
Smaller venues
If it's internationally-famous performers you're looking for,the Cave isn't the venue for you. However, as a showcase for local talents,it's enjoying quite a reputation among serious music fans in the area.Tickets are reasonably priced,with discounts for students and the unemployed.The room is a little cosy,to say the least,but that adds to the atmosphere! That said, it does have a tendency to be very crowded on Saturday nights,perhaps unpleasantly so.Stage One is somewhat larger than the Cave,with an advertised capacity of 350 as opposed to the Cave's 250.They tend to attract slightly better-known acts,but at £25-30 a throw,tickets aren't exactly cheap,and when bought over the phone incur an additional booking fee of £2.50 per ticket.
Recommendation
If you only have time to visit one venue, I would recommend ________. Its programme includes the best pop music bands in the UK and while it may not be the most polished show you've ever seen,it should be a memorable evening.
1. Who do you think the report is intended for?A.Primary school students. | B.Music-lovers. |
C.Art critics. | D.Street performers. |
A.its history | B.its environment |
C.its location | D.its performance |
A.The Apollo. | B.The Hippodrome. |
C.The Cave. | D.Stage One. |
【推荐3】Eating Out
Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new? Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Musical Chairs
Have you noticed how music makes the taste of your food better? This new restaurant has different types of live music every night except Sundays, and excellent food to go with it. Great fish dishes, beef and pizza. Monday is classic rock night, so see you there.
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small cafe used to cook all kinds of food. But then she realized she preferred sweets to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don’t come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range (范围) of chocolate cakes.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally-located (位置中心的) Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are beef and chicken cooked with mild, medium (中等的) or hot spices (调料). For brave customers there is extra hot!
A Tasty of Tuscany
Whether you'd like a great value-for-money lunch or a relaxed evening meal at a fantastic restaurant, this is the place for you. The cooks have all been trained in Italy and they make both traditional and modern dishes. We recommend (推荐) the pasta and seafood.
1. What’s special about Music Chairs?A.Sunday is classic rock night every week. |
B.The chair there can play wonderful music. |
C.The restaurant only welcomes music lovers. |
D.You can enjoy your meal with live music there. |
A.Fish. | B.Cakes. | C.Seafood. | D.Chicken. |
A.Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. | B.Taste dishes cooked in Italy. |
C.Have a value-for-money lunch. | D.Learn to cook pasta and seafood. |
A.Hot restaurants. |
B.Spicy food. |
C.Weekend activities. |
D.The best places to go. |
【推荐1】Mickey Mouse and Shrek are just a couple of the American animated (动画的) characters loved by people all over the world. And they are examples of the evolution of animation, which has brought unique new life to the film industry.
Among the first American animated films was By the Light of the Moon, a silent movie produced in 1911 using silhouette (剪影) animation, where the characters are represented only as black silhouettes.
The real breakthrough for American animation came with Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney and released in 1928. It was the first animated film to be accompanied by sound, and its main star, Mickey Mouse, became one of the most loveable and enduring animated characters ever created. Disney also created the first American full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Released in 1937, it enjoyed worldwide box-office success.
Disney’s extremely careful attention to high-quality details in the thousands of hand-painted drawings required at that time to make an animated film elevated this film technique to the level of a serious art form.
Clay animation is a type of stop-motion animation using forms made of clay. Clay animation films have been produced in the United States since 1908. But this form of animation only won wide popular appeal in 1955 with a short film called Gumbasia, created by Art Clokey.
Computer-generated imagery, or CGI, brought animation to a new level of artistry and realism. CGI animation had been used in films since the 1960s. It began to develop rapidly in the mid-1990s. Toy Story, released in 1995 and created by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, was the first completely computer-generated animated feature film.
In 2001, DreamWorks and Pacific Data Images released Shrek, the first computer-animated feature film to win an Oscar. Shrek returned in 2004 with his talking donkey, his princess bride Fiona and an army of fairy-tale characters in Shrek 2. Hugely popular, that film became the highest-grossing(票房最高的) animated film of all time.
In addition to strictly animated movies, animation has been mixed into films showing live actors as well. Who can forget the terrifyingly real dinosaurs thundering through Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park movies and the actors they chase? Thanks to the powerful capabilities of today’s computers and the unlimited imagination of American filmmakers, animation will be entertaining audiences worldwide for a long time to come.
