Reading passages

its effect on the art itself was probably similar as well. Generally, artists can now 
reach an audience only through commercial galleries and public museums, although 
their work may be occasionally reproduced in art periodicals. They may also be 
assisted by financial awards or commissions from industry and the state. (c,d,e,) 
250- According to the passage, some painters losing their patrons supported 
themselves by........... .
A) exhibiting their works without paying any money to the art galleries 
B) selling their best paintings to the upper class families 
C) opening exhibitions by themselves and collecting money from visitors 
D) going on tours to the countries where their works were appreciated 
E) painting portraits of the royal members 
251- Today's artists are luckier than those of 19
th
 century in that ........... .
A) their paintings are thought to be more attractive 
B) advances in art make it easy for them to paint 
C) people appreciate art more than those lived in 19
th
century 
D) they can display their work with ease at art centres 
E) they no longer have trouble in getting sponsorships for their exhibitions 
252- While artists painted to fascinate firstly their patrons in the past, today they 
paint ............ .
A) to earn livelihood without relying on anyone 
B) to display emotional states they are in 
C) to support art periodicals which will otherwise go bankrupt 
D) to please the owners of the art galleries 
E) to attract people who are interested in their paintings 
 
For more than 100 years the Olympic Movement has conceived of itself as promoting 
culture, human development, international education, and peace through sport. 
Founded mainly by writers, educators, scientists, and scholars, the Olympic