高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化
中国艺术 戏曲(素材+语法填空+书面表达)
第一部分 话题素材积累
Over the past 800 years, Chinese opera has evolved into many different regional varieties based on local traits and accents.Today,there are over 300 regional opera styles.
在过去的800年里,中国戏曲根据地方特色和口音演变成了许多不同的地方品种。当今,有300多种地方剧种。
Kunqu opera, which evolved from the Kunshan melody in the Yuan Dynasty (1271 AD-1368 AD), boasts a more than 600-year history. Kunqu opera is known as the “mother” of a hundred operas because of its influence on many other Chinese theatre forms,including Beijing opera.
昆曲发源于元朝(公元1271年-公元1368年)的昆山腔,至今已有六百多年的历史。包括京剧在内的很多剧种都受到昆曲的影响,因而昆曲素有“百戏之母”的雅称。
Huangmei opera is thought to originate from tea picking songs in Huangmei county, Hubei province. It enjoys great popularity among the masses by reflecting the life of ordinary people in a fresh style.
据说,黄梅戏源于湖北省黄梅县的采茶歌。黄梅戏以一种清新的风格反映了普通百姓的生活,受到了大众的喜爱。
Sichuan opera originated at the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD-1644 AD) and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1636 AD-1912 AD). With immigrants flooding into Sichuan, different dramas were brought in to blend with the local dialect, customs, folk music and dances.Gradually, the vocal art, presenting local characteristics in Sichuan,came into being. Face changing is a highlight of Sichuan opera.
川剧起源于明(公元1368年-公元1644年)末清(公元1636年-公元1912年)初。随着大量移民入川,各种外来的戏剧与当地方言、习俗、民间音乐和舞蹈融合在一起,逐渐形成了具有四川特色的声腔艺术。变脸是川剧的一大亮点。
As a local opera of north China, Ping opera is popular in Beijing,Tianjin, north and northeast China. Ping Opera borrowed the tunes and acting styles of Beijing Opera, Hebei Clapper Opera, and shadow play and developed its own style.
评剧是中国北方的一种地方戏,流行于北京、天津、华北和东北地区。评剧借用了京剧、河北梆子和皮影戏的曲调和表演风格,进而形成了自己的风格。
Words and Expressions
①evolve vi.逐步发展
②trait /treit/n.特征;特点
③ melody n.旋律;曲调
④ boast vt.拥有
⑤ originate vi.起源;发源
⑥ flood into 大量涌入
⑦ blend vi.混合;融合
⑧ vocal adj.嗓音的;发声的
⑨come into being 形成;产生
⑩中国戏曲 Chinese opera
昆曲 Kunqu opera
越剧 Yue opera
评剧 Ping opera
黄梅戏 Huangmei opera
川剧 Sichuan opera
第二部分 话题语法填空
一、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has splendid culture with a long history. Chinese opera is one of the 1_________ (old) dramatic art forms in the world. During the Tang Dynasty(618 AD-907 AD),the emperor set up 2_________opera school with the poetic name “Liyuan”。 Since the Yuan Dynasty, encouraged 3_________officials and emperors,it 4_________(become) a traditional art form. During the Qing Dynasty,it became fashionable among ordinary people and performances 5_________ (give)in tearooms, restaurants and even on temporary stages.
It developed from folk songs, dances, talking, antimasques(滑稽戏)and local music. Gradually it combined music, art 6_________literature into one performance on stage.7_________ (accompany) on traditional musical instruments,actors presented unique melodies(旋律)that may sound strange to foreigners as well as beautifully written dialogues,8_________were of high literary value.These dialogues also promoted the 9_________ (develop) of distinct literary styles,such as zaju in the Yuan Dynasty. For Chinese,10_________(especial) the elderly, listening to this kind of opera sometimes is a real pleasure.
二、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Wei Chunrong has built a reputation as a leading actress of Kunqu Opera, 1 oldest traditional Chinese opera with a history of about 600 years, which, performed in the Suzhou dialect, 2 (know) for graceful body movements, rhythmic singing and exquisite costumes.
She started learning at 10 and 3 (perform) with the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre since she was 16. Wei performed at UNESCO headquarters in Paris in 2001 4 the organization listed it as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity (人类口头和非物质遗产). Now in her 50s, Wei has found a new role. In the 5 (origin) Kunqu Opera production, titled Guo Feng, Wei plays the role of Lady Xu Mu,who was the first female poet 6 (record) in Chinese history.
“I played different roles during the past four decades. For Lady Xu Mu, I have to put aside all my experiences and start afresh 7 (comprehend) and perform the role,” said Wei, 8 (sit) in the dressing room of Tianqiao Theatre a day before the show started on June 19.
“The role, Lady Xu Mu, was written for Wei Chunrong 9 particular. Though she has played many classic roles, she needs one which could represent her 10 (specific) and take her career to the next level,” says Luo, the playwright (剧作家).
