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From
early times, man has been interested in art. People
have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures.
Fine
art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre (卢浮宫) in Paris, France. The works of art have been
collected by the people of France over many centuries. It
is the biggest art museum in the world.
The
Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort
(堡垒) with high walls and a round tower. It
had a moat (护城河) to keep out the enemies.
Over
the years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By
1350, the castle no longer needed a fort. The
Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During
times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During
the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When Francis Ⅰ became King of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" (蒙娜丽莎) is the best-known painting in the museum today.
In
1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It
is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoy. Every
year millions of people from all over the world come to the Louvre to see the
masterpieces.
(1)
When did the French king begin to live in the Louvre?
A . By 1350.
B . Before 1350.
C . In 1515.
D . In 1190.
(2)
How long has the Louvre been a museum?
A . Since 1350.
B . Since 1515.
C . For over 800 years.
D . For over 200 years.
(3)
Most of the works of art in the Louvre have been collected .
A . by Leonardo da Vinci
B . by Francis Ⅰ
C . by the French people
D . by people of the world
(4)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story?
A . Da Vinci once stayed in France.
B . "Mona Lisa" is now kept in the Louvre.
C . The Louvre was once a church.
D . The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world.
答案: A
D
C
C