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11.Lumberjack Art
When people think of an artist,they probably do not imagine a lumberjack(伐木工人)cutting down trees with a chainsaw.Yet many lumberjacks consider themselves to be artists. Instead of.patiently working on a large block of hard rock,however,lumberjack artists use chainsaws to carve their,masterpieces from wood.
Wooden,sculptures (雕塑) created with chainsaws are perfect examples of folk art. Everyday tools are used to create art that focuses on subjects found in nature,such as bears or other forest animals.Not all lumberjacks are artists,but some chainsaw artists have been lumberjacks.
A lumberjack,who is also an artist might cut down a tree during a workday.If the stump,the bottom of the tree,is a good size,the artist might be motivated to sculpt the stump into the shape of a forest animal.The chainsaw artist might also carve other large blocks of wood.Sometimes a homeowner might cut down a tree in the yard and then hire a chainsaw artist to create an outdoor sculpture from the stump.So,this art owes its origins to everyday tasks and nature.
The origins of chainsaw art may be humble (不起眼的),but the practice has expanded well beyond turning a stump into a sculpture.In some ways chainsaw artists are like traditional woodcarvers.One artist said that using chainsaws was simply more practical.This person began his work as a traditional woodcarver-that is,he used hand tools to.carve the wood into the shapes he wanted.To save time,he began using a chainsaw to remove some parts of the wooden block.This artist realized that the chainsaw not only cut down large pieces of wood quickly,but also produced a distinctive and beautiful pattern on-the:wood.These patterns would not be seen in other pieces of art.Eventually,the artist began using the chainsaw for nearly all of his carvings.
However unusual it may seem,chainsaw art is here to stay.The final test of success for any type of art is the enthusiasm and acceptance of the public.The conclusion is; people love watching chainsaw artists work,and people love the sculptures they create.
60.What do we know about chainsaw artists?C
A.They are originally traditional lumberjacks.
B.They create masterpieces in woods and forests.
C.They introduce a new concept of artists to people.
D.They produce their sculptures while cutting down trees.
61.Chainsaw artA
A.is a kind of folk art                     B.is hard to be spread
C.focuses on modern themes               D.needs time to be mastered
62.What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 4?D
A.The origins of the lumberjack art.
B.The experiences of a chainsaw artist.
C.The procedure for creating a chainsaw sculpture.
D.The application of chainsaw in the lumberjack art.

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解答 CAD
60     C  细节理解题   A不对,根据文章中第二段Not all lumberjacks are artists,but some chainsaw artists have been lumberjacks.可知一些艺术家原来是伐木工人,不是所有的都是.B中in woods and forests不对,有些艺术品在家里做的.D不对,不是砍树的时候做的.通过文章第一段第一句可知本文介绍了一种大家不熟悉的艺术家.故选C.
61    A  细节理解题   根据第二段第一句Wooden,sculptures (雕塑) created with chainsaws are perfect examples of folk art.可知它属于民间艺术形式.故选A.
62    D   概括大意题  通过一些关键词语语句One artist said that using chainsaws was simply more practical.To save time,he began using a chainsaw….Eventually,the artist began using the chainsaw…可知讲的是据在这种艺术中的应用.故选D.

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