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   Look to many of history's cultural symbols，and there you'll find an ancestor of Frost，the snowman in the movie Frozen.It appeared on some of the first postcards，starred in some of the earliest silent movies，and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos，dating all the way back to the 1800s.I discovered even more about one of humanity's earliest forms of folk art during several years of research around the world.
  For example，snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages，built with great skill and thought.At a time of limited means of expression，snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky.It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walkthrough town to view the temporary works of chilly art.Some were created by famous artists，including a 19-year-old Michelangelo，who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence to build a snowman in his mansion's courtyard.
  The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death.The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner.Snowmen were a reflection of people's imagination.For the people of Brussels，this was a defining moment of artistic freedom.
  If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed，don't worry：I've learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today.Every year since 1818，the people of Zurich celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman.On the third Monday of April，the holiday is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded （巡游） through town.The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on firewood.After the bells of the Church of St.Peter have rung six times，representing the passing of winter，the firewood is lit.When the snowman explodes，winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down，the longer summer is said to be.

（1）Why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages？
D
D

A．People longed to see masterpieces made of snow.
B．People thought of snow as rare and valuable art supplies.
C．Snowman-building helped develop young people's artistic skills.
D．Snowman-building provided an easy means of artistic expression.
（2）"The heyday of the snowman" in Paragraph 4 refers to the time when snowmen
B
B
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A．were symbols of power
B．enjoyed great popularity
C．were made mainly by artists
D．were a focus of family activities
（3）What does the blowing up of the Boogg in Zurich symbolize？
B
B

A．The end of spring.
B．The passing of winter.
C．The arrival of summer.
D．The start of the celebration.
（4）What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage？
D
D

A．They have lost their value.
B．They vary in shape and size.
C．They were related to movies.
D．They were appreciated through history.

【考點(diǎn)】說(shuō)明文；文學(xué)與藝術(shù)．

【答案】D；B；B；D

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