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You’ve probably visited the Tian’anmen Gatetower—the landmark building of Beijing，but you may not have heard of Kuai Xiang．Along with him，the following remarkable architects all took the center stage at their times．
Kuai Xiang(1399—1481)
Tian’anmen Gatetower is universally considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang．By following in the footsteps of ancient homebuilders，he successfully presented the Emperor Judy with a grand wooden structure which has stood the test of time for almost 600 years．Visitors are also hooked on its delicate paintings.
Ieob Ming Pei (1917-present)
His motto is：Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums．He is always struggling with innovation．Although under grilling from French conservative critics，he still 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 dismissed the building of a mega bridge as a pipe dream，but Meng Fanchao turned this into reality by building 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．
1. What can we infer about Kuai Xiang?
A. He never follows traditions． B. He lacks financial support．
C. He is a successful architect． D. He likes delicate hooks．
2. What’s Ieoh Ming Pei’s attitude towards creation?
A. Positive． B. Uncaring．
C. Subjective． D. Disapproving．
3. What do Zaha Hadid and Meng Fanchao have in common?
A. They emphasize the use of space． B. They set a remarkable record．
C. They like following others’opinions． D. their works meet with a boycott．
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。介绍了四位杰出的建筑家Kuai Xiang、Ieob Ming Pei、Zaha Hadid、Meng Fanchao以及他们的主要作品和成就。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Tian’anmen Gatetower is universally considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang.”可知，天安门城楼通常被认为是蒯祥的创意，这说明他是一个杰出的建筑家。故C项正确。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段前两句“His motto is:Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums. He is always struggling with innovation.”可知，Ieoh Ming Pei认为传统应该被封存在博物馆里的玻璃盒子里，而且他总是努力进行创新。这说明他对创造持积极的态度。故A项正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Zaha Hadid(1950-2016) In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel Prize for architecture.”可知，Zaha Hadid成为第一个获得建筑界的诺贝尔奖——普利兹克建筑奖的女性建筑家，她创造了一个新的记录；根据最后一段“Meng Fanchao, This longest cross-sea bridge, when viewed afar, looks like a dynamic dragon braving the rolling waves of Lingding Sea.”可知，Meng Fanchao设计的珠港澳大桥是世界上最长的跨海大桥，他也创造了历史。他们都在建筑历史上留下了杰出的作品，创造了新的记录。故B项正确。
