阅读下面的短文，并从A,B,C,D四个选项中选择一个正确的选项，并把答案序号填写在空白处。
Passage 1
Ieoh Ming Pei is definitely one of the biggest names in architecture. Born in China in 1917, Pei was the son of a prominent banker. He grew up mostly in Hong Kong and Shanghai. At the age of 17, Pei left for the United Slates to study architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then Harvard University.
Pci attracted great attention in the U.S. for the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, but it was the Louvre Pyramid that brought him worldwide fame. In 1981, the newly elected President of France came up with an ambitious plan for a variety of construction projects, including the renovation of the Louvre Museum. Pei was invited to join the renovating team. Pei finally agreed to take on the project after three secretive trips to Paris.
Pei designed not only a glass and steel pyramid to serve as the entrance to the Louvre, but also a transformation of the interiors. The public reacted harshly to the design, mostly because of the proposed pyramid. In an attempt to soothe public anger, Pei took a suggestion from then-mayor of Paris and placed a full-sized model of the pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre. During the four days of its exhibiti
on, an estimated 60,000 people visited the site. Critics eased their opposition after witnessing the proposed scale of the pyramid.
The new entrance was opened to the public in March, 1989. By that time, public opinion had softened on the Pyramid; a poll found a 56 percent approval rating for the pyramid. tl Thc much-fcarcd pyramid has become adorable,” wrote a French writer. The experience was exhausting fbr Pci, but also rewarding. t4Aftcr the Louvre," Pci said later, "I thought no project would be too difficult." Now the Louvre Pyramid isPei's most famous structure.
The squares aren't just ornamental. They are designed to collect the energy created by pedestrians. It is estimated that 40 million pedestrians will use that walkway in a year. It will generate several hundred kilowatt-hours of electricity from the footsteps. That's enough to power half the mail's outdoor lighting.
The tiles were developed and produced in 2009 by a 26-year-old Londoner. The l7.7-by-23.6-inch tiles arc designed to be used wherever pedestrians gather on masse: transportation hubs such as train, subway, and bus stations, airports, schools, malls. The power is generated from millions of footfalls. It can be used to power a range of lightings, signs, digital ads, etc.
Nearly 30 such projects have been installed in Europe. For two years now, four of its tiles have lined a
hallway at a school near London. They collect energy from footfalls of its 1,100 students to keep the coiridor lit. Music festival attendees'footfalls have also been controlled to charge cell phones and power lights.
1.The bright green rubber tiles at the largest urban mall in London are NOT used forornamentation
A.decorationcollecting energy
B.warning The word pedestrians in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.
A.walkers tourists
2.Which place is unsuitable for the use of the tiles?
A.bus stationschool
B.mall home
3.From the passage, we can see that the tiles.
A.have been widely installed in Londonhave been widely used for decoration
B.have been used in Music festival have been used in Olympic stadium
4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Pedestrian Power on Tiles Urban Mall in London
B.The Invention of TilesThe Production of Tiles
1.Ieoh Ming Pei is a famous?
A.architecturebanker
B.architect artist
2.Ieoh Ming Pci got great attention in the U.S. for?
A.Louvre Museum John F. Kennedy Library
B.the PyramidMuseum of Islamic Arts
3.Which of the following statements isn't mentioned according to the passage?
A.Pei designed a glass and steel pyramid to serve as the entrance to the Louvre.
B.Pei designed the transformation of the interiors.
C.Pci designed a full-sized model of the pyramid.
D.Pei designed the Louvre Museum.
4.Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A.The Louvre Pyramid has brought Ieoh Ming Pei worldwide fame.
B.The President of France invited Pei to join the renovating team.
C.Pei agreed to take on the project directly.
C. The public reacted harshly to the design of the entrance to the Louvre at thebeginning.
5.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A.Louvre Museum I. M. Pei and the Louvre Pyramid
B.The Life of Ieoh Ming PeiThe Experience of Ieoh Ming Pei
Passage 2Amphibious Architecture: Flood-Proof Home Designs
Instead of trying to beat back the rising flood, innovative amphibious buildings can adapt to the rising flood. These buildings are ready for whatever Mother Nature might throw at them-even 10-foot floodwaters. Let's take a look at just two of them. The UK's First Amphibious House
The UK's first amphibious house is located on the Thames River. And the first amphibious building in Britain will be completed soon. Baca Architects designed this home for a couple who wanted to live on a flood-prone island in the Thames River, an island easily attacked by floods. This building is equipped with a terraced landscape. And this terraced landscape acts as an early warning system when the waters are rising. The terraces will be filled with water before the "wet dock” under the house is, and then the home itself will
slowly rise to stay above the water.
Solar Powered Floating School in Nigeria
Residents of Makoko in Nigeria have been building houses on stilts for generations. People there go from one house to another by canoc. As sea levels arc rising, officials threaten to tear down the entire community. If these houses are torn down, 250,000 people will be homeless and have to look for a new place to live. Architects found a solution in floating structures with improved sanitation conditions. The first completed example is a three-story solar-powered school.
This amazing floating school addresses social, physical and ecological needs. Built on top of 256 recycled blue barrels, the school buildings are made of triangular bamboo and wood. Makoko's residents made full use of their skills when building these structures. With three levels, the solar-powcrcd high school has room for 100 local kids and recycles rainwater to flush the toilets. And the cost for the whole school structures was under $7,000.
1.What does the underlined word "amphibious" mean?
A.Able to operate on landAble to operate in waler
B.Able to operate both on land and in water Able to operate neither on land nor in water
2.The UK's first amphibious house is designed for.
3tilesB.  a couple Thames River
3.What docs there refer to in the 2cd sentence in Paragraph 3?
A.Thames River Makoko in Nigeria
B.Britaincommunity
4.The amazing floating school of Makoko is made by.
A.bamboo and wood bricks
B.steelpolyester
5.Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the last paragraph?
A.The floating school is built on top of recycled blue barrels.
B.The school buildings are made of bamboo and wood.
C.The floating school is built by residents.
D.The floating school costs more than $7,000.
Passage 3Vcgolution
The Belgian city of Ghent has declared Thursdays meat-free days. Should cities around the world join in the vegolution?
By encouraging people to eat no meat one day a week, Ghent hopes to improve public health and reduce our impact on the environment. In fact, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): "The livestock sector has become one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems."
And if the idea can be accepted among people, the impact will be enormous. If everyone in Flanders (population: six million) does not eat meat one day a week, it will save as much CO2 in a year as taking half a million cars off the road. Imagine if every city in the world followed suit!
So even though I ate out in Brussels yesterday, 1 chose a veggie meal. Don't get me wrong. I'm by no means vegetarian. In fact, I love flesh very much. But for the past couple of years, my wife and I have
changed our diet and try to eat meat or fish only a couple of times a week. After a period of adjustment, we both feel healthier.
"There has been a great increase in demand fbr vegetarian dishes at my restaurant over the past few years," a Ghent restaurant said. "The selection of vegetarian dishes we offer has also grown considerably." He adds that his clients are eating veggie mainly for their own well-being, and then, the environment.
The idea has been picked up by media around the world and captured the attention of ordinary people. One meatless day a week is a great idea, and no loss for those who want a tasty diet. Let the vegolution begin!
1.According to the passage, about the Belgian city of Ghent, which statement is NOT correct?
A.Ghent has declared Thursdays meat-free days.
B.Ghent hopes to improve public health.
C.Ghent encourages people to cat no meat a week.