A passion for Chinese martial arts and Yuju Opera

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1As a child,Sime Nkemeni Darrin,who was born and raised in Bafang,a small town in Cameroon,was fascinated by Chinese martial arts.He dreamed about learning the discipline and visiting China one day.

2In 2016,Darrin,who was a student majoring in material science at the University of Yaoundé Ⅰ,started to learn Chinese.Aside from martial arts,he got to know about the country through photos and videos.After a year of learning Chinese,Darrin arrived in Kaifeng,Henan Province,as a language student at Henan University.The reason why Darrin chose to apply to Henan University was that the Shaolin Temple,which is widely known for its martial arts,is located in Henan.Soon after he arrived in Kaifeng,he traveled to the temple.

3“When I saw the kung fu masters practice,it was like a dream come true.I was told that the martial art is more than the powerful movements,like self-defense,it is about a way of life,which is full of Chinese philosophy,” says Darrin.Of all the different types of Chinese martial arts,Darrin has been focused on learning and practicing Tai Chi.

4Since 2017,Darrin has participated in martial art competitions,especially Tai Chi,and won a number of awards.He says that Tai Chi helps him become strong,healthy,stay in good shape and develop excellent concentration.

5Besides Tai Chi,Darrin also learned to perform Yuju Opera,a popular local art form,which also has a large national fan base.Yuju Opera,which originated and thrived(蓬勃發展) in central China's Henan Province,is among the top five traditional opera genres in China.With a history dating back to the Qing Dynasty,Yuju Opera is known for its melodic singing,dazzling martial art movements and stories,which are based on folk tales,especially those about brave heroes who are loyal,honest and patriotic.

6It's been about five years since Darrin left his home country,and he has been showing his family,through video calls,his life in China and two of his favorite things he has learned:Tai Chi and Yuju Opera.

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Detail 1.What did Darrin major in at the University of Yaoundé Ⅰ?

A.Math.

B.Chinese.

C.Martial science.

D.Photos and videos.

Detail 2.What led Darrin to apply to Henan University?

A.Henan's special custom.

B.The Shaolin Temple.

C.A famous major in Henan University.

D.Henan's relaxing lifestyle.

Inference 3.Which statement may Darrin agree with according to paragraph 3?

A.Kung fu is usually unrealistic.

B.Kung fu is quite different from Tai Chi.

C.Kung fu focuses the most on self-defense.

D.Kung fu includes powerful movements and a way of life.

Inference 4.What can be inferred about Yuju Opera?

A.It is a popular art form in Henan.

B.It came from south China.

C.It has a short history.

D.It is famous for Chinese philosophy involved in it.

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Ⅰ.日積月累

raisev.撫養

philosophyn.哲學

originatev.起源于

melodicadj.有旋律的

dazzlingadj.耀眼的；令人陶醉的

patrioticadj.愛國的

be fascinated by 沉迷于；被……迷住

dream about/of 夢想

major in 主修

be located in 位于

participate in 參加

date back to 追溯到

be based on 以……為基礎

Ⅱ.單句填空

1.She didn't participate________the discussion.

2.She dreams________running her own business.

3.The custom________(date)back hundreds of years.

4.I've always been fascinated________his ideas.

5.The movie is based________a real-life incident.