I. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
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Origami is the Japanese word for paper (1)__________. ORI means to fold and KAMI means
paper. (2)__________, they form the word, “origami.” It is an art form that has been handed down
from parent to child (3)__________ many generations. Origami involves the creation of paper
forms usually entirely (4)__________ folding. Animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes, puppets,
toys and masks are among the (5)__________ that even very young children can learn to make in
just one sitting.
In Japan, at one time origami was (6)__________ in schools but today, children are generally
taught origami at home. Holidays are celebrated with colorful (7)__________ decorations made
by the family. On children’s day (formerly boy’s day), children make colorful carp: a fish that
swims (8)__________, against the current. This symbolizes strength.
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