Question

China has a rich and colorful cultural history, and masks（面具）have played a major role in Chinese tradition for thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their body, to hide themselves, or to have fun. In fact, masks are used all over the world.

African masks are usually made in a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks, but many of them represent（代表）animals. African masks are a part of full-body costumes and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious events.

Japanese masks have been used in many dances, theaters, festivals and religious events. They represent heroes, devils, ghosts, and some animals in performances. Most of them are made of clay, cloth, wood, or paper.

Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also, theater actors use masks to show different characters.

In Rome, devil and other masks are used in carnivals.

Today, masks continue to be of great artistic and entertaining value.

1.What do most African masks represent?

A. Humans B. Animals C. Plants D. Stones

2.The underlined word “they” refers to “ ”.

A. Japanese masks B. performances C. festivals D. religious events

3.Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?

A. People often use masks to have fun.

B. Many dancers in Africa wear masks

C. Masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition

D. Masks can be used as toys

4.This article is about .

A. various masks in the world B. African masks

C. reasons for wearing masks D. when to wear masks

Answer 1