Cantonese opera （粵?。?is one of the major Chinese opera categories.It is a traditional Chinese art form that originated in southern China's Cantonese culture，and involves music，singing，martial arts，acrobatics and acting.Today it is not only very popular in Guangdong，Guangxi，Hong Kong and Macao，but also performed all around the world.
Cantonese opera was originally called Nanxi （Southern opera） in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty，and this beautiful art form has pleased audiences for hundreds of years.By absorbing the folk melodies and tunes of Guangdong.jye.ai mixing many different opera styles that were popular at the time，Cantonese opera developed during the 16th century.With the unique combination of these different influences.Nansi was developed into Cantonese opera.
Cantonese opera is a wonderful mix of storytelling，music and fighting.The performances are often based on well-known traditional stories or events from Chinese history.The colourful sets serve as the background for these performances and actors appear on stage with similarly colourful face paint.Fights are a common and important part of many shows with actors performing difficult and exciting martial arts movements.
In the beginning，Cantonese opera continues reflected the clothing style of the Ming Dynasty.Later，as Peking opera became increasingly popular，it was strongly influenced by Peking opera costumes .Costumes were made of cloth and later some accessories（配飾） were added.Different roles require different costumes.For example，an actor playing the Xiaosherg，a very gentle role，wears a continue with long sleeves；while the Xiamous，an acting role，demands a costume with short sleeves to as to act easily.
Many well -known operas are still performed today，such as The Purple Hairpin and Rejuvenation of the Red Plum Flower，which originated in the Yuan Dynasty.Other Cantonese are adapted from western movies or novels.Generally，Cantonese opera performers have to master four skills：singing，acting movement，delivery of speeches，and martial gymnastic skills.
Because of its long tradition and its importance in the development of Chinese arts and culture，Cantonese opera was included on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2009.
（1）Which of the following is NOT the factor in Cantonese opera's development？ CC
A．Tunes of Guangdong.
B．Different opera styles.
C．A variety of dialects.
D．Folk melodies.
（2）What do we know about Cantonese opera DD.
A．They were originally a reflection of clothing style of Yuan Dynasty.
B．They look more beautiful when they are made with more accessories.
C．They were designed based on Peking opera costumes.
D．Performers choose different costumes according to the roles they play.
（3）What makes Cantonese opera an intangible cultural heritage？ DD
A．Its exciting movements and difficult performances.
B．Its popularity and development.
C．Its colorful sets and face paint.
D．Its history and influence.
（4）What's the purpose of the author in writing the passage？ BB
A．To prove that Cantonese opera is the most popular opera.
B．To inform the readers of the development of Cantonese opera.
C．To share the author's experience of seeing a well-known Cantonese opera.
D．To make a comparison between Cantonese opera and Peking opera.
【考點(diǎn)】傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗與文化；說(shuō)明文．
【答案】C；D；D；B
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