1. The passage is mainly about the ________ of animation.A.influence | B.popularity | C.characters | D.development |
A.By the Light of the Moon. | B.Steamboat Willie. |
C.Toy Story. | D.Shrek. |
A.Jurassic Park movies involve only live actors |
B.clay animation enjoys long-lasting popularity |
C.computers make animated characters more lovely |
D.Disney played a very important role in promoting the development of animation |
A.Animation will forever remain an essential form of entertainment. |
B.Animation will be replaced by new forms of films in the near future. |
C.Animation will continuously gain new life due to computers and imagination. |
D.Animation will get more popular in the future for the developing film technology. |
【推荐2】Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
These three short plays by Suzan Lori•Parks are the start of an ambitious attempt to retell the story of the American civil war. The focus is on a slave promised his freedom by his master if he joins in the fight against the Union. Steve Toussaint and Jimmy Akingbola head the cast, and Jo Bonney is in charge.
★15 September to 4 October, Royal Court, London. Box office: 020•7565 5000.
A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer
Bryony Kimmings and Brian Lobel consider our attitudes to cancer and the language we employ to deal with it through the stories of five people. This is an all•singing, all•dancing affair with music by Tom Parkinson, wiping off the pink charity ribbons to look at the realities of diagnosis(诊断) and what it means for the wider family.
★20~24 September, Home, Manchester. Box office: 0161•200 1500.
The Nest
Every parent wants the best for their baby. Kurt and Martha are prepared to work hard to ensure theirs has everything he needs, even if that means Kurt taking on extra work. Franz Xaver Kroetz’s extraordinary play about the damage that profit causes to individuals and the environment gets a new translation from Conor McPherson.
★15~22 October, Lyric, Belfast. Box office: 028•9038 1081.
The Red Barn
David Hare’s new play is based on La Main, a psychological thriller by the great Georges Simenon. The story concerns two couples who, on their way back from a party, struggle through the snow. The play is directed by Robert Icke, and the cast is headed by Mark Strong and Hope Davis.
★6~20 October, Lyttelton, London. Box office: 020•7452 3000.
1. When can you see the play directed by Robert Icke?A.On 19 September. | B.On 3 October. |
C.On 10 October. | D.On 21 October. |
A.The Nest. |
B.The Red Barn. |
C.Father Comes Home from the Wars. |
D.A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer. |
A.They are all comedies. | B.They are put on in autumn. |
C.They are highly thought of. | D.They are works of the same writer. |
【推荐3】The Million Pound Bank Note
Directed by Ronald Neame
Written by Mark Twain (story), Jill Craigie
Genre (类型): Comedy (more)
Plot Outline: Two rich British men offer a penniless American a loan, without telling him that the amount is one million pound, and this in the form of a single bank note.(more)
User Comments: Great fun... you can bank on it! (more)
Cast Overview: Gregory Peck... Henry Adams; Ronald Squire... Oliver Montpelier; Joyce Grenfell... Duchess of Cromarty; A.E.Matthews... Duke of Frognell; Maurice Denham... Mr Reid (more)
Also Known As: Man with a Million (USA)
Run time: 90 minutes
Country: UK
Language: English
Color: Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix: Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification: Australia: G/Finland: S/Sweden: Btl/ UK: U/USA: Approved
Trivia (花絮): The story is set in 1903. The one million pound note at the time would be worth about $100,000,000 nowadays or £65,000,000. (more)
To get more relevant information, please refer to https://baike.baidu.com/item/The Million Pound Bank Note.
1. Mark Twain set the story The Million Pound Bank Note in the year ________.
A.1953. | B.1903. | C.2002. | D.1890. |
A.the UK | B.the USA | C.Australia | D.Finland |
A.Rely on. | B.Look on. | C.Carry on. | D.Take on. |
A.a film poster | B.a newspaper | C.a magazine | D.a web page |
【推荐1】Hot Technology Products at CES 2020
The consumer electronics show, or CES, presents new technology developments annually. Here are some latest products launched at CES 2020.
The Sero TV
Samsung introduced a TV that can be used to watch video designed for a smartphone. The Sero TV does this by turning itself from the normal TV position to an upright position that looks like the shape of a phone. The V can connect to mobile devices to play video directly from the phone.
Smart waste can
A company called TOWNEW presented; waste can designed for the home that does a lot of the dirty work on its own. When the can is full, the user touches a button to activate the machine's smart abilities. The device then completely closes off the waste bag inside, puts a new one in place, all by itself, and raises its top so the user can pick up and throw away the bag.
Invisible car hood(引擎盖)
Automobile industry company Continental showed off a new technology that seems to make the front end of a vehicle disappear. The technology, called "Transparent Hood," aims to make driving safer and easier. Cameras provide video of the area underneath the vehicle, permitting the driver to see objects and road conditions that might present danger.
Wearable air purifier
A company called Aō Air introduced a wearable air purifier. Designed to be a high-tech face covering to block pollution, the device pulls air through a filtration(过滤)system and then uses fans to create a small area of clean air at its front, allowing the air to be purified-without the need for a solid container.
