【题目】阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Graffiti is a common feature of most Western cities. The word graffiti was from the Greek word, graphein, which only meant writing. These days, however, the word means drawing or writing the wall of buildings, or the public transportation, such as trains or buses.
Graffiti, as a form of expression, was born in New York during 1960s and 1970s. At that time, a new modern culture about city life appeared. Graffiti was a written form of expression of that life. Later, it was (mix) with a musical form called hip-hop that was another expression of the city life.
At first, graffiti artists used pens. But then, with the (develop) of graffiti, they became (experience). They turned to using spray paint. Spray paint allowed them to draw a greater area. And it also allowed them to work (quick) than before, which was an advantage when they worked in neighborhoods graffiti wasn't welcome.
At the present time, different people have different ideas about graffiti. Some people say makes the cities dirty. It isn't allowed by many local governments in America. The governments spend more than a million dollars a year (clean) graffiti. The money, they say, could be better spent on health or education. Other people think it is a form of art. In fact, the (work) of some famous graffiti artists can be found in museums, galleries and art books.

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Mr. Clarke hated to do the housework. He wouldn't stay at home on weekends. As his wife always told him to do some washing or cleaning,or he had to cook for his family. So he always made some excuses (借口)on Friday evenings.
Recently Mr. Clarke was interested in playing cards,but he was afraid to let his wife know. So every Sunday afternoon he brought some fish home. It made his wife happy and she never asked where he spent his weekends.
One Saturday morning,Mr. Clarke left home at 7 o'clock. He took a bus and got off at a stop near a small town. His friends were waiting for him in a small hotel. They played cards there. Mr .Clarke didn't go home until 7 o'clock on Sunday evening. He went in the shop near the bus stop as usual. As soon as the shopkeeper saw him,the man said,“I'm sorry,Mr. Clarke. I have no fish today. What about some chicken legs?” “Don't be silly!” said Mr. Clarke,“I can't tell my wife that I have fished some chicken legs,can I?”
(1)Mr. Clarke didn't want to stay at home on weekends because ________.
A.he wouldn't do any housework
B.he didn't love his wife
C.he was very busy
(2)What was Mr. Clarke interested in?
A.Fishing.
B.Playing cards.
C.Shopping.
(3)How long was Mr. Clarke away from his home?
A.About 24 hours.
B.About 36 hours.
C.About 48 hours. .
(4)Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Mr. Clarke hardly stayed at home on weekends.
B.Mr. Clarke played cards only this weekend.
C.Mrs. Clarke believed he fished on weekends.

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