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You’ve probably visited the Tian’anmen Gatetower—the famous building of Beijing, but you may not have heard of Kuai Xiang. Along with him, the following well-known architects (建筑师) all took the center stage at their times.
Kuai Xiang(1399—1481)
Tian’anmen Gatetower is considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang. By following in the footsteps of ancient homebuilders, he successfully presented the Emperor Zhu Di with a great wooden structure which has stood the test of time for almost 600 years. Visitors also like its beautiful paintings.
Ieoh Ming Pei (1917—2019)
His motto is: Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums. He likes creation. He planted a glass pyramid into the courtyard of the Louvre. His other works include John F. Kennedy Library, Beijing Fragrant Hill Hotel and Suzhou Museum.
Zaha Hadid(1950—2016)
In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel Prize for architecture. She used tricks to maximize available space. Her fluid-style works pioneer the concept of micro-living. The curves(曲线)of Guangzhou Opera House perfectly match the rise and fall of its surrounding buildings, forming a unique view.
Meng Fanchao (1959—present)
Many people built Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. This longest cross-sea bridge, when viewed afar, looks like a dynamic dragon braving the rolling waves of Lingding Sea.
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了四位伟大的建筑师。
21. What can we infer about Kuai Xiang?
A. He never followed traditions.
B. He was poor.
C. He is a successful architect.
D. He likes building bridges.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第一段的Along with him, the following well-known architects all took the center stage at their times. 以及下面对他的介绍可知, 他是一位成功的建筑师。故选C。
22. What do Zaha Hadid and Meng Fanchao have in common?
A. They can make good use of space.
B. They set a great record.
C. They like following others’ opinions.
D. Their works will not stand time.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。Zaha Hadid 是第一位获得Pritzker Architecture Prize的女性;Meng Fanchao建造了世界上最长的跨海大桥, 所以两人的共同点是他们都创造了伟大的纪录。故选B。
23. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Four famous architects and their main works.
B. The Tian’anmen Gatetower.
C. Works of well-known architects.
D. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
【解析】选A。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了四位伟大的建筑师以及他们的代表作。故选A。
