题目内容
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 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.In 1191, it was the king’s castle with high walls and a round tower.It had a river around it to keep out the enemies.
Over the years,the number of buildings around the castle grew.By l350,the castle no longer needed a river.The Louvre became a palace home for France 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 Francis I became king of France in 1515, brought in many artists from other countries.One of the artists was Leonardo Da Vinci from Italy.Da Vinci’s“Mona Lisa”is the best known painting in the museum today.
In 1793,the Louvre become 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.How long has the Louvre been a public museum?
A.For over 800 years. B.Since 1350.
C.Since 1515. D.For over 200)/ears.
2.Most of works of arts in the Louvre have been collected probably _______.
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 L0uvie is a place of interest to people all over the world.
4.Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?
A.In public museums works of art won’t be stolen.
B.In public museums works of art won’t 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.
5.Which is the best title for this passage?
A.A famous painting—Mona Lisa. B.A famous art museum—Louvre.
C.A famous artist—Da Vinci. D.The great King—Francis.
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Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions(使命)often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station(ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible . Weekends give the crew valuable. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email , internet phone and through Private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy . Before a mission. The family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for
The astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters . And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS , giving astronauts the chance to do some “web surfing (冲浪)”in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.
【小题1】What does the word “mimic ”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Find | B. Copy |
C.Change | D.Lose |
A. The are caring and thoughtful. |
B. The are impatient and annoyed. |
C. The are impatient and annoyed. |
D. The are excited and curious. |
A. get more pleasure in space than on the Earth |
B. find living in space a bit boring and tiring |
C. regard space life as common |
D. love to see the Earth from space |
A. work for longer missions in space |
B. connect with people on the Earth |
C. observe the Earth from space |
D. spend their free time in space |
Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day's work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, internet phone and through private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some "web surfing" in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth's vast land mass and oceans.
【小题1】What does the word "mimic" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.copy | B.find | C.change | D.lose |
A.They are impatient and annoyed. | B.They are worried and upset. |
C.They are caring and thoughtful. | D.They are excited and curious. |
A.love to see the Earth from space | B.find living in space a bit boring and tiring |
C.regard space life as common | D.get more pleasure in space than on the Earth |
A.work for longer missions in space | B.spend their free time in space |
C.observe the Earth from space | D.connect with people on the Earth |