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课时检测训练33选择性必修第四册
UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
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Taipei 101
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With a height of 508 meters,Taipei 101 or
(2022·济本二模)For thousands of years,
formerly known as the Taipei World Financial
buildings have been used to show off power and
Center became the world's tallest building when
wealth,to honor leaders or religions,and to
it was completed in 2003.Designed by C.Y.
stretch the limits of architecture.Since the 19th
Lee &Partners,the multi-use steel and glass
century.high-rise buildings have sprung up all
high rise was intended to prevent typhoons and
over the
world,showing the modern
earthquakes.Taipei 101 has developed into the
architecture wonders.
outstanding landmark of the area,and the ideal
The Empire State Building
shopping and relaxing place for locals.
The Empire State Building,a 102-story
1.What is the Empire State Building recently
building,was completed in New York in 1931
recognized for?
and was the tallest in the world until 1971.
A.Its multi-functions.
While the Empire State Building was built to be
B.Its numerous visitors.
an office building,it still draws millions of
C.Its wealth and power.
tourists each year for overlooking New York.It
D.Its going-green ideas.
is currently admired for its green architecture
2.What do Taipei 101 and the Jin Mao Tower
initiatives,in an effort to be a more energy-
have in common?
efficient and eco-friendly green building.
A.They are landmark buildings.
The Jin Mao Tower
B.They feature traditional culture.
Completed in 1999 and standing 420.5
C.They were built in the 20th century.
meters high,the Jin Mao Tower was once
D.They were designed for natural disasters.
China's tallest high rise building.Located in
3.What is the purpose of this text?
Pudong District of Shanghai,the Jin Mao Tower
A.To promote green buildings.
is a 88-floor building,which represents the
B.To recommend tourist attractions.
belief in Chinese culture that the number 8
C.To introduce famous tall buildings.
brings fortune.With both modern and