Have you ever heard of leaf painting? It has a history of more than 2,000 years in China.
Ding Li is 27 years old. He comes from Xianning City, Hubei Province. He has spent many years learning leaf art and has opened his own workshop in his hometown.
Ding Li started to learn painting at the age of five. At the of age 12, he began to learn caving (雕刻). When he first found out about leaf painting at the age of thirteen, he fell in love with the art.
Making leaf paintings is quite complicated. First, Ding Li needs to choose fine leaves from mountains in Yunnan. Then, he goes through over 60 steps (步骤) such as cutting and drying. It takes about two to three months to finish all of these steps.
Ding Li has spent one year making the old painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. He painted it on ten leaves.
Before Ding Li makes each painting, he first learns its history to make his artwork more detailed (详细的). “I want to tell stories through my leaf painting,” he says.
Ding Li’s works are very popular, On October 28, 2018, two of his works won the second prize at an art show between China and Japan.
【小题1】Where is Ding Li’s workshop?| A．In Heibei. | B．In Hubei. | C．In Yunnan. | D．In Guangxi. |
| A．5 | B．9 | C．12 | D．13 |
| A．difficult | B．boring | C．tiring | D．surprising |
| A．leaf painting is a new kind of art |
| B．Ding Li picks up leaves in his hometown |
| C．Ding Li paints each artwork on one leaf |
| D．Ding Li is quite serious about his paintings |
| A．A young man’s dream | B．How to learn leave paintings |
| C．Leaves become art | D．Make traditional art popular |
| A. Shadow puppet plays Shadow puppet plays are a type of Chinese art. Shadow puppets are made of hard leather, and the leather is cut out in the shape of a person or an animal. Each puppet is put on a stick. B. Paper cutting Paper cutting has a long history in China. Usually red paper and scissors are required to make paper cuttings. The patterns are often about something nice. They mean good wishes. C. Kites Weifang International Kite Festival is held every year in Weifang. It’s said that Weifang is the birthplace of Chinese kites. Mozi made a bird out of wood, and it was the first kite in history. D. Food made from dough Chinese people can make different food with dough, especially on the birthday of the elders, Chinese people often make a big dough peach. It means health and a long life. E. Kongming lanterns According to Chinese history, Zhuge Liang first used the lanterns. Now Kongming lanterns are made of bamboo and covered with paper. They are a symbol of happiness and good wishes. F. Tea roasting technique Tea roasting technique can make tea taste good. It’s also an important part of tea culture. People have to touch tea leaves to feel how much water has been removed. |
During the National Day holiday, the Chinese film industry had more exciting movies. As the COVID-19 has largely been under control in the country, people are ready to welcome the exciting world they were used to before the COVID-19.
The film Leap《夺冠》began to be on screen on September 25, before the start of China’s National Day holiday. The movie, based on stories from the Chinese women’s national volleyball team, was firstly scheduled (计划) for January 24, the eve of the Chinese New Year, but was delayed (延期) as cinemas closed because of the COVID-19.
“I never thought that we would wait for seven months after we held our film’s premiere (首映). I’ve been making films for thirty years. I have to say these seven months were the hardest moments of my career. It’s the spirit of Chinese women’s national volleyball team that has helped me to continue till today,” director Peter Ho-sun Chan wrote on his Weibo, a Chinese Microblogging site.
The team has been the pride of Chinese people since it first won the champion in 1981. A-list actress Gong Li plays the role of Lang Ping, the current head coach of the team. Many volleyball players took part in the film as some scenes need professional (专业的) knowledge of the game physical fitness.
【小题1】Without the COVID-19, when could people have first watched the film Leap?| A．On January 24. | B．On January 25. | C．On September 25. | D．On September 24. |
| A．Stories from a Chinese national team. | B．Stories about Chinese basketball players. |
| C．Stories about the COVID-19 fighters. | D．Stories from a famous volleyball club. |
| A．Because nobody wanted to see movies. | B．Because most movies haven’t finished. |
| C．Because Peter Ho-sun wrote on his Weibo. | D．Because there was a terrible disease in China. |
| A．In a storybook. | B．In a newspaper. | C．On Taobao. | D．On CCTV-Music. |
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Here is some information on several most popular films. They are available for you to watch freely.
 | Name | Bao |
| Introduction | This cartoon tells a story of an aging Chinese mom who has empty-nest syndrome (综合症). She gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings comes to life. People were touched by the way Bao described their lives. It won the Best Animation Award of Oscar in 2019. | |
| Release time | June 15, 2018 | |
| Director | Domee Shi, Chinese-Canadian | |
 | Name | Coco |
| Introduction | In the cartoon, Miguel, a music-loving boy and Eckerto, a poor musician have a wonderful adventure in a colourful and mysterious world. The idea of the film comes from the Mexico’s traditional festival–the Day of the Dead. On that day,the dead return to the Earth and get together with the family. It won the Best Animation Award of Oscar in 2018. | |
| Release time | November 24, 2017 | |
| Director | Lee Edward Unkrich and Adrian Molina, American | |
 | Name | Avengers: Endgame |
| Introduction | This film is the 22nd Marvel film and the fourth of Avengers series. It shows audience the turning point of the grand journey. The heroes will truly understand how weak this reality is and the sacrifices (牺牲) that must be made to protect it. | |
| Release time | April 24, 2019 | |
| Director | Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, American | |
 | Name | Totoro |
| Introduction | In this cartoon, two girls Sagsuke and Mei, move into a house in the countryside with their father because their mother is in hospital. The girls find that magical creatures called Totoros are living in the nearby forest. They soon become friends with Totoros and have several adventures together. This film is full of the warmth of family and fairy tale colour. | |
| Release time | December 14, 2018 | |
| Director | Miyazaki Hayao, Japanese |
【小题1】Which film was released the earliest?
| A．Bao. | B．Coco. | C．Avengers. | D．Totoro. |
| A．Domee Shi. | B．Miyazaki Hayao. |
| C．Lee Edward Unkrich and Adrian Molina. | D．Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. |
| A．All of the films won Oscar Awards. |
| B．Avengers: Endgame is a cartoon film. |
| C．Only the director of Coco is from America. |
| D．Coco and Totoro are both about adventures. |
| A．To teach how to make friends | B．To ask people to watch TV. |
| C．To introduce some films to people. | D．To tell people how to make cartoons. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．In a newspaper. | C．In a textbook. | D．In a novel. |
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