12． Journey into the world's largest and most visited museum in the world，the Louvre.From its castle foundation to its current state as home to some 38，000 treasured works of art，discover their stories and history，and spend quality time with the Mona Lisa on this one of a kind storytelling experience.On this live online tour，our expert Louvre guides from their home in Paris to yours，will help you understand the architectural transition （建筑的過渡） from castle to art gallery，and the important works of art.
From its plinth （底座），the ancient statue of Venus de Milo plays an important role in the modern culture.But why is she considered one of the best examples of Greek sculpture？And what secrets does she tell in her figure of ancient Greece？Our experts will answer these questions and tell you all the little details some observers may miss.
Moving on to other works we will visit the Winged Victory of Samothrace generally held as a competitor in beauty to the statue of Venus we just explored.Our guides will explain the discussion over its origins，other images inspired by her figure，and where，how，and why she traveled in the year 1939.
After a look at a few more masterpieces we will continue our way through the halls，moving closer to a painting so famous that it attracts close to six million visitors each year.The time spent looking at her is only 15 seconds — though we will spend much more time in her presence through the storytelling of our expert guides.The painting hardly needs a name — but that painting is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
Journey through this online live experience out of your home and into the Louvre Museum.If the tour or date you are interested in is not available，please email us at toursfromhome@takewalks.com to get more information about Private Tour pricing.
（1）What is special about the Louvre guides？
A.They can provide the best travel route for visitors.
B.They have a wide knowledge of world history.
C.They know more fine details of artworks.
D.They ask less money than other guides.
（2）What does the author say about the Winged Victory of Samothrace？
A.It has the similar origins to the statue of Venus.
B.It is as great as the statue of Venus.
C.It was found in 1939 by accident.
D.It was inspired by other figures.
（3）Why does the author introduce the painting's name at the end of paragraph 4？
A.To ask visitors to notice the painting's beauty.
B.To call on readers to protect the painting.
C.To discuss the painting's cultural value.
D.To stress the painting's popularity.
（4）What can we infer about the author from the text？
A.He researches European history a lot.
B.He is very fond of works of art.
C.He works in the tourist industry.
D.He is a visitor to the Louvre.
