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    Beijing Opera,the most important of all the operas in China, has a long history of nearly 200 years. In 1790, at the time of the Qing Dynasty (朝代), four big opera groups from Anhui came to Beijing and combined (联合)Kun Opera, Luantan, Yiyang Opera and Han Opera to create a new one. After over half a century(世纪) of combining and developing, there came Beijing Opera now we watch.

    Before1919, foreigners knew little about Beijing Opera. But now it has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the greatest artists, first performed Beijing Opera in Japan and America, which made it known by the world. After the year 1949, China sent opera groups out. It made Beijing Opera become famous and get popular with people all over the world. Nowadays you can see traveling groups of Beijing Opera players in many foreign cities and their local Chinatowns. Beijing Opera has become a bridge between China and the West.

    In Beijing,the best place to enjoy Beijing Opera is Li Yuan Theater. Many artists often play there. LiYuan means pear garden in Chinese. In the past, opera players trained in it.

    Location: 1st Floor, Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, No. 175 Yong'an Road, Xuanwu District, Beijing.

    Transportation: If you start from Beijing West Train Station, take Bus 57, 201 or 715 to Hufang Bridge Road East Stop. Then walk to the theatre. It is only 300 meters.

    Time: 7: 30 pm - 8: 50 pm daily year round.

    Booking: If you are interested in Beijing Opera, book one show for yourself on the website HYPERLINK" /l www. li Yuan theatre. com. cn/".

    1. (1) According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Beijing Opera?
      A . It has a very short history of only about 200 years. B . Some artists from Anhui soon created it in Beijing. C . It was one of the four most important operas in 1790. D . Foreigners knew more about it in the late 20th century.
    2. (2) The main idea of Paragraph 2 is ________.
      A . how Beijing Opera gets popular B . where we can see Beijing Opera groups C . when Beijing Opera became a bridge D . who made Beijing Opera become famous
    3. (3) Betty wants to watch Beijing Opera in Li Yuan Theatre. She can ________.
      A . take the No. 175 bus to get there B . book a ticket for herself on the Internet C . watch artists play in it before lunch D . find Li Yuan on the second floor of a hotel

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