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In China, it’s common to see people on the streets using their fans to beat the heat in summer. However, the traditional Chinese fan is not just a tool for cooling down, but a symbol of traditional Chinese culture.
The history of Chinese fans goes back to the Shang dynasty. One of the earliest fans was known as Shanh an. It was a bit like today’s umbrella. It was tied to a carriage to keep people away from the strong sunshine and rain. Later, Shanh an developed into a long - handled fan called Zhangshan(障扇).
In fact, the fan was not used to help people cool down until the Zhou dynasty. At that time, fans were usually made of birds’ feathers and mainly used by the emperors. Later, bamboo fans and cattail - leaf fans(蒲扇) were invented during the Han dynasty. Both were most popular among the common people during the Song dynasty.
Years later, the folding fan was introduced. As this kind of fan could be easily folded and carried, it soon became popular. However, the best thing of a folding fan was the pictures on it. If a famous person painted the fan, it could cost a lot of money. For example, a folding fan painted by Zhang Daqian was sold for 252,000. Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong were also well known.
Throughout history, Chinese fans have stood the test of time. Today, there are more than 500 kinds of fans in China, attracting a great number of fan lovers both at home and abroad. However, it’s difficult to carry on our traditional skills of making fans among young people now for many reasons. Luckily, Tag Design made a meaningful try. It developed an app “Folding Fan” which introduces the skills for making traditional folding fans. With the help of technology, these fan - making skills are surely able to stay alive forever.
14. The earliest fans in Chinese history were first used to
A. cool people down
B. decorate carriages
C. show the power of emperors
D. keep people away from the sun and rain
15. What made the folding fan especially valuable?
A. Its easy - folding feature.
B. Its light weight for carrying.
C. The pictures painted on it.
D. The materials it was made of.
16. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. The folding fan was invented during the Han dynasty.
B. Qi Baishi painted a folding fan that was sold for 252,000.
C. Shanh an was first used by emperors in the Zhou dynasty for cooling.
D. The app “Folding Fan” helps introduce traditional folding fan - making skills.
17. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The history of Chinese fans
B. Popular kinds of Chinese fans
C. Chinese fans: more than just cooling tools
D. The future of Chinese fan - making skills
In China, it’s common to see people on the streets using their fans to beat the heat in summer. However, the traditional Chinese fan is not just a tool for cooling down, but a symbol of traditional Chinese culture.
The history of Chinese fans goes back to the Shang dynasty. One of the earliest fans was known as Shanh an. It was a bit like today’s umbrella. It was tied to a carriage to keep people away from the strong sunshine and rain. Later, Shanh an developed into a long - handled fan called Zhangshan(障扇).
In fact, the fan was not used to help people cool down until the Zhou dynasty. At that time, fans were usually made of birds’ feathers and mainly used by the emperors. Later, bamboo fans and cattail - leaf fans(蒲扇) were invented during the Han dynasty. Both were most popular among the common people during the Song dynasty.
Years later, the folding fan was introduced. As this kind of fan could be easily folded and carried, it soon became popular. However, the best thing of a folding fan was the pictures on it. If a famous person painted the fan, it could cost a lot of money. For example, a folding fan painted by Zhang Daqian was sold for 252,000. Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong were also well known.
Throughout history, Chinese fans have stood the test of time. Today, there are more than 500 kinds of fans in China, attracting a great number of fan lovers both at home and abroad. However, it’s difficult to carry on our traditional skills of making fans among young people now for many reasons. Luckily, Tag Design made a meaningful try. It developed an app “Folding Fan” which introduces the skills for making traditional folding fans. With the help of technology, these fan - making skills are surely able to stay alive forever.
14. The earliest fans in Chinese history were first used to
D
.A. cool people down
B. decorate carriages
C. show the power of emperors
D. keep people away from the sun and rain
15. What made the folding fan especially valuable?
A. Its easy - folding feature.
B. Its light weight for carrying.
C. The pictures painted on it.
D. The materials it was made of.
16. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. The folding fan was invented during the Han dynasty.
B. Qi Baishi painted a folding fan that was sold for 252,000.
C. Shanh an was first used by emperors in the Zhou dynasty for cooling.
D. The app “Folding Fan” helps introduce traditional folding fan - making skills.
17. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The history of Chinese fans
B. Popular kinds of Chinese fans
C. Chinese fans: more than just cooling tools
D. The future of Chinese fan - making skills
答案
14. D
15. C
16. D
17. C
15. C
16. D
17. C
