Keys
◆Lead-in◆
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◆Module 1 Learn to Talk◆
Before You Listen
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While You Listen
1.Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
（1）B （2）A （3）B
2.Listen again and discuss the following questions with a partner.
（1）Women Generals of the Yang Family is a classical repertoire with thrilling martial arts.
（2）Within the general area of Xiqu she focuses on contemporary creative practices,performance structure,movement,music and voice,and affective meaning.
（3）According to Dr.Wichmann⁃Walczak,many students go to China to specialize in Peking Opera or other fields of study about China after their learning and performing experiences at the University of Hawaii.
After You Listen
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◆Module 2 Learn to Read◆
Passage A The Man Bringing Kunqu to the World
Before You Read
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While You Read
1.His“long⁃term commitment to promoting intangible cultural heritage,especially Kunqu Opera.”
2.It provides a solid platform on which eastern and western culture can meet and mix.
3.He brushed up the tune with a New Age beat.
4.He focuses on the younger generation.
5.Creating something entirely new.
After You Read
1.He pays attention to the modern art and focuses on the younger generation,and tries to interpret the ancient art form in a creative way.
2.He dresses fashionably,speaks fluent English and raps on TV.
3.The virtual version of Peony Pavilion was performed in a real garden.
Reading Comprehension
1.Global understanding
（1）C （2）B （3）D
2.Detailed understanding
（1）B （2）D （3）C
3.Questions for critical thinking
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Language Practice
1.Read the following words or definitions and find the words from Passage Awhich can match them.
（1）intangible （2）ultimately （3）interpret （4）unprecedented （5）virtual
2.Write your own sentences by using the following words or phrases on the underlined space.
（1）This hair conditioner is excellent for revitalizing dry,lifeless hair.
这种护发素能够非常有效地修复干枯的头发。
（2）Do you have any advice for aspiring photographers？你有什么建议给有抱负的摄影师吗？
（3）I like to work with people who are honest,dedicate to their work and have integrity.
我喜欢和诚实、工作投入、正直的人一起工作。
（4）They are intending to resign from the committee.他们正打算辞去委员会的任职。
（5）It will be great appreciated if you can collaborate with us.如果贵方能与我方合作，将不胜感激。
3.Choose the words from the box below to complete the following sentences.Each word can be only used once.Change their forms where necessary.
（1）animated （2）lofty （3）intangible （4）hard⁃core
（5）preserve （6）dignitaries
Passage B Jingju or Peking Opera?
Reading Comprehension
1.Global understanding
（1）D （2）C
2.Detailed understanding
（1）F （2）F （3）T （4）T （5）F
Language Practice
1.Look at the list of words and match them to the correct pictures.
（1）B （2）A （3）C （4）E （5）F （6）D
2.Complete the following sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.
（1）and have established the first traditional Chinese theatre group in Europe
（2）had amazing success at the Lincoln Center in New York City.
（3）Jingju is developed from absorbing many other dramatic forms
（4）show the beauty of tradition
（5）but rather out of a love for the art form itself
3.Read the following introduction of Mei Lanfang then fill in the blanks by choosing the words from the box below.Each word can only be used once.Change the form where necessary.
（1）artists （2）era （3）maintained （4）techniques
（5）international（6）known（7）exchanges（8）welcomed
（9）impressed（10）concept