“圣雄”甘地的私人物品将被拍卖
Seventy pieces of items which belonged to Gandhi are expected to be auctioned(拍卖). East Bristol Auctions, who previously sold a pair of Gandhi’s eyeglasses for £260,000 in 2020, are confident the 70-piece auction will raise up to £500,000. Andrew Stowe, the auctioneer, said: “These items are genuinely some of the most important things I have ever seen in an auction. This collection is so important to the history of our world—it will truly blow people away.”
A standout in the collection is what is believed to be the last photograph taken of Gandhi while he was still alive. The picture was taken in the exact same place where Gandhi was murdered just three weeks later—the chair he is seated on in this photograph is the same chair he sat on during the day he was killed. Andrew said: “This is a totally unique item that could reach £1,000. We believe Gandhi’s personal doctor took the photo and have reason to think it is one of, if not the last known photo taken of the man before he was shot.”
The unseen photograph was taken in 1947 by either Gandhi’s personal physician Doctor Kanuga, or Kanuga’s wife in Nandubahen at Birla House, New Delhi. It shows the iconic figure seated with a spinning wheel or similar wooden tool.
An additional highlight in the auction is the appearance of Gandhi’s trademark loincloth(缠腰布)—described by Andrew as a “unique piece of history”—and expected to make £15,000 to 25,000. Andrew added: “Not only was this worn by Gandhi, but actually made by him too. Gandhi used Khadi(印度土布) as a means to cast away Western culture and clothing, and return India to more traditional clothes.”
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1.What does Andrew Stowe mean by “it will truly blow people away”?
A Not all Gandhi’s belongings are valuable.
B Some people don’t like Gandhi’s items.
C People will be impressed by the collection.
D Andrew will get good prices for Gandhi’s items.
解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句的“These items are genuinely some of the most important things I have ever seen in an auction. This collection is so important to the history of our world”可知，拍卖师Andrew认为甘地的这些物品在印度历史上非常重要，因此他认为这些物品将会给人们留下深刻印象。故选C。
2.What can we know about the photograph?
A It was taken just after Gandhi was killed.
B It was the last photo of Gandhi while he was alive.
C It was kept secretly by Gandhi’s personal doctor.
D It was taken on the same day Gandhi was murdered.
解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句的“A standout in the collection is what is believed to be the last photograph taken of Gandhi while he was still alive.”可知，这是甘地生前的最后一张照片。故选B。
3.The underlined part “the iconic figure” may refer to _______.
A Doctor Kanuga
B Kanuga’s wife
C Andrew Stowe
D Gandhi
解析：选D。D词义指代题。根据上文可知，照片中的人是甘地；结合划线部分所在句“It shows the iconic figure seated with a spinning wheel or similar wooden tool.”可知，这张照片中展示的“标志性人物”就是甘地。故选D。
4.Why was Gandhi’s loincloth considered his trademark?
A It represented Gandhi’s struggle.
B It could be sold for much money.
C It was secretly kept at Birla House.
D It was made by Gandhi himself.
解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句的“Gandhi used Khadi as a means to cast away Western culture and clothing, and return India to more traditional clothes.”可知甘地通过他的缠腰布以示抛弃西方文化和服装，让印度回归到更传统的服装的时代，即他的缠腰布代表了他的斗争。故选A。