高中英语外研版必修2语篇提能20

语 篇 提 能阅读理解From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures (珍宝)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 the King of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vincis “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.1When did the French king begin to live in the Louvre?A. By 1350. B. Before 1350.C. In 1515. D. In 1190.答案与解析A细节理解题。由第三段第二、三句可知答案。2Most of the works of art in the Louvre have been collected _.A. by Leonardo da VinciB. by Francis IC. by the French peopleD. by people of the world答案与解析C细节理解题。由第二段第二句“The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries.”可知。3Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Da Vinci once stayed in the Louvre.B. The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace.C. “Mona Lisa” is now kept in the Louvre.D. The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world.答案与解析B细节理解题。从倒数第二段可知A、C项被提及。最后一段也提到了D项的内容。只有B项中church没有被提到。4Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?A. Because in public museums works of art will not be stolen.B. Because in public museums artists can study the works of art.C. Because in public museums everyone has a chance to enjoy the works of art.D. Because in public