16.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 (壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鸦) 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 (社区).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.
28.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
29.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.
30.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.
31.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A
A.Successful.B.Dangerous.C.Experimental.D. Difficult.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们介绍了费城壁画的崛起和优点以及壁画艺术的美好前景,MAP团队在费城以hope为最大目的壁画项目进行的十分成功,成功对抗了墙壁涂鸦,为社区的和谐作出了巨大贡献.
解答 28.A 主旨大意题.根据第二段Jane Golden的话When a neighborhood requests a mural,the MAP works with the people there to develop a message可知,当人们问及该项目是关于什么的时候,她用一个词来概括,即Hope,故选A
29.B 推理判断题.根据第一、二段The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鸦) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art,昔日曾经被涂鸦的墙壁正被美丽的壁画所覆盖,以使社区更具魅力,因此对抗涂鸦应是该项目的目的,故选B.
30.D 细节理解题.根据第三段第二句When a neighborhood requests a mural,the MAP works with the people there to develop a message可知,当社区的居民请求画一张壁画时,该项目的工作人员就和当地的人们一起工作来拟定出一个主题,故选D.
31.A 推理判断题.根据第一段及倒数第二段So far,more than 1,800murals (壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city可知,该项目很成功,故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题时,不要以个人的主观想象代替文章事实,要根据文章进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.