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As we know, Julian Beever is an international well-known sidewalk chalk artist whose drawings have appeared on the streets of London, Buenos Aires, Paris, New York, and countless other cities around the world. Beever creates drawings that look completely three- dimensional when seen from the correct angle.

 

Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces, Here are a few examples you’ll find in the book.

●Philadelphia eagle

In Pennsylvania, Beever created “Philadelphia eagle ”a huge drawing with an eagle landing successfully on an American national flag.

 

●Meeting Mr. Frog

“Meeting Mr. Frog” was created in Salamanca, Spain, and is about a realistic-looking frog sitting on a Lily pad.

 

●Swimming pool in the high street

My personal favorite is “Swimming pool in the high street” from Brussels, which is about a woman relaxing in a swimming pool-----a swimming pool sunk into the middle of the street, that is!

Along with an introduction about his background, Beever includes a description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK. and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.

Beever’s artwork is truly jaw drooping. You’re sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.

*Payment chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely worth a look. And another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.95

1.What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?

A. It has a paper cover.

B. It hasn’t been published.

C. It includes some drawing techniques.

D. It’s a biography of Julian Beever.

2.What does the underlined part “ jaw dropping” most probably mean?

A. Romantic. B. Amazing.

C. Frightening D. Depressing.

3.We can infer that the text is ______.

A. a book review.

B. a description of street art.

C. an advertisement for a new book.

D. an introduction to an artist.

 

1.C

2.B

3.C

【解析】

试题分析:本文是一篇宣传书的文章。朱利安Beever是一个国际知名的粉笔艺术家,他的三维绘画作品已经出现在伦敦,布宜诺斯艾利斯,巴黎,纽约,和世界各地的无数城市的街头。而在他的新书中这位艺术家也和读者分享了一些他最迷人的和幽默的作品。

1.细节理解题。根据文章一二段内容in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces, 可知J ulian Beever以绘画而闻名,而他的书中也涵盖了一些他的作品,选C。

2. 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段该词后面的内容You’re sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk可知读者会惊讶于逼真的三维设计,会反复地翻看,由此判断选B。

3.推理判断题。文章开头介绍了著名的画家,然后通篇介绍他的新书内容,而且文章最后还介绍了书的价格以及去哪里可以购买到此书,由此判断该文是一篇介绍书的广告,选C。

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