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When Xiong Chuanfa blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, kids look at him in surprise, thinking he is a magician.
Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines(吹糖人)for over twenty years. Blowing sugar figurines is a traditional Chinese folk art with a history of over 600 years and is listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage.
Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to start his magic show. He heats the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes such as a rabbit or a monkey.
People, especially little kids, are interested in his skills. What's more, many college students are drawn to the art, waiting in line for hands-on(动手的)experience. Among them, Simon, a foreign student, couldn't help having a try. Though it looked easy, he found it difficult to make it. Thanks to Xiong's help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape. Simon was deeply moved after learning about the art. "I just can't believe the traditional folk art can be kept so well here. I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world," he said.
This art is passed down for four generations in Xiong's family. His 6-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child. "We will pass on the intangible heritage," said Xiong.
词汇
intangible cultural heritage 非物质文化遗产
heat /hi:t/ v. 加热
generation /dʒenə'reɪʃn/ n. 一代人
句型
What's more, many college students are drawn to the art, waiting in line for hands-on experience. 更重要的是，许多大学生被这项艺术吸引，排队等待亲身体验。 waiting in line for意为“排队等候”，此处waiting为现在分词。
理解
1. How long is the art of blowing sugar figurines passed down in Xiong's family ?
2. How does Xiong start his magic show ?

1. For four generations.
2. He heats the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes.