We took virtue of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach. A.chance B.
We took virtue of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.
A.chance
B.advantage
C.occasion
D.effect
We took virtue of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.
A.chance
B.advantage
C.occasion
D.effect
One of the most comprehensive ventures was the restoration and transformation of Boston’s eighteenth century Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market, designed in 1824.This section had fallen on hard times, but beginning with the constuction of a new city hall immediately adjacent, it has returned to life with the intelligent reuse of these fine old buildings under the design leadership of Benjamin Thomson.He has provided a marvelous setting for dining, shopping, professional offices, and simply walking.
Butler Square, in Minnespois, exemplifies major changes in its comples of offices, commercial space, and public amenities carved out of a massive pile designed in 1906 as a hardware warehouse.The exciting interior timber structure of the’building was highlighted by cutting light courts through the interior and adding large skylights.
San Antonio,Texas, offers an object lesson for numerous other cities combating urban decay.Rather than bringing in the bulldozers, San Antonio’s leaders rehabilitated existing structures, while simultaneously cleaning up the San Antonio River,which menders through the business district.
36.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.During the 1970’s, old buildings in many cities were recycled for modern use.
B.Recent interest in ecology issues has led to the cleaning up of many rivers.
C.The San Antonio example shows that bulldozers are not the way to fight urban decay.
D.Strong government support has made adaptive rehabilitation a reality in Boston.
37.What is the space at Quincy Market now used for?
A.Boston’s new city hall.
B.Sports and recreational facilities.
C.Commercial and industrial warehouses.
D.Restaurant, offices, and stores.
38.According to the passage, Benjamin Thomson was the designer for a project
A.San FranciscoB.Boston.
C.Minneapois. D.San Antonio.
39.When was the Butler Square building originally built?
A.In the eighteenth century.
B.In the early nineteenth century.
C.In the late nineteenth century.
D.In the early twentieth century.
40.What is the author’s opinion of the San Antonio project?
A.It is clearly the best of the projects discussed.
B.It is a good project that could be copied in other cities.
C.The extensive use of bulldozers made the project unnecessarily costly.
D.The work done on the river was more important than the work done on the buildings.
A、Cautious
B、Simple-minded
C、Watchful
D、Sophisticated
A.it can be processed into new products
B.it can be recycled 100 percent
C.it contributes to improving the appearance of our cities
D.such rubber is especially strong
A.plans,,developed by conservative and church leaders
B.efforts of interested individuals to redefine the educational system
C.the demands of social organization seeking financial relief
D.rallies held by westerners wanting to compete with eastern schools
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