Zhang Zening, a hanfu supporter and lover in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu Province, started a surprising journey eight years ago to restore (使复原) this traditional Chinese clothing. Inspired by ancient murals (壁画), Zhang, 41, studied the artistry of hanfu in various museums, changing paintings into touchable and wearable pieces.
Upon graduating from college, Zhang first worked in material research, burying herself in the laboratory, conducting chemical experiments for the study of raw materials. At the time, she was one of the earliest lovers of hanfu in China, frequently organizing various hanfu activities in her spare time. Now as the owner of a hanfu studio, Zhang has worked with women’s re-employment organizations, looking for full-time stay-at-home women with sewing (缝纫) skills. This matched with her need for the production of hanfu.
Around 2015, Zhang began to focus independently on the process of hanfu restoration. In that year, she visited Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu Province where she was attracted by the beautiful murals there, wondering how she could possibly change them into beautiful costumes.
In the past years, she has traveled to more than 10 cities across China, constantly studying murals and conducting research to restore hanfu from different dynasties. She managed to restore more than 50 sets. She referred to different materials including various murals, other cultural relics and literature to make sure that the restoration is as correct as possible. Thanks to her work, many young people wear restored hanfu when they visit museums, and Zhang is excited to see more of them doing so.
4. What can we learn about Zhang Zening according to paragraph 1?
A.She longed to be a scientist. |
B.She was addicted to traveling widely. |
C.She was fond of Chinese traditional art. |
D.She enjoyed watching museum visitors. |
5. Why does Zhang work with some organizations?
A.To recover traditional Chinese clothing. |
B.To reduce employment pressure. |
C.To increase her business influence. |
D.To help the companies in trouble. |
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Dunhuang?
A.To explain how hard Zhang works. |
B.To show the start of Zhang’s independent hanfu restoration work. |
C.To promote various Dunhuang’s artworks. |
D.To introduce Zhang’s rich travel experiences. |
7. Which of the following best describes Zhang’s restoration work?
A.Effective. | B.Short-lasting. | C.Dangerous. | D.Costly. |