Thesunlit Censer Peak exhales a wreath of cloud;Like an upended stream the catar-组卷网

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The sunlit Censer Peak exhales a wreath of cloud;

Like an upended stream the cataract sounds loud.

Its torrent dashes down three thousand feet from high;

As if the Silver River fell from azure sky.

—by Li Bai (translated by Xu Yuanchong)

Inspired by the beautiful view of Censer Peak (香炉峰), Li Bai wrote this famous poem. But do you know Censer Peak really looks like an incense burner (香炉)?

The incense burner, an important part of Chinese incense culture, can date back to thousands of years ago. It is not only a tool in religion (宗教), but also widely used in people’s daily life. For example, it is often placed in the hall or on the desk in the study, because the smoke from the incense burner can purify the air, calm the mind and relax our body.

________ It is usually made from different materials. The shapes and designs are also quite different. They show the colorful cultures and beauty of China. Each design has its own story, giving us a look into Chinese art. Ancient people of different dynasties had their own favorite incense burners. For example, people in Han Dynasty liked Boshan burners the most. While the gold and silver burners in the shape of balls were the most popular in Tang Dynasty, for they were easy to carry with. And in Ming Dynasty, people preferred burners with two handles.

The Chinese incense burner has been developing since Shang Dynasty. Modern incense burners keep the Chinese elements as well as adding modern creativity, combining (结合) tradition with fashion together. With a symbolization of good luck and wealth, they are often used as gifts sent to foreign friends.

China, a country with a long history, is well-known for its different kinds of traditional art forms. Among them, the Chinese incense burner must have a place because of its special beauty.

【小题1】Why does the writer begin the passage with Li Bai’s poem?