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(2017·青岛统一检测)No one can deny that buttons are an important clothing device. But, can they rise to the level of art? Organizers of an exhibit in New York City think so.
Peter Souleo Wright organized “The Button Show” at Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Eleven artists used the small, ordinary objects to create sculptures, portraits and wearable art. Some of the works are political, some are personal and others are just fun.
Wright said each artist reimagines and repurposes the buttons to make art. “What I tried to do with this show，” he said，“was to look at artists who were promoting that level of craft. ”
He said he wanted the button art to be comparable to a painting “because of the amount of detail and precision in the work”．
Artist Beau McCall produced “A Harlem Hangover”. It looks like a wine bottle that fell over on a table. A stream of connected red buttons hang over the side, like wine flowing down. Similar red buttons form a small pool on the floor.
McCall layers buttons of different shapes and sizes to create the bottle. The stitching that holds them together is also part of the artistic design.
For San Francisco-based artist Lisa Kokin, buttons are highly personal. After her father died in 2001, she created a portrait of him using only buttons. That memorial to her father led to other button portraits, including those of activists Rosa Parks and Cesar Chavez.
Others use buttons for details. Artist Amalia Amaki of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, placed them on and around old photographs. Los Angeles artist Camilla Taylor attached buttons to three large sculptures that look like headless animals with long, narrow legs.
“The Button Show” ends at March 12. The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation paid for the exhibition. The foundation was created in 1995 by the Simmons brothers: artist Danny, hip-hop producer Russell and rapper Rev.Run. The foundation seeks to bring the arts to urban youth and to provide support for new artists.
1．Why did Wright organize “The Button Show”？ A. To show the importance of buttons. B. To support the new artists.
C. To raise the button show to the level of art. D. To create sculptures and portraits. 2．Whose works are personal?
A. Peter Souleo Wright. B. Beau McCall.
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C. Lisa Kokin. D. Amalia Amaki.
3．If you want to see “The Button Show”， you should ________. A. buy tickets before March 12
B. phone Peter Souleo Wright before March 12 C. go to Rush Arts Gallery
D. go to the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
B
(2017·山东实验中学一模)
A Real Lesson in Humility
Book T. Washington, the well-known black educator, was an outstanding example of this truth.
Shortly after he took over the presidency of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, he was walking in an exclusive section of town when he was stopped by a wealthy white woman. Not knowing the famous Mr. Washington by sight, she asked if he would like to earn a few dollars by chopping wood for her.
Because he had no pressing business at the moment, Professor Washington smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and proceeded to do the humble chore she had requested. When he was finished, he carried the logs into the house and stacked them by the fireplace.
A little girl recognized him and later told the lady. The next morning the embarrassed woman went to see Mr. Washington in his office at the Institute and apologized sincerely. “It's perfectly all right, Madam，” he replied.“Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labor. Besides, it's always a delight to do something for a friend.”
She shook his hand warmly and assured him that his personality had endeared him and his work to her heart. Not long afterward she showed her admiration by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.
4．Why did the woman stop Washington?
A. To ask him some questions. B. To hire a helping hand.
C. To talk about pressing business. D. To help her earn money.
5．How did the rich lady feel when she discovered Washington's identity? A. Disappointed. B. Relaxed. C. Awkward. D. Excited.
6．What did the lady do for Washington later? A. She invited her friends to the Institute. B. She raised money for the Institute.
C. She made more rich acquaintances. D. She changed her attitude to strangers.
C
(2017·河北衡水中学一模)The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4—5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks. These young people are joined by 4—5 young people from 3—4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges： Youth Exchange 1 Location: Ireland
Other nationalities: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hungary
Theme: Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community
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