Red is the color of China. Among all the l6 ，red is most easily seen. The color red is
fresh and pure， 17 in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the color
red not only because it makes people excited，but also because it has 18 meaning in Chinese
culture and history．
No country in the world has ever 19 a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a
Symbol. It gives color to the soul(灵魂)of the nation. In the past，red represented dignity(尊严)
and mystery．Even now, Chinese people 20 the color much more than we do. It can be said
that “China Red” is an everlasting theme for China, and an 21 color for the Chinese people.
“China Red” has 22 a very popular word，attracting the world’s attention.
Finding red-colored things in China is very 23 ，as you can see the color everywhere. All
traditional red things have been playing special 24 in China：the walls of ancient palaces，the
25 flag，Chinese knots，lanterns，traditional paper-cuts，and even red tanghulu.
Red is the color of the 26 ，health，harmony, happiness，peace，richness and so on. Only
real things and events can fully 27 and explain its beauty．The color can be 28 and
meaningful only when it’s connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a color．It carries the ancient history and 29 of the
Chinese nation. China Red is 30 with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right
Here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!
16. A. colors B. news C. papers D. paints
17. A. but B. or C. and D. while
18. A. poor B. rich C. simple D. correct
19. A. used B. shared C. drawn D .affected
20. A. need B. dislike C. hate D. love
21. A. interesting B. expensive C. easy-going D. important
22. A. spoken B. said C. become D. got
23. A. hard B. easy C. sudden D. warm
24. A. roles B. games C. cards D. places
25. A. national B. international C. local D. foreign
26. A. rainbow B. fear C. worry D. luck
27. A. believe B. show C. talk D. write
28. A. large B. quiet C. alive D. peaceful
29. A. art B. culture C. business D. ability
30. A. pleased B. crowded C. filled D. satisfied