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街头艺术是一种在街头巷尾展示的艺术形式,主要包括街头涂鸦艺术以及街头行为艺术。在国外的街头,有一些艺术爱好者会把自己装扮成雕像,摆出各种姿势,在游客的注视下静静地站立着;有的还会在地面上创作,而他们所需的只是一盒粉笔和每个人的目光,那些地上的画作充满了立体感,给人们一种视觉上的震撼。
Street art is a very popular form of art that is spreading quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks and street signs from Tokyo to Paris, from Moscow to Cape Town.

Art experts say that the movement began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults would use paint in special cans to put their words and other images on walls and train cars around the city. One well-known street artist is Swoon. She cuts out paper images of people and puts them on walls. Swoon didn't start her career as a street artist. She studied art but, as time went on, got bored with the works she saw in museums and galleries. The people in New York enjoy Swoon's strong and interesting style.
Street artists do their work for a reason. Some of them choose street art because it is closer to the people. Some artists try to express their political opinions in their works. Advertising companies also use street art in their advertisements because it gives the impression of youth and energy. A New York department store recently used a street artist's design for their shop windows and shopping bags.
In today's world the internet has a big influence on street art. Artists can show their pictures to the audience all over the world. Many people, however, say that seeing a picture on the internet is never as good as seeing it live. Street art lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow.
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| sidewalk | ['saɪdwɔːk] | n. [美]人行道 | can | [kæn] | n. 罐,桶 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| image | ['ɪmɪdʒ] | n. 图案 | gallery | ['ɡæləri] | n. 画廊;展览馆 |
| political opinion | 政治观点 | audience | ['ɔːdiəns] | n. 观众 |
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Choose the best answer according to the passage.
() 1. What's the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Street art has a long history.
B. Street art is a new form of culture.
C. Street art can be found in art museums.
D. Street art is popular around the world.
() 2. Where did the street art movement take place?
A. In Tokyo.
B. In Paris.
C. In New York.
D. In Moscow.
() 3. Which of the following is TRUE about Swoon?
A. She enjoys working indoors.
B. She has become a popular artist.
C. She has quite a talent for selling pictures.
D. She likes painting people in the museum.
() 4. Why do some advertising companies use street art in their ads?
A. Because it impresses people with youth and energy.
B. Because it is the fastest way to introduce a new product.
C. Because it helps them save much money.
D. Because it is closer to the people.
() 5. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Disadvantages of street art.
B. The development of street art.
C. Opinions about the internet.
D. The creation of street art.