Kites are popular with people in China. Known as the birthplace of kites, Weifang in Shandong province has a long history of making kites. According to local artisans (工匠), Weifang kite—making started 2, 000 years ago. At first, they were used by the army for measuring distance(测量距离)and communication. During the Ming Dynasty, kites became popular among common people for entertainment.
Made from bamboo and decorated with traditional Chinese paintings, Weifang kite—making was included in the national—level intangible cultural heritage (非遗) list in 2006. The International Kite Festival has been held in Weifang each year since 1984.
Yang Hongwei, 56, is an inheritor (传承人) of the Weifang kite—making technique (技艺). Born into a kite —making family, Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop. “Every time I see these beautiful kites, my boredom and bad feelings go away,” said Yang.
Yang learned the technique from her grandfather at the age of 16. After practicing the technique for 10 years, she started her own shop in 1992.
“Many places around the world have a tradition of flying kites.” Yang said. “But I think the cultural context (背景) behind our kites is unique(独一无二的).”
In her free time, she travels to different countries including Germany, Australia, the United States and New Zealand to tell people stores of Chinese kites and the traditional ways they are made. “It is an important job of mine, to spread our heritage around the world and on to the next generation, ” she said.
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41. Which city has a long history of making kites?
A.Hainan. | B.Shandong. | C.Jilin. | D.Weifang. |
42. When did Weifang kite—making start?
A.In 2000. | B.2000 years ago. | C.During the Ming Dynasty. | D.Since 1984. |
43. How did Yang Hongwei feel when she saw the beautiful kites?
A.Good. | B.Bad. | C.Bored. | D.Disappointed. |
44. What did Yang Hongwei do in 1992?
A.She started her own shop. |
B.She left her hometown and found a new job. |
C.She decided to get married. |
D.She made a plan to study abroad with her best friend. |
45. What does the underlined word “generation” mean in the last paragraph?