Language Point 22

Take the example of Richard Wagner composing the opening to "Rhinegold". (Para. 4)
Meaning: Look at Richard Wagner writing the beginning part of "Rhinegold". as an example.
compose: v. create or produce (a written or musical piece)
The piece of music is composed for the celebration of 2008 Olympic Games to be held in China.

這首樂曲是為慶賀將在中國舉辦的2008年奧運會而創作的。
opening : the beginning part
The book's opening is dull, but the final pages are interesting.

這本書的開頭部分很枯燥，但最后幾頁很有趣。
This is a natural opening for a narrative.

這是敘述性文體的一種很自然的開頭方式。