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When Xiong Chuanfa blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, kids look at him in surprise, thinking he is a magician.
Xiong has been blowing sugar figurines(吹糖人) for over twenty years. Blowing sugar figurines is a traditional Chinese folk art with a history of over 600 years and is listed as a state - level intangible cultural heritage.
Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to start his magic show. He heats the sugar, pulls off a little to make a ball and blows it into different shapes such as a rabbit or a monkey.
People, especially little kids, are interested in his skills. What's more, many college students are drawn to the art, waiting in line for hands - on(动手的) experience. Among them, Simon, a foreign student, couldn't help having a try. Though it looked easy, he found it difficult to make it. Thanks to Xiong's help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape. Simon was deeply moved after learning about the art. "I just can't believe the traditional folk art can be kept so well here. I love it. Chinese culture should be spread around the world," he said.
This art is passed down for four generations in Xiong's family. His 6 - year - old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child. "We will pass on the intangible heritage," said Xiong.
词汇
intangible cultural heritage 非物质文化遗产
heat /hi:t/ v. 加热
generation /dʒenə'reɪʃn/ n. 一代人
句型
What's more, many college students are drawn to the art, waiting in line for hands - on experience. 更重要的是，许多大学生被这项艺术吸引，排队等待亲身体验。
waiting in line for 意为“排队等候”，此处 waiting 为现在分词。
理解
1. How long is the art of blowing sugar figurines passed down in Xiong's family?

2. How does Xiong start his magic show?