Paper cutting is a symbol of Chinese culture.It can be dated back to the 2nd century CE，when paper was （1）

invented

invented

（invent） by Cai Lun.As paper became more affordable，paper cutting became one of （2）

the

the

most important types of Chinese folk art.Later，this art form （3）

spread

spread

/spred/ to other parts of the world.
    In the past，every girl was supposed to master it.Most of them were good at （4）

making

making

（make） it，and brides were often judged（评估）by their skills.
    You can learn how to make paper cutting （5）

easily

easily

（easy），and required tools are simply apiece of paper and a knife or a pair of scissors.But it's not easy to master this art because it requires much （6）

effort

effort

/ˈefət/，practice and imagination.The artworks are made （7）

of

of

red paper because red is related to festivities （欢庆） and happiness in Chinese culture.
    These works could be displayed year round，and they are （8）

popular

popular

/ˈpɒpjələ/ especially during Chinese festivals because of their expression of hopes.Every year before Chinese New Year，people decorate（装饰） their houses with the "Fu" character （9）

which

which

means good luck，blessing，and happiness.They put their "Fu" upside down to express people's （10）

wishes

wishes

（wish）for the coming of 'Fu'.