It was reported in the newspapers to show that Churchill accepted the gift. He described the painting as "a remarkable example of modern art", which drew loud laughter.
In fact he was unhappy with the painting. Sutherland later reported that he asked whether it was to be painted in with a "happy" or "fierce" attitude. "Fierce," replied Churchill. At the time, Churchill was coming to the end of his political life and was unhappy that people wanted him to end his career.
Some twenty years later it was revealed that Lady Churchill hated the painting so much that she had it destroyed. "It was preying on (折磨) his mind," she was reported as saying.
A leading art critic was asked what he thought about the matter. He said he could understand Lady Churchill and had pity on her. Graham Sutherland is a very honest artist, who could only paint what he saw. At the time it was painted, Churchill was an old man, worried by the thought that he would have to end his political career soon. But Lady Churchill shouldn't have had the painting destroyed. It could have been stored away until after their deaths.
(1). The British lawmakers ask Graham Sutherland to paint a picture of Winston Churchill to show their respect for him.()
A. T B. F
(2). The painting was given to Winston Churchill in the Westminster Hall after it was finished.()
A. T B. F
(3). Churchill said the painting was not well painted.()
A. T B. F
(4). Churchill was actually unhappy at that time because he had to retire and put an end to his political life.()
A. T B. F
(5). The author's attitude towards the destruction of the painting is indifferent.()
A. T B. F
In 1866 a group of Americans in Paris, France, gathered at a restaurant to【2】the American Independence Day. After dinner, John Jay, a【3】lawyer gave a speech proposing to create a "national institution and gallery of art. " During the next four years, he【4】American civic leaders, art collectors, and others to support the project, and in 1870 the Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded, but it was【5】in two different locations in New York City. In 1880 the museum moved to its present location in Central Park on Fifth Avenue. Many additions have【6】been built around this building. The north and south【7】were completed in 1911 and 1913,【8】Six additional wings have been built since 1975 to house the museum's【9】collections, to expand gallery space and educational【10】.
The museum has collected more than three million objects in every known artistic【11】, representing cultures from every part of the world, from ancient times to the present.
Popularly known as the Met, the museum is a private【12】. The museum is one of the most popular tourist【13】in the city and about five million people visit it each year. It is also a major educational institution, offering various programs for children and adults.【14】, scholars of archeology and art history【15】advanced research projects at the museum.
(1)
A.comprehensive
B.elaborate
C.appropriate
D.elegant
A.which
B.that
C.what
When he was there, he ______ go to that coffee shop at the corner after work every day.
A.would
B.should
C.had better
D.might
He participated in the reconstruction of the city______ the war was over.
A.before long
B.soon after
C.long after
D.soon before
After all efforts in vain, he had to accept the result______.
A.regularly
B.shallowly
C.physically
D.painfully