2 . Chinese knitting (结绳编织) is a great art form through which people send good luck and express best wishes. It shows the beauty of Chinese culture and the wisdom of Chinese people, and it enjoys popularity among international friends.

The art of knitting in China dates back to ancient times. Ancient people used the “rope knot tying” method to record information before the creation of the Chinese characters. Over time, it became a form of handicraft (手工艺) and developed greatly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

It continues to develop till today. Workers can skillfully make materials such as silk, cotton or wool which become daily goods and handicrafts, appearing in many forms like buttons, earrings and more.

Wang Xiaolan is an inheritor (传承人) of this Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产) from Chongqing. She has received great training in the art of knitting and has also brought changes to this traditional handicraft. She successfully uses knotting, weaving, drawing and other techniques to make products.

In 2019, Wang started a knitting workshop “Lanyuxuan”. To add a local flavor (特色) to this traditional art, her team has come up with new ideas for knitting pieces with symbols, such as ginkgo (银杏) leaves and bamboo. The team has won many prizes in competitions and the products are loved at home and abroad.

So far, Wang’s workshop has trained over 100 people who want to learn it for free. They try their best to impart knitting skills and knowledge to the next generation. In the future, they will join in different exhibitions, competitions, and take every chance to spread knitting culture, show knitting skills, and share great Chinese stories.

1. According to the passage, people ________ through Chinese knitting.

A．are thirsty for peace and safety	B．are thirsty for success and wealth
C．send messages and show directions	D．send good luck and express best wishes

2. What did ancient Chinese people use knitting for?

A．Recording information.	B．Making some money.
C．Creating Chinese characters.	D．Sharing Chinese stories.

3. How has Wang Xiaolan developed the art of knitting?
①She has invented new materials for knitting.
②She has combined many different techniques.
③She has taken part in competitions and won many prizes.
④She and other teammates have come up with new ideas of products.

A．①②③

B．①②④

C．①③④

D．②③④

4. The word “impart” in Paragraph 6 means “________”.

A．pass by

B．put off

C．pass on

D．put down

5. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Handicrafts—A Special Part of Traditional Culture

B．Chinese Knitting—An Intangible Cultural Heritage

C．Wang Xiaolan—An Inheritor of Chinese Knitting

D．Chinese Characters—An Important Cultural Invention