1. (2022八上·涡阳月考) 完形填空

Edward is a 14-year-old boy. He comes from the UK, but he lives in Beijing1his parents.

Before Edward came to China, he knew2about Beijing Opera (京剧). Like most teenagers, Edward only liked pop music. When he first listened to Beijing Opera, he didn't like it and thought it was too slow and3.

One week later after that, Edward started4in a middle school in Beijing. He had music lessons twice a week. He started to learn Beijing Opera in the5class. His school asked some great Beijing Opera singers to6them. Edward couldn't understand (理解) it well,7it sounded much more interesting than before and he8interested in it. Now Edward loves Beijing Opera very much.

"I really love Beijing Opera and I want to be a(n)9when I grow up, " Edward said. "I hope more people can understand and love it. Everyone who is learning Beijing Opera should try hard and10give up(放弃)! "

Maybe one day we will see a foreign young man standing on the stage (舞台) as a great Beijing Opera singer.