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FamousModernChineseBuildings
TheBeijingInternationalAirport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is the Beijing International Airport.The airport was constructed in the 1950s.It has an indoor garden,a children’s playground,and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.
TheShanghaiWorldFinancialCentre
Completed in 2008,SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and the construction delays.Since its completion,it has won countless architectural awards.
Tourists are welcome at SWFC’s viewing platform,which is the world’s highest closed viewing platform.
TheWaterCube
It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building.They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well.
Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant,a bar,a shopping area,and Water World,a family water park.
TheBird’sNest
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics.It can hold up to 80,000 people.Nowadays,it also functions as a tourist attraction.Its main income is from tourism.It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.
TheNationalCentreforthePerformingArts
It was completed in 2007.The building is surrounded by a man-made lake,requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway.It is home to an opera hall,a music hall,and a theatre.
21.Which of the following buildings was first constructed?
A.The Beijing International Airport.
B.The Shanghai World Financial Centre.
C.The Water Cube.
D.The Bird’s Nest.
22.Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Centre delayed?
A.It needed more construction workers.
B.It was short of money.
C.It added an extra viewing platform.
D.It faced too much terrible weather.
23.How does the Bird’s Nest operate daily?
A.By renting the winter theme park.
B.By increasing its opening time.
C.By charging tourists for admission fees.
D.By giving some live concerts.
24.What can you do in the National Centre for the Performing Arts?
A.Enjoy sports events.
B.Eating.
C.Attend science lectures.
D.Watch different performances.
