阅读文章，摘录要点，每空不超过3个单词。AccordingtoChinesehistoryskylanternswerefirstusedbyZhugeKongming.Hesentthemouttoaskforhelpwhenintrouble.Todayskylanternsareusedatfestivalsandotherce

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   阅读文章，摘录要点，每空不超过3个单词。

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. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.

Paper cutting has been around for over 1 500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult to do. The paper usually red is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers animals and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival they are put on windows doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and allowed to air-dry. After drying they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beautify.

Traditional art form	Materials used	Meanings
sky lanterns	made of bamboo and covered with paper	as bright symbols of happiness and       1       .
2	made of paper and cut with scissors	as       3      for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay	from a very special     4	show the love that all Chinese people have for      5

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1. good wishes              2. Paper cutting      ...