1. Which company's product will appeal to video-loving mobile users?A.Samsung. | B.TOWNEW. | C.Continental. | D.Aō Air. |
A.It saves users the bother of packing waste. | B.It allows users to sort rubbish easily. |
C.It breaks down waste automatically. | D.It contains numerous waste bags. |
A.Complex. | B.Costly. | C.Waterproof. | D.Convenient. |
【推荐2】Anytime you visit a new place you always want to make the most of your time there. Usually, there are far too many sights and sounds for you to take in, so it’s important to prioritize your activities and make sure you take in the very best sights of the place you visit. If you’re planning a trip to Panama, whether it’s long or short, the following landmarks shouldn’t be missed.
Old Panama Ruins
When you arrive in Panama City you should take the opportunity to visit the Old Panama Ruins, which are just across the bay from Panama City. The ruins date back to the 1500’s and there is a rich history to be found. The old city was founded by Spain and was used as a stop in exporting gold from Peru. Several of the earliest buildings still survive today, including the Cathedral to Panama Viejo, La Merced church, and even some of the original walls which were built to help protect the city from pirates(海盗).
Soberania National Park
This national park is just north of Panama City but definitely worth the trip. It’s an amazing chance to see a stunning tropical rainforest and all the plants and animals that thrive there. It’s especially a must-see site for bird lovers since there are about 1, 000 different species of birds there. One of the best things to do there is to take a cable car so you can really see the amazing views and get a true sense of how incredible the tropical forest is.
El Valle de Anton
E1 Valle de Anton is a small town and picturesque(风景如画的)spot for nature lovers. It sits inside the remains of an extinct volcano and is famous for its wet mountain forest conditions. There are beautiful views to take in since you are 600 meters above sea level and stunning waterfalls to experience. Abundant wildlife and botanical life are there to be witnessed as well. E1 Valle de Anton is simply a nature lover’s dream and should not be skipped.
Panama is a country rich in culture and natural beauty. You will be so happy that you took the time to visit this amazing place. Making sure you visit these sites will ensure that you have seen some of the very best things Panama has to offer.
1. Which of the following about Old Panama Ruins is TRUE?A.The earliest buildings in the old city mostly survive today. |
B.The ruins lie across the bay and were first found by Spain. |
C.The old city was built to help protect its people from pirates. |
D.The ruins, dating from the sixteenth century, have a long history. |
A.They both have amazing scenery. |
B.They both sit inside Panama City. |
C.They both are must-see sites for bird lovers. |
D.They both are rich in culture and natural beauty. |
A.A busy lawyer who intends to take a few days off and have a trip to Panama. |
B.A gifted artist who ensures he hasn’t missed any landmark Panama has to offer. |
C.An exchange student who wants to make the most of his time in the new country. |
D.An ambitious editor who is determined to take in the very best sights of the world. |
【推荐3】The first bite of eating ice cream shocks and wakes you up with its coldness. Now enjoy the beauty of four different ice creams around the world.
Kakigōri, JapanKakigōri, the Japanese version of ice cream, is most definitely not a nice-cream cone (蛋卷冰激凌). Some chefs make Kakigōri by shaving(刨) ice from ice blocks. And traditional street sellers still use their hands to shave ice in the summer. They then add syrup(糖浆) to the ice in flavors like green tea, strawberries, grapes and melons. You can get it in the places such as restaurants, coffee shops and soon.
Raspado, MexicoWhile snow cones are made using much sweet syrup, rasp a dos have real fruits or fresh fruit juice. The treat is everywhere throughout Mexico and sold at street carts, which sell a range of fruit-based shaved ice. Sellers make a mixture of a raspado and a milkshake called “eskimo” using milk, condensed milk, fresh seasonal fruit, sugar, vanilla and ice.
Dondurma, Türk iyeIs there an ice cream that doesn’t melt(融化)? Yes, that’s exactly what dondurma is. Locals also call it Maras dondurma, which is believed to come from the city and region of Maras. Dondurma is made with goat milk, sugar, mastic and salep. The Turkish usually buy their dondurma from streets.
Frozen Custard, USFrozen custard is the typical American ice cream which is a mixture of milk, cream, sugar and eggs. It is dense because it’s made in a machine that doesn’t let air into it. Americans usually have a choice between vanilla or chocolate. They can also go for a mixture of the two.
1. What do kakigōri and rasp a do have in common?A.They both have shaved ice. | B.They are both high output, |
C.They both only have single taste. | D.They both have low popularity. |
A.Green tea. | B.Fruit juice. | C.Goat milk. | D.Chocolate. |
A.Raspado. | B.Kakigōri. | C.Dondurma. | D.Frozen custard. |
【推荐1】Severe heat waves have killed more than 100 people in India this summer and are predicted to worsen in coming years, creating a possible crisis as large parts of the country potentially become too hot to be inhabitable (适宜居住的).
