15. We are going to Zhangjiajie for the summer vacation ______ it is expensive.
A. but B. because C. though D. if

C

四、根据汉语完成句子
16. 我们不仅要学习现代科技，还要关注传统文化。
We should not only learn the modern technology but also ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
17. 它最为人知的可能就是帮助您在网络上找到信息。
It may ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ you find information on the Internet.
18. 由于他喜欢大自然的声音，Tan 在他的音乐中经常使用它们。
As he likes the sounds of nature, Tan ______ ______ ______ ______ in his music.
19. 读这本书时，不同人的脑海里会产生不一样的画面。
When people read the book, it will create different pictures ______ ______ ______ ______.
20. 我能用一些普通的东西，比如石头和纸，做出精美的艺术品。
I can make beautiful artworks ______ ______ ______ ______ stones and paper.

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I have been a professional artist for almost 20 years. What I enjoy most about painting with colours is that no two paintings are ever the same. Whenever I mix paints together, I can make a different colour that I have never worked with before. I have come to realize that achieving harmony between colours is a matter of experience and wisdom. I try to discover new ways to achieve that balance by practising as often as possible and challenging myself to paint different things. Whenever there is unhappiness in my life, or if I am stressed, painting reminds me that satisfaction and peace are only ever a brush stroke(一笔)away. When people come to see my paintings, I enjoy watching how they react to them. Some people like to buy very brightly coloured paintings. These people are usually active and energetic. My other paintings use colours in a more peaceful way. People who buy these paintings are normally(通常)easy-going and relaxed. Perhaps they feel that way because they have seen my paintings. Or, perhaps they like those paintings because they represent their personal characteristics. I do not know the real reasons why my customers like the paintings, but it is interesting to watch their reactions!
1. What does the artist enjoy most about painting with colours?（不超过10个词）
______
2. What is a matter of experience and wisdom according to the passage?（不超过5个词）
______
3. What kind of people are those who buy very brightly coloured paintings?（不超过10个词）
______

No two paintings are ever the same.
; Achieving harmony between colours.
; They are usually active and energetic.