Question

    Some psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community — can make a big difference.

Unlike the random graffiti （涂鸦）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁画）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.

Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.

Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town's cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.

Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.

1.What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia?

A.To replace random graffiti.

B.To deal with the issues about mental illnesses.

C.To promote dialogues about art issues.

D.To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts.

2.How does community art open people up?

A.By changing people' s views on prejudices.

B.By giving new life to traditional murals.

C.By providing a subject for conversation.

D.By making neighborhoods more attractive.

3.What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?

A.They can profit from art economically.

B.They provide inexpensive courses in art.

C.They've placed some restrictions on art.

D.They borrow art from other communities.

4.What do we know about the community art in the UK?

A.It is limited to rich communities.

B.It has the support of the government.

C.It started from a mill in Brierfield.

D.It is paid for by the Knight Foundation.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。一些心理学家说，社区艺术——在特定社区免费展示的艺术——可以产生很大的不同：社区艺术可以把人们团结在一起，可以打开人们的心扉，还可以促进企业的发展。在英国，社区艺术得到了政府的支持。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.”可知这个项目的目标是减少精神疾病，并促进一个新的关于和精神疾病做斗争的人们的对话。选B项、

2.细节理解题。根据第三段“Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.”可知艺术还能让社区更有吸引力，并且有一种独特的能力让人们敞开心扉。邻居们可以互相分享对一幅最近绘制的壁画的看法，这幅壁画可以挑战他们的偏见，开阔他们的眼界。也就是社区通过提供一个共同话题来帮助人们打开心扉。选C项。

3.推理判断题。根据“ In Fort Smith, a...The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.”在美国阿肯色州的史密斯堡镇，来自世界各地的艺术家们聚集在一起绘制壁画。该项目的目标之一是扩大该镇的文化服务，以吸引更多的游客。当地人和游客都被吸引去看这些壁画。他们游玩该镇所花的钱使当地的企业受益。文章通过举这个小镇的例子表明了这些小镇可以通过艺术获得经济上的利益。选A项。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. ”可知许多城镇为社区艺术项目提供了慷慨的财政支持。在英国，英国艺术委员会已经为社区艺术投资了近50万美元。由此可知英国的社区艺术得到了政府的支持。选B项。