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Unit 1　ArtB卷　能力提升检测卷 建议用时：65分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A Although in the 17th century in the United States fine art and folk art had similar qualities，a difference between them began to appear as time went on.In the 18th and 19th centuries artists with ambition studied abroad and came back to paint portraits of upper－class families in American society.The less ambitious or less fortunate artists traveled around their own areas and created pictures of countryside society.Anywaywas considered as an expression of the common people and an expression of a small cultural class.Folk art is never the product of art movements，but comes out of craft traditions.This art is based not on measurements or calculations and rarely goes with the standards of realism.It goes straight to the bases of art which the folk artists feel naturally. The period 1930～1960 was the time when folk artists began to receive recognition.They often began their art careers late in life and used art as an outlet for their energy.Their materials were cheap and simpleches us in a special way because the artists show us how he or she brought beauty into their everyday life.Since folk artists come from all walks of life，each piece of art created is one of a kind，emphasizing color，simplicity of line and brave，simple form.Most importantly，it exemplifies the history of American life. 1．What similar qualities did folk art and fine art probably have in the 17th century? A．They were both simple creations. B．The artists of both focused on family life. C．The artists of both came from the lower class. D．They were both gifted creations by trained artists. 2．Why did folk art become popular during the period from 1930 to 1960? A．It offered artists the freedom of expression. B．Artists didn’t need to spend much on materials. C．Other kinds of art couldn’t express the beauty of life. D．Artists could express their dissatisfaction towards society. 3．The main purpose in writing the text is to________．ly of folk art B．compare folk art and fin