Question

The Spring Festival is coming soon! Will you try making some paper cuttings(剪纸)? Paper cutting is one of the traditional folk arts(民间艺术) in China. It has a long history of more than 1500 years. People always use paper, scissors and knives to make paper cuttings.

It's difficult to tell when it started. People found paper cuts of animals in tombs(墓) in the Northern and Southern Dynasty(南北朝). By the Southern Song Dynasty, paper cutting had become an important part of everyday life. At that time, a young man would look at a young woman's paper-cutting skills before marrying her.

Paper cuttings are mostly used for decoration(装饰). In China, it is common to see paper cuttings on walls, windows, doors and mirrors during holidays. People make them to show their joy or their wishes for good luck and health. People also use paper cuttings as design patterns on clothing. They make the clothes look special and different. What’s more, paper cuttings are made to be great gifts for friends and love ones.

It is easy to learn paper cutting but very difficult to make it perfect. We need to learn how to use the scissors and the engraving knife. Moreover, we need a lot of practice to learn paper-cutting skills.

A funny thing is that, in many parts of China nowadays, paper-cuttings skills are still a must for women because people think they are a symbol of a clever mind.

1.What tools(工具) do we need to make paper cuttings?

2.When had paper cutting become an important part of everyday life?

3.Why do people make paper cuttings on holidays in China?

4.Is it easy to learn paper cutting and make it perfect?

5.What do people think of women who are good at making paper cuttings?

Answer

1.Paper, scissors and knives.

2.By the Southern Song Dynasty, paper cutting had become an important part of everyday life.

3.Because they used them for decoration

4.No. It is easy to learn paper cutting but very difficult to make it perfect.

5.They think women who are good at making paper cuttings have clever minds.

【解析】

文章大意：文章主要介绍了剪纸是传统民间艺术在中国有1500多年的悠久历史。剪纸大多用于装饰。在中国，节日期间在墙壁、窗户、门和镜子上看到剪纸是很常见的。人们制作它们是为了表达他们的喜悦或对好运和健康的祝愿。有趣的是，如今在中国的许多地方，剪纸技能仍然是女性必备的技能，因为人们认为剪纸是聪明才智的象征。

1.细节理解题。根据文中“People always use paper, scissors and knives to make paper cuttings.” 人们总是用纸、剪刀和刀子来做剪纸。可知，故答案为Paper, scissors and knives.

2.细节理解题。根据文中“By the Southern Song Dynasty, paper cutting had become an important part of everyday life.” 到了南宋，剪纸已经成为日常生活的重要组成部分。可知，故答案为By the Southern Song Dynasty, paper cutting had become an important part of everyday life.

3.细节理解题。根据文中“Paper cuttings are mostly used for decoration(装饰). In China, it is common to see paper cuttings on walls, windows, doors and mirrors during holidays.” 剪纸大多用于装饰。在中国，节日期间在墙壁、窗户、门和镜子上看到剪纸是很常见的。可知，故答案为 Because they used them for decoration 。

4.细节理解题。根据文中“It is easy to learn paper cutting but very difficult to make it perfect.” 学习剪纸很容易，但很难做到完美。可知，故答案为No. It is easy to learn paper cutting but very difficult to make it perfect.

5.细节理解题。根据文中“A funny thing is that, in many parts of China nowadays, paper-cuttings skills are still a must for women because people think they are a symbol of a clever mind.” 有趣的是，如今在中国的许多地方，剪纸技能仍然是女性必备的技能，因为人们认为剪纸是聪明才智的象征。可知，故答案为They think women who are good at making paper cuttings have clever minds.