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3 Choose the best answer to complete the opinion column. 选择最恰当的答案补全观点专栏。
The old vs the new
“We should build more tall new buildings,” says Mia.
I think it’s a good idea to replace old buildings with tall, modern ones. Many cities are growing fast, and more space (1)
“We should keep some old buildings,” says Leo.
I don’t think we should tear down all the old buildings. Old buildings are part of our history and culture. They tell stories about how (6)
(1) A. needed B. is needed C. needs
(2) A. may B. should C. must
(3) A. safe B. safer C. the safest
(4) A. which B. who C. when
(5) A. Because B. Until C. Although
(6) A. people lived B. did people live C. people live
(7) A. the B. a C. an
(8) A. or B. and C. but
(9) A. By B. On C. In
(10) A. will balance B. have balanced C. balance
The old vs the new
“We should build more tall new buildings,” says Mia.
I think it’s a good idea to replace old buildings with tall, modern ones. Many cities are growing fast, and more space (1)
B
for people to live and work. Tall buildings can house more families and offices. It helps solve problems like overcrowding and high housing costs. Old buildings (2) A
not be safe or useful after many years, so they often need a lot of repairs. By building new structures, we will make our communities (3) B
than they used to be. What’s more, new buildings are usually better designed, like energy-saving features (4) A
are good for the environment. (5) C
it’s sad to see old buildings go, sometimes change is necessary for progress.“We should keep some old buildings,” says Leo.
I don’t think we should tear down all the old buildings. Old buildings are part of our history and culture. They tell stories about how (6)
A
in the past and give our community (7) B
unique character. If we destroy them, we lose a piece of our identity. Some old buildings are still strong, (8) B
they can be reused instead of being replaced. For example, old buildings can be transformed into museums, art galleries or even homes through smart construction. (9) C
this way, we can keep our history alive while still making room for modern needs. I believe we (10) A
this — keeping the most important old buildings and building new ones where it makes sense.(1) A. needed B. is needed C. needs
(2) A. may B. should C. must
(3) A. safe B. safer C. the safest
(4) A. which B. who C. when
(5) A. Because B. Until C. Although
(6) A. people lived B. did people live C. people live
(7) A. the B. a C. an
(8) A. or B. and C. but
(9) A. By B. On C. In
(10) A. will balance B. have balanced C. balance
答案
(1) B (2) A (3) B (4) A (5) C (6) A (7) B (8) B (9) C (10) A
解析
【分析】
本题为完形填空类选择题，围绕“新旧建筑的取舍”话题展开，需结合语境、语法规则（如被动语态、情态动词、形容词比较级等）逐个分析每个空的句子结构与逻辑，匹配最佳选项。解题时先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个空的语义、语法要求筛选答案，确保通顺合理。
【解析】
(1) 句意：许多城市发展快，需要更多空间供人们居住和工作。space与need是被动关系，用一般现在时被动语态is needed，选B。
(2) 句意：老建筑多年后可能不安全或没用。may表“可能”，符合语境，选A。
(3) 句中出现than，需用形容词比较级safer，选B。
(4) 先行词为表物的features，定语从句用which引导，选A。
(5) 前后句为让步关系，用Although引导让步状语从句，选C。
(6) 宾语从句用陈述语序，in the past对应一般过去时，选A。
(7) unique以辅音音素开头，表“一种独特的特征”用a，选B。
(8) 前后句为并列顺承关系，用and连接，选B。
(9) 固定搭配in this way表“用这种方式”，选C。
(10) 表将来的动作，用一般将来时will balance，选A。
【答案】
(1)B (2)A (3)B (4)A (5)C (6)A (7)B (8)B (9)C (10)A
【知识点】
被动语态；形容词比较级；定语从句
【点评】
本题考查英语语法与词汇的综合运用，侧重基础语法在语境中的实际应用，需结合逻辑关系和固定搭配解题，是典型的完形填空类基础题型。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为完形填空类选择题，围绕“新旧建筑的取舍”话题展开，需结合语境、语法规则（如被动语态、情态动词、形容词比较级等）逐个分析每个空的句子结构与逻辑，匹配最佳选项。解题时先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每个空的语义、语法要求筛选答案，确保通顺合理。
【解析】
(1) 句意：许多城市发展快，需要更多空间供人们居住和工作。space与need是被动关系，用一般现在时被动语态is needed，选B。
(2) 句意：老建筑多年后可能不安全或没用。may表“可能”，符合语境，选A。
(3) 句中出现than，需用形容词比较级safer，选B。
(4) 先行词为表物的features，定语从句用which引导，选A。
(5) 前后句为让步关系，用Although引导让步状语从句，选C。
(6) 宾语从句用陈述语序，in the past对应一般过去时，选A。
(7) unique以辅音音素开头，表“一种独特的特征”用a，选B。
(8) 前后句为并列顺承关系，用and连接，选B。
(9) 固定搭配in this way表“用这种方式”，选C。
(10) 表将来的动作，用一般将来时will balance，选A。
【答案】
(1)B (2)A (3)B (4)A (5)C (6)A (7)B (8)B (9)C (10)A
【知识点】
被动语态；形容词比较级；定语从句
【点评】
本题考查英语语法与词汇的综合运用，侧重基础语法在语境中的实际应用，需结合逻辑关系和固定搭配解题，是典型的完形填空类基础题型。
【难度系数】
0.6
