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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens makes up a folk art center,gallery space,and a nonprofit organization showcasing the works of mosaicist(鑲嵌設(shè)計(jì)師)Isaiah Zagar.
   Zagar devoted himself to beautifying the South Street neighborhood in the late 1960s,when he moved to the area with his wife Julia.The couple helped the area by purchasing and repairing some old buildings,often adding colorful mosaics on both their private and public walls.The first such project was Julia's still-busy folk art store,the Eyes Gallery at 402 South Street.
   Zagar started working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in the deserted parking lot near his studio.He spent the next fourteen years sculpting multi-layered walls and decorating the 3,000 square foot space.The installation(裝置藝術(shù)),primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community,finally covers half a city block with countless patterns and colors.It shows Zagar's many artistic influences,as well as the events and experiences of his life.
   In 2002,the owner of the once-unused parking lot decided to sell the land in response to rising South Street property values.Unwilling to witness the destruction of Zagar's neighborhood art environment,the community rushed to support the artist.His creation,newly titled Philadelphia's Magic Gardens,turned into a nonprofit organization with the intention of preserving and promoting Zagar's works at the site of the Magic Gardens and throughout the South Street region.
   The Magic Gardens is now a permanent art institution that is open to visitors throughout the year.Trained guides are available to lead tours of the Magic Gardens and Zagar's surrounding public wall pajye.aitjye.aigs.In addition,it offers monthly mosaic workshops led by Zagar himself,and regularly hosts concerts,dance performances,and other public events.

(1)How did Zagar help the South Street neighborhood?
B
B

A.He moved to the area with his family.
B.He worked to improve its surroundings.
C.He opened a folk art store with his wife.
D.He managed to buy all the old buildings.
(2)What does Paragraph 3 intend to tell us?
D
D

A.Great achievements of Zagar.
B.Special skills of installing art.
C.Location of the Magic Gardens
D.Early history of the Magic Gardens.
(3)What do the local residents think of Zagar's works?
D
D

A.They harm environment.
B.They can bring in profits.
C.They should be removed.
D.They are precious treasures.
(4)What can tourists do in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?
C
C

A.Paint the walls on the spot.
B.Put on music performances.
C.Enjoy some Zagar's works.
D.Attend some dance courses.

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【答案】B;D;D;C
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