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Though pigs may never fly, a two-year-old pig in Franschhoek, South Africa is proving they sure can ...
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Though pigs may never fly, a two-year-old pig in Franschhoek, South Africa is proving they sure can paint! Meet Pigcasso, the world's first known pig artist whose masterpieces are selling for thousands of dollars to benefit Farm Sanctuary S. A. , Africa's only registered shelter for rescued farm animals.
Joanne Lefson, who saved Pigcasso from a slaughterhouse(屠宰场) two years ago, discovered the animal's artistic talent accidentally. The South African activist says, of the numerous toys presented to keep the then four-week-old piglet entertained, it was the paintbrushes that seemed to attract her the most. "They were the only thing she didn't eat," Lefson quips.
The rescuer decided to present the pig with canvas and paint and see what happened. To her delight, Pigcasso began creating works of art that can best be described as "abstract expressionism". Now weighing a hefty(重量)450 pounds, the celebrated pig, who loves to paint the area's scenic landscapes, has a dedicated "studio" at Farm Sanctuary S.A. where she resides. Lefson says, "I do not force her to paint. She paints when she wants to. "
Pigcasso's artwork, which has thus far been sold online, is currently on display at Cape Town's picturesque Victoria ~ Alfred Waterfront. Dubbed "Oink", the pop-up exhibition will run through March 5before heading to London-Paris-Berlin, and Amsterdam. Lefson says its main aim is to highlight the effect of animal agriculture on the planet and inspire change.
While Pigcasso is the first pig and first nonhuman to headline an exhibition, she is not the first animal to create masterpieces. Elephants, sea lions, and even penguins have shown similar artistic talent--in exchange for some treats, of course!
1.Which of the following shows Pigcasso is good at painting?
A. She can fly everywhere.
B. She likes all kinds of toys.
C. She is interested in the paintbrushes.
D. She enjoys eating the paintbrushes.
2.How did Lefson feel when she saw Pigcasso creating works?
A. Pleased. B. Puzzled.
C. Worried. D. Frightened.
3.What can we know from Paragraph 4?
A. Animal agriculture is important.
B. Pigcasso can make a lot of money.
C. Pigcasso will be sold online soon.
D. Pigcasso's artwork will be shown in a few cities.
4.The author mentions elephants, sea lions and penguins in Paragraph 5 to tell us that _____ .
A. they are very naughty.
B. they have artistic skills.
C. they are as strong as Pigcasso.
D. their appearances are similar to each other.
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