五、阅读短文，回答问题
Chinese paper−cutting,or jian zhi,is a kind of folk(民
间的)art.People usually use scissors(剪刀)or knives to
cut paper.It has a long history(历史)of about 1500 years.
Let's learn something about paper−cutting.
Wonderful meanings(意义)
Paper−cutting has wonderful meanings−−happiness and
good luck.At the Spring Festival,people put up fu on
doors or windows.At a wedding(婚礼),people put up xi.
Why is it red?
In China,people always love red.In our ideas,red is
hope and life,so red is our favourite.We can see red everywhere in China.The walls of old
palaces are red.Lanterns are red.Weddings are always full of red things too.So most of the
paper−cutting is red.
Black paper−cutting in Shan zhou
Paper−cutting in Shan zhou,Henan Province is black.Black is the best colour there.
Shan zhou is a dry(干旱的)place.People make black paper−cutting to wish for rain.
Now,paper−cutting gets into many schools.Students can learn how to make paper−cutting
at school.Li Jie,a middle school student,says,“ It's really wonderful to change paper into
different kinds of pictures,such as flowers and animals.We enjoy it."
每题答案不超过6个单词
1.What tools do people need to make paper−cutting?
Scissors or knives.
2.How long is the history of Chinese paper−cutting?
About 1500 years.
3.Why do Chinese people love red?
Because red means hope and life.
4.What do people in Shan zhou use black paper−cutting to do?
To wish for rain.
5.How do you like Chinese paper−cutting?
It’s interesting/wonderful.
