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Fine art fairs （艺术博览会）are the trend of the 21st century, with new art and antique （古玩）fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world. Here is a list of four noteworthy art fairs.
Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
The granddaddy of art fairs, Art Basel, was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world. Art Basel takes place over a 5-day period each June in Basel, Switzerland. The high cost of renting space for gallery owners is offset （抵消）by the huge attendance at the fair. For example in 2010, about 60,000 visitors attended Art Basel.
Frieze Art Fair, London
“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists. v "The fair takes place every October in Regent's Park, London. It features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. ”
In addition to the fair which began in 2003, the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze, an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.
TEFAF Maastricht, the Netherlands
Established in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair, and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation （TEFAF） , Maastricht in 1996, the fair includes 260 of the world's most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.
The 24th edition of the TEFAF fair held March 18 — 27, 2011 featured 260 dealers exhibiting approximately 30, 000 artworks and antiques with an overall value of $ US 1. 4 billion.
ARCO, Madrid
ARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europe's leading and popular art fairs. In addition to the exhibiting galleries （in 2011, 197 international art galleries participated） , a series of lectures and specially focused exhibitions take place.
1. How does Art Basel cover the expense of renting space?
A. By selling tickets. B. By selling expensive exhibits.
C. By donation from dealers. D. By support from the government.
2. The owners of Frieze Art Fair are also in charge of____.
A. 170 living artists. B. An international art magazine.
C. 30,000 artworks and antiques. D. A series of lectures.
3. Which of the following has the longest history?
A. Art Basel B. Frieze Art Fair C. TEFAF D. ARCO
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个值得关注的艺术博览会。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland”部分倒第二句“The high cost of renting space for gallery owners is offset （抵消）by the huge attendance at the fair.”(画廊业主租用展厅的高成本被博览会的大量上座率抵消了。)可知，巴塞尔艺术展通过售票来支付租用场地的费用。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Frieze Art Fair, London”部分最后一段“In addition to the fair which began in 2003, the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze, an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.”(除了始于2003年的博览会外，博览会所有者马修·斯洛托弗和阿曼达·夏普还出版了《Frieze》，这是一本创办于1991年的国际艺术杂志，专门研究当代艺术。)可知，弗里兹艺术博览会的所有者也负责一本国际艺术杂志。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland”部分第一句“The granddaddy of art fairs, Art Basel, was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world.”(艺术博览会的鼻祖，巴塞尔艺术博览会，成立于1970年，由一群当地的画廊建立，是世界上最大的当代艺术博览会)；“Frieze Art Fair, London”部分第一句“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists.”(弗里兹艺术博览会成立于2003年，是少数几个只关注当代艺术和在世艺术家的博览会之一。)；“TEFAF Maastricht, the Netherlands”部分第一句“Established in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair, and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation （TEFAF） , Maastricht in 1996, the fair includes 260 of the world's most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.”(成立于1975年的Pictura Fine Art Fair, 1996年更名为欧洲美术基金会(TEFAF)，位于马斯特里赫特。该博览会包括来自16个国家的260位世界上最著名的艺术和古董经销商。)和“ARCO, Madrid”部分第一句“ARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europe's leading and popular art fairs.”(ARCO马德里艺术博览会成立于1982年，是欧洲领先和受欢迎的艺术博览会之一。)可知，Art Basel的历史最长。故选A。
