Reading Comprehension 2

Name: Diana Camacho 9ª

Reading Comprehension
The Painting

A new painting was hanging in the Hemlock Mills Art Gallery. Throughout the day, visitors stood before the new exhibit and speculated as to what it represented.“I think it’s a terrifying monster,” said Misty. “There’s no name on it, but I’m sure it was drawn by a famous artist.”“I would say that it’s a picture of a park as seen from an airplane,” mused James. “I see many trees and roads.”Miss Culture, the local art critic for the Hemlock Weekly News, made her pronouncement. “This is clearly a masterpiece created by an artist who wishes to be anonymous at this stage of his or her career. The brilliant strokes of color symbolize a person who is looking back at an exciting lifetime of accomplishments!” At that moment, Mr. Lightman, the gallery curator, entered the room. “Isn’t it great?” he asked with a big smile on his face. “My three year old did that this morning. He says it’s a maze. I think it’s amazing!”

For Discussion:1. In your opinion, which visitor had the best guess as to what the painting represented?
- The views of visitors all are good and make them more imaginative in the work

2. What does the painting look like to you?
-Painting for me is a work inspired by an island with a unique imagination

3. How would you describe Miss Culture?
-Painting for me is a sea with a boat, a kite, a whale that represents an island

4. Why do you think the curator decided to exhibit the painting?
- Because it is an inspired imagination based on children