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Lanterns have been part of Chinese culture for centuries and play an important part in many celebrations. In ancient times, there were mainly three kinds of lanterns.
Palace lanterns
1.
C
When making palace lanterns, fine wood was used. The palace lanterns were covered with silk or glass. 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 people made them. 2.
A
So red lanterns are always hung at important festivals such as the Lantern Festival, the Spring Festival and National Day in parks or along main streets. In some famous Chinatowns abroad, you can see red lanterns all year round. 3.
F
Shadow picture lanterns
They were usually used for amusement. 4.
D
There were two layers of covers and pictures were drawn on the inside layer. When the candle was lit, the heat caused a paper wheel inside the lantern to turn around, so moving pictures could appear on the outside cover.
Now more kinds of lanterns appear at festivals besides the traditional ones. More modern technology is used to make lanterns. 5.
B
A. In Chinese culture, red lanterns are symbols of happiness.
B. The shapes of the modern lanterns have changed a lot too.
C. They were mainly used in palaces in ancient times.
D. The shape was much like that of the palace lanterns.
E. They are made of bamboo and paper.
F. They have become a symbol of Chinese culture worldwide.
