A
Famous modern Chinese buildings
Beijing International Airport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is 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.
Shanghai World Financial Centre
Completed in 2008，SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and construction delays.Since its completion，it has won countless architectural awards.
Tourists are welcome at SWFC's viewing platform，which at 474 metres above ground is the world's highest closed viewing platform.
The Water Cube
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 and bar，a shopping area，and Water World，a family water park.
The Bird's Nest，Beijing
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics.It can hold up to 80，000 people and has been used for a winter theme park.Nowadays，its main income is as a tourist attraction.It draws more than 20，000 tourists every day.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
It was completed in 2007.The building is surrounded by a manmade lake，requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway.It is home to an Opera Hall，Music Hall，and Theatre.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了五个我国著名的现代建筑的情况。
1．Which of the following buildings was first constructed?
A．Beijing International Airport.
B．Shanghai World Financial Centre.
C．The Water Cube.
D．The Bird's Nest，Beijing.
A [细节理解题。纵观全文，尤其是根据Beijing International Airport中的“The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is Beijing International Airport.The airport was constructed in the 1950s.”可知，大多数游客抵达中国时首先看到的是北京国际机场。这个飞机场建于20世纪50年代，是四个选项所列的建筑中最早建造的建筑。故选A。]
2．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.
B [细节理解题。根据Shanghai World Financial Centre中“Completed in 2008，SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and construction delays.”可知，由于资金短缺，上海环球金融中心的修建延期了。故选B。]
3．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.
C [细节理解题。根据The Bird's Nest，Beijing中“Nowadays，its main income is as a tourist attraction.”可知，“鸟巢”向游客收取入场费来维持日常运作。故选C。]
