The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community (社區). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets”， “Love and Care”， and “Peace Walk”.

　　The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.

　　“The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history.” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.

　　全國卷閱讀真題練習題目：

　　1.What can be the best title for the text?

　　A.Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists

　　B.MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia

　　C.Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist

　　D.Hope, One Wall at a Time

　　2.What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?

　　A.Helping the young find jobs.

　　B.Protecting the neighborhood.

　　C.Fighting against graffiti.

　　D.Attracting more visitors.

　　3.How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?

　　A.By having discussions with people in the community.

　　B.By seeking advice from the city government.

　　C.By learning from the young graffiti writers.

　　D.By studying the history of the city.

　　4.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?

　　A.Difficult.

　　B.Dangerous.

　　C.Experimental.

　　D.Successful.

　　全國卷閱讀真題練習答案：

　　1.D　主旨大意題。根據第二段Jane Golden的話可知，當人們問及該項目是關于什么的時候，她用一個詞來概括，即Hope，故D項為最佳標題。

　　2.C　推理判斷題。根據第一、二段，昔日曾經被涂鴉的墻壁正被美麗的壁畫所覆蓋，以使社區更具魅力，因此對抗涂鴉應是該項目的目的。

　　3.A　細節理解題。根據第三段第二句可知，當社區的居民請求畫一張壁畫時，該項目的工作人員就和當地的人們一起工作來擬定出一個主題，故選A項。

　　4.D　推理判斷題。根據第一段及倒數第二段可知，該項目很成功，故選D項。