Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to represent the things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.

According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.

Paper cutting has been around for more than 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, fish, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added to make different things. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.

Beauty in____1____Things

三年的初中生活接近尾声，回首过去你充满依恋，展望未来你豪情满怀。请以The happy life为题写一篇90词左右的短文。要点如下：

1. 校园生活丰富多彩，在宽敞明亮的教室里学习，老师和同学们都很友好，相处融洽，同学们互相帮助，互相学习，虽然作业多，但一起学习很快乐。课余还经常一起打球唱歌。

2. 希望将来从事一份喜欢的工作，和父母分享成功，也为社会(society)多做有意义的事情。

3. 现在必须努力学习，使梦想成真。

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Running Man is________ very popular TV programme in China. One of______ most famous actresses, Angelababy, always appears in it.

A. a; / B. the; the C. a; the D. the; /

Mike used to be a top student, but he______ behind since he lost himself in computer games.

A. fell B. has fallen

C. was D. has been

—Must I dress up as the Monkey King?

—No，you .You can choose whatever you like.

A. can’t B. mustn’t

C. shouldn’t D. needn’t

He didn’t win the English Speech Contest at last, did he?

— ___________, though he tried what he could.

A. Yes, he didn’t B. Yes, he did C. No, he did D. No, he didn’t

He hasn’t got any hobbies — you call watching TV a hobby.

A. while B. unless C. as D. if

After reading the novel Treasure Island, Paul has more than before because of the main character, brave Jim.

A. humour B. wealth C. luck D. courage

—We had better set off at once because time is __________.

—OK. Let’s start.

A. breaking out B. giving out

C. cutting out D. running out

--- Excuse me. Would you mind my using your dictionary for a short time? --- _____.

A.No, you can’t.

B. It’s my pleasure.

C. Yes, please.

D. Not at all. Help yourself.