三、综合填空
In old China, four special things were used for writing and painting: brush, inkstick, paper, and inkstone. Two treasures from Anhui stand out—She Inkstone 1.
which/that
is one of China's best inkstones and Xuan Paper.
She Inkstone 2.
is made
(make) from hard, dark stone found in Anhui's mountains. Its top is smooth and cool, good for making ink by rubbing (摩擦) inksticks with water. Workers spend months 3.
carving
(carve) pictures like dragons or mountains on the stone. These designs carry old Chinese stories and values. For centuries, kings and artists chose She Inkstone not only for use but also as art. These inkstones last hundreds of years 4.
because
the stone is strong. People say, "A good inkstone is very 5.
valuable
(value)."
Xuan Paper, also from Anhui, is famous for its 6.
strength
(strong) and good water absorption (吸水性). Made from special tree skin through 18 steps, it lets ink move 7.
smoothly
(smooth) without breaking. This helps artists paint fine lines. Xuan Paper keeps bugs (虫子) away and never turns yellow, so old books written on Xuan Paper are still kept well today.
For over 1,000 years, artists 8.
have used
(use) these tools to create wonderful Chinese paintings and calligraphy works. 9.
A
well-made She Inkstone creates deep black ink, and Xuan Paper keeps the ink looking fresh for years. Together, they show China's love for learning and art. They are not just tools, but bridges to China's great history. 10.
Through
them, the past speaks to the world.
