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练案[19] 选择性必修第一册 Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
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(2023广东省惠州市一调)
Stuck at home with nothing to watch? Curious
about Chinaꎬ but dont know where to begin? Wellꎬ
weve got you covered with this brand ̄new video series
exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press
play.
●Dazu Rock Carvings
One of Chinas UNESCO World Heritage sites is
hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the
southwestern city of Chongqing. Hereꎬ tens of
thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu
Rock Carvings—considered one of the finest examples
of Chinas cave artꎬ exhibiting the most sophisticated
craftsmanship of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate
Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancientꎬ mystical stories.
●Bamboo Carving
The art of bamboo carving originated at the Qing
imperial court. Todayꎬ the art lives onꎬ appreciated for
its historical value and elegance.
Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijingꎬ in the
Xiongan New Areaꎬ a group of skilled artists are keeping
this art alive. Carving bamboo requires focusꎬ precision
and elbow grease (重活). Watch the video and feast your
eyes on the bamboo masterpieces.
●Peach ̄stone Carving
In the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in
eastern Chinaꎬ craftsmen create art on the tiny cores of
the peaches.
While most people think nothing of peach stones
and just throw them awayꎬ they are a source of
inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great
length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using
tiny toolsꎬ they chip away at the cores to create
intricate designsꎬextremely detailed and delicate. These
peach stone carvings are often worn as jewelry
symbolizing fortune in China.
1. What do Dazu Rock Carvings feature? A
A. Mysterious tales.
B. Mountain shapes.
C. Design inspirations.
D. Painting exhibitions.
2. What do the three types of art have in common? C
A. Materials. B. Origin.
C. Craftsmanship. D. Symbols.
3. Why do people wear peach ̄stone carving? B
A. To show wealth. B. To bring good luck.
C. To symboli