Reading | Unit 02 - Chinese Dragons

Why do Chinese people love dragons?

• Because dragons are scary creatures.

• Because dragons bring water for plants, animals and people.

• Because dragons breathe fire.

• Because dragons are found in many other countries.

Where can you find representations of dragons in China?

• Only in rivers.

• Only in the sky.

• Everywhere, including buildings, bridges, gates, chairs, vases, and clothes.

• Only in the countryside.

What did the king of the dragons look like?

• It had the head of a lion.

• It had the body of a snake.

• It had horns like a goat and paws like a tiger.

• It looked like an ordinary lizard.

How were dragons usually coloured?

• Blue all over.

• Greenish with yellow sides and red underneath.

• Brown with black spots.

• Purple with white stripes.

In one old Chinese story, how did the dragon help the king?

• The dragon fought the king's enemies.

• The dragon brought the king gold and jewels.

• The dragon met the king every night to help him think wisely about his country's problems.

• The dragon taught the king how to dance.

Where did Chinese emperors and princesses have representations of dragons?

• On their boats.

• On their shoes.

• On their hats.

• On their clothes, thrones and beds.

What color was reserved for the emperor's family's clothing?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

In Chinese stories dragons brought

• rivers

• water

Dragons can breathe

• fire

• water

Sometimes dragons have long

• beards

• eyelashes