1. Look at the following pictures, and match the pictures with the names. Which history period do they belong to?

　　a. William Shakespeare　　　　b. Dante Alighieri

　　c. Leonardo da Vinci d. Van Gogh

　　They belong to the period of ________.

　　答案：①～④　cdba；　the Renaissance

　　2. The Renaissance is considered as an important chapter in European history. Do you know the reasons?

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　　参考答案：①During the Renaissance, new ideas and values replaced those held in the Middle Ages.

　　②There are many poets and artists in this period, such as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and so on.

　　③The effects of the Renaissance are long lasting, and it has affected many generations.

　　Ⅰ.Fast­reading

　　Match the following paragraphs with their main ideas.

　　①Para.1　A. The implication of the Renaissance.

　　②Para.2　B. Trade - one factor of the Renaissance.

　　③Para.3　C. A change in ideas about religion.

　　④Para.4　D. The introduction of the Mona Lisa.

　　⑤Para.5　E. Something Leonardo did as a skilled inventor.

　　⑥Para.6　F. Leonardo's influence on history.

　　⑦Para.7　G. The new ideas on painting, music and architecture.

　　答案：①～⑦　DABGCEF

　　Ⅱ.Careful­reading

　　Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Which of the following offered a solid foundation for the birth of the Renaissance?