Japanese Calligraphy: Art with Meaning

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Question 1

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C

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The author supports the idea that calligraphy is a respected skill by explaining that people have practiced the art for thousands of years and that children learn it at a young age.

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Question 2

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A

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The paragraph states that calligraphy in Japan is an important skill that dates back to 710. Today 20 million people still practice the art form.

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Q3: ___

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2

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A paperweight keeps the paper in place and prevents it from moving. "To make firm or tight" matches the way SECURE is used in the sentence.

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Question 4

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A

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"The Art Today" section provides examples of giant calligraphy and performance calligraphy, which are new approaches to the art form.

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Question 5A

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D

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The words and their message written in calligraphy are as important as the beauty of the design.

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Q5B: Options - A, B, C, D

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A

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The words and their message written in calligraphy are as important as the beauty of the design.

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Question 6

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A

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The layout of and features of the chart allow the reader to compare the three styles of calligraphy.

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Question 7

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B

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Although the author describes calligraphy in the first two paragraphs, the photograph is includes to help the reader visualize what calligraphy actually looks like.

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Question 8

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B

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The details in the paragraph describes the history of calligraphy in Japan in a chronological order.