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Savannah Gallery is in The Valley, close to Crocus Hill. It is housed in two old houses which I believe add to the attraction of this gallery. I visited the gallery recently. Frank Costin who is the owner and director of Savannah Gallery was so helpful and friendly and shared the history behind some of the art in the gallery. I was fascinated by a piece of art by Victor Hempel and the story behind it.
“Two years ago, this talented sculptor(雕塑家) found an almond tree floating in the salt pond of Sandy Ground. He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree back to his boat and workshop. This spring, after being exhibited in the St. Barth’s art exhibition, it arrived in the gallery. There’s not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！” Frank said. After a couple of days, he hoisted(吊起) it up and placed it in the gallery’s front room. “It’s an amazing sculpture, and it’s titled Greeting the Morning Sun. It is truly a great work of this sculptor，” Frank said. I agree with Frank. I think it is simply beautiful and I love the story behind it.
There are many other beautiful pieces of art in the gallery. It was nice to walk slowly from room to room and picture in my mind that Anguillan families once lived and loved in the tiny rooms of the gallery. I then went out on the back porch and was watched by some cats. As Frank explained, he is allergic(过敏的) to cats, but he feeds the cats and they never come too close. He benefits because they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.
It was a lovely visit and I will be sure to visit during the year to see what new pieces of art the gallery has.If you’re a fan of art, don’t miss the gallery.
【解题导语】 作者向我们介绍了Savannah Gallery的一件艺术品，鼓励我们去那里看看。
1．When the author saw Victor Hempel’s artwork at the gallery, she was most probably ________．
A．surprised and frightened
B．excited and proud
C．sad and disappointed
D．attracted and amazed
D 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句以及那件艺术品很令人震撼的语境可推断，作者深深的被吸引了，同时也被震撼到了。
2．Why did Victor Hempel pull the almond tree back to his boat?
A．Because he wanted to experiment with it.
B．Because he was sure it would lead to a great artwork.
C．Because he was afraid the salt pond would damage it.
D．Because he knew Savannah Gallery would need it.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree back to his boat and workshop.可知，是因为他认为其可以成为一件很好的艺术品。
3．After Frank Costin saw Victor Hempel’s artwork, he________．
A．suggested a name for it
B．immediately hoisted it up
C．wasn’t very interested in it
D．thought it was too tall for his gallery
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的There’s not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！可知，Frank认为这件艺术品对于他的画廊来说太高了。
4．Why does Frank Costin keep the cats at the gallery?
A．Because they can attract visitors.
B．Because they help him kill time.
C．Because they are useful for the gallery.
D．Because they have nowhere else to go.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的He benefits because they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.可知，Frank养那些猫对画廊有好处。
