Because these soap operas last for decades, the cast is ever changing. The shows rarely focus on one or two main characters. Like the real world, people come and go all the time. However, there are exceptions. Coronation Street’s William Roach, 76, has played the role of Ken Barlow since the very first episode of the show in 1960, and he is still a regular.

　　The choice of which soap opera you follow is often cultural: People from the north of British tend to watch Coronation Street as it is set in Manchester. People from the south generally prefer East-enders, which is set in the east of London. The show is generally considered grittier and is aimed at a younger audience.

　　1. What is the main difference between American dramas and British soap operas?

　　A. American dramas are longer.

　　B. British soap operas are longer.

　　C. American dramas deal with dangerous things.

　　D. British soap operas deal with real people.

　　2. Why do British people like to watch such operas?

　　A. They can find their own life from the operas.

　　B. They can enjoy the operas in their free time.

　　C. They can watch the operas for many years.

　　D. They care about the fate of the characters in the operas.

　　3. The underlined world “episodes” in the 2nd paragraph probably means ______.

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