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Qi Baishi is a world-famous art master in China.
He was born in 1 poor family from Xiangtan, Hunan province. He was at school for less than a year because 2 illnesses. One day, he found a Chinese painting guide book — Jieziyuan Huapu. The book inspired his interests in painting 3 (picture). He decided 4 (learn) by himself and later became a master of art through his hard work. In 1902, he 5 (start) to travel around China. He visited famous places, met many people and saw different kinds of art pieces. These experiences helped him become one of the 6 (good) artists of all time.
7 (He) paintings are generally about the small things of the world, such as fish, shrimps (虾) and frogs. “Mouse and Cat with Lamp” is one of them. In the picture, a mouse is standing on the top of a long pole (杆子). Under the pole is a cat. They are so lively 8 it looks like they would jump out of the paper to fight.
All the works 9 (create) by Qi Baishi in a fresh way, which expressed his love for nature and life. His talents and skills amazed the whole world a lot. He is 10 (real) a master of art and the pride of Xiangtan.