人教版（新课程标准）必修2 Unit 1　Cultural relics周末大自习·话题集第一周演练话题——文化遗产练习（原卷板+解析版）

周末大自习·话题集训　第一周　演练话题———文化遗产 卷(一)　话题阅读提速练(限时35分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A From early times, man has been interested in art.People have often worked together to collect and save the world's 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 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．When did the French kings begin to live in the Louvre A．By 1350. B．Before 1350. C．In 1515. D．In 1190. 2．Most of the works of art in the Louvre have been collected by _____. A．Leonardo da Vinci B．Francis Ⅰ C．the French people D．people of the world 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text A．Leonardo 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. 4．Why 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 museums works of art will not be damaged. B No one can believe that the over 6,300 kilometer Great Wall might disappear some day. Believe it or not, the Great Wall is being destroyed by people. Less than 20 percent of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty, is still perfect, but about 80 percent is in danger. The Great Wall can be called “great” mostly because of its amazing length. But we should realize that the length was made up of one brick at a time. If we do nothing to save the Great Wall, it will become a series of separate wasteland rather than a historic site. The Great Wall is actually a series of walls built and rebuilt by different dynasties over the past 2,000 years. It began in the rule of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221BC－206BC ... ...