From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked toget

Fromearly times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked togetherto collect and save the world’s art treasures.

Fineart treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre（罗浮宫）in Paris, France. The works of art have beencollected by the people of France over many centuries. It is the biggest artmuseum in the world.

TheLouvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort（堡垒）. In 1190, it was the king’s castle with highwalls and a round tower. It had a moat（护城河）tokeep out the enemies.

Overthe years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castleno longer needed a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings andqueens.

Duringtime of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, manytreasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.

WhenFrancis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from othercountries. One of the artists was Leonardo Da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”is the best known painting in the museum today.

In1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place whereart treasure are kept for everyone to enjoy. Every year millions of people fromall over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces.

1. How long has the Louvre been a museum?

A. For over 800 years.

B. Since 1350.

C. Since 1515.

D. For over 200 years.

2. Most of works of art in the Louvre have been collectedprobably__________.

A. by the French people

B. by Francis I

C. by Leonardo Da Vinci

D. by people of the world

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Da Vinci once stayed in France.

B. “Mona Lisa” is kept in the Louvre.

C. The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace.

D. The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all overthe world.

4. Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?

A. In public museums works of art will not be stolen.

B. In public museums works of art will not be damaged.

C. In public museums artists can study the works of art.

D. In public museums everyone has a chance to enjoy the works of art.

试题答案

答案：1D2A3C4D