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Kite flying dated from China and became popular around the country. With a long history, it is considered as the 【小题1】(early) aircraft we have ever know. Kites were used for military(军事的) purposes in the very beginning, such as measurement and signaling. Later kite flying gradually became 【小题2】 outdoor activity for both recreation and art.
In the past, people fastened bamboo – made whistles onto a kite. While 【小题3】(fly) through the wind, it produced sound like the music produced by gu – zheng, 【小题4】 is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. Therefore, kite has 【小题5】(it) modern name as fengzheng.
In the 7th century, kite 【小题6】(introduce) to neighboring countries including Korea and Japan. Around the 13th century, Marco Polo introduced it to Europe and Arab countries.
Around the Qingming Festival, 【小题7】(usual) on early April, many people fly kites in public squares. The sky is dotted with kites of different 【小题8】(design), such as dancing butterflies, bounding dragons, and swimming fish. When people look at those kites, they feel as if they are flying away with the kites 【小题9】(escape) the noisy world and step into the nature with their body and soul. It is a way for people to pray for blessings and good luck.
The traditional Chinese kite expresses 【小题10】(harmonious) between human and nature, a long – held belief treasured by the Chinese people.
