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Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.China is an ancient country with thousands of years of history and civilization. While some of the ancient Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and have an influence on peoples everyday life.One of the most interesting aspects of Chinese culture is the jade culture. Jade is a precious stone that was recorded in the early Chinese dictionary known as Shuo Wen Jie Zi. There are two kinds of jade: soft jade, which is native to China and hard jade, which is mostly from Burma Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtues and cultural meanings. Confucius said that jade has 11 virtues, which include wisdom, loyalty, and sincerity. The Chinese character for jade,“玉”,is often used in names and sayings to reflect these qualities.Another important Chinese cultural tradition is the bamboo culture. Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called "Four Gentlemen". To the Chinese people, bamboo is a symbol of integrity, resolution, and modesty. The bamboo culture is deeply rooted in the everyday life of the Chinese. They depend on bamboo a lot, from food to building materials. Bamboo is also a favorite subject of traditional Chinese scholars and artists.The dragon culture may be the most important and well-known part of the Chinese culture. The Chinese have long been known as the descendants of the dragon. However, nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. Many believe that the dragon can be traced back to the Emperor Huang, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. The Chinese people see the dragon as a symbol of power, fortune, and wisdom. Chinese emperors may have believed that they were the real dragons and the sons of heaven, calling their beds "dragon beds" and their robes "dragon robes". During many Chinese festivals, activities related to the dragon are held for example, dragon dancing and dragon boat racing.51. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) He wants to tell us that dragon culture is important.B) He wants us to learn that some Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten.C) He wants us to know more about jade culture.D) He wants to introduce cultural traditions in China and tell us their influence on people’s daily life.52. How many types of culture the author has introduced?A) 6. B) 5. C) 3. D) 4.53. Which of the following adjectives best describe the author’s treatment of the topic?A) Negative. C) Positive.B) Prejudiced. D) Subjective.54. Which statement is untrue according to this article?A) There are two kinds of jade: soft jade and hard jade.B) Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called "Four Gentlemen".C) Confucius said that jade has 12 virtues, which include wisdom, loyalty, and sincerity.D) Chinese emperors may have reckoned that they were the real dragons and the sons of heaven.55. What is the most important and well-known part of the Chinese culture according to the article?A) Bamboo culture.C) Jade CultureB) Wine culture.D) The dragon culture.
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