Is graffiti art or crime

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题目与答案

1. why chemically cleaning graffiti may cause damage
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：D

   原文定位：Chemical preparations are based on dissolving the media; these solvents can range from water to potentially hazardous chemical ‘cocktails’. When examining a graffiti incident it is important to assess the ability of the substrate to withstand the prescribed treatment. If there is any doubt regarding this, then small trial areas should be undertaken to assess the impact of more extensive treatment

2. the benefit of a precautionary strategy on the gentle removal
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：G

   原文定位：Removal of graffiti from a surface that has been treated in this way is much easier, usually using low-pressure water which reduces the possibility of damage

3. the damaging and accumulative impact of graffiti on the community
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：B

   原文定位：Graffiti can also lead to more serious forms of vandalism and, ultimately, the deterioration of an area, contributing to social decline

4. the need for different preventive measures to be taken to cope with graffiti
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：E

   原文定位：A variety of preventive strategies can be adopted to combat a recurring problem of graffiti at a given site. As no two sites are the same, no one set of protection measures will be suitable for all situations. Each site must be looked at individually

5. a legal proposal made to the owner of the building against graffiti
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：C

   原文定位：The police should be informed as there may be other related attacks occurring locally;Photographs are useful to record graffiti incidents and may assist the police in bringing a prosecution. Such images are also required for insurance claims

6. the reasons for removing graffiti as soon as possible
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：B

   原文定位：It is usually considered a priority to remove graffiti as quickly as possible after it appears. This is for several reasons. The first is to prevent ‘copy-cat’ emulation which can occur rapidly once a clean surface is defaced. It may also be of a racist or otherwise offensive nature;Also, as paints, glues and inks dry out over time they can become increasingly difficult to remove;Graffiti can also lead to more serious forms of vandalism and, ultimately, the deterioration of an area, contributing to social decline

7. 20-21 Which TWO statements are true concerning the removal of graffiti?
   • A cocktail removal can be safer than water treatment
   • B small patch trial before applying a large scale of removing
   • C Chemical treatments are the most expensive way of removing
   • D there are risks for both Chemical and medication method
   • E mechanical removals are much more applicable than Chemical treatments

   答案：B small patch trial before applying a large scale of removing,D there are risks for both Chemical and medication method

   原文定位：If there is any doubt regarding this, then small trial areas should be undertaken to assess the impact of more extensive treatment;Chemical preparations are based on dissolving the media; these solvents can range from water to potentially hazardous chemical ‘cocktails’. Mechanical systems such as wire-brushing and grit-blasting attempt to abrade or chip the media from the surface. Care should be taken to comply with health and safety legislation with regard to the protection of both passers-by and any person carrying out the cleaning

8. 22-23 Which TWO of the following preventive measures against graffiti are mentioned effectively in the passage?
   • organize more anti-graffiti movements in the city communities
   • increase the police patrols on the street
   • build a new building with material repelling water
   • installing more visible security cameras
   • provide a whole new surface with a chemical coat

   答案：increase the police patrols on the street,installing more visible security cameras

   原文定位：Surveillance systems such as closed-circuit television may also help. In cities and towns around the country, prominently placed cameras have been shown to reduce anti-social behavior of all types including graffiti;Security patrols will also act as a deterrent to prevent recurring attacks

9. 24 Ancient graffiti is of significance and records the _____ of details life for that period.

   答案：the social history

   原文定位：In such circumstances it has acquired invaluable historical and archaeological significance, providing a social history of life and events at that time

10. 25 The police can recognize newly committed incidents of graffiti by the signature which is called _____ that they are familiar with.

    答案：tag

    原文定位：An incidence pattern can identify possible culprits, as can stylised signatures or nicknames, known as ‘tags’, which may already be familiar to local police

11. 26 Operatives ought to comply with relevant rules during the operation, and put on the suitable _____ .

    答案：protective equipment

    原文定位：Operatives should follow product guidelines in terms of application and removal, and wear the appropriate protective equipment

12. 27 Removal of graffiti from a new type of coating surface can be much more convenient than using _____ .

    答案：water|low pressure water

    原文定位：Removal of graffiti from a surface that has been treated in this way is much easier, usually using low-pressure water which reduces the possibility of damage