Question

    Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.

According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.

Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.

阅读短文，回答下列问题。

1.What do traditional Chinese art forms try to show?

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2.Sky lanterns were used for celebrating at festivals before, weren’t they?

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3.What kind of pictures are usually found on paper cutting?

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4.How do people use paper cuttings during the Spring Festival?

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5.What traditional art form do you think is the most interesting? Why?

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Answer

1.They usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family.

2.No, they weren’t.

3.Flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history.

4.They are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

5.学生回答的传统艺术形式可以不是文章中的，回答合理且说明原因、无语法错误即赋分。参考答案：I think sky lanterns is the most interesting traditional art form. Because it is romantic and one of the symbols of happiness and good wishes.

【解析】

本文向我们介绍了中国每一个地区都有自己特殊的传统艺术形式。

1.根据第一段中“These usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family.”可知，这些通常试图展示生活中重要的东西，如爱，美丽和家庭。故填：They usually try to show the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family.

2.根据第二段中“Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.”可知，现在人们在节日和其他庆祝活动中使用孔明灯，而不是过去。故填：No, they weren’t.

3.根据第三段中“The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history.”可知，剪纸最常见的图片是花、鱼、动物和有关中国历史的东西。故填：Flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history.

4.根据第三段中“During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.”可知，在春节期间，它们被贴在窗户上、门上和墙上，作为好运和新年快乐的象征。故填：They are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

5.学生回答的传统艺术形式可以不是文章中的，回答合理且说明原因、无语法错误即赋分。参考答案：I think sky lanterns is the most interesting traditional art form. Because it is romantic and one of the symbols of happiness and good wishes.