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Looking for Crafts is a documentary about the story of 199 Chinese craftsmen(手艺人). ( )1 it wasn't broadcast on television, you can only watch it online.
Although it doesn't show beautiful pictures or exciting scenes, it ( )2 tells the story of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and their techniques(技术). After watching the film, the warmth and faith(信仰) of the ( )3 culture may deeply touch you.
Zhang Jing, the ( )4 of the documentary is from the countryside of Hunan. After living in a modern and busy ( )5 for many years, he became nostalgic(怀旧的) for the traditional crafts of his hometown, ( )6 he made up his mind to record them. He sold his flat and invited two friends to join him and travel all over China. The film was made without professional filming equipment(装备) or a lot of ( )7. However, its accented narration(带有口音的旁白) made people feel at home.
In the film you can see an 80-year-old man who makes paper ( )8 with bamboo for the Dai people. Making umbrellas is a(n) ( )9 process that includes six steps, but he has stuck to continuing with his hobby for more than 60 ( )10. After watching the film, many people wanted to buy such an umbrella, but the old man was dead.
It's ( )11 to notice that the hands of these craftsmen are full of wrinkles(皱纹), and these craftsmen are using their lives to ( )12 our cultural heritage(遗产). From making a piece of pottery to creating a musical instrument, these crafts are ( )13 work.
However, true artists give up their own comfort to ( )14 what's in their heart, which is believed to be the real meaning and purpose of making this documentary. The film ( )15 people of the importance of craftsmanship and has caught a lot of attention.
I hope these ancient and wonderful skills will be alive forever.
( ) 1. A. Until B. Since C. Unless D. If
( ) 2. A. quietly B. quickly C. hardly D. easily
( ) 3. A. fashionable B. expensive C. traditional D. popular
( ) 4. A. actor B. writer C. singer D. director
( ) 5. A. country B. city C. village D. town
( ) 6. A. but B. so C. though D. while
( ) 7. A. money B. actors C. actresses D. instructions
( ) 8. A. umbrellas B. baskets C. instruments D. bags
( ) 9. A. short B. long C. interesting D. boring
( )10. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
( )11. A. easy B. necessary C. impossible D. hard
( )12. A. discover B. protect C. influence D. spread
( )13. A. possible B. fantastic C. difficult D. exciting
( )14. A. create B. complete C. prevent D. prepare
( )15. A. expects B. explains C. reminds D. encourages