Some special forms of Chinese traditional art usually turn the most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, into objects of beauty.
Sky Lantern Sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations (庆祝活动). They are made of bamboo 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.
Paper cutting Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors (剪刀). 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 The pieces of clay art are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay (黏土) and then allowed to air-dry. After drying they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. They show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. |
| A．ART | B．ON SCREEN | C．BUSINESS | D．BOOK CLUB |
| A．中国艺术 | B．孔明灯 | C．泥塑 | D．剪纸 |
| A．is cut with scissors before being folded |
| B．is only put on windows on Spring Festival |
| C．is difficult because the pictures are flowers, fish and so on |
| D．is a symbol of best wishes |
①Air-dry the clay ②Fire the clay ③Polish and paint the clay
④Shape clay by hand
| A．④①③② | B．④①②③ | C．①③④② | D．①②④③ |
| A．the most powerful art in China |
| B．some forms of Chinese traditional art |
| C．the development of Chinese traditional art |
| D．how to turn the most common things into the best objects of beauty |
