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　　Even at the age of 89 Rene Huyghe still loves the woman with whom he spent World WarⅡ driving her from her house to safety, hiding her in his office, even sharing a bedroom with her. She was “Mona Lisa”, masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci and a centerpiece of the Louvre. He was the chief curator（管理员）of paintings there.

　　Foreseeing the Nazi drive across Europe, Huyghe began planning in 1938 to hide his charges. When Germans entered Poland a year later, Huyghe’s trucks took Louvre paintings to hiding places far from Paris. “Mona Lisa” rode in a car, “always going with a curator, sometimes with me,” he recalls.

　　She was carried from place to place out of fear. Bombs could strike her hiding place; fire could burn her; she could end up in a German collection.

　　Once, as Nazi troops passed her last hiding place, Chateau de Montal, a Resistance fighter inside fired at them. Fearing retaliation（报复）, Huyghe shouted to the man, “You are mad! Stop it at once!” The troops moved on and the following day razed（洗劫） entire village nearby.

　　“At war’s end every single work was back in the Louvre,” Huyghe says. “Mona Lisa” herself returned in a curator’s private car.

1．According to the passage, the one Rene Huyghe still loves is ______.

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　　A．a painting　　　　　　B．a German girl

　　C．a Resistance fighter　D．a lady

2．When did the Nazi drive across Poland?

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　　　A．Not mentioned.　　B．In 1938.

　　　C．After 1938　　D．Before 1938.

3．In paragraph 2, “Huyghe began planning in 1938 to hide his charges.” Means ______.

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A．Huyghe wanted to hide his money in 1938

B．Huyghe had planned to complete his tasks

C．Huyghe made a plan to hide the paintings of the Louvre in 1938

D．Huyghe hoped to take good care of his photos in 1938.

4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

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A．A resistance fighter stayed together with the old man.

B．A village in which they stayed was razed by the Germans.

C．All the works were returned to the museum after the war.

D．The curator is 89 years old now.

5．Which of the following will be the best title for the passage?

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A．Nazi’s Rise and Fall

B．Rene Huyghe’s Ever Lasting Feeling with “Mona Lisa”

C．The World War and the Louvre Paintings

D．A Louvre Curator’s Wartime Companion

　　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 n the

world.

　　The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort（城堡）. 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 Francis 1 became king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. His “Mona Lisa”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)How long has the Louvre been a public museum?

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A．For over 800 years.

B．Since 1350.

C．Since 1515.

D．For over 210 years.

(2)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 louver 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.

(3)The passage is mainly about ________.

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A．an art museum called the Louvre

B．an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci

C．a king of France named Francis 1

D．the best-known painting in the Louvre

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 1350, 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 years.

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 Louvre 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--FrancisⅠ.

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．

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 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” 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 treasure 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 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 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 Louvre is a place of interest to different people from 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 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.