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During Chinese New Year, a 40 - metre - long balloon loong(the Chinese pronunciation of dragon)was shown in Hong Kong. On January 24, 2024, the artwork was confirmed to have broken the Guinness(吉尼斯)World Record for being the world's largest balloon loong.
The loong is the symbol of power, energy and liveliness in Chinese culture. The record - breaking loong is made up of 38000 beautiful balloons. It shows a golden light and has a sense of power.
“According to Chinese legends(神话), the loong controls rain. Only good weather can produce good crops, so the Chinese have admired and respected the loong since ancient times,” the balloon artist Wilson Pang said. He added that many sayings about the loong had good meanings, which were different from those about Western dragons.
Pang said that the artwork took him much time and the most difficult part was the eyes. He made more than 10 drafts(草稿)for one eye alone before he was satisfied. The Guinness certification(认证)officer was greatly impressed, saying it was one of the most attractive balloon artworks ever.
The model of the loong caught many people's attention. “Beautiful”, “amazing” “fantastic” and “thanks for bringing us peace” were among many people's messages Pang received on social media(社交媒体). To thank people for their support, Pang printed 5000 postcards based on the loong and had a meeting with them at a mall.
“To send a warm, loving message to the people of Hong Kong is what I always want to do,” Pang said. “I hope to share what I have learned with young people. I have won many medals myself and I hope to support the next winners in the future.”
Growing up in Hong Kong, a place both old and modern, Pang often thinks about how to present the beauty of Eastern culture with Western balloon art. The balloon artist hopes that one day he can introduce balloon works that show Chinese culture to the world. “This is what I am doing now,” he said.
( )11. The loong in Chinese culture is a symbol of ______.
A. courage and fear B. luck and danger
C. sadness and weakness D. power and energy
( )12. In Wilson Pang's eyes, the balloon artwork ______.
A. has perfect eyes in the beginning
B. has nothing to do with young people
C. is a way to send people a warm message
D. is easier to design than any other artwork
( )13. What is Pang like according to the passage?
A. Modest and curious. B. Creative and careful.
C. Nervous and loving. D. Confident and powerful.
( )14. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. East Meets West. B. Hong Kong's Balloon Magic.
C. Record - breaking Balloon Loong. D. Year of the Loong Celebration.
During Chinese New Year, a 40 - metre - long balloon loong(the Chinese pronunciation of dragon)was shown in Hong Kong. On January 24, 2024, the artwork was confirmed to have broken the Guinness(吉尼斯)World Record for being the world's largest balloon loong.
The loong is the symbol of power, energy and liveliness in Chinese culture. The record - breaking loong is made up of 38000 beautiful balloons. It shows a golden light and has a sense of power.
“According to Chinese legends(神话), the loong controls rain. Only good weather can produce good crops, so the Chinese have admired and respected the loong since ancient times,” the balloon artist Wilson Pang said. He added that many sayings about the loong had good meanings, which were different from those about Western dragons.
Pang said that the artwork took him much time and the most difficult part was the eyes. He made more than 10 drafts(草稿)for one eye alone before he was satisfied. The Guinness certification(认证)officer was greatly impressed, saying it was one of the most attractive balloon artworks ever.
The model of the loong caught many people's attention. “Beautiful”, “amazing” “fantastic” and “thanks for bringing us peace” were among many people's messages Pang received on social media(社交媒体). To thank people for their support, Pang printed 5000 postcards based on the loong and had a meeting with them at a mall.
“To send a warm, loving message to the people of Hong Kong is what I always want to do,” Pang said. “I hope to share what I have learned with young people. I have won many medals myself and I hope to support the next winners in the future.”
Growing up in Hong Kong, a place both old and modern, Pang often thinks about how to present the beauty of Eastern culture with Western balloon art. The balloon artist hopes that one day he can introduce balloon works that show Chinese culture to the world. “This is what I am doing now,” he said.
( )11. The loong in Chinese culture is a symbol of ______.
A. courage and fear B. luck and danger
C. sadness and weakness D. power and energy
( )12. In Wilson Pang's eyes, the balloon artwork ______.
A. has perfect eyes in the beginning
B. has nothing to do with young people
C. is a way to send people a warm message
D. is easier to design than any other artwork
( )13. What is Pang like according to the passage?
A. Modest and curious. B. Creative and careful.
C. Nervous and loving. D. Confident and powerful.
( )14. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. East Meets West. B. Hong Kong's Balloon Magic.
C. Record - breaking Balloon Loong. D. Year of the Loong Celebration.
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