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

Last week my grandpa called me. He asked me to spend my vacation with him. He lives in a village in the countryside. It’s small but it’s pretty cool there in summer. The weather is very hot in our city and I often feel bored here. I was very happy and thanked him. I said, “I’m going to visit you when my summer vacation begins.”

On July 5th, my parents and I went shopping and bought some delicious food for my grandpa.

The next morning my father took me to the train station. It was the first time for me to have a train trip alone(独自). I looked out of the window on the train. I found the scenery(风景)was beautiful. I thought the trip was relaxing.

At four in the afternoon the train arrived at the station. I saw my grandpa standing outside when I got off(下车). He was happy when he saw me. His village is about one kilometer from the station so we walked there. I looked around and found the mountains were high and green. I thoughtI could have a good time there.

1.My grandpa called and asked me to _____ .

A. spend my vacation with him in the countryside

B. spend my vacation with my parents in the city

C. have a train trip alone

D. walk to his village

2.What did my father and I buy for my grandpa?

A. Some fruit. B. Some food. C. Some clothes. D. Some cakes.

3.When did my father take me to the train station?

A. Last week. B. On July 5th. C. On July 6th. D. At 4 pm.

4.How did we get to my grandpa’s village from the train station?

A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By bike. D. By train.

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