1. (2021九上·牡丹期中) 阅读理解

Has your mother or grandmother ever made embroidered (刺绣的)clothes for you? In the past, Chinese people often embroidered on hats, shoes and dresses. Some girls would even embroider on a sachet (香囊)as a gift for their lovers.

Shu embroidery comes from Sichuan. It is said that Shu embroidery is the old lest kind of embroidery in China. People began to make it during the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).They sold it to other countries such as ancient Rome.

Shu embroidery takes time. It might take as long as a whole day to finish just 10 cm. Embroidery workers need to divide each silk thread (丝线) into more than 10 or over 30 smaller threads. Each smaller thread is thinner than a human hair.

Meng Dezhi, who used to work at the Chengdu Shu Embroidery Factory，has been making Shu embroidery for over 40 years. She loves this form of art and wants more people to try it, so she gives lessons in universities. She said. "Although the work is hard, Shu embroidery stands for thousands of years of Sichuan culture. It is a symbol of Chinese culture as well."

1. （1） Where did Chinese people embroider in ancient times?

   A . On the hats and bags. B . On the shoes and gloves. C . On the dresses and sachets.
3. （2） When did Shu embroidery first appear in China?

   A . During Han Dynasty. B . Before the year of 206 BC C . In the year of 220AD
5. （3） Why does Meng Dezhi love Shu embroidery for so many years?

   A . Because it is hard work to make Shu embroidery. B . Because she comes from Chengdu. C . Because Shu embroidery is a symbol of Sichuan culture.
7. （4） Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A . Embroidery is only popular in China. B . Meng Dezhi wants to spread the art form of Shu embroidery. C . It takes a little time to finish work of Shu embroidery.