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   Like many old towns in the forested valleys of the Northwest, Albany, Ore, has seen its

share of ups and downs over the years, but when the local economy began to decline some 15 years ago, the downs seemed to outnumber the ups.

   "Albany was changing completely. We had to find a way to reinvent ourselves," says Wendy Kirbey, the former owner of a coffee shop downtown. So in 2002,Kirbey,69,proposed (提议) a project she hoped would help her town rediscover its pride: a Victorian-style carousel (旋转木马),the animals carved by the townspeople themselves.

   "It felt like the perfect fit for our historical town," she says. Despite a sceptical city council (议会) and a starting budget of only $ 150,Kfrbey and a handful of volunteers got to work.

   Ten years later, more than 300 people have spent nearly 150,000 hours on the Albany Carousel, making a lively herd of unusual creatures. Each of the 52 animals has been "adopted" by a sponsor, who oversees its creation and often adds a personal touch.

   The project has shown the diverse skills and creative talents of Albany (pop. 50,000). "The amazing thing about this attempt is that whenever we’ve needed something, it’s been provided for us," says Kirbey. "Somebody's aunt knows somebody's uncle who comes down to lend a hand".

     Kirbey says it will take two more years to complete the project. But the carousel is already working its magic. "It is our town’s No. 1 attraction," says Rod Porsche of the Albany Visitors Association. As the animals are completed, they're put on show in local hotels, restaurants and shops; people who come to see the fantastical figures around town and tour the workshop (as many as 2,000 visitors a month) are helping Albany with its economic recovery. "I can’t imagine how great it’s going to be when the carousel is up and running," Porsche says.

32. What can we learn about the carousel?

   A. It cost a fortune.             B. It looks very modern.

   C. It received support from all walks of life.       D. It took ten years to build.

33. By saying the underlined sentence, Kirbey wants to tell us_______ .

   A. the townspeople are closely linked         B. it is a small world

   C. uncles and aunts make great efforts        D. help is at hand

34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

 A. Porsche has made an outstanding contribution to Albany. 

B. Porsche is sceptical of the town-s attractions.

 C. Porsche has made many friends through the project.     

D. Porsche thinks highly of the project.

35. The text is mainly about_______.

 A. how a struggling town found a way to create a little magic   B. the ups and downs of Albany

 C. how the carousel would help a town recover its culture      D. the creative talents of Albany

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