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Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals (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 Anti-Graffiti 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 one??time 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 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.

“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.

1.What can be the best title for the text?

A.Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists

B.MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia

C.Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist

D.Hope, One Wall at a Time

2.What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?

A.Helping the young find jobs.

B.Protecting the neighborhood.

C.Fighting against graffiti.

D.Attracting more visitors.

3.How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?

A.By having discussions with people in the community.

B.By seeking advice from the city government.

C.By learning from the young graffiti writers.

D.By studying the history of the city.

4.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?

A.Difficult.

B.Dangerous.

C.Experimental.

D.Successful.

【答案】

1.D　主旨大意題。根據(jù)第二段Jane Golden的話可知，當(dāng)人們問及該項目是關(guān)于什么的時候，她用一個詞來概括，即Hope，故D項為最佳標(biāo)題。

2.C　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一、二段，昔日曾經(jīng)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(yīng)是該項目的目的。

3.A　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第二句可知，當(dāng)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(dāng)?shù)氐娜藗円黄鸸ぷ鱽頂M定出一個主題，故選A項。

4.D　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段及倒數(shù)第二段可知，該項目很成功，故選D項。