China has splendid culture with a long history. Chinese opera is one of the ____(old) dramatic art forms in the world.During the Tang Dynasty,the Emperor Xuanzong established an opera school ____ the poetic name Liyuan (Pear Garden). Since the Yuan Dynasty, encouraged by court officials and emperors, it____(become) a traditional art form. During the Qing Dynasty,____became fashionable among ordinary people. Performances ____(watch) in tearooms, restaurants, and even on temporary stages.

    It developed from folk songs, dance, talking, antimasque(滑稽戏) and especially distinctive dialectical music. Gradually it combined music, art and literature into one performance on the stage.____ (accompany) by traditional musical instruments, actors present unique melodies which may sound strange to ____(foreign) as well as beautifully written dialogues, which are of high literary ____(valuable). These dialogues also promoted the development of distinct literary styles, such as Zaju in the Yuan Dynasty. For Chinese, especially older folks,____ (listen) to this kind of opera occasionally is ____real pleasure.