四、词汇运用。
The oil - paper umbrella has a history of over 1,000 years in China. There are different 1.
stories
(story) about the invention of the umbrella in China. The most popular one has something to do with Lu Ban. It's said that once he and his wife visited the West Lake. It started raining suddenly. His wife said, "Let's 2.
have
(have) a competition. Before the sunrise tomorrow, the one who comes up with a good way 3.
to visit
(visit) the West Lake even on rainy days will be the winner." Lu Ban thought it was 4.
easy
(easily). He collected some tools and materials. Then he spent the whole night 5.
building
(build) pavilions(亭子) around the lake. He was quite proud of his work.
The next morning, when Lu Ban talked about 6.
his
(he) achievements(成就) and felt proud, his wife held something unusual in her hand. It could be opened into a round shape. Lu Ban was 7.
surprised
(surprise). He found that the object, made of animal hides and bamboo, could be opened and closed easily. It was light, beautiful and easy 8.
to carry
(carry). Lu Ban said, "You win. Your invention can protect us from rain 9.
better
(well)." So the umbrella was invented.
Later, people began 10.
to use
(use) paper, which was cheaper than animal hides. To make the umbrella waterproof, people brushed a kind of oil on the surface. So the oil - paper umbrella appeared.