U7 Review Quiz

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Beppu, Japan, is well-known for its traditional bamboo art, a craft that has been passed down through families for many generations. Bamboo art is both aesthetic and practical, making beautiful things that people can use. The masterful artisans in Beppu create contemporary pieces that show modern style while keeping established traditions. Their work shows how important bamboo is as an eco-friendly material.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

• Bamboo art in Beppu combines beauty and utility while preserving traditions.

• Bamboo art in Beppu is focused on creating practical tools and furniture.

• 1. Bamboo art in Beppu is only famous because of its eco-friendly materials.

• Beppu’s bamboo art is made for practical, everyday purposes.

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Beppu, Japan, is well-known for its traditional bamboo art, a craft that has been passed down through families for many generations. Bamboo art is both aesthetic and practical, making beautiful things that people can use. The masterful artisans in Beppu create contemporary pieces that show modern style while keeping established traditions. Their work shows how important bamboo is as an eco-friendly material.

How do artists in Beppu make their bamboo art?

• They combine new styles with traditional bamboo-making techniques.

• They focus on traditional designs passed down by their families.

• 1. They use only modern, cutting-edge ideas to create their artwork.

• They focus on making new products that are completely eco-friendly.

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Beppu, Japan, is well-known for its traditional bamboo art, a craft that has been passed down through families for many generations. Bamboo art is both aesthetic and practical, making beautiful things that people can use. The masterful artisans in Beppu create contemporary pieces that show modern style while keeping established traditions. Their work shows how important bamboo is as an eco-friendly material.

"Bamboo art has been passed down through families for many generations."
Which paraphrased sentence means the same?

• Families in Beppu have taught bamboo art to younger generations.

• Bamboo artists in Beppu have worked together to learn new styles.

• 1. Beppu families started creating bamboo art a few years ago only for younger generations.

• Bamboo artists in Beppu are learning new ways to make sculptures from their families.

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Beppu, Japan, is well-known for its traditional bamboo art, a craft that has been passed down through families for many generations. Bamboo art is both aesthetic and practical, making beautiful things that people can use. The masterful artisans in Beppu create contemporary pieces that show modern style while keeping established traditions. Their work shows how important bamboo is as an eco-friendly material.

What word in Paragraph 1 means "very skilled and talented"?

• aesthetic

• masterful

• 1. established

• artisans

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Making bamboo art in Beppu needs both skill and creativity. Artists first understand bamboo's natural qualities, like how it can bend and how strong it is, before making their designs. This precise work is like creating a building - you need to be careful and know your materials well. Some designs look like things from nature, such as leaves and flowers, while others are more abstract and experimental.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

• Bamboo artists in Beppu use abstract and experimental ideas.

• Bamboo weaving is an easy and simple process for artists to learn.

• Bamboo artists in Beppu focus only on copying objects from nature.

• Bamboo weaving requires both careful skill and creativity from artists.

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Making bamboo art in Beppu needs both skill and creativity. Artists first understand bamboo's natural qualities, like how it can bend and how strong it is, before making their designs. This precise work is like creating a building - you need to be careful and know your materials well. Some designs look like things from nature, such as leaves and flowers, while others are more abstract and experimental.

What happens before artists create their bamboo designs?

• They learn about bamboo’s natural properties.

• They use skill and creativity.

• They start making experimental designs.

• They make drawings of natural objects.

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Making bamboo art in Beppu needs both skill and creativity. Artists first understand bamboo's natural qualities, like how it can bend and how strong it is, before making their designs. This precise work is like creating a building - you need to be careful and know your materials well. Some designs look like things from nature, such as leaves and flowers, while others are more abstract and experimental.

Some bamboo designs are inspired by things in nature. What does this mean?

• The designs look like leaves, flowers, and other natural shapes.

• The designs are only made with natural bamboo colors and shapes.

• The designs are more practical than decorative.

• The designs focus only on abstract ideas and art styles.

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Making bamboo art in Beppu needs both skill and creativity. Artists first understand bamboo's natural qualities, like how it can bend and how strong it is, before making their designs. This precise work is like creating a building - you need to be careful and know your materials well. Some designs look like things from nature, such as leaves and flowers, while others are more abstract and experimental.

"This precise work is like creating a building."
Which paraphrased sentence means the same?

• Making bamboo art requires careful planning like constructing buildings.

• Building structures is an easier task compared to making bamboo art.

• Bamboo art is created by following instructions from building designs.

• Bamboo art is created by using the same materials used in buildings.

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Making bamboo art in Beppu needs both skill and creativity. Artists first understand bamboo's natural qualities, like how it can bend and how strong it is, before making their designs. This precise work is like creating a building - you need to be careful and know your materials well. Some designs look like things from nature, such as leaves and flowers, while others are more abstract and experimental.

What word in Paragraph 2 means "done very carefully and exactly"?

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Recently, bamboo art has become famous around the world for its new designs and eco-friendly nature. The adaptable artists of Beppu show their work in museums worldwide, showing off their sophisticated techniques and cultural value. However, there are problems, like fewer young people wanting to learn the craft and the long time it takes to make pieces. But new programs, like workshops and community events, are helping keep bamboo art alive.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

• Bamboo artists in Japan only show their work inside Japanese museums.

• Bamboo art workshops and events have fully solved the craft’s problems.

• Bamboo art is popular today because it takes a long time to make.

• Bamboo art is popular worldwide but faces challenges from artists.