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Shadow puppets（皮影）are made of hard leather（皮）. The leather is cut out in the shape of a person, an animal or an object. Each puppet is painted in bright colours and put on a stick. Some puppets have movable（可移动的）arms and legs.
During a shadow puppet play, the performers stand behind a white screen with lights behind it. The audience sit in front of the screen. The performers hold the puppets very close to the screen so the audience can see the puppets' shadows clearly. Then they move the puppets around and do the voices of the different characters.
Shadow puppet plays are an ancient Chinese art. Now with TV and films, shadow puppet plays are not as popular as before. But to keep the traditional art form alive, some performers still play it even though they made a little money.
A Chinese knot（结）is usually made of a thin rope. It can be in the shape of an animal, a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning. Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
Many Chinese knots have special meanings. People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck, so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.
1.The shadow puppets are made of______________.
A.paper B.sticks C.leather D.skin
2.Some performers still keep playing shadow puppets because______________.
A.they can make a lot of money
B.they really enjoy the plays
C.shadow puppet plays are very popular
D.they want to protect the traditional art form
3.According to the text, a Chinese knot can be made as______________.
A.a thin rope B.a Chinese character C.a person D.a puppet
4.Many Chinese people think that the Chinese knots can______________.
A.be red B.be carried around easily
C.be put up everywhere D.bring them happiness or good luck
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Shadow puppet play(皮影戏), also called “shadow
play”, is a traditional Chinese art of storytelling. Dramas were
played out in screen or walls for thousands of years to
entertain(娱乐) and instruct. It was very popular in many
parts of China during the Tang (618—907) and Song
(960—1279) periods.
Shadow puppets are made of hard leather(皮革). The
leather is cut out in the shape of a person, an animal or an
object. Each puppet is painted in bright colors and put on a stick. Different colors are used to
show good and bad of persons in the drama. Some puppets have movable arms and legs . They’re
reflected(反射，映出) on the white screen through the light.
During a shadow puppet play, the players stand behind a white screen with lights behind it
The audience sit in front of the screen. The players hold the puppets very close to the screen so
the audience can see the puppets' shadows clearly. Then they move the puppets around and do the
voices of the different roles.
Now with TV and films, shadow puppet plays are not as popular as before. But the basic
principle(愿望) and ways of shadow performance played an important leading role in the
invention of the modern movie and the development of the movies and cartoons. Nowadays, the
Chinese shadow puppet plays have been collected by the museums of many countries in the
world. It is the treasure in the world culture and art family.
1.Shadow puppet play was very popular _______.
A. through the Tang and Song periods B. before the Tang and Song periods
C. after the Tang and Song periods D. between the year 907 and the year 960
2._______ do the voices of the different roles.
A. The puppets B. The inventors C. The players D. The screen
3.The underlined word “audience” might mean _______ in the passage.
A. 艺人 B. 观众 C. 木偶 D. 皮影
4.According to the passage, which of the following in NOT true?
A. Shadow play is an art of storytelling to entertain and instruct
B. The colors of each shadow puppet don’t have any meaning
C. Shadow play is important for the development of cartoons
D. Shadow play is regarded as the development in the world culture
5.The best title for the passage may be _______.
A. The Making of Shadow Puppets B. History of Chinese Shadow Play
C. How to Put on a Shadow Play D. Shadow Play --- A Traditional Chinese Art
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The shoes are made_________ leather and are suitable _________going for a walk.
A. from; of B. of; to C. from; to D. of; for
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The red suitcase is expensive ______it’s made of leather.
A. when B. if
C. because D. though
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The red skirt is so expensive ______ it’s made of leather(皮革).
A. when B. that C. because D. though
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Your gloves should be made ______ leather, for they feel soft and smooth.
A. in B. on C. for D. of
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Qian Xuesen (1911-2009), China
Famous as the “Father of Chinese Rocketry”, he worked hard and made important contributions to the missile (导弹) and space programs of China.
Gandhi (1869- 1948), India
He gave up his rich life for his ideas and fought for his country to be free from the UK in a peaceful way. Indians called him the “Father of the nation”.
Nelson Mandela (1918--), South Africa
He fought for the black people and was in the prison for 30 years. He helped the black people to get the same rights as white people. In 1993, he was given Noble Peace for his devotion to his country.
Norman Bethune (1890-1939), Canada
He fought against the German Nazis (纳粹) and Japanese invaders during the World WarⅡ. He worked in China as a doctor and saved many Chinese soldiers.
1.Of the four persons, only _______ worked in China.
A. Qian Xuesen and Norman Bethune
B. Qian Xuesen and Nelson Mandela
C. Gandhi and Norman Bethune
D. Nelson Mandela and Gandhi
2.Nelson Mandela fought for the black people and helped them to get_______ though once in prison for 30 years.
A. space programs
B. good treatment from Bethune
C. some good ideas
D. the same rights as white people
3.The underlined word “invaders” probably means __________in Chinese.
A.政治家 B.科学家 C.叛国者 D.侵略者
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Tom was a poor boy．He made a living by cleaning leather 1 .s _____for others in the street．Tom was also a 2. b _____boy．One day，a rich man 3. n _______Miser appeared in front of Tom．
He watched his 4 .d ________ shoes for a while，and then，looked at Tom．Tom knew this kind of people well．They love money but hate to spend it．
Tom said，“Let me 5 .b _____your shoes，sir．Only two pence，sir．Mr．Miser shook his head and walked away．Tom thought for a second and then called out，‘‘I’d like to clean it for nothing．”This time 。Mr．Miser agreed．And soon one of his shoes was shining brightly．
When the rich man put his other shoe on the stool，Tom said he wouldn’t clean it for him 6.
u _______ he was paid two pence for his work．Mr．Miser was very 7.a ______ He refused to pay
anything and went away．
But to his 8. s _______, the well－cleaned shoe was so bright that it made the other one look even
dirtier．Mr．Miser looked round．People in the street were 9. l _____at him．
Finally the rich man 10. a _____ and gave Tom two pence．In a very short time his two shoes shone brightly．
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Just as the saying goes, “________.” My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
A.practice makes perfect B.burn the candle at both ends
C.no pain, no gain D.actions speak louder than words
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Just as the saying goes, “______.” My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
A.practice makes perfect B.no pain, no gain
C.every dog has its day D.actions speak louder than words