Test 10
測試10
As we know, kites were invented in China.
眾所周知,風箏是由中國發(fā)明的。
In the beginning, they were made of wood and bamboo.
起初,人們用木頭和竹子制作風箏。
People used them to pass messages.
人們用風箏來傳遞信息。
Later, people flew kites to keep away from bad luck.
后來,人們放風箏以防厄運。
Today, the custom is still alive.
今天,這個習俗仍然存在。
And there are traditional patterns on some kites.
有些風箏上具有傳統(tǒng)圖案。
Modern kites have different shapes and patterns.
現(xiàn)代風箏形狀和圖案各異。
One of the largest kites in the world is about 1,500 square meters.
世界上最大的風箏之一大約有1500平方米。
It is as big as three-basketball course.
有三個籃球場那么大。
Kite-flying is an enjoyable sight in the sky.
放風箏是天空中令人愉悅的一道風景。
In China, the best time to enjoy colourful kites is during the Weifang International Kite Festival in April.
在中國,欣賞五顏六色風箏的最佳時間是4月份的濰坊國際風箏節(jié)。
The festival have competitions for kite flying skills and new styles of kites.
在這個節(jié)日中,會有放風箏技巧和新型風箏造型比賽。
Kite-flying is also a healthy sport.
放風箏也是一項健康的運動。
It is good for your neck and eyes.
對頸部和眼睛都有好處。