L1:
1. What is the lecture mainly about?
A.The life of a famous Italian Renaissance artist
B.The history of fresco painting in Italy
C.The creation of a particular work of Renaissance art
D.The construction of a typical church of the Italian Renaissance
2. According to the professor, what is one advantage of using the fresco technique?
A.A fresco can last a long time
B.The materials for making a fresco are inexpensive
C.The fresco technique is easy to learn
D.A fresco can be completed quickly
3. According to the professor, why is a fresco painted before the plaster dries?
A.So that mistakes can be corrected easily
B.So that the paint will sink into the plaster
C.So that the colors of the paints can be blended better
D.So that human forms will appear more lifelike
4. Why does the professor mention the artist who painted with a paintbrush in each hand?
A.To describe how the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling was painted
B.To illustrate the ingenious creativity of Renaissance artists
C.To explain how Michelangelo learned to paint
D.To emphasize the need for fresco painters to work quickly
5. Why did Michelangelo choose to build footbridges rather than traditional scaffolding when he painted the chapel?
A.To accommodate the curved shape of the chapel’s ceiling
B.To keep the floor clear for ceremonies in the chapel
C.To reach both the walls and the ceiling of the chapel
D.To paint while lying on his back for long periods of time
6. What does the professor imply when he says this
A.He has suggestions about how students can deal with difficult situations
B.Many people would have been uncomfortable painting the chapel’s ceiling
C.There was one problem that Michelangelo was unable to overcome
D.Michelangelo’s reputation as a great artist may be somewhat exaggerated
