【參考答案】It probably originated from Han Dynasty after the invention of the paper.

(3)從此，它在中國(guó)的許多地方得到了普及。

【解析】考查狀語(yǔ)的翻譯語(yǔ)序和完成時(shí)態(tài)。從此：since then;得到普及：become universal / gain popularity;在中國(guó)的許多地方：in many parts of China

【參考答案】Since then, it has gained popularity in many parts of China.

(4)剪紙用的材料和工具很簡(jiǎn)單：紙和剪刀。

【解析】考查后置定語(yǔ)的翻譯。主干是“材料和工具都很簡(jiǎn)單”，修飾是“剪紙用的”譯文“used for paper cutting”。材料：material;工具：tool;剪刀：scissors

【參考答案】The material and the tool used for paper cutting are very simple: paper and scissors.

(5)剪紙作品通常是用紅紙做成的，因?yàn)榧t色在中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)文化中與幸福相聯(lián)。

【解析】考查被動(dòng)結(jié)構(gòu)的翻譯：用……做成的 is made of;剪紙作品：paper-cutting artwork;與…相聯(lián)：be associated with / be connected with / be related to; 中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)文化 Chinese traditional culture

【參考答案】The paper-cutting artwork is usually made of the red paper, because the color red is connected with happiness in Chinese traditional culture.

(6)因此，在婚禮、春節(jié)等喜慶場(chǎng)合，紅顏色的剪紙是門窗裝飾的首選。

【解析】考查后置定語(yǔ)的翻譯。“門窗裝飾的首選”譯文“首選 of 門窗裝飾”。婚禮：wedding;春節(jié)：the Spring Festival;喜慶場(chǎng)合：joyous occasion;門窗裝飾：the door and window decoration;首選：first option / choice

【參考答案】Therefore, the red paper-cutting is the first option of the door and window decoration in joyous occasion such as weddings and the Spring Festival.

或者Therefore, people decorate their doors and windows with the red paper-cutting as the first option in joyous occasion such as weddings and the Spring Festival.