During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces

　　Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.

　　46. What does the writer mean by “time is catching up with the Mona Lisa”?

　　A. The painting woman is not so beautiful any more.

　　B. Ageing is something that affects us all.

　　C. The painting needs repairing.

　　D. At such an old age, she is no longer popular.

　　47. What makes the repair work difficult?

　　A. The wooden panel is thin and old.

　　B. No one knows exactly what materials were used to create the painting and how it might respond to treatment.

　　C. The health of the painting is suffering.

　　D. Experts can’t agree on how to carry out repairs.

　　48. What makes her so mysterious according to Professor Livingston?

　　A. The materials the Italian artist used.

　　B. The way she smiles.

　　C. The way Da Vinci painted the smile.

　　D. It plays a trick upon the human eyes

　　B篇

　　Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, love their country. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland. But there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.

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