The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about the things that get     1     (good) with time: antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over the years.

Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows: Three minutes on stage, 10 years     2     stage. It’s meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that ensure that any performance     3     (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.

Peking Opera is     4     (demand) because of the extensive list of skills it requires. A performer is an actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They’re also expected     5     (apply) delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and,     6     (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm platform shoes.

There is so much to take in     7     disciples (学徒) usually start their career as young children, spending years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.

So what chance does     8     theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand against Peking Opera? Do I have     9     it takes to put on a successful show? There’s only one way to find out: I’m rolling up my sleeves and training under the     10     (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.

With three movies     1     (hit) screens in cinemas across the nation: The Climbers; The Captain; and Me and My Country, theatergoers this National Day holiday have     2     wide range of options.

Me and My Country,     3     (base) on major events of the past seven decades, such as the success of China’s first nuclear test explosion in 1904, Hong Kong’ s return in 1997 and the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,     4     (gain) not only tears but laughter since it was released. The Captain is well thought     5     by the viewers for its plots and excellent     6     (perform). The story of heroes in ordinary jobs wins over audiences nationwide, thus     7     (make) it rank top among the three. The Climbers features two generations of Chinese mountaineers     8     climbed Mount Quomolangma from the north side in 1960 and 1975.

These     9     (high) praised movies have really taken box office. Some viewers joke that not only     10     they enjoy the appealing movies in the theatres but more crowds than scenic spots this year.

【推荐3】As Victor Hugo once said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face”, and up to now nobody     1    (be) able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin. He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars. He made people laugh at a time     2     they felt depressed, so they could feel more content     3     their lives.

Charlie was born in a poor family in 1889. His parents were both poor music hall performers. You may find it astonishing that Charlie     4    (teach) to sing as soon as he could speak and dance. Such training was common in acting families at this time,     5    (especial) when the family income was often uncertain. Unfortunately his father died,     6    (leave) the family even worse off, so Charlie spent his childhood     7    (look) after his sick mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humour, become one of the most popular child     8    (actor) in England. He could mime and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. No one was ever bored watching him－his subtle acting made everything entertaining.

With time     9    (go) by, he began making films. He grew more and more popular as his charming character, the little tramp, became known throughout     10     world.