B
Guanqian Street is one of the most famous shopping areas in Suzhou. Lying in the centre of Suzhou's old town, the street is a place where history and modern life dance together.
In the Song Dynasty (960—1279), the street was called "Tianqingguan Street" because of the temple's(庙) old name. Later, during the Yuan Dynasty (1271—1368), people started calling it "Guanqian Street". In the 1930s, the street became wider. After 1949, it was rebuilt with asphalt (柏油). In 1982, it became one of China's earliest walking streets.
The biggest changes happened between 1999 and 2003. New shopping malls were built, but the street still kept its historical style. For example, buildings were low and painted in black, white, and grey to match Suzhou's ancient buildings. Now Guanqian Street has six parts, such as modern shopping areas and traditional snack areas.
Today, Guanqian Street never sleeps! You can taste delicious spring rolls, try on traditional silk clothes, or watch artists paint fans. During festivals, the street shines with lanterns and lively music. At night, colourful lights make the street even more beautiful. Now, the street has also become a popular place for visitors with new things like 3D screens and themed(主题) cafes.
Guanqian Street is like an ever-changing storybook. It shows how Suzhou loves its past but also welcomes the future. As local people say, "A trip to Suzhou is never perfect without visiting Guanqian Street!"
()14. Which of the following is TRUE about Guanqian Street?
A. In 1982, it was one of China's biggest walking streets.
B. People could walk on this wider street in the 1930s.
C. It was called "Guanqian Street" because of the temple's old name.
D. People started calling it "Tianqingguan Street" in the Yuan Dynasty.
()15. show that the street kept its historical style.
A. Black, white, and grey buildings
B. Colourful lights at night
C. Modern shopping malls
D. 3D screens and themed cafes
()16. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Guanqian Street is a must-see place in Suzhou.
B. Travellers should visit Guanqian Street many times.
C. Guanqian Street is the most popular street in Suzhou.
D. Travellers should visit as many places as they can in Suzhou.
()17. What's the best title for this passage?
A. Shopping Fun on Guanqian Street
B. Modern Changes on Guanqian Street
C. Guanqian Street: Where Old and New Meet
D. Guanqian Street: A New Walking Street

B
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，围绕苏州观前街展开，介绍了它的历史演变、建筑风格以及如今的特色等。
14. B 判断正误题。根据“In the 1930s, the street became wider.”可知，在 20 世纪 30 年代人们可以在这条更宽的街上行走。故选 B。
15. A 细节理解题。根据“For example, buildings were low and painted in black, white, and grey to match Suzhou's ancient buildings.”可知，黑白灰的建筑表明这条街保留了历史风格。故选 A。
16. A 句意猜测题。根据“As local people say, ‘A trip to Suzhou is never perfect without visiting Guanqian Street!’”可知，这句话的意思是去苏州旅行不参观观前街就不完美，即观前街是苏州必去的地方。故选 A。
17. C 标题归纳题。文章介绍了观前街的历史变迁，以及现在既融合了现代元素又保留历史风格的情况，所以最佳标题是选项 C“观前街：新旧交融之地”。故选 C。

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读全文把握文章主旨，再针对每个小题的问题，回到原文定位相关信息，逐一对比选项与原文内容，判断正误、细节、句意及标题是否符合要求，从而选出正确答案。
【解析】
14. 判断正误题：根据原文“In the 1930s, the street became wider.”可知20世纪30年代观前街变宽，人们可以在更宽的街上行走，B项正确；A项原文提到1982年成为中国最早的步行街之一，而非最大，错误；C项宋朝时叫“Tianqingguan Street”是因为庙的旧名，元朝才改叫“Guanqian Street”，错误；D项“Tianqingguan Street”是宋朝的名称，错误。故选B。
15. 细节理解题：根据原文“For example, buildings were low and painted in black, white, and grey to match Suzhou's ancient buildings.”可知，黑白灰的建筑是保留历史风格的体现，A项正确；B项彩色灯光、C项现代商场、D项3D屏幕和主题咖啡馆均为现代元素，不符合题意。故选A。
16. 句意猜测题：划线句意为“去苏州旅行不参观观前街就不完美”，说明观前街是苏州必去的地方，A项正确；B项“多次参观”、C项“最受欢迎”、D项“参观尽可能多的地方”均不符合句意。故选A。
17. 标题归纳题：文章介绍了观前街的历史变迁，以及其融合现代元素又保留历史风格的特点，核心是新旧交融，C项“Guanqian Street: Where Old and New Meet”最贴合主旨；A项仅提到购物、B项仅提到现代变化、D项仅提到步行街，均片面。故选C。
【答案】14.B 15.A 16.A 17.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本文以苏州观前街为主题，介绍其历史演变、建筑特色及现状，题目侧重考查学生对文章细节的定位、句意理解和主旨归纳能力，整体难度适中，只要仔细阅读原文即可正确作答。
【难度系数】0.7