Question

【题目】 The Great Depression that followed the stock market crash of 1929 saw hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work. In the years of great fear and depression, a lot of American citizens looked desperately to the federal government for assistance. Of all the programs designed by President Roosevelt when he took office in 1932, few were more criticized---or had more lasting impact---than the Work Projects Administration, better known as the WPA.

The intention of the WPA, which functioned from 1935 to 1943, was to design and administer public works projects to help relieve unemployment. The majority of these projects involved historic or artistic attempts. The WPA’s Writers Project, for example, was responsible not only for such practical works as state guidebooks but also for the collection of historically valuable oral histories. Over 2,900 of these records were collected in 24 states. They provide an irreplaceable firsthand account of people’s diets, customs, celebrations, and political and religious beliefs at the time.

The artworks created through the Federal Arts Project are one of the WPA’s most lasting achievements. Out-of-work painters, both famous and unknown, created paintings that beautified schools, libraries, and government buildings, WPA photographers traveled across the country recording the hardships of life on small rural farms. When the United States entered World War Ⅱ in 1941, WPA artists were enlisted to produce posters supporting the war effort. Many WPA artworks, including hundreds of small drawings picturing scenes of everyday life, still exist today.

【1】When did the Work Projects Administration begin to work?

A.In1929.B.In1932.

C.In1935.D.In 1943.

【2】What can be inferred about the WPA?

A.It was made up of several components.

B.It was President Roosevelt’s favorite project.

C.It played an important role during World War Ⅱ.

D.It trained artists before sending them out to work.

【3】How does the author mainly develop this text?

A.By examples.B.By comparison.

C.Through a true story.D.Through a persuasive argument.

【4】What’s the main idea of the text?

A.President Roosevelt designed the WPA.

B.The WPA helped relieve unemployment.

C.WPA artists painted pictures in schools and libraries.

D.The WPA produced many valuable and lasting works.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。大萧条时期美国总统罗斯福实施新政时建立的一个政府机构-公共事业振兴署，以助解决当时大规模的失业问题。此结构的建立取得了显著的成果，极大改善了当时的社会状况。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章第二自然段第一句“The intention of the WPA, which functioned from 1935 to 1943,”（从1935到1943年这项机构一直在起作用）可知，它是在1935开始实施的。故选C项。

【2】推理判断题。本题可用排除法完成。文中没有提到WPA是否是罗斯福最爱的政策，所以排除B项；文中只提到二战时WPA的画家被派去军队画海报，没有提到是否起重大重用，故排除C项；文中只提到事业的画家创作美化美国的的作品，没有提到给他们做培训，故排除D项。故选A项。

【3】推理判断题。文章第二自然段讲述了WPA’s Writers Project的相关情况，第三自然段讲述了 Federal Arts Project的相关情况，所以推测处文章用列举事实的方式来写的。故选A项。

【4】主旨大意题。根据文章大致内容和最后一句“Many WPA artworks, including hundreds of small drawings picturing scenes of everyday life, still exist today.”（很多WPA时期的艺术作品，包括成千上万的展示日常生活的画作，至今保存完好）可知本文主要写WPA时期的影响深渊的作品。故选D项。