四、阅读表达(10 分)
根据短文内容，回答问题(每题答案不超过 6 个词)。
(2025·南京期中改编)As visitors from other countries, you may see something special at places like parks and streets when you visit China. They are paintings made of hot, liquid(液体) brown sugar. These paintings are called sugar paintings. They are not only beautiful to look at but also delicious to eat. With their bright colours and fun shapes, they are very popular, especially(尤其是) with kids.
A sugar painting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 500 years. It starts during the Ming Dynasty and becomes even more popular in the Qing Dynasty. Some people believe that this art begins in Sichuan Province and spreads across China because people love it so much.
At first, people use sugar to make small animal shapes for some special activities. Over time, this sugar art puts skills from Chinese shadow puppet and paper-cutting together to become the sugar painting today.
There are two main types of sugar paintings: flat paintings and solid sculptures. Flat paintings are easier to make, while solid sculptures need more skills.
To make a sugar painting, artists use brown or white sugar, a pot, a bronze spoon, a marble slab(石板), a spatula(铲刀) and a wooden stick. First, they melt(融化) the sugar in a pot until it becomes liquid. Then, they use the spoon to draw thin lines with the liquid sugar on the marble slab. The artist works quickly because the sugar will become hard as it cools. In just a few minutes, they can create a beautiful picture of a bird, fish, dragon, or other shapes. Once the painting is done, the artist uses the spatula to lift it off the marble slab, adds a wooden stick for holding, and gives it to the buyer.
Isn't this a wonderful traditional art? If you visit China, don't forget to try a sugar painting!
36. What makes sugar paintings popular?

37. When do people start to make a sugar painting?

38. What do people use sugar to make at first?

39. How many things do artists need to make a sugar painting?

40. Do you like sugar paintings? Why or why not?

【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统艺术——糖画。
36 Their bright colours and fun shapes. 根据“With their bright colours and fun shapes, they are very popular, especially with kids.”可知，糖画因其鲜艳的颜色和有趣的形状而受欢迎。故填 Their bright colours and fun shapes.。
37 During the Ming Dynasty. 根据“It starts during the Ming Dynasty”可知，糖画起源于明朝。故填 During the Ming Dynasty.。
38 Small animal shapes. 根据“At first, people use sugar to make small animal shapes for some special activities.”可知，起初人们用糖制成小动物的形状。故填 Small animal shapes.。
39 Six./6. 根据“To make a sugar painting, artists use brown or white sugar, a pot, a bronze spoon, a marble slab, a spatula and a wooden stick.”可知，制作糖画需要六样工具。故填 Six./6.。
40 Yes, I do. They're tasty./No. They're too sweet.(开放性试题，言之有理即可)。