1. (2024·花都模拟)  阅读理解

When Xiong Chuanfa, 34, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, kids look at him in surprise thinking he is a magician. 

Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines (吹糖人) for over twenty years. 

Blowing sugar figurines is a Chinese traditional folk (民间) art with a history of over 600 years and has been listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage. 

Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to start his magic show. He heats (加热) the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes-a rabbit, a monkey, and even Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. 

People, especially little kids, are interested in his skills. __▲__ he also stops by colleges. 

Many college students have been drawn to the art, waiting in line for hands-on experience. Among them, Simon, a foreign student, couldn't help having a try. Though it looked easy, he found it difficult to make it. Thanks to Xiong's help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape.

Simon was deeply moved after learning about the art. "I just can't believe the traditional folk art can be kept so well here. I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world," he said.

This art has been passed down for four generations (代) in Xiong's family. His 6-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child. "We will pass on the intangible heritage," said Xiong.

1. （1） Which of the following can be put in the __▲__? 

   A . To draw young people closer to the art B . To help young people learn drawing skills C . To teach little kids the skills of drawing D . To make little kids more interested in the art
3. （2） According to the passage，we can infer（推断）that Simon will most probably ____. 

   A . stay in China to blow sugar horses B . offer Xiong a helping hand in class. C . learn more about Chinese culture. D . blow perfect sugar figurines next time.
5. （3） Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

   A . Xiong and his Folk Art of Sweet Blows B . A Magic Folk Art and Chinese Culture C . Xiong's Family and Sugar Figurine sails D . A Guide and the Intangible Hangtags