Chinese calligraphy is a beautiful art form of writing Chinese characters (汉字). It has a long history. People use brushes and ink (墨汁) to write characters on special paper called xuan paper. And it is loved by people all over the world.

Chinese calligraphy has many different styles. Zhuanshu, lishu, kaishu, xingshu and caoshu are quite well known to people. As we all know, Yan zhenqing is famous for kaishu and Wang Xizhi for xingshu. Each style has its own beauty.

Chinese calligraphy needs both skill and practice. The type of brush, ink, and paper used can influence the writing. Calligraphy is not just writing, it is an art form that shows the writer’s feelings and thoughts(思想).

Chinese calligraphy is a living heritage (遗产) that connects us to our history and traditions. It is an important part of Chinese culture and adds beauty to our lives. For example, the Spring Festival couplets (春联) add more happiness to the festival.

Many people enjoy calligraphy. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, calligraphy is something that anyone can enjoy.

1.1. What is Chinese calligraphy? (no more than 11 words)

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解析：选It is a beautiful art form of writing Chinese characters.。根据“Chinese calligraphy is a beautiful art form of writing Chinese characters (汉字). ”可知，中国书法是一种美丽的汉字书写艺术形式。故填It is a beautiful art form of writing Chinese characters.

2.2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? (no more than 8 words)

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解析：选Different styles of Chinese calligraphy.。根据“Chinese calligraphy has many different styles.”可知，第二段介绍了中国书法有许多不同的风格。故填Different styles of Chinese calligraphy.

3.3. What example is given to show Chinese calligraphy adds beauty to our lives?(no more than 10 words)

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解析：选The Spring Festival couplets.。根据“It is an important part of Chinese culture and adds beauty to our lives. For example, the Spring Festival couplets (春联) add more happiness to the festival.”可知，书法是中国文化的重要组成部分，为我们的生活增添了美丽。例如，春联为节日增添了更多的欢乐。故填The Spring Festival couplets.

4.4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。

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解析：选书法不仅仅是写字，它是一种展示书写者情感和思想的艺术形式。。Calligraphy“书法”；is not just writing“不仅仅是写字”；it is“它是”；an art form“一种艺术形式”；that引导定语从句；shows the writer’s feelings and thoughts“展示书写者情感和思想”。故填：书法不仅仅是写字，它是一种展示书写者情感和思想的艺术形式。

5.5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。

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解析：选The Art of Chinese Calligraphy。 根据文章内容可知，短文主要介绍了中国书法的艺术形式及其文化意义，因此标题可以是The Art of Chinese Calligraphy。故填The Art of Chinese Calligraphy。