2014怀化二模英语试题答案(5)

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      Almost anywhere in the world, you can probably see graffiti (涂鸦画). Although it’s usually more common in big cities, it can be found in almost any community, big or small.
    The problem with graffiti art is the question of whether it’s really art. This isn’t always an easy question to answer, simply because there are so many different types of graffiti. While some simply consists of collections of letters, known as tags, with little artistic value, such examples are easy to find, especially on larger spaces such as walls.
    If it weren’t for the fact that most graffiti is placed on private property without permission, it might be more commonly recognized as a legal form of art. Most graffiti, however, annoys the property owner, who is more likely to paint over it or remove it than accept it as art.
    Many ways of removing graffiti have been developed, such as paints that dissolve graffiti paint, or make it easy to remove. Community groups and government departments often organize graffiti-removal teams.
    It hardly makes sense to encourage artists to deface (丑化) private or public property; but perhaps there are ways to work with them rather than just oppose them. Graffiti artists can, for example, create murals (壁画) for property owners, and get paid for them.
    Maybe we need to start at a very basic level, and find a way to encourage the creation of graffiti art on paper or canvas rather than on walls. After all, who would remember Monet or Picasso if they’d created their masterpieces on walls, only to have them painted over the next day? Finding a solution to such a complex problem is never going to be easy, but with more and more graffiti art being recognized in galleries around the world, we do need to try.
66. What would be the best title for this passage?
     A. How to Be a Good Graffiti Artist.         B. Stop Removing Graffiti!
　　C. Do You Like Graffiti?                  D. Is Graffiti Art?
67. The reason why people remove graffiti is that it ______.
　　A. makes buildings ugly                  B. has no artistic value at all
　　C. robs private property                   D. takes up too much space
68. In Paragraph 4, the underlined word "dissolve" is closest in meaning to ______.
     A. change         B. flow               C. remove           D. freeze
69. The example of Monet and Picasso are mentioned in the passage to indicate that ______.
　　A. they are world-famous artists             
　　B. they are good at graffiti
　　C. walls are right places to keep their masterpieces
　　D. their works, if painted on the wall, might not be kept long
70. The writer’s attitude toward graffiti is that graffiti ______.
     A. should be removed by more countries      B. should be saved on larger spaces
　　C. should be created only on paper or canvas     D. may be accepted as art
Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks) 
　　Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. 
　　Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
　　Understanding the basic tips on growing grass will help you create a healthy and green lawn. If you plan the right variety at the right time and in the right place, you’ll achieve success.
　　Autumn is the ideal growing season for the majority of grass varieties. Prepare the soil in this season as you do for any other plant. Based on the type of grass that you have chosen, the nutrient requirements may differ. For poor soil that is lack of essential plant nutrients, you can supply it with some organic fertilizer.
　　To grow grass successfully, make sure you select the correct variety that will adapt to the soil conditions of your area and to the growing location. You can choose the American shade grass variety or native grass varieties.
　　The sowing of grass can be done on bare soil or on an existing lawn. After sowing the grass seeds, cover them with a layer of top soil to quicken the germination (萌芽) process. In the first few weeks, you should irrigate the area every other day. Reduce the watering frequency after the grass has germinated. The addition of proper fertilizers at the right time is necessary for the healthy growth of grass. In the case of grass growing in shady environments, limit the use of fertilizers.
　　Weed control is another important tip for growing grass. The presence of weeds in grass growing areas leads to competition for water and nutrients, thus resulting in the poor growth of the planted grass. Hence, in order to avoid this condition, ensure that you remove the weeds regularly.
　　Lastly, one should also watch out for the presence of diseases and pests around the grass growing site in order to preserve the beauty of the lawn.
　　　　　　　　　　　　Advice on How     71    
I. Rule of thumb 
　★plant the right variety at the right time and in the right place 
II.    72   
　★choose the soil in    73   , which is the ideal grass growing season