(A) Indonesia is well-known all over the world for a special kind of cloth that is made in a very long and complex production
process. It is produced by applying wax to some parts of the surface of a piece of cotton cloth and then dyeing it. When the
cloth is put into the dye, the parts under the wax do not absorb the color; they (16) the dye. This cloth is called batik.
There are many steps involved in the production of batik. Fine, smooth cotton cloth must first be washed and treated before the
batik maker can begin to draw the designs on the cloth (17) a small pot of hot wax. Care (18) to control the
temperature of the wax and not to make a mistake in the design. If it is too hot, it will flow too easily. However, if it is too cool,
it will not flow at all. Both sides of the cloth are covered with designs in wax; then the cloth is dipped into a large container of
dye. After the dyeing, the cloth is soaked in cold water, and the wax is removed with a knife. The same process is repeated for
(19) color of the design.
The preparation of batik requires great skills. Many things can go wrong during the process. Therefore, batik makers
perform certain rituals (20) they will be successful in waxing and dyeing the cloth. In some local areas, they even stay up
all night for ceremonies before beginning the work. 【題組】16. (A) recede (B) redeem (C) reckon (D) resist
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