四、阅读下面的短文,按要求完成后面的小题。
Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is seen most easily. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China, we call it “China Red”. Chinese people are attracted by the color red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has rich meanings in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever used a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. ①gives, to, the, soul, it, nation, of, the, color(. ) In the past, red represented(代表) dignity(尊严) and mystery. Even now, it is also an ②everlasting theme for China, and an important color for the Chinese people. “China Red” has become a very popular phrase, attracting the world's attention.
Finding red - colored things in China is very easy, as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things play special roles in China, like the walls of ancient palaces, Chinese knots(结), and even red tanghulu. It is the color of good luck, health, harmony, happiness, peace, wealth and so on.
③Red carries the ancient ______ and ______ of the Chinese nation. “China Red” is filled with mysterious charm (神秘的魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
1. 请将文中①处画线部分连词成句。(标点符号已在括号内给出)
2. 请从 A、B 选项中选出文中②处画线单词恰当的汉语意思。()
A. 主要的
B. 永恒的
3. 请在文中③处句子的横线上填写适当的词,使文意通顺、正确。(每空 1 词)
Red carries the ancient and of the Chinese nation.
4. Is it difficult to find red - colored things in China? Why?
5. List two traditional red things that play special roles in China.

1. It gives color to the soul of the nation. 2. B 3. history；culture(答案符合题意，表达正确即可) 4. No，it isn't. Because you can see the color everywhere. 5. Chinese knots；red tanghulu…（答案符合题意，表达正确即可）