There is a drive within all of us to create and express ourselves through art.This drive comes from a need to achieve a balance within ourselves.Art refers to the theory and physical expression of creativity found in human societies and cultures.Its major fields include literary arts，performing arts （e.g.theater and dance） and visual arts （e.g.drawing，painting，photography，film and sculpture）.
    Art is essential to our culture because it provides us with a deeper understanding of emotions.Through art，we learn to feel joy in times of happiness and we see pain and despair in times of suffering.Creating art allows us to slow down and experience a full range of our emotions，while viewing others' art can release the emotions within us and allow us to explore our feelings.This can help us heal and grow，and succeed both personally and professionally.
    Art encourages critical thinking and promotes communication.Throughout the entire process of creating and appreciating art，we need to make decisions.We use logic and reasoning to find meaning in what we see or create.Art is a medium to share thoughts，ideas and visions that may not be expressed in other ways.Through art，we gain a better understanding of past and present cultures.Yet more importantly，there are no language barriers in art and therefore it is universal.
    Art also enhances our lives.The process of experiencing art engages both the body and the mind and provides us with time to reflect.That's why art is a necessity，not a luxury.It can make a community more beautiful and a workplace more interesting.Our homes reflect our personalities through the art we choose to display.Art can inspire us，make us happy and even motivate us.
    We need to express ourselves through art.When we take a closer look at our world and begin to see the art and creativity in it，it can soothe，enrich or encourage ourselves.Art is beautiful ，and beauty is an aesthetic quality.

（1）What drives people to create and express themselves through art？

A need to achieve a balance within ourselves.

A need to achieve a balance within ourselves.

（2）Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why.
Art helps people gain a better understanding of past and present cultures，and the language barriers make it difficult for people to appreciate art.

Art helps people gain a better understanding of past and present cultures，and the language barriers make it difficult for people to appreciate art.There are no language barriers in art and therefore it is universal.

Art helps people gain a better understanding of past and present cultures，and the language barriers make it difficult for people to appreciate art.There are no language barriers in art and therefore it is universal.

（3）What is the passage mainly about？

Art has entered every corner of our lives.We need to express ourselves through art.

Art has entered every corner of our lives.We need to express ourselves through art.

（4）What is your favourite art form？And why？（In about 40 words）

My favorite art form is the performing arts.Because acting allows us to express our true feelings and experience a full range of our emotions，while viewing others' art can release the emotions within us and allow us to explore our feelings.

My favorite art form is the performing arts.Because acting allows us to express our true feelings and experience a full range of our emotions，while viewing others' art can release the emotions within us and allow us to explore our feelings.