Flying Asparas, the symbol of Dunhuang art, are scattered in all the 500 1._________(grotto) of Dunhuang area. They are an embodiment of Gandharva, the God in charge of holy songs and dances, and Kimnara, the God in charge of 2._________(entertain).
They, husband and wife, were 3.__________ (original) God of entertainment and God of songs and dances in Indian mythology and were 4._________(late) converted to the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Buddha. Resting in flower pedals 5._________ flying in the heavenly paradise, Gandharva was responsible to spread scent in the Buddhist world, present flowers to Buddhas, and offer treasure; while Kimnara was responsible 6._______ music and dance in the Buddhist world. He was not permitted 7.________(fly) in the heaven.
Later on Gandharva and Kimnara 8._________(mix) together, without distinguishable gender and duty. They became one integral part as Flying Asparas. 9_________ present, the one playing music in early stage is called Paradise Musician; the 10_________ one playing music instrument singing and dancing is called Flying Asparas Musician.
答案
1.grottoes 2.entertainment 3.originally 4.later 5.and 6.for 7.to fly 8.were mixed 9.At 10.other
翻译
敦煌地区的500个洞窟中都能看到飞天，它是敦煌的象征。飞天所画的神是掌管歌舞的乾闼婆和掌管娱乐的紧那罗的化身。
夫妻二人原本是印度神话中的娱乐之神和歌舞之神，后来被佛改为为半神半魔。乾闼婆坐卧在花瓣中，在天空中飞翔，传送香味，向佛陀献花、献宝。而紧那罗负责音乐和舞蹈，他不被允许在空中飞行。
后来乾闼婆和紧那罗融为一体，没有性别和责任的区分。它们成为了飞天的一部分。早期演奏音乐的被称为天上乐师，另一个演奏乐器，唱歌跳舞的叫做飞天。
词汇解析
scatter / ˈskætə(r) /v. 撒，播撒；（使）散开，（使）散布在各处
embodiment / ɪmˈbɒdimənt /n. 体现，化身
convert / kənˈvɜːt /v. （使）转变，（使）转换；
leverage / ˈliːvərɪdʒ /n. 影响力，手段
acquisition / ˌækwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n /n. 获取
blockchain / blɒktˈʃeɪn / 区块链
posture / ˈpɒstʃə(r) /n. （坐或立的）姿势