Heat waves in India usually take place between March and July and abate (减弱) once the rains arrive. But in recent years these hot waves have become more severe, more frequent and longer.
India is among the countries expected to be worst affected by severe heat, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say that even if the world succeeds in limiting the rise in average global temperatures, parts of India will become extremely hot.
Last year, there were over 480 official heat waves across India. During that period, more than 5,000 people died. This June, temperatures of 48 degrees Celsius hit Delhi. Churu nearly broke the country's heat record with a high of 50.6 degree Celsius. Bihar closed all schools, colleges and coaching centers for five days after severe heat killed more than 100 people. The closures were accompanied by warnings to stay indoors during the hottest time of the day.
India is trying to develop a heat action plan. The city of Ahmedabad, in Gujarat introduced the country's first action plan in 2013, and its text messages, extra drinking stations and advice to keep out of the sun are credited with saving more than 2,000 lives.
At the same time, India is seeking long term solution The country has planned to cut its carbon emissions (排放) by 33% to 35% in 2030.
1. What's the possible crisis for India?A.It will rain less and less. |
B.Drinking water will run out. |
C.Some places will be too hot to be livable. |
D.More people will be killed in coming years. |
A.The heat record was broken. | B.People are warned to stay indoors. |
C.More heat waves hit India this year. | D.The heat waves brought great loss. |
①Avoiding carbon emissions.
②Building more drinking stations.
③Sending messages about severe heat.
④Giving advice to stay away from severe heat.
A.①②③ | B.②③④ | C.①②④ | D.①③④ |
A.Heat Waves Hit India | B.India Suffered a Lot |
C.Global Warming Affected India | D.A Plan to Fight Severe Heat |
【推荐2】Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today's stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of the world’s attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队)camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报)publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.
According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities—famous people—worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. ''Over time,'' Villarreal says, ''they feel separated and alone.''
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep ''their story'' alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.
1. It can be learned from the passage that stars today ________.A.are often misunderstood by the public | B.can no longer have their privacy protected |
C.spend too much on their public appearance | D.care little about how they have come into fame |
A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired. |
B.Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids. |
C.The problem faced by celebrities has a long history. |
D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers. |
A.Availability of modern media. | B.Huge population of fans. |
C.Lack of favorable chances. | D.Inadequate social recognition |
A.Indifferent. | B.Respectful. |
C.Critical. | D.Sympathetic. |
【推荐3】Every year, thousands of new high school graduates pack their bags, move to new cities, and sign papers accepting loans, the money borrowed from a bank or lenders etc., which they might not be able to pay back. Without proper education on personal finance, especially as it relates to paying for college, young adults are guided into improper loan plans that result in years of debt after graduation. In order to set students up to succeed financially, it is important to educate students and parents on their financial options before school in the fall. The best way to support families heading for college is to require that every high school student take a personal finance class before graduation. This will help smooth the transition into adulthood.
The average student takes out at least one loan to cover the costs of their education each year. In 2014 the average student graduating from college carried a negative balance of about $20,000 in debt, which often spread over multiple lenders. Upon graduation, students rarely know exactly how much money they owe, and even though they are in the state of being unable to pay their debts, they cannot wipe out student loans. These students spend much of their adult lives paying off the gradual increasing debts.
A personal finance course would teach students how to manage their income and expenses, while helping to significantly reduce the amount of debt students carry into adulthood. By teaching students how to save money and live within their means, this course will provide the next generation with a foundation to progress financially. Students choosing to get a job straight out of high school would also benefit from finance education for these very reasons. With education on how to manage their finances, all young people will have the knowledge to make healthy decisions, leading them to improve good credit and purchase needed items like cars and homes with skill and confidence.
While not every young person makes financial mistakes, those who do can face years of difficulty trying to get their finances back under control. Rather than help them through these hard times when they happen, we should try to prevent them from happening at all. Making the completion of personal finance coursework a requirement for graduation would ensure that young people are at least aware of the basics of preserving a financial stability.
1. After graduation from college, many young people ______.A.spend years paying off their debts | B.struggle to support their families |
C.get through the hard times smoothly | D.are able to manage their own finances well |
A.Ways to improve financial credits. |
B.Introduction to the education on personal finance. |
C.Skills of balancing income and expenses. |
D.Advantages of taking a finance course. |
A.smooth their way for college |
B.get out of their financial trap |
C.avoid the risk of the future financial trouble |
D.free from the cost of their college education |
A.inform and explain | B.argue and persuade |
C.analyze and evaluate | D.discuss and examine |