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U.S. artist is designer of Diana fountain

U.S. artist is designer of Diana fountain

  JULY 31—The design of a memorial* fountain to Princess Diana has been announced.American landscape architect* Kathryn Gustafson’s work is based on a large oval* stonering. It will be built in Hyde Park*, London.Work on the design will begin almost immediately, with the fountain expected to be in place* by the 6th anniversary* of Diana’s death in August 2003.The <00A3>3 million design includes water pouring into the structure* from the top of a hill and running down in two directions. Both end in a pool in a dished hollow*. At night the shape, which can be planted with plants and trees, would be lit up.The water will be shallow* enough for children to play in and visitors would be able to touch the water.The design was finally chosen by the Culture Secretary* after the memorial committee* that was supposed to make a decision became deadlocked* for months.(Difficulty: junior)Make choice according to the article.1. Princess Diana died in________.A. the article didn’t tellB. 1997 C. 19962. The water is not deep so that________.A. kids can play in B. it would be safeC. people can swim in 3. According to the passage, the fountain plan__________.A. went smoothly B. did not go smoothlyC. was not decided yet

  

  

  

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