【正确答案】Peking Opera, as the national opera of China, has a history of more than 200 years. Compared with other Chinese local operas, Peking Opera enjoys a higher reputation①; but actually it absorbed many elements of other local operas. The facial make-up and costumes② of the performers are usually very delicate; by contrast③, the backdrops④ are quite plain. During performance, the performers mainly utilize four skills: song, speech, dance and combat. Peking Opera is relatively better at exhibiting historical themes like political and military struggles. In ancient times, Peking Opera was mostly performed in the open air⑤, so the performers developed a piercing style of song⑥ that could be heard by everyone.

【答案解析】1. 享有更高的声誉：可译为enjoy a higher reputation。 2. 戏服：即costume，这个词也指人们在万圣节进行表演时所穿的服装。 3. 相比之下：可译为短语by contrast。这类表示逻辑关系的词易成为采分点，注意不要遗漏。 4. 舞台的布景：译为backdrop最为贴切，如果不知道这个词，用background也可。 5. 在户外：一般译为in the open air，也可译为outdoors。 6. 形成：此处指人获得一项技能，所以最好用develop来表达，而不用shape或form。“有穿透力的”即piercing。“唱腔”乍一看可能不太好翻译，其实该词就是指“唱的风格”，所以可意译为style of song。