A new TV series in England, Away from it all, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people across the country．Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country．There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today．There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities．Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people's kindness．
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress．They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures(压力)of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today．They also say that it's a good sign of today's young people switching to(转到)happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world．
Although the series'success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however．They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(终日泡在电视机前的人)and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework．Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding(避免)stressful situations completely．
And what do the experts(专家)say?Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children's lifestyles．But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it's likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour．She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life．
(1)
The success of the new TV series is surprising because ________．
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A．
it is different from other successful TV series
B．
it is the same as other successful TV series
C．
it is about the English countryside
D．
it is about life in busy offices
(2)
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with ________．
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A．
simple stories
B．
stress
C．
couch potatoes
D．
exams
(3)
The success of the series shows that young people would like ________．
Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera．It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班)came to Beijing．Its music and singing(唱腔)come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei．Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic．It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture．It’s full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonderful gestures and fighting．This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people．
There are four main roles in Beijing Opera：Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou．Sheng is the leading male(男性)actor．For example, a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter．A Xiaosheng is a young man．A Laosheng is an old man．Dan is the female(女性)role．Jing, mostly male, is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown．
Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting．Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, especially famous novels．The people in the story usually have some disagreements．They become angry and unhappy．They are sad and lonely．Sometimes they are nervous and worried．Then they find a way to make peace．The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end．
(1)
Beijing Opera’s singing is from ________．
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A．
Anhui and Hubei
B．
Beijing and Anhui
C．
the history book
D．
the literature and novels
(2)
The second paragraph(段落)of the reading is about the ________ of Beijing Opera．
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A．
stories
B．
roles
C．
gestures
D．
paintings
(3)
From the reading, we know the role Chou most probably has a(n)________ feature．
Beijing Opera is also called Peking Opera.It came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes(戏班) came to Beijing.Its music and singing(唱腔) come from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei.Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic.It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture.
It's full of famous stories,beautiful facial paintings,and wonderful gestures and fighting.This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people.
There are four main roles in Beijng Opera:Sheng,Dan,Jing and Chou.Sheng is the leading mate(男性) actor.For example,a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter.A Xiaosheng is a young marl.A Laosheng is an old man.Dan is the female(女性) role.Jing,mostly male,is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown.
Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting.Some of them are from the history book,but most of them are from the literature,especially famous novels.The people in the story usually have some disagreements.
They become angry and unhappy.They are sad and lonely.Sometimes they are nervous and worried.Then they find a way to make peace.The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.
(1)
Beijing Opera's singing is from ________.
A.Anhui and Hubei B.Beijing and Anhui
C.the history book D.the literature and novels
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(2)
The second paragraph(段落) of the reading is about the ________ of Beijing Opera.
A.stories B.roles C.gestures D.paintings
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(3)
From the reading,we know the role Chou most probably has a(n) ________ feature.
A.honest B.funny C.dull D.serious
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(4)
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Peking Opera is full of different gestures.
B.There are only four roles in Beijing Opera.
C.Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world.
D.The people in the story usually are in agreement.
