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传统文化 Calligraphy, in English, means the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special pens or brushes. 1. ______D It has existed for thousands of years.
2. ______E They are zhuanshu, lishu, kaishu, xingshu and caoshu. Through centuries of practice, Chinese calligraphy can be seen on the walls of offices, shops, hotels, and houses. Calligraphy isn't only popular among the Chinese. Picasso, the world-famous master of art, once said, “If I lived in China, I would definitely become a calligrapher(书法家) rather than a painter.”
Art has no borders, right? 3. ______B We Chinese call them the “Four Treasures of the Study”. It is necessary to learn about these basic tools.
It's impossible for everyone to become a master of Chinese calligraphy. But practicing it more often is really useful and helpful. First, you can learn handwriting to improve your understanding of Chinese characters. 4. ______C Besides, you have to get concentrated (全神贯注的) and have a peaceful mind when practicing it. This way, you will get improved and your worries will be gone.
Some primary schools offer lessons to teach students Chinese calligraphy. There are also clubs of Chinese calligraphy started by calligraphy lovers. 5. ______A We should pass on this kind of classical culture.
A. Chinese calligraphy is an important part of our traditional culture.
B. To practice Chinese calligraphy, people need a brush, inkstick (墨), paper, and a inkstone(砚).
C. Next, it is believed that calligraphers enjoy a long life because the practice is a good form of physical training.
D. Chinese calligraphy is a traditional form of writing characters with a long history.
E. There are five main kinds of traditional Chinese calligraphy.
F. You must practice very

答案： 1. D 2. E 3. B 4. C 5. A