Every year, workers put up a big, freshly cut evergreen tree in a historic building in Asbury Park, New Jersey to celebrate Christmas. But recently workers put up a very different kind of Christmas Tree instead.

Unlike an evergreen, it requires little care and can never die. That is because the 2021 Christmas Tree is made wholly of a thick and strong paper material called cardboard. When the winter holidays end, the “tree” is to be recycled. The piece uses natural and artificial lighting to darken parts of the tree while shining light on others. In this way, the piece’s appearance changes throughout the day. The tree’s creators sought to honor elements of Asbury Park’s natural environment, cityscape and rich musical history.

Opinions on the tree are mixed. “I like that it’s different…It’s pretty interesting,” said local man Chris Trifari. Local Elizabeth Khimitch offered similar praise. “I think it’s very creative.” She had come to the Grand Arcade to take pictures of her dogs in front of the tree. Others on the boardwalk were not as pleased by the tree. Antony Solimando said it looked like “an Amazon package.” “Can’t we just have our traditional tree?” added Amy Mackey.

Michael Lavallee, a local artist who goes by the name Porkchop, created the piece with Brad Hoffer. They call it The Giving Tree. He said the company told him there would not be a natural Christmas tree at Convention Hall this year. “I was asked to come in and do something festive-ish,” said Porkchop. Festive means celebratory, especially in connection with a holiday.

Amy Quinn is Asbury Park’s deputy mayor. Quinn said the city is not involved in the Convention Hall decisions, but that she likes the piece. She said, “I love that it’s different. Love it or hate it, people are talking about it. ”

【小题1】According to the text, which one is NOT the characteristic of the paper Christmas tree?

A．It can be reused next year.	B．It needs less care.
C．It can change throughout the day.	D．It can be recycled.

【小题2】What can be inferred from the text about the creators of the paper Christmas tree?

A．They are both environmentalists.

B．They wanted to show respect to Asbury Park’s natural landscape.

C．They thought the paper Christmas tree was something much more impressive.

D．They wanted to create a totally different Christmas for the local people.

【小题3】What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

A．Dramatic.

B．Spectacular.

C．Substantial.

D．Celebratory.

【小题4】Where does the text probably come from?

A．A local newspaper.	B．A travel guide.
C．A food magazine.	D．A Science report.