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.
1.How long has the Louvre been a museum?
A. For over 800 years. B. Since1350 C. Since1515 D. For over 200 years
2.Most of works of art in the Louvre have been collected probably by _______.
A. the French people B. FrancisⅠ C. Leonardo da Vinci D. 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. 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.
5.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.
Save the Animals
Animals are natural resources(资源) that people have wasted all through our history.
Animals have been killed for their fur and feathers, for food, for sport, and simply because they were in the way. Thousands of kinds of animals have disappeared from the earth forever. Hundreds more are on the danger list today. About 170 kinds in the United States alone are considered in danger.
Why should people care? Because we need animals. And because once they are gone, there will never be any more.
Animals are more than just beautiful or interesting. They are more than just a source of food. Every animal has its place in the balance of nature. Destroying one kind of animal can create many problems. For example, when farmers killed large numbers of hawks(鹰), the farmers’ stores of corn and grain were destroyed by rats and mice. Why? Because hawks eat rats and mice. With no hawks to keep down their numbers, the rats and mice multiplied(繁殖) quickly.
Luckily, some people are working to help save the animals. Some groups raise money to let people know about the problem. And they try to get the governments to pass laws protecting animals in danger.
Quite a few countries have passed laws. These laws forbid the killing of any animal or plant on the danger list. Slowly, the number of some animals in danger is growing.
1.Animals are important to us mainly because __________.
A . they give us a source of food B. they are beautiful and lovely
C. they keep the balance of nature D. they give us a lot of pleasure
2.What has happened to the animals on the earth?
A. About 170 kinds of animals have disappeared forever.
B. Thousands of kinds of animals are gone forever.
C. A few kinds of animals have died out. D. All kinds of animals are in danger.
3.Why do people kill animals?
A. They kill animals for something they need.
B. They kill animals to raise some money.
C. Animals destroy their natural resources.
D. Animals create many problems.
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. People care much about animals because they need them.
B. Killing all rats and mice may cause some new problems.
C. Once a certain kind of animal is gone forever, there will never be any more.
D. People must not kill any animal or plant.
5.What can we conclude from the fact that quite a few countries have passed laws protecting animals in danger?
A. Animals in danger will be kept away from people.
B. Animals in danger will not be killed any more.
C. The number of some animals in danger will increase.
D. Every person will know the importance of protecting wild animals.
An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a hard day’s work. When he was not far from his 1, the light on the cart went out. He tried to make the lamp 2again, but he could not.
So he went along the road 3a light. But a policeman saw the 4without a light. He 5the old carter（赶车人）.
“No one 6take a cart along a road at night without a light, ”said the policeman. “You’ve 7the law. ”
“I 8a light, but it has just gone out. ”
“I don’t believe that 9,” said the policeman . He took out a book and got 10to write. “What’s your 11and where do you live？”
“Please don’t take my name, ”said the man. “My house is just over 12. I haven’t come far without a light. ”
“You came all 13without a light. What’s your name？”
The carter quickly took the policeman’s hand and put it down hard on the 14of the lamp. The lamp was still 15, and it 16the policeman’s hand. He 17and he was very angry.
“Now what do you think?” said the carter. “Did I come all the way without a light?”
“No,”said the policeman, “I 18you now. But I still 19to know your name. You’ve broken the law now. You’ve burnt a policeman’s hand. So you must come with me to the police station. You’ll be there all 20. ”
1.A. field B. family C. house D. land
2.A. burning B. lighting C. lighted D. burn
3.A. with B. without C. by D. on
4.A. cart B. carter C. the old man D. house
5.A. caught B. kept C. called D. stopped
6.A. may B. can C. might D. should
7.A. kept B. observed C. broken D. jumped
8.A. have B. had C. has had D. were having
9.A. lies B. story C. word D. remark
10.A. angry B. excited C. prepared D. ready
11.A. name B. number C. job D. family
12.A. here B. that C. there D. this
13.A. the time B. the way C. the night D. by yourself
14.A. side B. face C. top D. surface
15.A. bright B. dark C. warm D. hot
16.A. hurt B. burnt C. injured D. wounded
17.A. jumped B. screamed C. walked D. ran
18.A. free B. trust C. know D. believe
19.A. like B. want C. hope D. expect
20.A. year B. month C. day D. night
—Who _____ it be that is knocking at the door?
—It ______be father, but I’m not sure.
A. can; may B. may; can C. may; must D. need; should
You can't imagine _____when they received these nice Christmas presents.
A. how they were excited B. how excited they were
C. how excited were they D. they were how excited
The meeting was of _____, and the information he offered at the meeting was_____.
A. important; valuable B. great important; of valuable
C. great importance; valuable D. very important; of valuable
