2019年中考(湖北荆门卷)英语听力真题 对话(5)
Test 10
测试10
As we know, kites were invented in China.
众所周知，风筝是由中国发明的。
In the beginning, they were made of wood and bamboo.
起初，人们用木头和竹子制作风筝。
People used them to pass messages.
人们用风筝来传递信息。
Later, people flew kites to keep away from bad luck.
后来，人们放风筝以防厄运。
Today, the custom is still alive.
今天，这个习俗仍然存在。
And there are traditional patterns on some kites.
有些风筝上具有传统图案。
Modern kites have different shapes and patterns.
现代风筝形状和图案各异。
One of the largest kites in the world is about 1,500 square meters.
世界上最大的风筝之一大约有1500平方米。
It is as big as three-basketball course.
有三个篮球场那么大。
Kite-flying is an enjoyable sight in the sky.
放风筝是天空中令人愉悦的一道风景。
In China, the best time to enjoy colourful kites is during the Weifang International Kite Festival in April.
在中国，欣赏五颜六色风筝的最佳时间是4月份的潍坊国际风筝节。
The festival have competitions for kite flying skills and new styles of kites.
在这个节日中，会有放风筝技巧和新型风筝造型比赛。
Kite-flying is also a healthy sport.
放风筝也是一项健康的运动。
It is good for your neck and eyes.
对颈部和眼睛都有好处。
