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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（罗浮宫）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）. In 1190, it was the king’s castle 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 time of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
    When FrancisⅠbecame king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Lenardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is the best known painting in the museum today. In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum. 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.

61. How long has the Louvre been a museum?
  A. For over 800 years.     B. Since1350
  C. Since1515                  D. For over 200 years
62. Most of works of art in the Louvre have been collected probably by _______.
  A. the French people     B. Francis Ⅰ   C. Leonardo da Vinci     D. people of the world
63. 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 over the world
64. Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?
  A. Works of art will not be stolen  B. Works of art will not be damaged
  C. Artists can study the works of art.  D. Everyone has a chance to enjoy the works of art.
65. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
  A. Louvre is always a museum since it was built.
  B. All the art treasures in the Louvre have been destroyed in the war.
  C. Louvre was once the king’s castle in history.
  D. There is still a fort near the Louvre now.

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