2. a) Read the text again. For each question (1–5), choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D. 1. When Chinese opera first started, A it didn’t have any lighting; B performances took place outside; C there was no stage or costumes; D it wasn’t very popular. 2. In the past, the actors wore costumes that were A very simple; B only red, gold and silver; C easy to see; D easy to wear. 3. The actors sang in a high-pitched voice because they wanted to A help the audience hear; B follow tradition; C make the audience laugh; D attract more attention. 4. The audience mainly follow the story of a Chinese opera through the singing and A a lot of props and scenery; B the colours on the characters’ costumes; C changes in the lighting; D the characters’ movement and make-up. 5. At the end, we learn that Iris was A planning to see the opera again; B surprised that she enjoyed the opera; C not interested in going to another opera; D unsure if her readers would enjoy Chinese opera. b) Match the words in bold in the text with their meanings: amazing and impressive; something I like; be clear; shows; there for a short time; be heard.

Перевод задания: а) Прочитай текст ещё раз. Для каждого вопроса (1–5) выбери правильный ответ: A, B, C или D. б) Соедини выделенные жирным слова в тексте с их значениями.

a)

1. B — In ancient times, performances were given in the streets, on temporary stages. (В древности представления проходили на улицах, на временных сценах.)
2. C — The bright costumes helped the actors stand out in the dark. (Яркие костюмы помогали актёрам выделяться в темноте.)
3. A — Their voices could carry over the crowds. (Их голоса должны были быть слышны поверх шума толпы.)
4. D — The performers used singing, movement, acrobatics and make-up to tell the story. (Исполнители рассказывали историю с помощью пения, движений, акробатики и грима.)
5. B — Iris says she enjoyed the opera, although she had not expected to enjoy it so much. (Айрис говорит, что ей понравилась опера, хотя она не ожидала, что ей так понравится.)

b)

• breathtaking — amazing and impressive (потрясающий, впечатляющий);
• for me — something I like (то, что нравится лично мне);
• stand out — be clear / be easy to see (выделяться, быть хорошо заметным);
• reveals — shows (показывает, раскрывает);
• temporary — there for a short time (временный, существующий недолго);
• carry over — be heard (доноситься, быть слышным).