Paper cutting has been _around for over 1,500 years. It is _difficult_to do paper cutting. We _use scissors to cut paper. The paper was_cut into_ flowers, animals, and the things about Chinese history. They're the symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

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Read Paragraph 4 and fill in the chart.(5min)

what be made of how to make symbols Chinese clay art Special kind of clay Shaped;air-dry

fired;polished;

painted The love of all Chinese people for life and beauty

Step IV Listening to the recording and to understand the whole passage(5min)

Step V Practice (5min):work on 2d

1、People used to _________ sky lanterns when they were in trouble. But today, people light the lanterns and watch them ___________ the sky with their wishes.（Key words: send out; to rise into）

2、The art of paper cutting _____________ a simple thing like a piece of paper ________ a beautiful piece of art. People often _____ these art pieces ___the doors, windows and walls of their homes to celebrate the Spring Festival. (Key words:turns/turned...into; put on)