英语翻译

英语翻译
Professor Reagan of University of Pennsylvania and Professor Ruben of Wake forest University published their view on the “Chinese elements” in American works of art at a grand American art exhibition in Shanghai Museum on May 10.Both of them are major planners of the exhibition,which is one of the biggest of its kind in China.
According to Reagan,American works of art with “Chinese elements” can be traced back to 1840,when Sino-US trade relations were first established.At that time,Chinese artworks were fashionable in the US,and they brought Chinese culture to that country.Researchers these days are astonished to find so many “Chinese elements” in American artworks.For example,“Chinese merchants” and “Chinese women” are two common themes (主题) of the items on display in this exhibition in Shanghai.
Cultural fusion in the US in the 19th century made American artists combine different cultural elements in their works,particularly the oriental (东方的) culture,which even caused the entire style of American art to change greatly.
“Back in the 1950s,many American artists were crazy about Chinese calligraphy,and they tried to move their wrists like Chinese calligraphers did when working on oil paintings,” said Reagan.
However,the two professors don’t say much about modern Chinese artworks,which are quite popular in the world market,as they believe it is not the right time now to judge modern Chinese artworks.Besides,they don’t know much about such works,as foreigners.Nevertheless,they think it is reasonable for those works to be auctioned (拍卖) at very high prices,for the value of a work of art is often hard to tell.
56.What does “Chinese elements” refer to?
A.Chinese merchants B.Chinese women.
C.Sino-US trade relations.D.Chinese culture.
57.The earliest American works of art with “Chinese elements” may appear __________.
A.in 1835 B.in 1840
C.after 1972 D.in the 1950s
58.What does the underlined word “fusion ” mean?
A.Separating.B.Fighting.
C.Mixing.D.Lacking.
59.The two professors’ attitudes toward modern Chinese artworks are ____________.
A.untold B.appreciative
C.critical D.careless
60.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Modern Chinese artworks are not so good as the ancient ones.
B.Chinese elements have greatly changed American artworks.
C.More American artworks are found containing “Chinese elements”.
D.“Chinese merchants” and “Chinese women” are two main themes of artworks.