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五、任务型阅读。
Lanterns have been part of Chinese culture for centuries and play an important part in many celebrations.
Palace lanterns
They were mainly used in palaces in ancient times. When making palace lanterns, fine wood was used. 1. ______ Different kinds of pictures were drawn on the covers. These lanterns were not only used as lights but also as decorations in palaces.
Gauze (薄纱) lanterns
Less expensive bamboo and gauze were used to cover the lanterns. Red gauze was used when making them. 2. ______ So red lanterns are always hung in parks or along the main streets during important festivals, such as the Lantern Festival, the Spring Festival and National Day. In some famous Chinatowns abroad, you can see red lanterns all the year round. 3. ______
Shadow-picture lanterns
They were usually used for amusement. The shape was much like that of the palace lanterns. There were two layers (层) of covers. 4. ______ When the candle was lit, the heat caused a paper wheel inside the lantern to turn around, and then moving pictures appeared on the outside cover.
Now more kinds of lanterns appear at festivals besides the traditional ones. 5. ______ The shapes of the modern lanterns have changed a lot, too.
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
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A. In Chinese culture, red lanterns are the symbol of happiness.
B. More modern technology is used to make lanterns.
C. The palace lanterns were covered with silk or glass.
D. Pictures were drawn on the inside layer.
E. They have become a symbol of Chinese culture worldwide.
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1. C
2. A
3. E
4. D
5. B

答案： 1—5 CAEDB