Known as the birthplace of kites，Weifang in Shandong Province has a long history of making kites.According to local artists，the Weifang kite-making can date back to 2，000 years ago.At first，they were often used for measuring distances and communicating.During the Ming Dynasty（1368—1644）kites started to be popular among ordinary people as entertainment（娛樂(lè)）.In 2006，the Weifang kite-making was included in the national-level intangible cultural heritage（非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)） lists.
   Yang Hongwei，56，was born in a kite-making family in Weifang.When she was young，she often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather's shop."Every time I see these beautiful kites，my bad feelings go away，"said Yang.Yang learned to make kites from her grandfather at the age of 16.After practicing the skill for 10 years，she started her own shop in 1992.
   "Many places around the world have a tradition of flying kites，"Yang said."But I think the cultural idea behind our kites is special."On Yang's kites，people can see not only pictures like butterflies and birds，but also some prints telling Chinese stories and history.For example，she once made a kite with a phoenix（鳳凰）.On each side of the phoenix were 50 pictures of famous women from Chinese history.Each woman was different in look，clothes and makeup.To create these drawings，she spent much time checking historical records.
   In her free time，Yang travels to countries such as Germany，Australia，the United States and New Zealand.She tells the stories of Chinese kites and the traditional ways they are made."It is an important job for me and it takes me a lot of time to explain the stories of the kites to foreigners，"she said."But I feel a great sense of achievement."

（1）When did kites start to be popular as entertainment？

B

B

A．In 1984.
B．In Ming Dynasty.
C．In 2006.
D．About 2000 years ago.
（2）What is Paragraph 2 mainly about？

C

C

A．Yang works hard at making kites.
B．When Yang started her own shop.
C．Yang's special relationship with kites.
D．A simple introduction to Yang's family.
（3）How did Yang create the drawings of the famous women？

B

B

A．By traveling and telling stories.
B．By searching for historical records.
C．By discussing with her grandfather.
D．By learning drawing skills from a university.
（4）What can we know about Yang Hongwei from the text？

D

D

A．She started her own shop at the age of 16 in Weifang.
B．She likes traveling all over the world in her free time.
C．She often travels abroad to sell kites with her grandfather.
D．She tries her best to spread Chinese culture of kites to the world.