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🎭 Pass 1 · 文化人物

Shao Tianshuai & Kunqu Opera

邵天帅与昆曲艺术 · 600 年历史的传统戏曲

When Shao Tianshuai was 14, her dance teacher told her she had expressive eyes and an oval face, which were best suited for Kunqu Opera. She didn't pay much 21___ to the commendation until her mother 22___ her to give the opera a try.

In 2001, Shao 23___ The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre in Beijing and came out with flying colours. The theatre company is the only 24___ platform in northern China devoted to Kunqu, an existing form of Chinese opera with a history of around 600 years.

Kunqu Opera, like many traditional Chinese operas, is 25___ from one generation to another through singing demonstrations. It takes years to 26___ basic skills, only after which performers can try and build their own 27___.

"This type of opera was on the edge of decline (衰退) and the theatre only had a dozen performances a year before I had a tryout there," says Shao. "However, the UNESCO tag brought 28___ life to the art. The opera received government support and attracted the attention of young audiences."

Usually, Shao performs her regular shows. 29___, she arranges training for young performers and 30___ creating new pieces. Now, she is one of the leading 31___ of The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre and gives 32___ 100 performances a year. Shao says, "In order to build up a young fan base, we use social media platforms and create original Kunqu Opera pieces, which 33___ young people without changing the 34___ of the art."

"The heart-warming part is that so many young people like Kunqu Opera performances, whether online or offline. They are 35___ to learn and explore, and as actors we cannot ask for more," says Shao.

💝 Pass 2 · 故事感悟

The Ripple of Kindness

善意的涟漪 · 一个关于爱与传递的故事

One evening, I was rushing to catch the last bus home when I noticed an elderly woman 21___ on the sidewalk. Her cane had slipped, and she was struggling to 22___ it. Without thinking, I ran over and helped her up. She smiled warmly and said, "Thank you, dear. You've saved me from a fall."

As I walked away, I couldn't help but 23___ her kind eyes. They reminded me of my grandmother, who had always taught me that small acts of kindness could 24___ a big difference.

The next day, I saw the same woman at the local grocery store. She was 25___ a bag of groceries, clearly having difficulty. I quickly offered to carry it for her. She accepted with a grateful nod. "You're such a 26___ soul," she said.

Over the next few weeks, I began to notice something 27___. Every time I helped her, she would later be seen helping someone else — a child struggling with homework, a young mother carrying a baby, or a lost tourist. It was as if her kindness was 28___ like ripples in a pond.

One day, I finally asked her, "Why do you keep helping others?" She looked at me with a gentle smile and said, "Because I once received kindness when I needed it most. Now, I just want to 29___ it forward."

Her words stayed with me. I realized that kindness wasn't just about grand gestures; it was about the small, everyday actions that could 30___ someone's day.

Inspired by her example, I started doing more for others. I began volunteering at a community center, 31___ meals for the elderly, and even helping classmates with their homework.

To my surprise, the more I gave, the more I received. My classmates became more 32___, the elderly I helped sent me thank-you notes, and even my teachers noticed the change in my attitude.

One afternoon, the elderly woman handed me a small, hand-written note. It read: "Your kindness has created a ripple. Keep it going."

I smiled, knowing that even the smallest act of kindness could 33___ a chain reaction.

Today, I still see her helping others, and I continue to do the same. We may never know the full 34___ of our actions, but one thing is certain — kindness has a way of 35___ to us, often in the most unexpected ways.

🚑 Pass 3 · 主题语境

A Doctor on Board

航班上的医生 · 关于职业与生命的故事

My husband and I were on our flight to America. The cabin (机舱) was 21___ for the films when shouts of "Wake up! Oh, help!" rang out. "Is there a doctor aboard?" No doctor wanted to hear these words while flying, but I still answered quickly.

I was out of my 22___ and ran to see a frightened elderly woman holding the hand of her husband, who wasn't 23___ to her. His head was back, 24___ closed. I did a quick examination: colour good, no evident pain, breathing 25___ without effort. I sat down, still 26___ his heartbeat, and asked the woman about her husband. Luckily, he had a 27___ medical history and took no medicine. The couple had travelled to 28___ their 60th wedding anniversary. It had been a good holiday, she explained, but 29___. Suddenly her husband opened his eyes, and asked, "What's happened?" So I explained, "Your heartbeat isn't quite right, and that may have 30___ your unconsciousness (昏迷)."

Soon after, when I reported the whole situation to the 31___, he asked me, "We can put the plane down in 20 minutes in Gander, or 32___ for two hours in Toronto. What do you want me to do, doc?" "Put it down," I replied. Although I don't know 33___ what resulted in the man's trouble, the truth is, travel for 34___ can be stressful, and there's enormous potential for medical treatments.

Three weeks later, I received a thank-you note from the gentleman, who will 35___ remain in good health for years to come. Seeing each patient getting well again is the best gift for a doctor.

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