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1、单元检测卷：Unit 1阅读理解AFrom early times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasuresFine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in ParisFranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France
2、over many centuriesIt is the biggest art museum in the worldThe Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fortIn 1191, it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a river around it to keep out the enemies Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle
3、grewBy l350，the castle no longer needed a riverThe Louvre became a palace home for France kings and queensDuring time of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring the days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damagedWhen Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in many
4、 artists from other countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo Da Vinci from ItalyDa Vincis“Mona Lisa”is the best known painting in the museum todayIn 1793，the Louvre become a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoyEvery year millions of people f
5、rom all over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces1Most of works of arts in the Louvre have been collected probably _ Aby the French people Bby Francis I Cby Leonardo Da Vinci Dby people of the world2Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? ADa Vinci once stayed in Fran
6、ce B，“Mona Lisa”is kept in the Louvre CThe Louvre was once a church as well as a palace D，The Louvie is a place of interest to people all over the world3. Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums? AIn public museums works of art wont be stolen. BIn public museums works of art
7、 wont be damaged CIn public museums artists can study the works of art DIn public museums everyone has a chance to enjoy the works of art4Which is the best title for this passage? AA famous paintingMona Lisa BA famous art museumLouvreCA famous artistDa Vinci DThe great KingFrancisBWhat killed King T
8、ut? Historians and scientists have long believed that ancient Egypts most famous kingwas probably murdered. But a recent scientific study claims to have found a different solution to this more than 3,300-year-old mystery.Tuts full name was Tutankhamen. He was just 9 years old when he became ruler of
9、 Egypt in 1348 B.C. His treasure-packed tomb was revealed (展现) to the world almost a century ago. Tuts tomb was filled withroyal riches, including a solid-gold coffin, a gold mask, and piles of jewelry.It made him one of the best-known Egyptian kings of all time. But Tut did not have much time to en
10、joy his vast wealth. His reign (执政) was cut short at the age of 19.Many experts have thought that Tut was killed by one of his advisers, named Ay, who wanted the throne forhimself. Thanks to a major modern science project, it seems that Ayisoff the hook.Researchers set out to solve the mystery of Ki
11、ng Tuts death by using the tools of science. They begantheir investigation of Tuts well-preserved mummy by conducting an autopsy (尸体解剖), which is an in-depth medical examination to determine how someone died. The kings autopsy included DNA tests and electronic scans of his remains.Scientist Carsten
12、Pusch conducted the tests on Tut for the new study. A scan of Tuts mummy showed an unhealed fracture (骨折) in his leg bone. He thinks a broken leg contributed to the young kings death. The DNA also indicates that the ruler had an illness that causes bones to go bad, More than 100 walking stickswere f
13、ound in King Tuts tomb. This supports the autopsy findings Many of the sticks were well-worn,showing regular use. But how could a person die from a simple broken leg? Pusch also found DNA evidence in Tuts remains that indicates he had malaria, a disease carried by mosquitoes. Malaria severely weaken
14、s theimmune system. Finally, the young ruler was just too weak to heal.5. King Tut is famous because _.A. his tomb was packed with treasuresB. he was probably murdered by his adviserC. his death was a mystery in historyD. he brought much wealth to his people during his reign6. We can know from the t
15、ext that _.A. King Tut died from a weak body and a careless playB. a jealous adviser named Ay is likely the real killer in King Tuts deathC. King Tut fell to death because of his leg problemD. the malaria and the bone disease together caused King Tuts death7. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. King Tut died at the age of 19 and his reign was short.B. Scientists now know what killed King Tut by performing a scientific investigation.C. Scientists guessed that Tut used canes (手杖) because they found many
