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Welcome to the Art of Paper
Paper cutting is one of the most popular traditional Chinese arts.
History: The history of paper cutting can date back to the 6th century. From the 7th to 13th century, paper cutting became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art spread to the rest of the world in the 14th century.
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Uses: The paper cuttings are used for decoration and designing patterns. Paper cuttings for decoration are often seen on walls, windows and doors. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck.
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Reasons for their popularity: Paper cuttings are popular because of their expression of wishes and hopes. Wishes for wealth, health and long life are shown through paper cuttings. For example, during the Chinese New Year, the word “fu” is put upside down on the door to express people’s wish for the coming of happiness. At a birthday party of an old person, paper cuttings with the word “shou” are often seen to express health and long life.
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Tools: A knife, a pair of scissors and colorful paper.
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( )1.When did paper cutting spread to the other parts of the world?
A.In the 6th century.
B.In the 7th century.
C.In the 13th century.
D.In the 14th century.
D
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( )2.Where are paper cuttings NOT often seen according to the article?
A.On walls.
B.On lights.
C.On windows.
D.On doors.
B
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( )3.Why are paper cuttings popular?
A.Because they express wishes and hopes.
B.Because they bring wealth and health.
C.Because they help people live a long life.
D.Because they make people happy.
A
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( )4.What is