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. Like most teens, Edward 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, Edward4studying in a middle school in Beijing. He had music lessons twice5week. He started to learn Beijing Opera in the music class. His school asked some great Beijing Opera6to teach them. Edward couldn't understand it7, but it sounded much more interesting than before and he became interested in it. Now Edward loves Beijing Opera very much.
"I really love Beijing Opera and I want to be a singer8I grow up," Edward said. "I hope more people can understand and love it. Everyone who is learning Beijing Opera should try hard and9give up!"
Maybe one day we will10a foreign young man standing on the stage(舞台) as a great Beijing Opera singer.
