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works have been widely accepted and can be found across four continents and ten countries,
establishing him as a top figure in this field,especially the remodeling of the Louvre Glass
Pyramid.
In 1980,when the palace became an old museum due to its aging facilities and the entrance
could no longer accommodate the increasing visitors,French President Francois Mitterrand
entrusted Pei to redesign the Louvre.
Having visited the Louvre for countless times,Pei,at the age of 67,proposed a plan to
build a glass pyramid in Napoleon Courtyard,which initially faced considerable criticism
because it's beyond imagination to use glass to build such a historical museum.A French
newspaper criticized Pei's pyramid as "an addition to Disneyland".An environmental group
joked it belonged to a desert.Others charged Pei with ruining one of the world's greatest
landmarks.After a lasting discussion,the design was chosen by thirteen museum directors for
the values of mixing the past with the present.
Thus,the Louvre reopened in the spring of 1989.Over the following years,the structure
got to be loved by most,if not all,of its critics.Here comes the Louvre Glass Pyramid today-
it stands 21 meters high and has a base width of 34 meters with 673 glass panels on its four
sides,covering an area of approximately one thousand square meters,of which 80%are
exhibition space.
Thanks to Pei's thorough understanding of architecture,the Louvre keeps its role,and his
other buildings are narrators that tell stories of time,culture,and progress,serving as a
reminder that architecture is not just about building itself,but also about building a better
future.
24.What makes I.M.Pei a master in modern architecture
A.His multi-nationality.
B.The long-term architectural practice.
C.The rebuilding of the Louvre Museum.
D.His special combination of different building styles.
25.How did the public think of Pei's proposal at first
A.Doubtful.
B.Unclear.
C.Acceptable.
26.Which statement is TRUE about the Louvre Glass Pyramid
D.Indifferent.
A.It has become a symbol of innovation.
B.It was remodeled due to its small size
C.It took about five years to complete.
D.It was based on the ancient Egyptian pyramids.

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