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Peking opera,also called *Jingju*,listed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)of humanity,is the most important one among hundreds of forms of local operas in China. It arose in the late 18th century and has a history of more than 200 years.
Peking opera which mixes singing,dancing,acrobatics and kung fu is sung and recited using Beijing dialect(方言). The art form has spread to many other countries and is enjoyed all around the world. Many children in China receive training in Peking opera classes or practise Peking opera. However,some artists still worry that Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment(娱乐)like many traditional art forms. They are trying to do something for Peking opera.
Tao Qingmei,a traditional arts scholar at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,co - wrote the book *The Marvelous Game* with Guo Baochang. Guo,a film director,is a Peking opera fan who has loved *Jingju* since he was a kid. It has been his long - time wish to write a book on Peking opera.
The boy on the new book cover is Guo Baochang's grandson. Guo and his grandson are playing a game by dressing up in roles from the classic Peking opera piece,*Shuangbeideng*,which is a comedy. Tao and Guo spent years writing the book because they wanted to make it easy and fun for everyone. They hope young people will get to know more about Peking opera and fall in love with it.
Peking opera is considered as an expression of the aesthetic(美学)ideal of opera in the traditional Chinese society and remains a widely recognized part of the country's cultural heritage. The stories performed in Peking opera are often based on(根据)Chinese history,folklore(民俗)and literary classics. They bring us a colourful world.
1. How long is the history of Peking opera?
It has a history of more than two hundred years.
2. Who wrote the book *The Marvelous Game*?
Tao Qingmei and Guo Baochang.
3. Which Peking opera piece is on the cover of the book?
Shuangbeideng.
4. What problem is Peking opera facing?
Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment.
5. What do you plan to do for traditional arts after reading this article?
I will make some short videos and put them online to spread traditional arts to more people.

答案： 1. It has a history of more than two hundred years. 2. Tao Qingmei and Guo Baochang. 3. Shuangbeideng. 4. Peking opera is challenged by new forms of entertainment. 5. I will make some short videos and put them online to spread traditional arts to more people.