第三部分 话题写作
假定你是李华,你之前在网上为你校英国交换生Jack预定了下周六晚上7:30的川剧演出门票,现该演出被取消。请你给他写一封邮件,内容要点如下:1.告知演出取消及后续事项处理;2.安排其他活动。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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【参考答案】
话题语法填空
一、
oldest 2. an 3. by 4. has become 5. were given
and 7. Accompanied 8. which 9. development 10. especially
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国戏曲的发展历史。
【答案解析】
1.oldest 考查形容词最高级。句意:中国戏曲是世界上最古老的戏剧艺术形式之一。根据句意可知,此处应用形容词最高级,故填oldest.
2.an 考查冠词。school作“学校”讲时为可数名词,且opera首字母发元音音素,此处指建立一所戏曲学校,故用不定冠词an修饰。
3.by 考查介词。此处指被官员和皇帝鼓励,故用介词by.
4.has become 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语Since the Yuan Dynasty 可知,应用现在完成时,主语it表单数,故填has become.
5.were given 考查动词时态语态。复数主语 performances与give之间是被动关系,并且是发生在过去的事,所以用一般过去时的被动语态,故填were given.
6.and 考查连词。music、art和 literature三者之间是并列关系,故填连词and.
7.Accompanied 考查非谓语动词。句子主语actors 与动词accompany之间是逻辑上的被动关系,故用过去分词作状语。
8.which 考查定语从句关系代词。此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词 dialogues指物,关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语,故填关系代词which.
9.development 考查名词。本空作动词的宾语且空前有定冠词the修饰,作“发展”讲,故填名词development.
10.especially 考查副词。作状语,表强调,应用副词形式。
二、
1.the 2.is known 3.has been performing/has performed 4.when 5.original 6.recorded 7.to comprehend 8.sitting 9.in 10.specifically/specificity
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了昆曲艺术家魏春荣的生平及其新剧目《国风》。
1.考查冠词。句意:昆曲是中国最古老的传统戏剧,有大约600年的历史,以苏州方言表演,以优美的肢体动作,有节奏的演唱和精致的服装而闻名。根据“oldest”可知,形容词最高级前需有定冠词the表示特指。故填the。
2.考查时态语态。句意:昆曲是中国最古老的传统戏剧,有大约600年的历史,以苏州方言表演,以优美的肢体动作,有节奏的演唱和精致的服装而闻名。分析句子结构可知,定语从句中缺谓语动词,描述客观事实用一般现在时,“Kunqu Opera”和“know”之间是被动关系,故用一般现在时的被动语态。故填is known。
3.考查完成时态。句意:她10岁开始学习,16岁开始在北方昆曲剧院表演。分析句子结构可知,空处缺谓语动词,根据“since she was 16”可知,此句用现在完成时或现在完成进行时皆可。故填has been performing/has performed。
4.考查定语从句。句意:2001年,她在联合国教科文组织巴黎总部演出,当时该组织将其列为人类口头和非物质遗产的代表作之一。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,设空处指代先行词在从句中作时间状语,故用关系副词when引导。故填when。
5.考查形容词。句意:在昆曲原作《国风》中,魏春荣饰演许穆夫人。她是中国历史上记载的第一位女诗人。根据“Kunqu Opera production”可知,空处需填形容词作定语。故填original。
6.考查非谓语动词。句意:在昆曲原作《国风》中,魏春荣饰演许穆夫人。她是中国历史上记载的第一位女诗人。分析句子结构可知,从句中已有谓语动词“was”,故空处需填非谓语动词,“the first female poet”和“record”之间是被动关系,故用过去分词作后置定语。故填recorded。
7.考查非谓语动词。句意:“为了扮演许穆夫人,我必须抛开所有的经验,重新开始理解和表演这个角色,”6月19日演出开始前一天,坐在天桥剧院试衣间里的魏春荣说。Start to do sth表示“开始去做某事”,用动词不定式作宾语。故填to comprehend。
8.考查非谓语动词。句意:“为了扮演许穆夫人,我必须抛开所有的经验,重新开始理解和表演这个角色,”6月19日演出开始前一天,坐在天桥剧院试衣间里的魏春荣说。分析句子结构可知,句中已有谓语动词“said”,故空处需填非谓语动词,“Wei”和“sit”之间是主动关系,故用现在分词作状语。故填sitting。
9.考查介词。句意:许穆夫人这个角色是专门为魏春荣写的。in particular表示“特别,专门的”,符合句意。故填in。
10.考查名词或副词。句意:“虽然她演过很多经典角色,但她需要一个能代表她特性的角色,让她的事业更上一层楼。”剧作家罗说。/虽然她演过许多经典的角色,但她需要一个能具体代表她的角色,并将她的事业提升到一个新的水平,”剧作家罗说。根据“which could represent her”可知,her若是形容词性物主代词,则缺宾语,需用名词形式specificity表示“特点,特性”,若her是人称代词宾格,则缺状语,修饰动词represent,则用副词specifically表示“特意地,专门地”。故填specifically/specificity。
话题写作
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
I'm sorry to inform you of the cancellation of the Sichuan opera performance that I booked online for you.
The performance expected to start at 7:30 next Saturday night has been canceled for some reason. According to the organizers' announcement, the money paid for the ticket will be returned with a small gift to express their regret in three days. But I also have good news to tell you.A football match will be held by the Student Union next Saturday. I'd like to invite you to take part in it.
Looking forward to your reply as soon as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua