2015-2016学年高二英语练习：Unit 1Art 第一学时 《Reading and Comprehension》(人教版选修6).docVIP

第一学时　Reading and Comprehension Dragon，a symbol of Chinese nation 　　There is no doubt that art is influenced by the customs and faith of a people.And its not amazing that people can see modern paintings，sculptures and designings in public places in our daily life. Its said that in ancient China emperors showed great respect for dragons and they regarded themselves as dragons, yellow powerful animals，which was a symbol of the Chinese nation. 　　Thats why most of the royal buildings like the Forbidden city, have yellow roofs.Even more amazing the emperors，the sons of Heaven had dragons carved on