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.

　　1. 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.

　　2. 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

　　3. 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.

　　4. The text is mainly about_______.

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