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Beauty in Common Things
Each different part of China has its own 1._________________________________ (独特的传统艺术形式). These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. 2._____________________________ (最常见的东西), from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.
According to Chinese history, 3._________________ (孔明灯) 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 4.____________________(由竹子制成) and covered with 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.
5._________________ (剪纸) 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, animals, and things about Chinese history. 6.______________________________ (在春节期间), they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
7.____________________ (中国泥塑艺术) is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are carefully 8._________________________ (手工塑形) from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired 9.________________________________ (高温). They are then polished and painted. 10.______________________________ (需要花费几周时间) to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
According to the passage, what are the most common materials used to make traditional art objects in China
A. Gold and silver. B. Paper, clay and bamboo.
C. Glass and steel. D. Wood and stone.
Why were sky lanterns first used by Zhuge Kongming
A. To celebrate festivals.
B. To send good wishes.
C. To ask for help when in trouble.
D. To decorate the sky.
Which of the following is TRUE about Chinese clay art
A. The clay pieces are big and look real.
B. It takes a few days to complete the clay art pieces.
C. The pieces are shaped by machine.
D. The pieces show the love for life and beauty.
判断正误
Sky lanterns were only used by Zhuge Kongming in the past. （ ）
2. Paper cutting is always easy to do. （ ）
The most common pictures in paper cutting are about Chinese history. （ ）
Chinese clay art is famous for its small and real-looking pieces. （ ）
5. All the traditional art forms mentioned in the passage are still popular today. （ ）
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special forms of traditional art; 2. The most common things; 3. sky lanterns;
are made of bamboo; 5. Paper cutting; 6. During the Spring Festival;
Chinese clay art; 8. shaped by hand; 9. at a very high heat; 10. It takes several weeks;
B 2. C 3. D
1.× 1.× 1.× 1.√ 1.√平凡事物中的美
中国的每个不同地区都有其独特的传统艺术形式。这些艺术形式通常试图展示生活中重要的事物，如爱、美和家庭。最常见的东西，从纸到黏土再到竹子，都被变成了美丽的艺术品。
根据中国历史，孔明灯最初是由诸葛孔明使用的。当他遇到麻烦时，他会把孔明灯放出去寻求帮助。如今，孔明灯用于节日和其他庆祝活动。它们由竹子制成，并用纸覆盖。当孔明灯被点燃时，它们会像小热气球一样慢慢升上天空，供所有人观赏。它们被视为幸福和美好愿望的明亮象征。
剪纸已经有 1500 多年的历史了。剪纸听起来很容易，但做起来可能很难。通常使用红色的纸，在剪之前要先折叠。最常见的图案是花、动物和有关中国历史的事物。在春节期间，它们被贴在窗户、门和墙上，作为好运和幸福新年的象征。
中国泥塑艺术闻名于世，因为泥塑作品很小，但看起来非常逼真。泥塑通常是可爱的孩子或中国童话故事或历史故事中活泼的人物形象。这些作品是用一种非常特殊的黏土经手工精心塑形，然后风干。干燥后，它们在非常高的温度下烧制。然后进行抛光和上色。完成所有工序需要花费几周的时间。这些小小的泥塑艺术品展示了所有中国人对生活和美的热爱。中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
Pam: China 1.____________________ (因...出名) tea, right
Liu Jun: Yes, 2.______________________________ (过去和现在都是如此).
Pam: Where is tea produced in China
Liu Jun: Well, in many different areas. For example, Anxi and Hangzhou 3.____________________(以…而闻名) their tea.
Pam: How is tea produced
Liu Jun: Well, 4.____________________ (据我所知), tea plants are grown 5.______________________________(山坡上). When the leaves are ready, they 6.____________________ (手工采摘) and then are sent for processing.
Pam: What happens next
Liu Jun: The tea 7.__________(被打包) and sent to many different countries and places around China.
Pam: It seems that many people all over the world drink Chinese tea.
Liu Jun: Yes, people say that tea 8.__________________ (对...有益) both health and business!
