Red is the color of China. Among all the
colors, red is most 16 seen. The color red is fresh
and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by
the color red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has
17 meaning in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever 18 a
color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul
(灵魂) of the
nation. In the past, red represented dignity (尊严) and
mystery. Even now, Chinese people 19 the color
much more than the rest of the world does. It can be said that China Red is an
everlasting theme for China, and an important color for the Chinese people.
China Red has 20 a
very popular phrase, attracting the world’s attention.
Finding red-colored things in China is very 21
, as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have
played special roles in China. Things like the walls of ancient palaces, the 22
flag, Chinese knots, lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even
tanghulu are all red.
Red is the color of 23 ,
health, harmony, happiness, peace, wealth and so on. Only real things and
events can fully 24 red’s real beauty. The color
can be alive and breathing only when it’s connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a color. It
carries the ancient history and 25 of the
Chinese nation. China Red is filled with mysterious charm beyond description
and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
1.A. easily
B. quickly C.
carefully D. closely
2.A. different
B. rich C. simple D.
correct
3.A. used
B. shared C. drawn D.
mentioned
4.A. need B.
dislike C. hate
D. love
5.A. spoken B.
said C. become
D. got
6.A. difficult
B. easy C. simple D.
free
7.A. national B.
international C. local
D. foreign
8.A. rainbow
B. fear C. worry
D. luck
9.A. believe B.
show C. talk
D. write
10.A. art B.
business C. culture D.
ability
