Paper cutting is a famous traditional art in China. We cut out different animals, characters and flowers with scissors. And we put them on windows, doors and walls for a happy new year.

Beauty in Common Things

Each different part of China has its（它的）own special forms （形式）of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay （黏土）to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.

According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by

Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble.

Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations（庆典）. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons（气球） for all to see. They are seen as bright

symbols of happiness and good wishes.

Paper cutting（剪纸） has been around for over 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds

very easy but it can be difficult to do.

The paper, usually red, is folded

before it is cut with scissors（剪刀）.

The most common pictures are flowers, animals,

and things about Chinese history. During the

spring festival, they are put on windows, doors

and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck

and a happy new year.

Chinese clay art is famous because the clay

pieces are so small but they look very real. The

pieces are usually cute children or lively（生机勃勃的）

characters from a Chinese fairy tale（童话） or

historical （历史的）story. The pieces are carefully

shaped by hand from a very special kind of

clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat（高温）. They are then polished（磨光） and painted. It takes several weeks to complete（完成） everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.

Traditional art form

Materials used

Read the passage and complete the chart below.

sky lanterns

Chinese clay art

bamboo, paper

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Unit 1 How can we become good learners?

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Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!

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Unit 3 Could you tell me where the restrooms are?

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Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.

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Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?

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Unit 6 When was it invented?

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Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.

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Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.

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Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.

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Unit 10 You are suppoed to shake hands.

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Unit 11 Sad movies made me cry.

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Unit 1 How can we become good learners?

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3b

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1e

Section B 2a—3b Self check

Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1d

Section B 2a—3b Self check

Unit 3 Could you tell me where the restrooms are?

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3b

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1e

Section B 2a—3b Self check

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1e

Section B 2a—2f

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1e

Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 6 When was it invented?

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Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

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Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1e

Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.

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Section A 2a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1d

Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.

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Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1d

Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 10 You are suppoed to shake hands.

Section A 1a—2d

Section A 3a—3c

Section A Grammar focus 4a—4c

Section B 1a—1d

Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 11 Sad movies made me cry.

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Section B 2a—2e

Section B 3a—3b Self check

Unit 13 We're trying to save the earth!

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