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Chinese folk songs are a part of traditional culture. Unlike music played by instruments, these songs are sung by people to share daily life, feelings, and stories passed down through generations(一代人). In the countryside, farmers sing while working in the fields. Their songs, like The Jasmine Flower, have simple but lovely lyrics(歌词). They use these songs to show happiness, or sometimes, their hopes for a good harvest(丰收). In some mountain areas, people sing “mountain songs” to communicate with others. People sing these songs with high, clear voices that can travel far, making the mountains feel lively.
Folk songs also tell history. For example, during festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, people sing songs about Qu Yuan, a famous poet. These songs help young people remember traditional stories.
Today, although many people listen to pop music, folk songs are still loved. Some schools teach students to sing folk songs. Musicians even mix folk songs with modern music. A popular singer once added drums and guitars to The Moon Represents My Heart, a well-known song, and it became a hit among young people. These changes show that traditional folk songs can stay active and reach more people, keeping our culture strong and colourful.
任务一:在文中找到与下列汉语意思匹配的单词或短语
1. 日常生活:
2. 听……:
3. 将……与……混合:
4. 有名的:
任务二:阅读短文,思考并回答问题
1. What do farmers in the countryside express by singing while working in the fields?

2. Why do people in mountain areas sing “mountain songs” according to the passage?

3. Let's talk with friends. If you were to introduce a Chinese folk song to your foreign friends, which one would you choose? And how would you explain its beauty to make your friends interested?

任务一：
1. daily life
2. listen to
3. mix…with…
4. well-known
任务二：
1. Farmers express their happiness or hopes for a good harvest by singing.
2. People in mountain areas sing“mountain songs” to communicate with others.
3. 略