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Woodcarving(木雕) is traditional craft of turning wood 1. ________ sculptures(雕塑) or other things. It's about using special tools to make wood come to life by 2. ________ (cut), shaping, and smoothing it.
Even in ancient times, people 3. ________ (start) carving wood, using simple tools like 4. ________ (stone) and bones. During the Warring States Period, carving wood became really popular. This happened because there were lots of metal tools that made carving easier. In Beijing's Palace Museum, there's 5. ________ famous sculpture called the Warring States Wooden Maid. This sculpture shows how skilled people were at carving wood back then. As time went on we got 6. ________ (good) tools, and woodcarving got more and more improved.
When people make a woodcarving, they 7. ________ (one) draw their design and pick the right kind of wood. And then they 8. ________ (careful) start carving it, using sharp tools. It needs lots of care 9. ________ patience because wood can get damaged if not handled gently. Finally, after the carving is done, they polish the woodcarving to make it smooth and shiny.
Woodcarving 10. ________ (use) to make furniture, sculptures, and other things. These carvings also make the space like homes or offices look nice and natural when they're put there.

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