1.1. What is special about Janet Pulcho’s paintings?
A They look almost alive.
B They are very small in size.
C They are made with crayons.
D They are black and white.
解析:选A。A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They look so real that you might want to touch them!”可知,珍妮特・普尔乔的花卉画的像真的一样,你可能忍不住想摸一摸。故选A。
2.2. What does the underlined word “inspire” probably mean?
A Stop.
B Help.
C Give ideas to.
D Take away from.
解析:选C。C 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The beautiful nature and famous art there inspire her work.”可知,当地美丽的自然景色和著名的艺术作品应该是给她的作品带来了灵感,也就是“给她想法”。故选C。
3.3. What does Pulcho think about flowers and plants in art?
A They make art less interesting.
B They make art more beautiful.
C They are difficult to paint.
D They should not be in paintings.
解析:选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Pulcho says flowers and plants can make art more beautiful.”可知,普尔乔认为花卉和植物能让艺术更美丽。故选B。
4.4. What is the passage mainly about?
A A famous place in Italy.
B An exhibition in London.
C The history of flower paintings.
D An artist and her paintings.
解析:选D。D 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了艺术家珍妮特·普尔乔,包括她的职业、创作的画作、画作的灵感来源以及画作所表达的意义等,还提到了她的艺术作品在伦敦的展览。故选D。