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is famous for; 2. both in the past and now; 3. are widely known for;
as far as I know; 5. on the sides of mountains; 6. are picked by hand;
7. is packed; 8. is good for帕姆：中国以茶而闻名，对吧？
刘军：是的，过去和现在都是如此。
帕姆：中国哪些地方产茶？
刘军：嗯，在许多不同的地区。例如，安溪和杭州以茶而闻名遐迩。
帕姆：茶是如何生产的？
刘军：嗯，据我所知，茶树生长在山坡上。当茶叶成熟时，它们被手工采摘，然后送去加工。
帕姆：接下来会发生什么？
刘军：茶叶被包装起来，送往中国各地以及许多不同的国家。
帕姆：似乎全世界很多人都喝中国茶。
刘军：是的，人们说茶对健康和生意都有好处！中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
The Difficult Search for American Products in the US
If you go to another country, what kinds of things would you buy Would you buy a camera in Japan, some beautiful clothes in France, or a watch in Switzerland 1.__________________ (无论什么) you may buy, you might think those products were made in those countries. However, you could be wrong. Kang Jian is 2.______________ ________________(一名17岁的学生) from Shanghai. Last year he went to visit his aunt and uncle in San Francisco. He found it interesting that so many products in the local shops were made in China. “I wanted to buy a toy car for my cousin, but even though most of the toys were 3.____________________ (美国品牌), they 4._________________________ (中国制造 ).”
Toys are not the only things made in China. “I wanted to buy a pair of basketball shoes," he explains. “But I had to visit five or six stores before finding a pair made in America!” He realized that Americans can hardly 5.____________________ (避免购买) products made in China. “In fact,” he continues, “there were many other things there made in China—footballs, handbags, pet food, mobile phones. Even American flags are made in China!” Kang Jian thinks it's great that China is so good at 6.______________ ________________(制造这些日常用品). More importantly, China is also making more high-technology products that people can buy and use in all parts of the world.
1. Where did Kang Jian go to visit his aunt and uncle
A. Japan. B. France. C. Switzerland. D. San Francisco.
2. What did Kang Jian find in the local shops
A. Most of the products were made in China.
B. All of the products were made in America.
C. Most of the products were made in Japan.
D. All of the products were made in France.
3. Why did Kang Jian have to visit five or six stores to find a pair of basketball shoes made in America
A. Because there were no basketball shoes in the stores.
B. Because he didn't like the basketball shoes in the first few stores.
C. Because Americans can hardly avoid buying products made in China.
D. Because the basketball shoes made in America were very expensive.
4. What does Kang Jian think of China's making these everyday things
A. He thinks it's bad.
B. He thinks it's great.
C. He doesn't care about it.
D. He thinks it's difficult.
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No matter what; 2. a 17-year-old student; 3. American brands;
were made in China; 5. avoid buying; 6. making these everyday things
答案：D。文章中明确提到Kang Jian去旧金山拜访他的阿姨和叔叔。 2. 答案：A。根据文章，Kang Jian发现当地商店里很多产品都是中国制造的。
答案：C。文章中提到美国人很难避免购买中国制造的产品，这就是Kang Jian需要逛五、六家商店才能找到一双美国制造的篮球鞋的原因。
4. 答案：B。Kang Jian认为中国擅长制造这些日常用品是很棒的。在美国艰难寻找美国产品
如果你去另一个国家，你会买什么样的东西？你会在日本买相机，在法国买一些漂亮的衣服，还是在瑞士买手表？无论你可能买什么，你可能会认为那些产品是在那些国家制造的。然而，你可能错了。康健是一名来自上海的 17 岁学生。去年，他去旧金山拜访他的姑姑和姑父。他发现当地商店里有这么多产品是中国制造的，这很有趣。“我想给我的表弟买一辆玩具车，但尽管大多数玩具都是美国品牌，但它们是中国制造的。”
玩具并不是唯一中国制造的东西。“我想买一双篮球鞋，”他解释说。“但我不得不逛五六家商店才能找到一双美国制造的！”他意识到美国人几乎无法避免购买中国制造的产品。“事实上，”他继续说，“那里还有许多其他中国制造的东西——足球、手提包、宠物食品、手机。甚至美国国旗也是中国制造的！”康健认为中国如此擅长制造这些日常用品是很棒的。更重要的是，中国也在制造更多的高科技产品，人们可以在世界各地购买和使用。

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