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Traditional Chinese lacquer (漆) art, an intangible cultural heritage, refers to using lacquer to paint on the surface of wares (器皿) or artwork. The production process of lacquer ware is quite complex, with production cycles ranging from three to five months to one or two years. Raw lacquer is a natural liquid taken from lacquer trees. When lacquer is used for painting, it can resist moisture (潮气), high temperature, and corrosion. If you heat it and mix it with colors, you get colorful lacquer. Lacquer ware is not only pretty to look at but also very useful.

Lacquer art has a long history in China. Historical records show that China was the first country in the world to use lacquer. People started using lacquer ware as early as in the Xia Dynasty, about 4,200 years ago. By the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), lacquer ware was part of everyday life. In ancient China, there were many lacquer trees. The great philosopher Zhuang Zi during the Warring States period (476 BC-221 BC) was once in charge of a lacquer tree garden.

Early lacquer ware was simple, made from wood or bamboo molds painted with lacquer. As time went on, new techniques like colored patterns and liquid gold decorations appeared. Different dynasties had their own styles of lacquer ware. In the Han Dynasty, when lacquer art was very popular, there were things like lacquer boxes, plates, earrings, masks, and chessboards, mostly in red and black. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making lacquer ware reached a new high. During this time, lacquer techniques started to mix with building and furniture making, focusing more on looks. In the Ming Dynasty, lacquer carving was very common.

Today, the main places for making lacquer ware are Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Pingyao in Shanxi Province, Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province, Dafang in Guizhou Province, Tianshui in Gansu Province, Yichun in Jiangxi Province, and Fengxiang in Shaanxi Province.

1.1.Which of the following is NOT a feature of lacquer ware?

A Heat resisting.

B Good looking.

C Waterproof.

D Easy making.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The production process of lacquer ware is quite complex, with production cycles ranging from three to five months to one or two years.”漆器的生产过程相当复杂，生产周期从三到五个月到一两年不等，即不易于制作；根据“When lacquer is used for painting, it can resist moisture, high temperature, and corrosion.”和“Lacquer ware is not only pretty to look at but also very useful.”可知，漆器耐高温、防水防潮、美观且实用。故选D。

2.2.When was lacquer ware put into daily use?

A In the Xia Dynasty.

B In the Han Dynasty.

C In the Ming Dynasty.

D In the Qing Dynasty.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“By the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), lacquer ware was part of everyday life.”可知，在汉代，漆器已经成为日常生活的一部分。故选B。

3.3.What happened to lacquer ware during the Ming and Qing Dynasties?

A It was made from wood.

B It was combined with liquid gold.

C It reached a new peak.

D It enriched various products.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making lacquer ware reached a new high.”可知，明清时期，漆器制作达到了新高度。故选C。

4.4.Which part of a magazine does the passage belong to?

A Traditional culture.

B Making lacquer.

C History of wares.

D Local craftsmen.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了中国非物质文化遗产漆器的相关情况，属于中国传统文化方面的内容。故选A。