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Ⅳ. 任务型阅读。(传统文化)
There are some traditional art forms in China. Paper cutting is one of them.
Traditional paper cuttings were first put on windows for decoration (装饰). This is why they're also called "window flowers". Today, people use paper cuttings to decorate not only windows, but also doors, walls and other objects at home. The paper cuttings themselves can also be given as gifts.
Paper cuttings are popular because of their expressions of good luck and wishes. During the Spring Festival, for example, many people put up paper cuttings of Chinese character "fu". They hope that this will bring them good luck. At wedding ceremonies (婚礼), you can always see paper cuttings of character "xi". It means that the couple can enjoy double happiness together. And paper cuttings of lively children or flowers express wishes for the couple to have a baby soon.
Paper cuttings have developed into different styles in different places of China. Paper cuttings from the northern places usually have interesting shapes and rich patterns. In Southern China, people prefer beautiful paper cuttings. They focus more on the flowers, fruit, birds and fish.
It is quite easy to learn how to make paper cuttings. With a piece of red paper and a knife or a pair of scissors, you can try to make your own paper art. You can only make one piece at a time by using a knife. But if you use scissors to cut several pieces of paper together, you can make several same paper cuttings at once. Although paper cuttings are easy to start with, one needs a lot of practice and imagination to become really good at them.
21. What is paper cutting? (不超过 10 个词)It is a traditional art form of China.
22. Do paper cuttings have different styles in Northern and Southern China? (不超过 5 个词)Yes, they do.
23. How can you make paper cuttings better? (不超过 10 个词)By doing a lot of practice and imagination.

答案： 21. It is a traditional art form of China. 22. Yes, they do. 23. By doing a lot of practice and imagination.