Directions: For this part, you are asked to write an essay based on the following drawing. In your writing, you should: describe the drawing briefly, interpret its intended meaning, and give your comments. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET 1.

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　　From the cartoon, we can observe that there are two people watching Peking Opera. With the actress performing vividly on the stage, the old man is watching attentively.However, the little boy does not even cast a glance at the actress and falls asleep. Obviously, he shows no interest in Peking Opera.

　　The cartoon reflects an interesting aspect in our daily life. However, it also reveals the gradual loss of traditional culture. What factors contribute to this phenomenon? Possible reasons could be listed as follows: many people, especially youngsters, hold that Chinese traditional culture is outdated and of little use in modem society. Perhaps, from their perspectives, traditional culture derived from the distant past can hardly adapt to the ever - changing new world. Moreover, exotic cultures have also posed a great challenge to the traditional culture of China. Actually, a large body of people has been attracted by foreign cultures which feature diversity and novelty.

　　However, no one can deny the significance of Chinese traditional culture. An individual or a nation showing no respect to the essence of traditional culture cannot be expected to develop. Hence, something should be done to reverse the inexorable decline in the emphasis of Chinese traditional culture.