阅读理解Fewpeoplewouldeverthinkofbeginnin

阅读理解Few people would ever think of beginning a career at the age of 76, but one American most famous artist did just that. Anna Mary Robertson, better known as “Grandma Moses”, turned to painting because she could no longer take an active part in the funning of her farm. As she searched for something to do, she discovered painting--- an activity she had loved as a child.Grandma Moses painted in primitive style, and her works are simple and basic — almost childlike in their position. She first painted only for her own pleasure, and then began to sell her works for small sums of money.In 1939, an art collector named Louis Caldor chanced to see several of Granma Moses’ works hanging in a store. He liked them, bought them at once, and set out to look for more. Caldor held a show to introduce the works of Grandma Moses to the art world.Grandma Moses passed away on December 13,1961, at the age of 101, who had enjoyed a second career that lasted a quarter of a century.1.Before being an artist, Grandma Moses _______ .A.wrote several good booksB.managed a farmC.was a housewifeD.worked as a nurse2.Grandma Moses’ art career lasted ______ .A.101 yearsB.76 yearsC.25 yearsD.22 years3.Even if no one had bought her paintings, Grandma Moses probably would have ________.A.continued to paint anywayB.gone back to farmingC.given up paintingD.spent the rest of her life in peace4.The story is mainly about­­­_______ .A.pictures in primitive styleB.a successful art collectorC.a great American artistD.the secret of living longer