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answer the question. What is the main idea of the passage? It introduces some special forms of Chinese traditional art. Traditional art form Materials used Read the passage and plete the chart below. 2b sky lanterns Chinese clay art bamboo and paper paper cutting paper, scissors clay Beauty in Common Things Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most mon things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. The _______ mon things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are ___________ objects of beauty. most turned into Read Paragraph 1 and fill in the blanks. Beauty in Common Things According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hotair balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions. 1. Why did Zhuge Kongming send sky lanterns? 2. What is a sky lantern made of? He did so to ask for help when in trouble. It is made of bamboo and covered