Chinese jewelry collected by US museum当代中国珠宝被美国博物馆收藏

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1 The Museum of Fine Arts， Boston， has collectedthree pieces from celebrated contemporaryjewelry artists， including two Chinese designers，Wallace Chan and Feng Ji. The objects are a pair ofsapphire tassel earrings （蓝宝石流苏耳环） by Christianand Yasmin Hemmerle， Forever Dancing： BrightStar by Wallace Chan， and Blue Anthurium by Feng Ji whose house label is Feng J. Theseare the first works by Wallace Chan and Feng Ji to enter a US museum collection.

2 The museum says in a statement that the new acquisition will be on view in the RitaJ.& Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation Gallery for Jewelry when it reopens in spring2024 following renovation. The gallery will showcase approximately 150 pieces from themuseum's jewelry collection， which includes ornaments crafted over 6000 years andreflects cultures from around the globe. The three newest high jewels will be part of thegallery's permanent collection.

3“ These three gifts are transformational for our outstanding jewelry collection. Theyrepresent the best of what is being created in fine jewelry today and will make a great statementabout 21st?century creativity， design， materials and craftsmanship，” said EmilyStoehrer， the Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan curator of jewelry.

4“ Feng J's jewelry blends traditional craftsmanship with 21st century innovation. Abrilliant colorist， she paints with gemstones （宝石），” she added. In the Blue Anthurium，Feng J uses colored stones in a“ floating” setting to make the metal disappear around thegems. This technique is enhanced by the delicate way the artist applies color—throughelectro?forming to white gold.

5 Feng， 37， started to learn Chinese painting and calligraphy at 5 in her hometownHangzhou， East China's Zhejiang Province， and later learned product design at the ChinaAcademy of Art. In 2008， she went to learn jewelry design at University of the Arts London.Later， she went to the Güblin Academy in Switzerland. And in 2016 she was admitted tothe Haute ?cole de Joaillerie in Paris， where most jewelry craftsmen of the luxurybrands come from.

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1. Who are the two Chinese jewelry artists mentioned？

A. Wallace Chan and Feng Ji.

B. Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan.

C. Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle.

D. Emily Stoehrer and Susan B. Kaplan.

2. When will the new jewelry pieces be on view？

A. In 2024.

B. In 2025.

C. In 2026.

D. In 2027.

3. What is unique about Feng J's jewelry?making technique？

A. Swiss craftsmanship.

B. 21st century innovation.

C. Traditional Chinese painting.

D. Electro?forming to white gold.

4. What does the last paragraph focus on？

A. Feng Ji's ability. B. Feng Jis character.

C. Feng Ji's experience. D. Feng Ji's honor.

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Ⅰ. Difficult sentence in the text

And in 2016 she was admitted to the Haute ?cole de Joaillerie in Paris， where mostjewelry craftsmen of the luxury brands come from. 2016年，她被巴黎高级珠宝学院录取，奢侈品牌的大多数珠宝工匠都来自巴黎高级珠宝学院。

【点石成金】本句中，be admitted to意为“被录取到”；where引导的是定语从句，先行词是the Haute ?cole de Joaillerie。

Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks according to the text.

In recent years， Chinese jewelry 1. __________（make） great progress in the internationalmarket， 2.__________（reflect） the country's rich heritage and artistic creativity. Aremarkable collection of Chinese jewelry is on view in a prestigious （有威望的） exhibition，showcasing the outstanding craftsmanship and 3. __________（culture） significance behindeach piece.

As I 4.__________（wander） through the exhibition hall， I couldn't help but be captivatedby the beauty of the jewelry. 5.__________（inspire） by traditional Chinese patterns，these designs were an evidence of the craftsmanship and dedication of the artisans. Fromdelicately carved jade （玉） to gold ornaments， each piece told a story of China's vibrant historyand cultural 6.__________（diverse）.

It was truly remarkable to see how Chinese jewelry has gained recognition and7.__________（admire） worldwide. The attention to detail and the use of high?quality materialshave set a new standard for craftsmanship in the global market.

This exhibition not only celebrates the 8._________（successful） of Chinese jewelry butalso serves as a reminder of the cultural 9._________（treasure） that China has to offer. Itshowcases the country's ability to blend tradition with 10. _________（innovate）， creatingpieces that are both timeless and contemporary.