1. (2019九上·长春期中) 根据短文内容判断正误 。

At this time of the year, when you look up at the sky, some "man-made birds" may catch your eyes. These birds are colorful kites.

Kites were invented in China. In the beginning, they were made of wood and bamboo. People used them to pass messages or as warning signals during the wartime. Later, paper kites became popular and people flew kites to get rid of bad luck and bless themselves. Today, the custom is still alive that there are traditional patterns in some kites such as the bat standing for blessing.

However, modern kites come in different shapes and patterns. The largest kite in the world is a big "octopus", It's 1, 500 square meters, which is as big as three basketball courts. A kite team from Tianjin made it in three months.

Kite flying is an enjoyable sight in the sky. In China, the best time to enjoy colorful kites is during the Weifang International Kite Festival in April .The festival has competitions for kite-flying skills and new styles of kites.

Kite flying is also a healthy sport. It is good for your neck and eyes. When looking at the flying kites in the sky, your neck and eyes become relaxed.

1. （1） The "man-made birds "that you see in the sky are kites.
3. （2） During the wartime, kites were mainly used to pass messages or get rid of bad luck.
5. （3） The big "octopus" kite is 1,500 square meters, which is bigger than three basketball courts.
7. （4） Weifang International Kite Festival has competitions for kite-flying skills and new styles of kites.
9. （5） Kite flying is a healthy sport because it is good for your back and neck.