11.Since 1984,Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act.One by one,graffiticovered walls are being changed into outdoor art.So far,more than 1,800murals (壁畫) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鴉) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art,thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP).Its work makes schools and public places attractive,and its citizens very proud.The program began as part of Philadelphia's AntiGraffiti Network.Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director."When people ask me what our program is about,"she says,"I answer them with one word:hope".Each year,the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops.Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.
The MAP's work,says Golden,is all about developing a sense of community (社區(qū)).When a neighborhood requests a mural,the MAP works with the people there to develop a message.Some messages have been"Safe Streets","Love and Care",and"Peace Walk".
The MAP receives up to 50requests for murals each week.Last year,the workers painted 140murals.
"The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary,pleasant moment in neighborhood history."says Golden,who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
8.What can be the best title for the text?A
A.Hope,One Wall at a Time
B.Jane,an Excellent Mural Artist
C.MAP,a New Company in Philadelphia
D.Love,from Graffiti Writers to Muralists
9.What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?B
A.Attracting more visitors.
B.Fighting against graffiti.
C.Protecting the neighborhood.
D.Helping the young find jobs.
10.How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?D
A.By studying the history of the city.
B.By learning from the young graffiti writers.
C.By seeking advice from the city government.
D.By having discussions with people in the community.
11.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A
A.Successful.
B.Dangerous.
C.Experimental.
D.Difficult.
分析 文章介紹了在Philadelphia實施了MAP項目,旨在將一些涂鴉變成筆畫,給社區(qū)帶來了很大的改變.
解答 8.A 9.B 10.D 11.A
8.A 主旨大意題.根據(jù)第二段Jane Golden的話I answer them with one word:hope,可知,當人們問及該項目是關于什么的時候,她用一個詞來概括,即Hope,故A項為最佳標題.
9.B 推理判斷題.根據(jù)第一、二段,The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鴉) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art,thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP).Its work makes schools and public places attractive可知,昔日曾經被涂鴉的墻壁正被美麗的壁畫所覆蓋,以使社區(qū)更具魅力,因此對抗涂鴉應是該項目的目的.
10.D 細節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第三段第二句When a neighborhood requests a mural,the MAP works with the people there to develop a message.可知,當社區(qū)的居民請求畫一張壁畫時,該項目的工作人員就和當?shù)氐娜藗円黄鸸ぷ鱽頂M定出一個主題,故選D項.
11.A 推理判斷題.根據(jù)第一段Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
及倒數(shù)第二段Some messages have been"Safe Streets","Love and Care",and"Peace Walk".介紹壁畫的主題都是關于正能量的題材,可知,該項目很成功,故選A項
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