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        Dragon Dance(舞龙) is a kind of traditional dance in Chinese culture. It has been spread all over China and to the whole world.

        Traditionally, dragons were made of wood and cloth. However, in the modern times, dragons are much lighter because they are made of lighter materials like plastic. The length(长度) of dragons can be from around 25 to 35 metres for acrobatic(杂技) models, and up to 50 to 70 metres for the largest parade(游行) styles because people believe that the longer the dragon is, the more luck it will bring.  A small organization cannot run a very long dragon because it requires great human power, much money and special skills.

        The Dragon Dance itself began during the Han Dynasty. And it was started by the Chinese who had shown great respect towards the dragon. It was already a popular event during the Song Dynasty. At that time, it became a popular activity like the Lion Dance. People could often see it during some important festivals. In the Qing Dynasty, the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to put on a show in Beijing. And the emperor(黄帝) spoke highly of it. The emperors of ancient China thought of themselves as the dragons.

    1. (1) What were dragons traditionally made of?
      A . Gold. B . Paper. C . Wood and cloth. D . Plastic.
    2. (2) How long is a dragon for the largest parade style?
      A . About 25 metres. B . About 35 metres. C . About 30 metres. D . About 70 metres.
    3. (3) What does the underlined word "it" refer to?
      A . A very long dragon. B . A small organization. C . A parade. D . An acrobatic model.
    4. (4) When did the Dragon Dance become popular?
      A . During the Han Dynasty. B . During the Song Dynasty. C . During the Tang Dynasty. D . During the Qing Dynasty.

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