中国文化英语教程unit 15.ppt

6) Why is ink pig in Paragraph 9 mentioned? Ink pig in Paragraph 9 is mentioned as a contrast to show the importance of vigorous lines and internal energy of Chinese calligraphy. 7) What is the key point of Yan-style calligraphy? The key point of Yan-style calligraphy is being hidden, which means that the beginning and end of each stroke are smooth, without any trace of sharp and overpowering brushwork. Comprehension II. Careful Reading 1. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Comprehension 1) Which of the following can cover all the connotations of the art of writing? A. calligraphy. B. penmanship. C. handwriting. D. None of the above. 2) How was Chinese calligraphy displayed by Lin Huaimin?  A. By dance. B. By script. C. By music. D. By brush 3) What can we infer from the example of Zhang Xu? Comprehension He did nothing but practice his running-cursive script all day. He learnt calligraphy by copying other calligraphers of his time. He often watched sword dance to learn from it for his calligraphy. He made fast progress when he discovered the genuine beauty of calligraphy 4) How is the energy of one-stroke character achieved? A. By pressing the brush harder. B. By writing the character with only one stroke. C. By writing the strokes at one go. D. By connecting the strokes in the interior. 5) Which of the following words can best summarize the characteristic of ink pig? A. Vigorous. B. Cumbersome. C. Heavy. D. Dense. Comprehension 6) The three most valuable calligraphic works in the Three-Treasure Study include works by all the following calligraphers EXCEPT A. Wang Xizhi B. Wang Xianzhi C. Wang Xun D. Zhang Xu 7) What can we learn about Wang Xizhis calligraphic works according to the passage? His handwriting looks like a