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Are you wondering why our country China shares its name with china?
Long ago, Chinese people made porcelain(瓷器) from special clay. It was strong and beautiful. When it got to Europe through trade, people there loved it and called it "Chinaware" because it came from China. Later, it became "china". Europeans also began using "China" (with a capital C) to refer to the country itself.
China is made from clay and other materials. People first shape them into different forms, such as bowls, plates and vases. Then they put them on fire to make china hard and smooth, and easy to use.
China is famous for its beautiful colours and designs. The colours are usually bright, such as blue, white and red. The designs can be very detailed, including flowers, birds and dragons. China is made from everyday materials and mainly made for everyday use. But you can also see fine china in the museum too.
As china becomes more popular, it goes into other countries. It is highly praised for its beauty and quality. Then it becomes a symbol of Chinese culture and craftsmanship. Since china is very popular and highly valued around the world, many artists collect china works as a hobby.
Today, China is still famous for its china. The name shows China's history and art.
()1. Which step makes china hard and smooth?
A. Putting its materials on fire.
B. Designing it with patterns like flowers.
C. Shaping clay into different forms.
D. Mixing clay and other materials together.
()2. Why does china become a symbol of Chinese culture and craftsmanship?
A. Because it shows the life of people.
B. Because it's made by hand by craftspeople.
C. Because it comes from working people.
D. Because of its beauty and high quality.
()3. Why do many artists collect china works?
A. Because their materials are special.
B. Because they are popular and highly valued around the world.
C. Because they get more and more expensive.
D. Because they cost less money than other artworks.
()4. Which statement is NOT true according to the text?
A. Chinese people made porcelain from special clay many years ago.
B. China is famous for its colours and designs.
C. China is made from special glass and other materials.
D. China becomes very popular all over the world now.

[B] A D B C
本文介绍了瓷器(china)名称与中国(China)名称的关联,讲述了瓷器的制作过程、特点,以及其作为中国文化和工艺象征的地位、受艺术家喜爱的原因等。
1. A 细节理解题。根据"People first shape them into different forms ... Then they put them on fire to make china hard and smooth."可知,把制成瓷器的材料烧制,能使其坚硬光滑。
2. D 细节理解题。根据"It is highly praised for its beauty and quality. Then it becomes a symbol of Chinese culture and craftsmanship."可知,瓷器因美观和高品质成为中国文化和工艺的象征。
3. B 细节理解题。根据"Since china is very popular and highly valued around the world, many artists collect china works as a hobby."可知,艺术家收藏瓷器是因为其在全球广受欢迎且价值颇高。
4. C 细节理解题。根据"China is made from clay and other materials."可知,瓷器是由陶土和其他材料制成,而不是特殊玻璃,C选项表述错误。