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Leonardo da Vinci, a famous Italian painter, spent more than ten years completing The Mona Lisa. He said it was one of his favourite paintings. It was so precious (珍贵的) to him that he kept it for himself until he died in 1519.
Leonardo da Vinci never revealed who the model of the painting was. Since his death, many people have tried to find out who the model was, and some people even think it is a self-portrait (自画像) of Leonardo da Vinci. One thing most Mona Lisa fans agree on is that it is her mysterious smile that makes the painting so special.
Who is the real Mona Lisa? It is a question that has puzzled historians for centuries, and now historians think they may actually be a step closer to solving the mystery of one of the world's most famous paintings. A group of experts have opened a tomb in the Italian city of Florence in the hope of finding some DNA samples (样本) which they think may hold the clue they need. The tomb is thought to contain the family of a woman called Lisa Gherardini. Historians think Lisa is buried in the nearby convent of St Ursula, where records show she died in 1542. They have recovered (复原) the bodies of three women from the convent, but they have been unable to make sure which body is Lisa's.
( ) 46. When did Leonardo da Vinci die?
A. In 1514. B. In 1519. C. In 1520. D. In 1542.
( ) 47. What makes the painting The Mona Lisa so special?
A. Its famous painter Leonardo da Vinci.
B. The famous model Mona Lisa.
C. Mona Lisa's beauty.
D. Mona Lisa's mysterious smile.
( ) 48. Why do historians think they may actually be a step closer to solving the mystery of the painting?
A. They have studied the question for a very long time.
B. They have found some DNA samples from a tomb.
C. They have recovered the body of Mona Lisa.
D. They have opened a tomb in Florence to find some DNA samples.
( ) 49. What does the underlined word “clue” mean in Chinese?
A. 真相 B. 消息 C. 线索 D. 资料
( ) 50. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Mona Lisa was one of Leonardo da Vinci's favourite paintings.
B. Leonardo da Vinci revealed the model of The Mona Lisa.
C. The Mona Lisa is a self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci.
D. Historians have made sure which body from the convent is Mona Lisa's.

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Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. After spending most of his early years at sea, Columbus began to believe that he could find a shortcut to the Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, the King of Portugal refused to support such a trip, and Columbus was forced to present his idea to the King and Queen of Spain. In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to pay for his trip. They gave him a crew and three ships, the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Columbus sailed aboard the Santa Maria.
The trip was long and hard. Many sailors grew restless and wanted to turn around. After about two months at sea, land was finally seen. The ships stopped on the island of Hispaniola. Columbus named the native people he saw “Indians”, because he believed he had found the shortcut he was looking for. In fact, Columbus discovered North America, a brand new continent at that time. Columbus, however, couldn't be convinced (使信服). He died with the belief that he had found the shortcut to the East Indies. Soon, other explorers and nations understood the importance of his discoveries. Columbus's discoveries set the stage for the Age of Exploration, one of the most fascinating and exciting times in world history.
( ) 51. Why did Columbus believe that he could find a shortcut?
A. Because of much experience in the air.
B. Because of much experience on land.
C. Because of much experience at sea.
D. Because of much experience under the water.
( ) 52. Whom did he ever turn to for help in order to make his dream come true?
A. The King of Portugal. B. The King of Spain.
C. The Queen of Spain. D. All of the above.
( ) 53. What does the underlined word “restless” mean in English?
A. Bored. B. Ill. C. Patient. D. Afraid.
( ) 54. Which place did Columbus really find during his exploration?
A. Portugal. B. North America. C. The Indies. D. Italy.
( ) 55. Why were the discoveries of Columbus so important at that time?
A. Because they set the stage for the Age of Exploration.
B. Because he was quite sure about his own belief.
C. Because he asked the King and Queen of Spain for help.
D. Because he found a shortcut to the Indies at last.

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The United Kingdom is a large island country in Europe. It also includes part of the island of Ireland. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Over 68 million people live in the United Kingdom. The majority of the population, however, lives in England. The system of government in the United Kingdom is considered a constitutional monarchy (君主立宪制国家). This is a system of government in which the monarch (a king or queen) is the head of state. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ is the monarch of the United Kingdom. In reality, however, she has very little political power.
The history of the United Kingdom is full of wars and revolutions (革命). The UK, as it is often called, was once the world's most powerful nation. Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan and even the United States are among nations that used to be controlled by the United Kingdom. It is also the birthplace of the English language.
There are many famous landmarks to see in the United Kingdom, such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, Oxford University and the mysterious Stonehenge (巨石阵). Oxford University, founded possibly in 1096, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Many of the United Kingdom's former prime ministers attended Oxford University. Stonehenge, located near Salisbury, England, is a group of giant standing stones arranged in a circle. No one knows exactly what Stonehenge is meant to represent.
( ) 56. How many nations are there in the United Kingdom?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
( ) 57. Which part of the United Kingdom has the largest population?
A. England. B. Scotland. C. Wales. D. Northern Ireland.
( ) 58. Why was the United Kingdom once the world's most powerful nation?
A. Because the history of the United Kingdom is full of wars.
B. Because it is the birthplace of the English language.
C. Because it used to be controlled by the USA for a long time.
D. Because many countries were controlled by it at that time.
( ) 59. Which of the following is NOT the landmark of the United Kingdom?
A. The Tower of London. B. Big Ben.
C. Oxford University. D. Harvard University.
( ) 60. What can we know about the mysterious Stonehenge?
A. It is mainly made of bricks and stones.
B. It has the shape of a big stone circle.
C. It is located in Scotland.
D. Its meaning has already been understood.

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