1. (2022高二上·吉林期中) 听材料，回答问题。

Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.<br />These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty, and<br />family.<br />The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.<br />Sky lanterns were first used by Zuka Kongming.<br />He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble.<br />Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.<br />They are made of bamboo and covered with paper.<br />Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years.<br />The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.<br />The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.<br />During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors, and walls as symbols of wishes<br />for good luck and a happy new year.<br />Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.<br />The pieces are usually cute children or lovely characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical<br />story.<br />These small pieces of clay art show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.<br />Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art.<br />These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty, and<br />family.<br />Most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.<br />Sky lanterns were first used by Zuka Kong Ming.<br />He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble.<br />Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.<br />They are made of bamboo and covered with paper.<br />Paper cutting has been around for over 1,500 years.<br />The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors.<br />The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.<br />During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors, and walls as symbols of wishes<br />for good luck and a happy new year.<br />Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real.<br />The pieces are usually cute children or lovely characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical<br />story.<br />These small pieces of clay art show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.

1. （1） What do the traditional Chinese art forms try to show?

   A . The important things in life. B . The valuable lessons about life. C . Some interesting history stories.
3. （2） What were sky lanterns used for in ancient times?

   A . Lighting in the dark night. B . Seeking help when in trouble. C . Increasing the festival atmosphere.
5. （3） Why do people put on paper cutting during the Spring Festival?

   A . To honor their ancestors. B . To express good wishes. C . To show their art talent.
7. （4） Why is Chinese clay (黏土) art famous?

   A . Because it has a very long history. B . Because its characters are lovely. C . Because clay works look very real.