The Chinese fan is more like an artwork than a tool for cooling.It includes the art of carving，painting，handwriting，etc.（1）
A silk fan is also called a "round silk fan".（2） And it's decorated with paintings of beautiful women，flowers or birds.It's one of the earliest types of Chinese fan and popular with women of all ages.
（3） It's made of the feathers（羽毛） of several different sorts of bits，such as peacocks and geese.The fan handle（柄） is usually wooden.
A folding fan is often made of paper.The fan handles and fan ribs（扇骨） are usually made of bamboo or wood.The material of the handles and the ribs is very important.（4） There are always beautiful paintings or handwriting on the fan.
Why do Chinese people love fans so much？
In ancient China，fans were a sign of beauty and knowledge.（5） Learned men would fan themselves to show their deep thoughts，too.
| A.It decides the value of the fan. B.This type of fan is often made of silk. C.Most Chinese people don't like fans at all. D.Here are some common types of Chinese fan. E.Ladies would use fans to show their kindness. F.The feather fan is a well﹣known type of Chinese fan. |
Amy：Hello!This is Amy speaking.
John：Hi，Amy，John speaking.The Spring Festival is coming soon.（1）
Amy：Sure，I'd love to（2） Can you tell me something about it？
John：Yes.It's the most important festival in China.People usually start preparing
for the festival one month before it comes.（3） They also buy some new clothes.
Any：How do you celebrate every year？
John：On the eye of the Festival ，the family all get together.（4） It's very interesting.
Amy：And then？
John；On the first day of the lunar new year，children put on their new clothes and greet their parents. （5）
Amy：Sounds great!I can't wait!
John：See you then.
Amy：See you.
| A.It's very kind of you. B.I'll fly to my country to study. C.They are very happy to get lucky money from them. D.Would you like to celebrate it with my family together？ E.Would you like to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with me？ F.They prepare delicious food，and clean and decorate their homes. G.We have a big dinner，eat dumplings and stay up late for good luck. |
A：Hey，Tony.You look sad. （1） ？
B：Yesterday I had a fight with my best friend Tim. （2） ？
A：Maybe you could call him up and say sorry first.
B：No，I don't want to talk about it on the phone.
A： （3） ？
B：Going to his house？No，I don't want to surprise him.
A： （4） .
B：But the ball game is next week.I don't want to wait until then to talk to him.
A：Oh，I have another idea.Tim likes making model planes，so I can help you to invite him to my home，and we can play together.Then you can say sorry to him.
B： （5） !When shall I arrive at your home？
A：You can arrive at 2：00 tomorrow afternoon.
B：OK，thank you very much.See you!
A：See you!
（ Li Yi came back from Xi'an. She bought a gift for her British friend, Amy. ）
Li Yi: Hey, Amy. Guess what? I bought you a gift from Xi'an.
Amy: Wow! 16 ．
Li Yi: It's a shadow puppet( 皮影 ). It is used in the shadow puppet play.
Amy: Cool! I've never heard of it before. 17 ．
Li Yi: Sure. It is an ancient Chinese art different from common plays.
Amy: What's the difference?
Li Yi: The performers stand behind a white screen with lights behind it.
Amy: Very special. 18 ．
Li Yi: They move the puppets around and do the voices of the characters.
Amy: It must be interesting. Can I watch it here?
Li Yi: 19 ． There will be one next Friday.
Amy: Where is it on?
Li Yi: At Town Theater. 20 ．
Amy: Great! I can't wait.
| A． | What's it? |
| B． | Yes, you're so lucky. |
| C． | Let's go together then. |
| D． | Thanks for your advice. |
| E． | How do the performers act? |
| F． | Could you introduce it to me? |
A：Hi，Wang Ming.
B：Hi，Xiao Mei.
A：Nice to see you again.（1） ？
B：I'm reading an article about Tianwen I，which successfully landed on Mars on May 15th.
A：Wow，wonderful.Our motherland has made such rapid progress in space that we Chinese are all proud of it.
B：I think so.（2） ？
A：Yes，I do.I want to be a physics scientist when I grow up.
B： （3） ？
A：I'm going to study hard and do well in physics.Then I'll try to go abroad for further study.
B： （4） ？
A：I'm going to study in Harvard University in America.
B：Great!I hope you will become a great scientist like Elbert Einstein in the future.
A： （5）
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