《2025年同步练习册分层检测卷高中英语选择性必修第一册外研版》

阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Paper cutting is one of China's most popular folk arts . Archaeological finds show that the tradition started in the 36._（six）century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries 37._（early）．
Paper cuttings have special 38._（importance）at festivals and on holidays．39._（get）rid of the old and bring good luck , people put up paper cuttings 40._the windows on the Eve of the Spring Festival．
There are two methods of making paper cuttings—by using scissors or knives．As the name suggests , scissor cuttings are made with scissors．Several pieces of paper（up to eight pieces）41._（place）together．The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors．Knife cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table．Following a pattern , the artist cuts the patterns into 42._paper with a knife．
In the past , paper cuttings were usually made only by women and 43._（girl）．They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees , peach blossoms , mice , fighting roosters and rabbits 44._（eat）carrots．
This used to be one of the skills that every girl had to master．Professional paper cutting artists are , on the other hand , almost always men 45._can make a living by working together in workshops．

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假定你是李华，你校将举办一场中国民俗艺术展（Chinese Folk Art Show）。请你写信邀请对中国文化感兴趣的英国朋友杰克参加，内容包括：
1．时间和地点；
2．展出内容：绘画、手工艺品（handcraft）、表演等。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack，
How are you doing these days? ______________________________
Yours，
Li Hua

答案：     I’m writing to invite you to the Chinese Folk Art Show to be held on 6th June in our school. The aim of the show is to offer people a chance to learn more about traditional Chinese culture. There will be many kinds of artworks at the show, such as paintings, handcrafts and performances. Really attractive, isn’t it?
    I know you are interested in Chinese culture, so it will be a good chance for you to learn more about it. Hope you can make time for this show. I’m looking forward to your reply.