Language Points | Translation | Comprehension Questions Text A    Jade---the Stone of China                                           In which respects is Chinese jade probably unrivaled in the world? Why was it difficult for the early people to work on jade? Why do Chinese people wear jade close to their persons? Why is buying jade a tricky and adventurous business? How can you judge a fine piece of jade?           In terms of quality,quantity, variety and the extent of continuous production , Chinese jade is probably unrivaled in the world. Because jade cannot be cleaved like other stones, but must be shaped by the process of abrasion. Because jade’s hardness was believed to confer immortality on the wearer. and jade has been attributed the quality of moral virtue . Because there are many pieces on the market, and it is difficult for the buyers to distinguish the real from the fake .