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The best way to see the world’s architectural marvels is to visit them in person, so grab your passport and book a trip to one of these amazing destinations if you have a longing for a spot of building-based bliss this year.
Barcelona
Every year millions of people flock to this vibrant Spanish city to see some of the amazingly unique works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is the most popular of these and is still being built, in spite of the fact that work began all the way back in 1882.
Monaco
While ultramodern architecture tends to grab all of the headlines, if you are looking for a more traditional type of design that speaks to the opulence(富裕) of bygone eras, Monaco is definitely worth adding to your list. Monte Carlo is undoubtedly the best place to visit if you want to be bathed in the beauty of the coastline it shares with the French Riviera while also seeing some of the most gorgeous hotels that Europe has to offer.
Athens
A number of ancient architecture stands in the Greek capital, with buildings that have stood for thousands of years still managing to tower over the tourists that visit them. From the impressive, awe-inspiring remnants(遗迹) of the Parthenon to temples to various gods including Zeus and Hephaestus, Athens is the place to visit if you are eager to see architecture that is filled with history.
Singapore
In contrast to Monte Carlo, the architecture of Singapore is cutting edge and futuristic, to the point that visitors may feel like they have stepped onto the setting of a science fiction film rather than living, breathing city. The Helix Bridge is a must-see architectural attraction of Singapore, with its 280-metre-span stretching in an arcing curve and consisting of intertwined metal strands(金属链) that bring the structure of DNA into mind.
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文, 简单介绍四个可以领略世界建筑奇观的旅游胜地。
1. If you are a fan of architect Antoni Gaudi, where would you choose to go?
A. The remnants of the Parthenon.
B. The Helix Bridge.
C. Monte Carlo.
D. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段 “The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is the most popular of these” 可知, D项是建筑师Antoni Gaudi的作品之一, 故D项正确。
2. What makes Monte Carlo a place worth visiting?
A. Its unique hotels.
B. Its futuristic buildings.
C. Its beautiful coastline.
D. Its impressive remnants.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段 “Monte Carlo is undoubtedly the best place to visit if you want to be bathed in the beauty of the coastline” 蒙特卡洛无疑是欣赏海岸线之美的最佳地点, 可知答案为C项。
3. What do we know about the Helix Bridge?
A. It is still being constructed.
B. It looks like the structure of DNA.
C. It is the setting of a science fiction film.
D. It is the most popular attraction in Singapore.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段 “The Helix Bridge is a must-see architectural attraction of Singapore, with its 280-metre-span stretching in an arcing curve and consisting of intertwined metal strands that bring the structure of DNA into mind. ” 螺旋桥是新加坡一个必看的建筑景点, 其280米跨度呈弧形延伸, 由相互缠绕的金属链组成, 让人们联想到DNA的结构, 可知答案为B项。
