二、(2026·南通市海安十三校月考)综合填空。
Chinese opera is a treasure of our culture, adding music, dance, art, and history into a unique performance. But some young people today think it's
simply
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(simple) too slow and old-fashioned for them. They prefer watching movies or playing games. However, if you talk to your grandparents,
who
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might be in their seventies or older, they will tell you wonderful stories about it.
In fact, this beautiful art form
is facing
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(face) a real challenge now. With
fewer
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(few) audiences and learners, many local opera styles are in danger of being lost. Long ago, children liked playing outside, doing as the opera performers they saw. However, the situation is not
hopeless
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(hope). Everyone can make a difference in saving this art. Even some scientists
have studied
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(study) the special singing skills in opera for many years, finding them healthy for the lungs.
In the past, learning about traditional culture
was required
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(require) as part of a good upbringing(教养). We are sure that if more young people take the time to understand its stories and skills, this amazing traditional art
will keep
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(keep) its magic alive for future generations. The most important thing is to give it a chance. We encourage you
to watch
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(watch) a show, either online or live. You might surprise
yourself
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(you) by how much you enjoy it! You'll never forget the colourful costumes, the powerful music, and the further meaning it expresses.